Rain-X endorsement

[kevin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (Kevin Lee)]

Sorry for the non-bmw content, but I thought I might add a little household
tip.  My wife uses Rain-X on our glass shower stalls.  Keeps the crud off
great, they all still look like new, and cuts down on cleanings.



Kevin Lee
94 BMW 318ic 
90 Honda Accord, spends weekends on jack stands
74 Ford F100, hauls parts for the honda


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>Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 21:36:55 -0600
>From: "Mitchell" <mitch@domain.elided>
>Subject: Rain-X endorsement
>
>This is an old, old thread, but here goes:  Rain-X was originally developed
>for aircraft, as wipers don't work too well at 200+ mph.  I don't know the
>chemical make-up, but it's kinda like waxing your windshield, only instead
>of white, chalky residue, you get haze if you don't do it right.  Follow
>the directions EXACTLY and you'll have great results.  Skip a step or try
>your own method and you'll be sorry.  I started using it in '83 when I
>bought my first Porsche, and have used it on everything I've owned since
>then.  Above 60 mph it is great and wipers are unnecessary.  I believe
>wipers gradually scrape the stuff off so using them will increase the
>frequency of reapplications.  I've impressed many friends by driving along
>in a pouring rain with no wipers.  The water really beads up and flys off
>the windshield(or windscreen for you Brits).  I use it on ALL glass on the
>car, including the outside mirrors.  Just FOLLOW DIRECTIONS!
>
>Bill Mitchell
>'95 540i/6 sharked, BL/SSed, and Rain-Xed. 
>

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