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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 06:10 AM
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Does anyone use Rain X on their windshield? Rode in the rain last night, couldn't see a thing. Can you use Rain X on a plastic shield? Does it work well enough?
 
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 06:16 AM
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 06:26 AM
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I clean my windshield with a damp microfiber towel.
When nice and clean, I use a spray detail wax inside and out.
Water beads up and runs off and the shield doesn't fog up.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 06:27 AM
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Don't use "Rain-X" on your HD shield, it eats away at the hard coating and will ruin it. Please do not ask how I know.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by ElectraGlideSteve
I clean my windshield with a damp microfiber towel.
When nice and clean, I use a spray detail wax inside and out.
Water beads up and runs off and the shield doesn't fog up.
Same here! A light,light coat of wax and a good buff and water rolls off!!!
 
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 06:38 AM
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I use lemon pledge. Water rolls off, bugs come off easily.
 
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There is product called Raincoat that is suppose be safe all plastics. Been meaning try it. I've seen it in spray bottle or small packets.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cspages/rainc.php
 
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 07:12 AM
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If you read the directions on the Rain X bottle it states, Do Not Use On Plastic.....
 
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 07:30 AM
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Rain-X and plastic's dont get along. It has solvents in it and is for glass only.
I picked up a bottle of Raincoat and it works good. Put it on my shield and the FF visor.
 
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