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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 05:52 PM
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is rain x really bad for hd windshields? if so are there any suggestions on other products?
 
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Don't know for sure. I use Novus 1 doesn't really repell but allows rain to roll off @about 30 mph and higher. They told me never to use that stuff at the dealer where I bought mine. Could be that they just want to sell theirs. I just haven't had the ***** to try it.
 
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Rain x...no........plexus...pledge...etc......no rain x.............................
 
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Why not rainX? I don't have a windshield but I use it on my full face helmet and it works great. Give us a technical reason.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 11:05 PM
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read a bottle of rain-x it says do not use on plastics unless manf. says to.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 11:06 PM
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Rain x is probably solvent based and not compatable witn plastics. Like gas on asphalt.
 
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does gas and asphault not go together?
 
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I thought I said asphault not A$$fault
 
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Plexus is the shiznit. I played tournament paintball for several years, we all used it on our goggles. Good stuff!!
 
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What is it and where do you get it?
 
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