Try it again but pour in spray wax with it to see if it improves it at all. Many folks already use spray wax for this type of thing, maybe adding a little to the reservoir could make it time efficient and keep it lasting longer overall (by reapplying small amounts over time)
The RainX works best after drying on the windshield. If you apply it on a dry day, it will work way better in the rain. The orange is good for year round use to continuously apply it on the windshield. Unfortunately, it also leaves orange residue on paint. My squirters are on the hood, and it's quite noticeable on white paint.
If you couple the Rain X 2 in 1 with the Rain X wiper blades, it works a lot better. Based on what I seen on the video, the wiper blades you have need to be changed and its probably best you don't try to do this experiment while its raining. You don't buy a fire extinguisher after a fire has started.
I used that rainx after putting on brand new blades and cleanining the windshield and i got the same exact smears when wiping and cloudy haze when raining. Also if the issue was his blades then it wouldnt have smeared way less with o reilys
Clean your window first. Add rainx when your windows are dry. After you apply it on a dry window it gets better and better. It's all i use here in Colorado in the winter and I never turn on my wipers on the rain. At speed the window clears it's self with no wipers.. Great product when applied and used properly.
If you mix the rain x washer fluid with the regular washer fluid 50/50 it will not smear the windshield with a film yet it still allows the rain x to work pretty well.
I liked the Rain-X at first, but after a while you'll start to see that it clogs up the nozzle because of its "wax" properties. My right nozzle just drips right now, and my left one is going downhill. I will be cleaning the nozzles and going back to a basic washer fluid. I came here just to see if anyone had that problem yet.
Rain-X washer fluid is best used on warm sunny days. That gives it time to cure to the windshield. You cant use it for the very first time in a rain storm. The sun bakes the chemical on the windshield.
I’ve noticed this. Rain X leaves a misty or streaky layer of water behind that makes it seem like your wiper blades needs replacing. It will make rain bead up and roll off at high speeds, but when there’s only a small amount of rain or you’re driving slow, the windshield does not clear up behind wipers that well.
My experience with RainX: Use the spray bottle stuff, applied correctly on a VERY CLEAN windshield. Use Rain-X sprayer fluid. I have to use my wipers half as much because the water just falls off the windshield at speed. Also, always check your wipers to make sure they are in great shape. My whole family uses their stuff, and when used properly, is great when you live in a rainy area. I don't think just using the sprayer fluid with one outing gives you the best result, as seen in this video.
I always by the cheap stuff from the grocery store or the dollar store and I never notice a difference. At the same time, I always have my windshield and windows treated with Rain X water repellent. Makes a big difference when I drive in the rain. The cheap stuff has always worked well for many years.
Yes i agree the lower price fluid is good or better at less than highway speeds where i might give the edge to Rain-X. Thanks as always really times are getting tough but i hope everything is ok for you.
The blue stuff is basically just a cleaner, where the Rain-X is more of a water repellent treatment. I have found that first cleaning the w/s with a nylon scrub pad and winded, and cleaning the blades themselves with WD-40 seems to minimize the smearing after the WD-40 wears off. The Rain-X makes a difference at higher speeds where the air pressure actually blows the water off of the w/s. I can actually see much better on the Interstate with the wipers off on a Rain-Xed w/s. It does take quite a bit of application to a clean w/s for the Rain-X to really work. If you start with a w/s splattered with bugs, neither one does such a great job. The best thing (and cheapest) I have found for bug removal is baking soda on a damp rag. I learned that in Florida during love bug season in the 70’s! It doesn’t hurt the paint!
MiniDevilDF Well, it works for me, especially once your blades have started streaking. If you have some kind of preconceived notion that it won’t work, by all means let your wipers streak. By the way, there over 100 uses for WD-40.
Thank you for your video. However i just wanted to WARNED and ADD that i use to be a fanatic of this Rain X product until now... I just found out after few years of having problem with my vehicle's wiper fluid sensor " LOW WINDSHIELD FLUID" messages on my dashboard was cause of a coating layer from this product. I'm still trying to fix my issue. Just and FYI for does out there that using this Rain X product could give you this problem.
Run 1 full gallon of the Rain X thru, and by the start of the second gallon you will never go back to another brand. I’ve learned that the Rain X starts working really well after at least a full tank of it has been used. It needs a little more windshield time to really apply it’s coating. But I would definitely run 1-2 gallons before you decide to go back to the cheap crap. Trust me, it is well worth the wait!!!
