Been using Lemon Pledge for years. Works well, available anywhere, and cheap. 
Rain X ?
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Hey Pete thanks for the report on Raincoat I am gonna pickup some.
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I've used rain-x before, and found it overall unsatisfactory. It's delicate, and as soon as something like a wiper blade goes over it, it smears and alets the water start sticking. I have not liked it as a rain repellent.
Currently do have Aquapel, which I do like overall, but it also is not recommended for plastics. Don't know of anyone who's tried it anyhow to see how it reacted. While aquapel doesn't smear and lasts a lot longer, it's still not a magic bullet.
Pledge has worked for me in the past as a rain repellent...sorta. Mostly it would let the rain bead up, not necessarily blow away. Delicate and smearable, but easily redone (tend to carry a spray can and a rag with me).
Currently do have Aquapel, which I do like overall, but it also is not recommended for plastics. Don't know of anyone who's tried it anyhow to see how it reacted. While aquapel doesn't smear and lasts a lot longer, it's still not a magic bullet.
Pledge has worked for me in the past as a rain repellent...sorta. Mostly it would let the rain bead up, not necessarily blow away. Delicate and smearable, but easily redone (tend to carry a spray can and a rag with me).
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RainX and plastics do not mix. Pledge works, and it's cheap. A spray-on wax will also work well.
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