RainX

Hisam135i · 12-21-2010, 01:19 PM

What do you guys think of RainX windshield wipers? Or post what windshield wipers you guys are using, because the stock ones really aren't doing the job in rough rain lol

roundle · 12-21-2010, 01:29 PM

Most wipers are designed to work well for 6 months.

My 2011 E91's wipers are starting to wear at 9K miles. While we do get a lot of rain in NL, it's a bit annoying.

I used PIAA's Silicon blades on my last car. They were three times the price of stock blades but lasted 4 times as long (2 years--metal part of the blade started to rust before the blade was worn). Perhaps worth checking out:

http://www.piaa.com/WiperBlades/

PsychoSlug · 12-21-2010, 04:03 PM

My stock wipers are going strong after 18 months and 16,000 miles. I'm surprised others have problems; the OEM wipers are the best I've experienced.

Sorry OP, no experience with RainX wipers.

darkcloud · 12-21-2010, 04:14 PM

RainX your windshield and buy good blades.

If you don't RainX your windshield then no wiper blades are going to perform that great.

bbbradley · 12-21-2010, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by darkcloud

RainX your windshield and buy good blades.

If you don't RainX your windshield then no wiper blades are going to perform that great.

Big fan of RainX (and their variants), I rarely need my wipers, and when it is really raining the water clears better with the wipers.

username604 · 12-21-2010, 05:07 PM

My car is working great so far from the factory. Should i put on RainX (the liquid stuff) or just be happy that it already works well enough?

darkcloud · 12-21-2010, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by davidkneiber

My car is working great so far from the factory. Should i put on RainX (the liquid stuff) or just be happy that it already works well enough?

uh yes! those who don't use rainx are a ratard

jaybird124 · 12-21-2010, 06:09 PM

probably one of those areas you can get the cheapest blades that fit the car and keep moving

ibimmer954 · 12-21-2010, 06:11 PM

I didn't like RainX because it eventually wears off and leaves the windshield in even worse shape getting water off than how it started.

jaybird124 · 12-21-2010, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ibimmer346

I didn't like RainX because it eventually wears off and leaves the windshield in even worse shape getting water off than how it started.

Ive had the same issue. It was worse on my Wrangler (has a flat windshield).

hipnotic · 12-21-2010, 10:34 PM

for the rainx do you just spray it on when it is wet or dry?

ninesixtwo · 12-21-2010, 11:03 PM

I like RainX but haven't used it in like ten years.

Since this thread is about the wiper blades though, I don't know why you would buy RainX-branded wiper blades. I feel like I'm getting taken in by an infomercial when I see them. Branding fail.

BRAISKI · 12-21-2010, 11:05 PM

I like Rain-X my washer fluid is Rain-X

Clarence Watson · 12-21-2010, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkcloud

RainX your windshield and buy good blades.

If you don't RainX your windshield then no wiper blades are going to perform that great.

I second that. RainXing the windshield makes a world of difference. Blades don't need to be RainX, but don't skimp and get cheap ones, either.

iMod · 12-21-2010, 11:51 PM

OP: Are you referring to the Rain-X "Repel" or "Latitude" wiper blades?

BMW uses the Bosch "Icon" blades which are similar in design with the Rain-X.

Here are details of the "Repel" blades by Rain-X which utilizes some sort of special coating:

Quote:

Rain-X® Repel Wiper Blades
THE ONLY WIPER BLADE TO APPLY RAIN-X® WATER-BEADING TECHNOLOGY

Water repellency is transferred directly to the windshield to improve visibility when you need it the most. This revolutionary water-repellent technology causes water to bead-up and roll-away while driving for increased visibility in wet weather!

Rain-X® Repel wiper blades are coated with a patented water-repellent technology that is transferred directly to the windshield as the wiper blades wipe to repel rain, snow, ice, mud and bugs.

Time-Release Coating - begins to deliver visible water-beading within 3-5 minutes of activation, and continues to deliver enhanced driving visibility over tens of thousands of wipes!
Installation is Fast - visible water-beading in minutes
High performance - designed to outlast conventional wipers
Advanced coating - reduces windshield chatter and delivers a smooth, clean wipe
Beam blade design - contours to the unique curvature of the windshield for greater visibility and virtually no streaking

Coolieman1220 · 12-22-2010, 11:22 AM

bosch icons are awesome blades. rain x is awesome, hate driving cars w/o it. i rarely use wipers at highway speeds. it just blows off

fdriller9 · 12-22-2010, 01:13 PM

Aquapel and OEM wipers FTW!!!

