Windscreen Repellent

[McGherkin]

Have you got a link to that kit?
This one? http://gtechniq.com/products/auto/perfect/exterior/paint/g1-and-g4-clearvision-screen-kit

Yup, that's it.

 

[Gally]

So many posts for a rain repellent. Buy Gtechniq or don't bother.

 

[JackD]

Going to give that set a try as well, having no rear wiper blade is a pain!

Is there anything I can apply on the inside to help stop it misting up?

 

[McGherkin]

Carpro Fog Fight (IIRC that's the name)

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Is there anything I can apply on the inside to help stop it misting up?

Glass cleaner, a new pollen/cabin filter and then the snowflake button.

 

[Grier]

Going to give that set a try as well, having no rear wiper blade is a pain!

Is there anything I can apply on the inside to help stop it misting up?

Any leaks you've not noticed?
Currently renewing vapour barriers because of this myself

 

[leeds2592]

G5 is better than G1 at lower speeds no?

Going to get some ordered tonight wether it be G1 or G5.

 

[Gally]

People keep talking about leaks causing moisture, what about brand new cars, when ou open the door it lets in moisture!

Always people suggesting finding the leak and the source! It's bullshit, moisture will always get in a car when it rains!

 

[JamesBryan]

People keep talking about leaks causing moisture, what about brand new cars, when ou open the door it lets in moisture!

Always people suggesting finding the leak and the source! It's bullshit, moisture will always get in a car when it rains!

The main one being your wet feet all over the mats. They'll hold moisture.

 

[levaz]

I use F-JAS screenwash.

It's got repellent in the blend, works well and comes in about 75,000,000 different scents.
I use rain-x aswell when I've actually cleaned the car

 

[leeds2592]

So finally got round to ordering some stuff, went with the G5 in the end, which comes with 100ml of G4 as well, as it was on offer somewhere for around £15.

Could have done with getting it last week as the weather at the moment would be the perfect test!

 

[josh11490]

With the G1 kit that's linked, do you just use the glass polish and then apply G1?

Tempted by some soon, as I use rainX and whilst it seems ok on side windows etc, it doesn't seem to last long on windscreen.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

With the G1 kit that's linked, do you just use the glass polish and then apply G1?

Tempted by some soon, as I use rainX and whilst it seems ok on side windows etc, it doesn't seem to last long on windscreen.

Yeah apply G1 and then you'll need G2 to remove the residue

 

[497adam]

People keep talking about leaks causing moisture, what about brand new cars, when ou open the door it lets in moisture!

Always people suggesting finding the leak and the source! It's bullshit, moisture will always get in a car when it rains!

How much moisture do you carry in on shoes, damp clothes, or just give off in your breath

 

[josh11490]

Yeah apply G1 and then you'll need G2 to remove the residue

Cheers I think I'll order some up.

 

[Mikeyjp]

i had a go with this but think i need to do it again, it has worked quite well, but when they say clean windscreen they aint half joking, after applying it to half of my windscreen, turned to pad over and it was bit grubby, and that was after cleaning it 3 times with different things, will have another go in spring

 

[leeds2592]

So, finally managed to get this applied yesterday. I cleaned the windscreen quickly first, applied G4 with a microfibre and buffed until all dirt was gone. Then got some G5 on a make up pad, applied it in little circles, left it for 5 mins then buffed off with a microfibre. Left it over night, it's just started raining now and works perfectly.

However, when I put my wipers on I get a little bit of streaking from the wipers. I give the wipers a quick wipe when I applied it, do I need to get some IPA and clean them with that?

 

[leeds2592]

So, finally managed to get this applied yesterday. I cleaned the windscreen quickly first, applied G4 with a microfibre and buffed until all dirt was gone. Then got some G5 on a make up pad, applied it in little circles, left it for 5 mins then buffed off with a microfibre. Left it over night, it's just started raining now and works perfectly.

However, when I put my wipers on I get a little bit of streaking from the wipers. I give the wipers a quick wipe when I applied it, do I need to get some IPA and clean them with that?

@gally @Sunglasses_Ron @McGherkin @Yellow Dave @JD + anyone else who can help.

Still having this problem.

Can I just get a small 99.9% IPA, use it neat, spray it on wipers then wipe with a clean microfibre?

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

@gally @Sunglasses_Ron @McGherkin @Yellow Dave @JD + anyone else who can help.

Still having this problem.

Can I just get a small 99.9% IPA, use it neat, spray it on wipers then wipe with a clean microfibre?

I just went for a new set of wipers when I did mine. The Bosch aero ones in euro car parts are cheap as chips.

 

[McGherkin]

Yeah, I'd go with knackered wipers

 

[leeds2592]

These are Bosch aero ones that I only bought about 6 or 7 months ago!

Can get 30ml of IPA off eBay for about £3 so may try that first because I'm a tight arse (and skint as f**k from Christmas).

 

[Budgie]

Splash some white spirit or petrol on a rag, and clean the wipers/glass with it. Will take everything off that badboy.

 

[Yellow Dave]

A few reasons. One is wipers are passed it or need cleaning. The other is that the residue hasn't been fully removed. Using IPA on G5 is likely to partially remove it as it's not a semi permanent coating like G1. Presume you've washed the car since application and no difference try using an IPA based glass cleaner as it won't be a strong dilution. Other option is to go over it with a QD top up or spray sealant to try and level the surface. Reload and C2 are good for this