Rain x has to be applied dry, even a base coat of the washer fluid. At low speeds it ain't that great. It shines at high speeds. Also it helps with wiper shatter, an squeeks. So try the rain x on dry day afew times then update please. I promise you will change your mind
I have used dry and Rain-X was previously in the car. I just as most have used many like prestone and more. You are correct there is benefits to Rain-X.
Great video thanks for taking the time, I do not like the rainX because of the film it leaves, for the price the RainX should perform better, I have used the spray RainX with the RainX windshield wiper fluid and RainX windshield wipers it does not help, another reason I do not use the RainX is because when you are driving under street lights at night the glare will blind you.
The O’Reillys one u used looked really good to me. I’m sure it would make a huge difference if you used it before it started raining. Then we can tell a big difference buddy, other than that great video man!
When I had my c class the Mercedes washer fluid did real good to remove bugs and it smelled great lol. Idk about how it beaded water tho. It did work better than the cheap gas station stuff tho
Last year I purchased 6 jugs of washer fluid from Dollar Tree. I used it in three vehicles. Within months, the washer pumps in all three vehicles died (electrical problems) and needed to be replaced. Before that I never needed to replace a washer pump ever. Was this just a coincidence or could there be anything with the washer fluid that caused this? Is washer fluid actually touching the electrical parts of the pump?
I know this is old. But I finally used all my rainx from my reservoir and my window is so greasy how do you clean it all off I've used degreaser and it's still gross.
@@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO That is the problem, Rain-X blades aren't that good to begin with. There is nothing like OEM wiper blades. I've tried them all, I always come back to the OEM. The best part about the Rain-X washer fluid is that if you have already coated your windshield with Rain-X it just keeps re-applying it. Your blue stuff washes the Rain-X water beading.
ye the blades combined with an old windshield will do this lol , but rainx 2.1 is what the dealer tops off if i goto their shop just to top off fluids :)
Do some washer fluid tests in the summer with some dried up nasty bugs all over the windshield...that would be great..I buy the supertech and add white vinegar...The best
I did away with Rain-X after finding it to cause terrible streaking even with wipers on intermittent or in heavy rain. And that it has sediment collecting on the tank itself. The new formula is supposedly free of sediment, but I will stick with the cheap stuff. I used Amway window cleaner to get the Rain-X residue off my windshield. Sediment eventually left the tank. Will never use Rain-X products again.
I searched this to see if anyone else is having a problem with the rain x 2-1. Regular Rain X is great but the 2-1 left my windshield with greasy steaks and spots on the windshield & paint.
this test is b.s the stuff in side the fluid needs to dry or it will just wash off. it works great if used right been using the stuff for 16 years and never had an issue.
Rain-X is beneficial at highway speeds but it can cause smearing or residue in comparison without. Rain-X has been applied to my windshield countless times dry and wet. However read the bottle of Rain-X that i used it doesn't say thats even necessary that is when you apply by hand.
They both have their benefits i actually always use Rain-X thats another reason why i used it last. But i realized after many uses just like anything else it has pros and cons.
@@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO ive been using it for 16 yrs on evety one of my cars never had a problem with it even with bumper to bumper trafic you had dirt/road film on the window. Deep cleannthe window first and dont use 10yr old wipers. Windsheild fluid isnt a substitute for proper detailing and cleaning
The rain x is for mainly summer use and the o Riley is for winter hence its blue and contains more antifreeze = less streaking. Get red rain x and you will see how it out performs any of em
the next time you test anything to do with an auto windshield...use a darker contrast.........those light gray storage doors prevented much of what you THINK we where going to see......................................
It is very obvious that the RainX one is better, I don't understand how a lot of you guys don't see the difference. Just look at how water drops look more wellshaped on RainX than the other fluid. You don't see water drops on the Oraylles because it doesn't do the job, water just lays completely flat on the windshield surface that's why you don't see droplets. The more water drops you see, the better it is.
I prefer to keep my windshield treatment and windshield washer fluid as separate actitivities. On my car, Rain-X wiper fluid just makes my wiper blades chatter and skip all over. Rain-X wiper fluid to me is like having your Big Mac or Whopper with the fries on the bun with the burger! It promotes laziness and sub-standard basic car maintenance. By the way, one of your blades in these demos has a rip on it, visible on the up-swing.
I'm gonna be doing that comparison on my channel soon, but first I'm gonna do a tutorial on how to change a drive shaft fuse and clean a carburetor chain.