Kinda hard to see but both products look good though. Not sure if this video mentions it, but I saw in one video that RainX needs to be applied more often whereas aquapel is a annual or bi-annual treatment.

madeinhongkong · 12-22-2010, 01:22 PM

Oem wipers are the best. I do like the orange rain X washer fluid. As thr cheap blue stuff freezes and don't clean as well.

TENCHI · 12-22-2010, 02:47 PM

Aquapel doesn't seem that much better than Rainx. Hell, it seems almost as good as this brand name rain repellent washer fluid that I bought.

El Cheapo Loco · 12-22-2010, 06:50 PM

I believe the RainX and Bosch Icons can fit on the e9x. But the wiper arm cover will NOT fit over those blades. The cover will only fit over the OEM Valeo blades.

You can use them without the cover but it looks bad though.

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roundle EXPAT 65 Rep 889 Posts Drives: 18 VW GTI;18 CX9;11 E91 N52 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Most wipers are designed to work well for 6 months. My 2011 E91's wipers are starting to wear at 9K miles. While we do get a lot of rain in NL, it's a bit annoying. I used PIAA's Silicon blades on my last car. They were three times the price of stock blades but lasted 4 times as long (2 years--metal part of the blade started to rust before the blade was worn). Perhaps worth checking out: http://www.piaa.com/WiperBlades/
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PsychoSlug Lieutenant 36 Rep 564 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nowhere iTrader: (0)	My stock wipers are going strong after 18 months and 16,000 miles. I'm surprised others have problems; the OEM wipers are the best I've experienced. Sorry OP, no experience with RainX wipers.
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darkcloud Colonel 335 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: 09 VW JSW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cleveland, oh iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	RainX your windshield and buy good blades. If you don't RainX your windshield then no wiper blades are going to perform that great. __________________ retired 06 E90 325i New: 09 VW Platinum Grey Jetta Sportwagen 2.0T SEL w/DSG, panoramic sunroof and Ipod adapter
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username604 Colonel 124 Rep 2,554 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: repair shop iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [10.00]	My car is working great so far from the factory. Should i put on RainX (the liquid stuff) or just be happy that it already works well enough?
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jaybird124 Major 156 Rep 1,046 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	probably one of those areas you can get the cheapest blades that fit the car and keep moving __________________ '17 M3 Imola Red/Carbonstructure Cloth, Competition, Lighting, 6MT Retired: '93 325i \|'99 Jeep Wrangler Sport \|'06 330i Sport \|'08 335i Sport \|'08 328i Sport \|'09 335d Sport
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hipnotic Major General 149 Rep 6,604 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 335i coupe [7.00]	for the rainx do you just spray it on when it is wet or dry?
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ninesixtwo Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 288 Posts Drives: E91 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	I like RainX but haven't used it in like ten years. Since this thread is about the wiper blades though, I don't know why you would buy RainX-branded wiper blades. I feel like I'm getting taken in by an infomercial when I see them. Branding fail. __________________ want to buy: OEM style 157 or 339
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BRAISKI Colonel 135 Rep 2,517 Posts Drives: '11 335xi e92 M-Pak Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: GTA/KW, Canada iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW 335xi [7.00]	I like Rain-X my washer fluid is Rain-X __________________ My 2011 ED @ BMW Welt, one of the best days of my life! Full front PPF!
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Coolieman1220 Banned 73 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2010 335d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York City iTrader: (0)	bosch icons are awesome blades. rain x is awesome, hate driving cars w/o it. i rarely use wipers at highway speeds. it just blows off
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fdriller9 Banned 253 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	Aquapel and OEM wipers FTW!!! Kinda hard to see but both products look good though. Not sure if this video mentions it, but I saw in one video that RainX needs to be applied more often whereas aquapel is a annual or bi-annual treatment.
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madeinhongkong Brigadier General 301 Rep 4,126 Posts Drives: e90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (26)	Oem wipers are the best. I do like the orange rain X washer fluid. As thr cheap blue stuff freezes and don't clean as well.
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TENCHI Lieutenant 53 Rep 552 Posts Drives: '19 G12, '17 E300 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Aquapel doesn't seem that much better than Rainx. Hell, it seems almost as good as this brand name rain repellent washer fluid that I bought. __________________
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El Cheapo Loco douchebaggo 186 Rep 972 Posts Drives: stick Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	I believe the RainX and Bosch Icons can fit on the e9x. But the wiper arm cover will NOT fit over those blades. The cover will only fit over the OEM Valeo blades. You can use them without the cover but it looks bad though.
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