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Old 07-22-1999, 09:23 AM
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pdw
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Default You don't need to clean off old Rain-X, just put more on.

Yes it will start to streak if you let it go. Just reapply ~ every month.
Old 07-22-1999, 10:20 AM
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Default Re: "No Touch" instead of "RainX"

"No Touch" makes a window coating like RainX. It lasts MUCH longer and applies easier. I've jettisoned RainX in favor of "No Touch"
Old 07-22-1999, 10:31 AM
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Agree. No Touch seems to be far superior to RainX.
Old 07-22-1999, 10:37 AM
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Default Re: Wipers and wet weather performance

Thanks for all the feedback. I think the dealer applied Rain-X before I took delivery a few weeks ago. That is why I thought the wipers were making the loud "squishing" sound. They're brand new and are in great shape - not dried out or cracked. In fact, they just seem like they're pressing TOO hard on the windshield if anything. I also need to adjust the driver-side spray nozzles upward a few degrees.<p>Nobody appears to have noticed the same WHIMPY high speed setting, though?<p>CB<br>99.5 1.8 TQMS (1200 mi.)
Old 07-22-1999, 12:22 PM
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Same thing for duct tape
Old 07-22-1999, 03:43 PM
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Default I have noticed it...

have to say that when I get caught in real downpour, (which was just yesterday)<br>the "high" speed really doesn't thrill me - barely better than normal. My old<br>Camry's wipers worked faster. It's not a big deal, but a little disappointing, <br>especially when so many other things are so well thought out. <p>saj<br>
Old 07-22-1999, 06:58 PM
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Re: If it's raining so hard that the high setting doesn't do the job then an even faster speed setting will probably do little to help you see much better.
Old 07-22-1999, 08:59 PM
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The great thing about Rain-X is that you almost don't even need wipers (try it sometime), and I'll have to try &quot;No Touch&quot;
Old 07-23-1999, 11:00 AM
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Default And Crack... :-p

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