Rain repellent?

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Wich rain repellent will be safe to apply on a VStream Quantum coated Polycarbonate windshield.
Asking because years ago I ruined a windshield (don't remember the material it was made) because I apply a Rain X product.
Any help?
thanks in advance.
P.Bernal
 

 
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I found that the Honda brand of spray polish works as good as Plexus (and is much cheaper) so should work as well in breaking the surface tension of water.

Lemon Pledge should work too although I don't know if it will wash off in the rain. It does a good job of releasing bug detritus FWTW.

But I'm curious about RainX for plastic. I never got the traditional version to work well on my car. Previously a product called GE Silicone Rain Sweep worked phenomenally well. Visibility even in heavy rain was literally better with the wipers off. Never got close with RainX.
 
I am going to jump the gun and throw this out here so you can research it more if youd like, as I have. NanoCeramic coatings are the latest rage in auto detailing. They are a coating that gives all the benefits of waxes and polymer coatings with the bonus of a super hard "shell", that they claim lasts somewhere between 2-5 years, depending on who you beleive and the conditions you drive/ride in. I have been researching them for a few months and have pulled the trigger on a brand and have just, in-fact coated my ST, not an hour ago. This coating is recommended for the paint, plastic and glass. I am going to put it on my screen. I dont ride in the rain alot, TBH, but Im hoping it makes washing the bugs off easier. In all the manufacturers videos, they display great hydrophobic properties. In my research, I couldnt find any cons to these coatings, so I decided to give it a try. I mainly got it for my truck, because I am trying to make weekly washes go quicker. When I said earlier that I was jumping the gun, I was referring to the fact that I dont like to speak of/endorse something that I haven't tested out myself, but I thought in this case that I would throw it out there and tell you the claims that are being made so that you, or anyone, for that matter can look into this technology if they want. Ill attach a video of it being applied to glass (although the application would be similar for plastic/lexan/polycarbonate), by the manufacturer of the coating I bought. I will be doing my truck on the weekend, so I wont know for a week or 2 how well it works, but I have no reason to be pessimistic. A word of caution... a little goes a long way but the stuff isnt cheap and I would not buy it just to put on glass. I am doing it as a whole vehicle(s) treatment. I am mentioning it in case you wanted to do your whole bike or car OR it is possible that a local detailing shop may do your screen with it if you so choose to go that route. I wouldnt think it would cost much to do a screen
 
Believe it or not I use the Harley polish ,cheap smells good and repels rain on the windscreen ,safe for all plastics and helps with bug removal . Cheapest product at your local HD dealer .
 
I am going to jump the gun and throw this out here so you can research it more if youd like, as I have. NanoCeramic coatings are the latest rage in auto detailing. They are a coating that gives all the benefits of waxes and polymer coatings with the bonus of a super hard "shell", that they claim lasts somewhere between 2-5 years, depending on who you beleive and the conditions you drive/ride in. I have been researching them for a few months and have pulled the trigger on a brand and have just, in-fact coated my ST, not an hour ago. This coating is recommended for the paint, plastic and glass. I am going to put it on my screen. I dont ride in the rain alot, TBH, but Im hoping it makes washing the bugs off easier. In all the manufacturers videos, they display great hydrophobic properties. In my research, I couldnt find any cons to these coatings, so I decided to give it a try. I mainly got it for my truck, because I am trying to make weekly washes go quicker. When I said earlier that I was jumping the gun, I was referring to the fact that I dont like to speak of/endorse something that I haven't tested out myself, but I thought in this case that I would throw it out there and tell you the claims that are being made so that you, or anyone, for that matter can look into this technology if they want. Ill attach a video of it being applied to glass (although the application would be similar for plastic/lexan/polycarbonate), by the manufacturer of the coating I bought. I will be doing my truck on the weekend, so I wont know for a week or 2 how well it works, but I have no reason to be pessimistic. A word of caution... a little goes a long way but the stuff isnt cheap and I would not buy it just to put on glass. I am doing it as a whole vehicle(s) treatment. I am mentioning it in case you wanted to do your whole bike or car OR it is possible that a local detailing shop may do your screen with it if you so choose to go that route. I wouldnt think it would cost much to do a screen
I bought some by Turtle Wax back in the fall. Excellent results after the bike is washed and dried...really great shine. It does NOT last forever, maybe two months before the fading shine is noticeable. This is the only brand I've used so far.
 