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I did a similar video
Good idea
Try it again but pour in spray wax with it to see if it improves it at all. Many folks already use spray wax for this type of thing, maybe adding a little to the reservoir could make it time efficient and keep it lasting longer overall (by reapplying small amounts over time)
The RainX works best after drying on the windshield. If you apply it on a dry day, it will work way better in the rain. The orange is good for year round use to continuously apply it on the windshield. Unfortunately, it also leaves orange residue on paint. My squirters are on the hood, and it's quite noticeable on white paint.
If you couple the Rain X 2 in 1 with the Rain X wiper blades, it works a lot better. Based on what I seen on the video, the wiper blades you have need to be changed and its probably best you don't try to do this experiment while its raining. You don't buy a fire extinguisher after a fire has started.
I used that rainx after putting on brand new blades and cleanining the windshield and i got the same exact smears when wiping and cloudy haze when raining. Also if the issue was his blades then it wouldnt have smeared way less with o reilys
Clean your window first. Add rainx when your windows are dry. After you apply it on a dry window it gets better and better. It's all i use here in Colorado in the winter and I never turn on my wipers on the rain. At speed the window clears it's self with no wipers.. Great product when applied and used properly.
If you mix the rain x washer fluid with the regular washer fluid 50/50 it will not smear the windshield with a film yet it still allows the rain x to work pretty well.
I love that he punches out the seal
and then pours it in dead center without a funnel!
I liked the Rain-X at first, but after a while you'll start to see that it clogs up the nozzle because of its "wax" properties. My right nozzle just drips right now, and my left one is going downhill. I will be cleaning the nozzles and going back to a basic washer fluid. I came here just to see if anyone had that problem yet.
I always put a little vinegar in my washer fluid, helps keep the nozzles from clogging up.
Rain-X washer fluid is best used on warm sunny days. That gives it time to cure to the windshield. You cant use it for the very first time in a rain storm. The sun bakes the chemical on the windshield.
I’ve noticed this. Rain X leaves a misty or streaky layer of water behind that makes it seem like your wiper blades needs replacing. It will make rain bead up and roll off at high speeds, but when there’s only a small amount of rain or you’re driving slow, the windshield does not clear up behind wipers that well.
My experience with RainX: Use the spray bottle stuff, applied correctly on a VERY CLEAN windshield. Use Rain-X sprayer fluid. I have to use my wipers half as much because the water just falls off the windshield at speed. Also, always check your wipers to make sure they are in great shape. My whole family uses their stuff, and when used properly, is great when you live in a rainy area. I don't think just using the sprayer fluid with one outing gives you the best result, as seen in this video.
I always by the cheap stuff from the grocery store or the dollar store and I never notice a difference. At the same time, I always have my windshield and windows treated with Rain X water repellent. Makes a big difference when I drive in the rain. The cheap stuff has always worked well for many years.
Yes i agree the lower price fluid is good or better at less than highway speeds where i might give the edge to Rain-X. Thanks as always really times are getting tough but i hope everything is ok for you.
The blue stuff is basically just a cleaner, where the Rain-X is more of a water repellent treatment. I have found that first cleaning the w/s with a nylon scrub pad and winded, and cleaning the blades themselves with WD-40 seems to minimize the smearing after the WD-40 wears off. The Rain-X makes a difference at higher speeds where the air pressure actually blows the water off of the w/s. I can actually see much better on the Interstate with the wipers off on a Rain-Xed w/s. It does take quite a bit of application to a clean w/s for the Rain-X to really work. If you start with a w/s splattered with bugs, neither one does such a great job. The best thing (and cheapest) I have found for bug removal is baking soda on a damp rag. I learned that in Florida during love bug season in the 70’s! It doesn’t hurt the paint!
Very informative with many tips & experiences. I agree highway speeds Rain-X can be beneficial.
WD-40 should never be used as a cleaner. It's a water displacer, hence the letters WD. It is not good as a cleaner or a lubricant
MiniDevilDF Well, it works for me, especially once your blades have started streaking. If you have some kind of preconceived notion that it won’t work, by all means let your wipers streak. By the way, there over 100 uses for WD-40.
You lost me at WD-40 to clean the wiper blades
i use this stuff all the time i recommend applying it when the car is dry and running the wipers for 2 min after applying, after that it works great.
I have to agree, on the Rain X brand, smears and looks oily on glass instead of leaving it nice and clear..
That was such a perfect pour, I couldn't wait to see the technique again. That was too funny!
Can u compare blinker fluids?
