Windshield sealants?
03-10-13, 12:31 PM
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Windshield sealants?
Hello all,
I was wondering what products you guys used as windshield sealants. Rain-X is a decent product, but when I used to work for a detail/car wash business, our lead detailer recommended a different product. This was about 2 years ago so I cant remember what product it was, and i'm only just getting my own car, so I haven't thought about it until now. What products do you guys use?
I was wondering what products you guys used as windshield sealants. Rain-X is a decent product, but when I used to work for a detail/car wash business, our lead detailer recommended a different product. This was about 2 years ago so I cant remember what product it was, and i'm only just getting my own car, so I haven't thought about it until now. What products do you guys use?
03-10-13, 12:53 PM
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I've personally used, and use, Aquapel. It works well for me, is easily available via eBay, and IMHO is superior to Rain-X. It comes in a single-use applicator. You simply break it to let the product spread on the applicator, wipe it on the windshield to ensure complete coverage, and easily buff it off with a lint-free towel before it completely dries. There is enough product in each applicator for me to do the windshield and large rear hatch window of my RX450h.
There are some other new products on the market some folks like, but from reading, some involve a lot more work to apply them, dealing with their overspray, etc. I'll let others that have experience with them provide input.
There are some other new products on the market some folks like, but from reading, some involve a lot more work to apply them, dealing with their overspray, etc. I'll let others that have experience with them provide input.
03-10-13, 02:49 PM
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Are there any thoughts on winter driving with these? In canada theres the slush and dirt crap thats kicked up from the car in front of you, where you generally need to use the windshield washer fluid to clean, or else it will just be streaky. Most of these products say to avoid this.
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03-10-13, 10:24 PM
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I also use Aquapel on my windshield, it works really well. Applied it about 2 months ago and it still works perfectly fine. Supposedly it lasts up to a year, we'll see.
I like it though, make sure that when you apply it the area is well ventilated, it burns when you inhale it and also burned my eyes a little bit. After that I opened the garage door and never had any problems afterwards.
I like it though, make sure that when you apply it the area is well ventilated, it burns when you inhale it and also burned my eyes a little bit. After that I opened the garage door and never had any problems afterwards.
03-10-13, 11:02 PM
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Short answer....no. Maybe they will give a little better resistance from scratches by creating a somewhat slicker surface....but keep in mind glass is like a hundred times harder than any sealant or coating, if the glass get's scratched, than the sealant on top will get scratched a hundred times easier.
03-20-13, 08:48 AM
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Optimum Opti-Glass Coating
Optimum Opti-Glass Coating is the long awaited glass and windshield coating from Optimum Polymer Technologies, one of the leading innovators in surface care protection products. Optimum Opti-Glass Coating is a resin-based glass coating that forms a durable layer of protection against environmental contaminants, leaving your windshield and exterior glass clean and protected.
A properly detailed vehicle starts with a clean windshield. What if we told you there was a product that would keep your windshield clean longer than anything else, while providing rock-chip resistance? There is such a product from Optimum Polymer Technologies and it’s called Opti-Glass Coating!
Optimum Opti-Glass Coating forms a durable, cross-linking bond to glass and other silica-based surfaces, providing the utmost in chip, scratch and mar resistance. Optimum Opti-Glass Coating creates such an immense amount of surface tension on glass surfaces that water will simply bead up and roll off at speeds above 35 mph, rendering your windshield wipers virtually useless at highway speeds!
Optimum Opti-Glass Coating is a must if you live in an area with frequent snow fall. Rain, sleet, ice and snow will not stick to treated exterior glass surfaces, providing you with a clearer view of the road ahead. What’s more, Optimum Opti-Glass Coating lasts up to a year and is incredibly easy to apply!
Directions:
Only apply when the temperature is between 60°-90° F (15°-30°C). Do not apply in direct sunlight.
Thoroughly clean surface and use Optimum Opti-Eraser to remove bonded contaminants. Polish glass if scratches are present.
Before applying, wipe glass down with a 15% solution of isopropyl alcohol.
Spray Opti-Glass directly onto foam applicator pad and apply in an overlapping, circular motion.
Allow Opti-Glass to cure for 2 minutes and remove excess with a clean, dry microfiber towel.
Maintain the glass with Optimum Opti-Glass Clean & Protect Concentrate
Optimum Opti-Glass Coating is the long awaited glass and windshield coating from Optimum Polymer Technologies, one of the leading innovators in surface care protection products. Optimum Opti-Glass Coating is a resin-based glass coating that forms a durable layer of protection against environmental contaminants, leaving your windshield and exterior glass clean and protected.
A properly detailed vehicle starts with a clean windshield. What if we told you there was a product that would keep your windshield clean longer than anything else, while providing rock-chip resistance? There is such a product from Optimum Polymer Technologies and it’s called Opti-Glass Coating!
Optimum Opti-Glass Coating forms a durable, cross-linking bond to glass and other silica-based surfaces, providing the utmost in chip, scratch and mar resistance. Optimum Opti-Glass Coating creates such an immense amount of surface tension on glass surfaces that water will simply bead up and roll off at speeds above 35 mph, rendering your windshield wipers virtually useless at highway speeds!
Optimum Opti-Glass Coating is a must if you live in an area with frequent snow fall. Rain, sleet, ice and snow will not stick to treated exterior glass surfaces, providing you with a clearer view of the road ahead. What’s more, Optimum Opti-Glass Coating lasts up to a year and is incredibly easy to apply!
Directions:
Only apply when the temperature is between 60°-90° F (15°-30°C). Do not apply in direct sunlight.
Thoroughly clean surface and use Optimum Opti-Eraser to remove bonded contaminants. Polish glass if scratches are present.
Before applying, wipe glass down with a 15% solution of isopropyl alcohol.
Spray Opti-Glass directly onto foam applicator pad and apply in an overlapping, circular motion.
Allow Opti-Glass to cure for 2 minutes and remove excess with a clean, dry microfiber towel.
Maintain the glass with Optimum Opti-Glass Clean & Protect Concentrate
03-20-13, 08:56 PM
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huh since when did optimum make a glass coating? interesting.
I have had the wolfs glass guard all winter, still beads amazing. application is somewhat finicky, you really need to work the product in, and sometimes do a few passes to make sure the product bonds with the glass. basically keep working it in till it starts hazing, but it's good stuff, I've been using it over a year just about. very happy with the durability. sheeting during a wash is nuts with it.
I have had the wolfs glass guard all winter, still beads amazing. application is somewhat finicky, you really need to work the product in, and sometimes do a few passes to make sure the product bonds with the glass. basically keep working it in till it starts hazing, but it's good stuff, I've been using it over a year just about. very happy with the durability. sheeting during a wash is nuts with it.
03-21-13, 07:23 AM
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huh since when did optimum make a glass coating? interesting.
I have had the wolfs glass guard all winter, still beads amazing. application is somewhat finicky, you really need to work the product in, and sometimes do a few passes to make sure the product bonds with the glass. basically keep working it in till it starts hazing, but it's good stuff, I've been using it over a year just about. very happy with the durability. sheeting during a wash is nuts with it.
I have had the wolfs glass guard all winter, still beads amazing. application is somewhat finicky, you really need to work the product in, and sometimes do a few passes to make sure the product bonds with the glass. basically keep working it in till it starts hazing, but it's good stuff, I've been using it over a year just about. very happy with the durability. sheeting during a wash is nuts with it.
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