I have used RainX for plastic on the windshield. I'm not impressed. I've gone back to using just plain water.
 
I found that the Honda brand of spray polish works as good as Plexus (and is much cheaper) so should work as well in breaking the surface tension of water.
Ditto...

 
I remember when Polyglycoat was an option from car dealers or a 2-part kit. It was amazing how water rolled off the car and windows. I never used it but a friend did on his car and was really easy to clean with just a hose no soap or scrubbing. I don't know that it held up under wipers though.
 
I am going to jump the gun and throw this out here so you can research it more if youd like, as I have. NanoCeramic coatings are the latest rage in auto detailing. They are a coating that gives all the benefits of waxes and polymer coatings with the bonus of a super hard "shell", that they claim lasts somewhere between 2-5 years, depending on who you beleive and the conditions you drive/ride in. I have been researching them for a few months and have pulled the trigger on a brand and have just, in-fact coated my ST, not an hour ago. This coating is recommended for the paint, plastic and glass. I am going to put it on my screen. I dont ride in the rain alot, TBH, but Im hoping it makes washing the bugs off easier. In all the manufacturers videos, they display great hydrophobic properties. In my research, I couldnt find any cons to these coatings, so I decided to give it a try. I mainly got it for my truck, because I am trying to make weekly washes go quicker. When I said earlier that I was jumping the gun, I was referring to the fact that I dont like to speak of/endorse something that I haven't tested out myself, but I thought in this case that I would throw it out there and tell you the claims that are being made so that you, or anyone, for that matter can look into this technology if they want. Ill attach a video of it being applied to glass (although the application would be similar for plastic/lexan/polycarbonate), by the manufacturer of the coating I bought. I will be doing my truck on the weekend, so I wont know for a week or 2 how well it works, but I have no reason to be pessimistic. A word of caution... a little goes a long way but the stuff isnt cheap and I would not buy it just to put on glass. I am doing it as a whole vehicle(s) treatment. I am mentioning it in case you wanted to do your whole bike or car OR it is possible that a local detailing shop may do your screen with it if you so choose to go that route. I wouldnt think it would cost much to do a screen
Hey fellow Canadian STOwner, NL here, just wanted say hey!1644388302360.png
 
I've used Plexus, and still do (I bought cans of the stuff eons ago)... I've used the Honda polish, and was given a can of the HD polish when I bought my bike, and I also have a can of Topcoat F11 that Kiana bought me for Christmas.

The F11 stuff is amazing on the painted surfaces and hard plastics, and it shines like nobody's business. I hear Rejex's has the same formula as F11, but's it's a liquid formula and much cheaper ( also called CorrosionX-Rejex, CorrosionX is the company name ).

The HD stuff is great, and even greater since it was free!!!

As always... disclaimers.. yada yada yada... and your mileage and shine may vary. ;)

 
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I was tempted to try the “ceramic” waxes, but read a load of reviews that discouraged me from it- one reviewer suggested Turtle Wax Ice Shine, and since it is quite reasonable, I got a bottle. It is sprayed on sparingly, rubbed in with a microfiber cloth, then immediately wiped off with another microfiber cloth. Worked like a charm, and has pretty good durability. Works on glass as well, and in my experience, it lasts about the same as RainX.
Much easier to apply and get off than RainX too. One spray bottle has done my F150 twice, the car once, and both bikes, and there’s some left. About 10 USD.
The truck seems to be pretty shiny still, after 7 months. Took about 1/2 an hour to do the whole truck.
YMMV.
 
I am not sure how this would be for plastic but I bought some of this new Armorall Ceramic glass cleaner and used it on my truck and wife's car. It really works fantastic and the glass stays cleaner for much longer than using regular glass cleaner. I hardly need wipers in rain now and and it is super easy to use.
 
Just an FYI in case you don't know this... for bug removal, 50/50 mix of water to hydrogen peroxide. Spray and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Spray off with hose. Hydrogen peroxide LOVES protein! :thumb:
 
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