Rain-X

[RUMRUNR]

There any drawback to using Rain-X on our Lexan windshields?

I got into some nasty downpours on our trip around Kenora Ontario a couple of weeks ago and the water just sat on the windshield and wouldn't run off. So you say to yourself why not pull over and wait it out, there was no waiting this one out.

I was 100 miles away from base camp and the sky looked worse over my shoulder.

 

[nucseal]

I second that! It works.

Nuc

 

[Bikerbozo]

Standard RainX will harm lexan windshields. There used to be a RainX Marine. Disappeared. I recently found new RainX Plastic on Amazon.com . Still testing it. Doesn't cause any problems, but so far I don't think it is nearly as good as original formula.

 

[rhino65]

I put 2 coats of the Rain X for lexan/plastic shields and not worth the $4. I'm trying lemon pledge next

 

[Sully]

I've been using a Spray on Polish Wax. Use it on the fenders and shield. No problems and the bugs wipe off very easy. Water rolls off also.

 

[GoldWingrGreg]

Overtime, chemicals can cause a zillions of what looks like fine cracks in a windscreen. I've replace a few for customers because of it. All have been second owners and am not able to find out for sure how they were caused. Some of the aftermarket screens come with very specific "care" instructions, and some come with a sticker attached to the windscreen asking that the installer not remove it ... that "the customer needs to read it first and then remove it." Therefore, when I'm asked such a question, I always advised my customers to contact their windscreen manufacture. If your windscreen is OEM or Hondaline, a Honda Owner's Manual will say to wash your Wing and windscreen using a car-wash soap or a mild dish detergent.

 

[Gideon]

Overtime, chemicals can cause a zillions of what looks like fine cracks in a windscreen. I've replace a few for customers because of it. All have been second owners and am not able to find out for sure how they were caused. Some of the aftermarket screens come with very specific "care" instructions, and some come with a sticker attached to the windscreen asking that the installer not remove it ... that "the customer needs to read it first and then remove it." Therefore, when I'm asked such a question, I always advised my customers to contact their windscreen manufacture. If your windscreen is OEM or Hondaline, a Honda Owner's Manual will say to wash your Wing and windscreen using a car-wash soap or a mild dish detergent.

I installed a Memphis Fats/Shades Windshield back in 2003, when the bike was new. I also purchased a 13 oz. can of “Plexus”. It is a plastic cleaner/protectant and polish. I wouldn’t use anything else. It’s not cheap but woks great. My windshield still looks new

 

[Philip R]

I second that! It works.

Nuc

I agree with this suggestion. I've been using it for years on windscreens with no ill effects. What I also like is any overspray from cleaning is not harmful to other surfaces on the trike. Just use clean microfiber towels.

 

[GoldWingrGreg]

I installed a Memphis Fats/Shades Windshield back in 2003, when the bike was new. I also purchased a 13 oz. can of “Plexus”. It is a plastic cleaner/protectant and polish. I wouldn’t use anything else. It’s not cheap but woks great. My windshield still looks new

Plexus might work for yours. This is from their web page "Never use any glass cleaning products, petroleum based chemicals, or cleaning agents with ammonia, bleach or any other harsh chemicals. This includes (but not limited to) RainX, brake fluid, acetone, paint thinner, benzene and gasoline. “If it hurts your nose, it will hurt the plastic.”

The use of glass cleansing agents will cause severe damage to your windshield, and will void your warranty."



http://www.memphisshades.com/faq

 

[Gideon]

Plexus might work for yours. This is from their web page "Never use any glass cleaning products, petroleum based chemicals, or cleaning agents with ammonia, bleach or any other harsh chemicals. This includes (but not limited to) RainX, brake fluid, acetone, paint thinner, benzene and gasoline. “If it hurts your nose, it will hurt the plastic.”

The use of glass cleansing agents will cause severe damage to your windshield, and will void your warranty."

http://www.memphisshades.com/faq

I agree with their statement.

I don't want argue. However, you are confusing Plexus as a product like RainX.

Plexus was developed for all types of clear and colored plastic such as Perspex, Lucite, Plexiglas, Mylar (window tints), Lexan and many others.

Bye the way it has a very pleasant odor.

Ride safe,

Gideon

 

[GoldWingrGreg]

I agree with their statement.

I don't want argue. However, you are confusing Plexus as a product like RainX.

Gideon

No argument taken, and please don't take what I said as trying to contrast one chemical with another. Your Plexus probably agrees with what I stated in post #7. "Some of the aftermarket screens come with very specific "care" instructions, and some come with a sticker attached to the windscreen asking that the installer not remove it ... that "the customer needs to read it first and then remove it." Therefore, when I'm asked such a question, I always advised my customers to contact their windscreen manufacture."