Lexusfreak Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 This looks like an interesting product by the PPG glass company. Has anyone heard of & used this product before? Any feedback is appreciated. B) http://www.ppg.com/gls_aquapel/default.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denslexusgx470 Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 isn't this the technology that the repellent "combines" the water drops into one big drop, so it will slide down the window and improve visibility? I think some new Lexus vehicles have this. For sure, my 4Runner already has it. :whistles: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I use rain-x but have heard aquapel is beyond that. I have a sample in my trunk i keep meaning to try but keep forgetting i have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rx330driver Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 i dont know if i would put it on my windshield...maybe my side windows first just in case i dont like it. If it really is long lasting, i dont want it to stay on my glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted July 20, 2006 Author Share Posted July 20, 2006 I use rain-x but have heard aquapel is beyond that. I have a sample in my trunk i keep meaning to try but keep forgetting i have it. SK, any idea where to purchase this stuff in stores in the GTA? I've seen some dealerships advertise it, but they want $30+ for one application! I appreciate the info. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartkat Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I've been using Aquapel for over 3 years. It's the greatest thing since sliced bologna. I get it from this guy on Ebay for around $5 per application. I gave Aquapel last year at Christmas. My northen relatives say it also helps prevent ice and snow from sticking to the windshield. http://cgi.ebay.com/4-APPLICATIONS-of-AQUA...1QQcmdZViewItem i dont know if i would put it on my windshield...maybe my side windows first just in case i dont like it. If it really is long lasting, i dont want it to stay on my glass. It stays on the glass for 4 to 6 months. Since it keeps working all that time and stays clear it's never a problem. In a hard rain I can see to drive even better than the big trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted July 20, 2006 Author Share Posted July 20, 2006 I've been using Aquapel for over 3 years. It's the greatest thing since sliced bologna. I get it from this guy on Ebay for around $5 per application. I gave Aquapel last year at Christmas. My northen relatives say it also helps prevent ice and snow from sticking to the windshield. http://cgi.ebay.com/4-APPLICATIONS-of-AQUA...1QQcmdZViewItem It stays on the glass for 4 to 6 months. Since it keeps working all that time and stays clear it's never a problem. In a hard rain I can see to drive even better than the big trucks. The ice & snow (not to mention the bugs here in the summer which apparently is easy with this stuff) are my main reasons I want to give it a try. B) Bummer about the shipping costs to Canada though Bart. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX in NC Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 No matter how sparkling clean I get the windshield of my wife's 2000 RX300 using water, glass cleaner, old diapers, and everything else I've tried, any exterior windshield treatment such as Rain-X instantly reacts by smearing and smudging the exterior windshield as soon as I apply it. I've tried it in heavy shade, bright sunshine, low temperatures, high temperatures, low humidity, high humidity - nothing matters. The product still seems to instantly react with the glass and smears big-time. I've used Rain-X on all of our other vehicles for more than 20 years and have never encountered this problem before the RX300 arrived. Still another reason to hate this friggin' vehicle.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviej Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I got a free application of it when I bought some over-rated wiper blades from TireRack.com. Bren, if TireRack ships to Canada, then you can get it through them. I was not overly impressed. It seems to work for a while but within a few car washes, the water run off from rain seemed just like it always did. I can say much for bugs being cleared off any better, a smear bug is still a mess at 65 mph. I have tried Rain-X many times, but it always seems that when I apply that, the wiper blades go to crap within 3 to 6 months. I have not seen that effect with Aquapel, though. steviej Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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