Lol
Thank you for your video. However i just wanted to WARNED and ADD that i use to be a fanatic of this Rain X product until now... I just found out after few years of having problem with my vehicle's wiper fluid sensor " LOW WINDSHIELD FLUID" messages on my dashboard was cause of a coating layer from this product. I'm still trying to fix my issue. Just and FYI for does out there that using this Rain X product could give you this problem.
Run 1 full gallon of the Rain X thru, and by the start of the second gallon you will never go back to another brand. I’ve learned that the Rain X starts working really well after at least a full tank of it has been used. It needs a little more windshield time to really apply it’s coating. But I would definitely run 1-2 gallons before you decide to go back to the cheap crap. Trust me, it is well worth the wait!!!
Rain x has to be applied dry, even a base coat of the washer fluid. At low speeds it ain't that great. It shines at high speeds. Also it helps with wiper shatter, an squeeks. So try the rain x on dry day afew times then update please. I promise you will change your mind
I have used dry and Rain-X was previously in the car. I just as most have used many like prestone and more. You are correct there is benefits to Rain-X.
Great video thanks for taking the time, I do not like the rainX because of the film it leaves, for the price the RainX should perform better, I have used the spray RainX with the RainX windshield wiper fluid and RainX windshield wipers it does not help, another reason I do not use the RainX is because when you are driving under street lights at night the glare will blind you.
The O’Reillys one u used looked really good to me. I’m sure it would make a huge difference if you used it before it started raining. Then we can tell a big difference buddy, other than that great video man!
I like the Rain X wipers themselves I find good wipers will make a heck of a difference especially driving long distance in the rain 🌧️☔🚗🚘
When I had my c class the Mercedes washer fluid did real good to remove bugs and it smelled great lol. Idk about how it beaded water tho. It did work better than the cheap gas station stuff tho
Couldn't agree more on the verdict of Rain X; I had the exactly same result on it. Highly NOT recommend of Rain X
They say when you cant pour straight or keep your hand steady it’s because you wax the carrot too much. That wasn’t the wind 💨
Lol
Last year I purchased 6 jugs of washer fluid from Dollar Tree. I used it in three vehicles. Within months, the washer pumps in all three vehicles died (electrical problems) and needed to be replaced. Before that I never needed to replace a washer pump ever.
Was this just a coincidence or could there be anything with the washer fluid that caused this? Is washer fluid actually touching the electrical parts of the pump?
I know this is old. But I finally used all my rainx from my reservoir and my window is so greasy how do you clean it all off I've used degreaser and it's still gross.
RainX is silicone based. Try some basic isopropyl alcohol and a towel to get it completely off the windshield.
@@juicebox22a thank you!
Ever think.of cleanong the blades?
The problem with rain x you get glare at night with on coming traffic
The second one is streaking and it looks worse than the first one. It’s smearing really. I’m going with O’reilly’s.
Maybe it is time for a fresh set of wiper blades.
The wiper blades are a month old and they are Rain-X. Im not sure how that would impact visibility issues from Rain-X at less than highway speeds.
Buy denso hybrid blades so much better or try bosch
@@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO That is the problem, Rain-X blades aren't that good to begin with. There is nothing like OEM wiper blades. I've tried them all, I always come back to the OEM. The best part about the Rain-X washer fluid is that if you have already coated your windshield with Rain-X it just keeps re-applying it. Your blue stuff washes the Rain-X water beading.
ye the blades combined with an old windshield will do this lol , but rainx 2.1 is what the dealer tops off if i goto their shop just to top off fluids :)
Seriously LOL
Rain-X is the best. First used it on my Black Hawk helicopter in the Army and now on my cars >20 years
I LIKE THE RAIN X THAT I APPLY BUY HAND TO EACH WINDOW AND REARVIEW MIRRORS, PLUS, WHEN YOU APPLY RAIN X BUY HAND IT POLISHES YOUR WINDOWS. 🫖
I never liked Rain X because of yes the smearing and the fact that it left a white film on my paint. I stick with Splash purple.
Do some washer fluid tests in the summer with some dried up nasty bugs all over the windshield...that would be great..I buy the supertech and add white vinegar...The best
Rain x works better when it’s hand applied before the rain starts.
Thank you for exposing the truth about Rain-X.
Rain x sucks for driving at night, you can't see anything when on-coming headlight hit it.
I did away with Rain-X after finding it to cause terrible streaking even with wipers on intermittent
or in heavy rain.
And that it has sediment collecting on the tank itself. The new formula is supposedly free of sediment, but I will
stick with the cheap stuff.
I used Amway window cleaner to get the Rain-X residue off my windshield.
Sediment eventually left the tank.
