From: Paul@Houston.Texas   
      
   AK wrote:   
   > On Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 2:37:31 PM UTC-5, Paul in Houston TX wrote:   
   >> AK wrote:   
   >>> Does anyone have a homemade windshield rain repellent recipe?   
   >>>   
   >>> I am looking for something equivalent to the RainX that you apply directly   
   to your windshield. And buff it off.   
   >>>   
   >>> I have been using Turtle Hard Shell wax.   
   >>>   
   >>> I did a search, but all the recipes use a variation of rubbing alcohol and   
   water.   
   >>>   
   >>> Thanks,   
   >>> Andy   
   >> An old boss once told me to smear a cut potato on the windshield,   
   >> let it dry, then buff off. I never tried it.   
   >> I quit using rain repellents years ago and prefer wipers.   
   >> Windshield rain repellents are somewhat ok if the clouded out sun is   
   >> overhead or behind you and the rain is heavy, and at night if there are   
   >> absolutely no streetlights or oncoming car lights. Repellents AND   
   >> wipers don't mix well.   
   > I have never had the problems you have had with rain repellants.   
   >   
   > Since you have to use the windshield wipers less often, it makes them last a   
   little longer.   
   >   
   > Andy   
      
   True.   
   But it's the Texas sun and Houston O-Zone that ruins mine.   
      
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