Side window rain repellent

[ShaunB]

Guys,
What do you find works best on side windows please.

cheers

 

[big_pete]

Anachems Hydraclean is great and so easy to use

 

[Nutts]

same product I use on the windscreen - Dodo Juice Supernatural Glass Polish, not the cheapest but I've had the same bottle for years.

 

[Big Pimp]

HydraClean

HydraClean: Your Hydrophobic Exterior Glass Cleaner HydraClean is more than just an exceptional exterior glass cleaner—it incorporates advanced rain-repellent technology that forms an instant water-repellent coating on your glass surfaces. This hydrophobic feature helps enhance visibility and...

anachem-automotive.com

It comes with a free fishscale glass cloth too!

 

[Gambit]

HydraClean

HydraClean: Your Hydrophobic Exterior Glass Cleaner HydraClean is more than just an exceptional exterior glass cleaner—it incorporates advanced rain-repellent technology that forms an instant water-repellent coating on your glass surfaces. This hydrophobic feature helps enhance visibility and...

anachem-automotive.com

It comes with a free fishscale glass cloth too!

Few queries

1. this can be used on windscreens - will it cause smearing when wipers are on?
2. if it can be used on windscreens without smearing will the cleaner remove existing contaminant that is causing smearing!

Cheers

 

[gizmo98]

Another vote for hydraclean

Few queries

1. this can be used on windscreens - will it cause smearing when wipers are on?
2. if it can be used on windscreens without smearing will the cleaner remove existing contaminant that is causing smearing!

Cheers

I never use it in the front window
Well,I did once but my wipers kept sticking/hopping on the screen
Didn’t smear though

 

[ShaunB]

Well,I did once but my wipers kept sticking/hopping on the screen

That was my experience of it also, I must try it on the side windows to see if it helps clear the water off.

 

[da.murf]

I use hydra clean on my front screen and have no issues with wipers at all.


actually if I got over 30 then the water beads off without needing wipers lol

 

[gizmo98]

I use hydra clean on my front screen and have no issues with wipers at all.


actually if I got over 30 then the water beads off without needing wipers lol

water beading and running off was great,just the wiper issue annoyed me
I may not have used it correctly or something,feck knows

 

[big_pete]

Try cleaning your blades, alot of the time that's the cause of the judder

 

[gizmo98]

Try cleaning your blades, alot of the time that's the cause of the judder

with new blades also ?

 

[Big Pimp]

It’s a weird one. I never had a problem with wiper judder or jump on the caddy but I did on the Jag

no issues on the X5 either.

it’s one I can’t explain but what I do tell people is to thoroughly clean your windscreen of all contaminants.
One of the best old school methods is to use 0000 gauge wire wool and soapy water!

 

[big_pete]

with new blades also ?

Wortha try, quick wipe with alcohol

 

[quattro Rick]

Could be related to pressure from the wiper stalk too? Maybe some manufacturers have a higher pressure than others which causes it?

No judder on my RS6 on the few days I was out in the rain with it applied, must get trying it on the E36, although they squeak even when the glass was cleaned and wipers are new

 

[Simon998]

I had to bend my wiper arms slightly to make the blades push a bit harder against the screen to eliminate the squeak/mild juddering I was getting.

Would hydraclean or anything help with the build up of condensation on a rear window? My demister grid is shagged and it's driving me batty.

 

[ShaunB]

Would hydraclean or anything help with the build up of condensation on a rear window? My demister grid is shagged and it's driving me batty.

My understanding is Hydraclean would worsen that, it needs to be on exterior windows if I remember correctly.

 

[quattro Rick]

I had to bend my wiper arms slightly to make the blades push a bit harder against the screen to eliminate the squeak/mild juddering I was getting.

Would hydraclean or anything help with the build up of condensation on a rear window? My demister grid is shagged and it's driving me batty.

I've something like this in my E36 and while it's not a guarantee it does help I find

These ones have indicators to let you know when they're soaked

Pingi LV2-A350 Dehumidifier for Car and Home, 700 g, Set of 2 Amazon product ASIN B01N7RVVEE

 

[Big Pimp]

I had to bend my wiper arms slightly to make the blades push a bit harder against the screen to eliminate the squeak/mild juddering I was getting.

Would hydraclean or anything help with the build up of condensation on a rear window? My demister grid is shagged and it's driving me batty.

Nope, as the other guys have said, hydraclean on interior windows would make it fog much worse.

get some of those wee pads @quattro Rick has suggested. I have one in the caddy and it’s been great

 

[Simon998]

I've something like this in my E36 and while it's not a guarantee it does help I find

These ones have indicators to let you know when they're soaked

Pingi LV2-A350 Dehumidifier for Car and Home, 700 g, Set of 2 Amazon product ASIN B01N7RVVEE

I've a couple of those but they don't seem to help with the rear window. I tired some motorcycle visor antifog spray last winter and it worked for a while but left the window a bit smeary.