Will never use Rain-X products again.
I searched this to see if anyone else is having a problem with the rain x 2-1. Regular Rain X is great but the 2-1 left my windshield with greasy steaks and spots on the windshield & paint.
did you clean the windshield before both test?
With a spray none residue cleaner.
The Rain X definitely leaves a film on the windshield that the O’Reilly’s does not.
O’Reilly’s most definitely works better. Try Sonax next time on a review. Good review though!
this test is b.s the stuff in side the fluid needs to dry or it will just wash off. it works great if used right been using the stuff for 16 years and never had an issue.
Rain-X is beneficial at highway speeds but it can cause smearing or residue in comparison without. Rain-X has been applied to my windshield countless times dry and wet. However read the bottle of Rain-X that i used it doesn't say thats even necessary that is when you apply by hand.
They both have their benefits i actually always use Rain-X thats another reason why i used it last. But i realized after many uses just like anything else it has pros and cons.
@@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO ive been using it for 16 yrs on evety one of my cars never had a problem with it even with bumper to bumper trafic you had dirt/road film on the window. Deep cleannthe window first and dont use 10yr old wipers. Windsheild fluid isnt a substitute for proper detailing and cleaning
@@mc1412007 i cleaned my windshield and applied it dry with brand new wiper blades and still got a lot of smearing when it rained
Pretty good aim without a funnel. Bet the restroom floor stays clean too.
Mine smeared a lot ,going to try a just a cheap brand. Not happy with rain x.
Glass is hydrophobic. No need to add repellent of any sorts. Save your money! Clean it with IPA.
Great video man, just subscribed to the channel!
Scotty Kilmer said to use RainX 2 in 1. So I went with that.
You need wipers also. Dont go cheap there !
The rain x is for mainly summer use and the o Riley is for winter hence its blue and contains more antifreeze = less streaking. Get red rain x and you will see how it out performs any of em
How about getting new wiper blades
RainX and O'Reilly windshield washer fluid are both made by the same company.
Tap water has minerals in it that smear
RAINEX SMEAR WILL CAUSE A SEVERE FATAL CRASH BUT AT LEAST IT WON'T FREEZE UP IN THE WASHER TANK. A DEFINITE PLUS ON THE PLUS SIDE.
I swear by the cheap blue stuff. It still works the best
You didn't have Elvis Presley's 'Kentucky Rain' song playing...lol
the next time you test anything to do with an auto windshield...use a darker contrast.........those light gray storage doors prevented much of what you THINK we where going to see......................................
It is very obvious that the RainX one is better, I don't understand how a lot of you guys don't see the difference. Just look at how water drops look more wellshaped on RainX than the other fluid. You don't see water drops on the Oraylles because it doesn't do the job, water just lays completely flat on the windshield surface that's why you don't see droplets. The more water drops you see, the better it is.
The way water looks doesnt matter when its being wiped off, rainx smears when it wipes
Where are the bugs? You applied it incorrectly, Rain-X needs to sue.
Sold
They look delicious juices
Yeah you need it to set in first
O'Reilly Auto Parts Wiper Fluid Is Better! 👍👌
Rain X smears, so driving at night is dangerous because it's hard to see!
never had a issue with the stuff
I agree, there are pros and cons with Rain-X.
Yes thats right no major problems just better visibility at low speeds but highway speeds Rain-X might take the edge.
I prefer to keep my windshield treatment and windshield washer fluid as separate actitivities. On my car, Rain-X wiper fluid just makes my wiper blades chatter and skip all over.
Rain-X wiper fluid to me is like having your Big Mac or Whopper with the fries on the bun with the burger! It promotes laziness and sub-standard basic car maintenance.
By the way, one of your blades in these demos has a rip on it, visible on the up-swing.
I like your accent!
I appreciate the kindness and positivity.
maybe next time try cleaning mud off window, it is washer fluid not rain remover.
Tap water is not recommended
i hate rain-x makes it hard for me to see in the rain
Yeah it definitely has a downside.
What works best for you?
rain-x is worse.
Time to change your blades.
Shoulda threw some dirt on there
Gloves
It's washer fluid man! No big deal. Just make sure your blades are in good shape, done.
I felt the same until i was placed in a bad visibility situation.
O’Reilly by a lot
The old Reilly is better
The rain x sucks! It smears the windshield
You wipers suk uned to gt new ones LOL
Can u compare blinker fluids?
I'm gonna be doing that comparison on my channel soon, but first I'm gonna do a tutorial on how to change a drive shaft fuse and clean a carburetor chain.