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Old 05-20-2006, 04:07 PM
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Default Waxing Windows

Haven't seen much discussion on this.

So I love having a waxed car, the water sheets right off of it. It would be nice if the glass did the same thing, plus it would look awesome.

Yes or no? Good or bad?

Should I try my NXT on it?

Turtle Wax Ice says "do not use on glass". Why?

Thanks for any input.
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We've got that already... It's called Rain-X.

Apply on the windows, let it dry to a haze, then buff gently until clear... You will literally not need your wipers anymore.
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I use Z6 on my glass, water beads up and sheets off, no streaking with the wipers either
That's probably why they don't want you using ICE on the glass, it streaks alot (but that's just a guess)
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Originally Posted by 2K2WS6TA
I use Z6 on my glass, water beads up and sheets off, no streaking with the wipers either
That's probably why they don't want you using ICE on the glass, it streaks alot (but that's just a guess)
hmmm never thought of using my z6 for the windows..good looking out thanks
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use rain x thats what its made for and it works great.
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Originally Posted by 99blkfirebird
hmmm never thought of using my z6 for the windows..good looking out thanks
As an added bonus it takes out the waterspots
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I wax the side and rear windows, not the windshield tho. Works good for me, already doing the rest of the car, what the heck hit the windows too.
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I Liquid Glass all my windows and ttops,but I dont wax the windshield.
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You can wax or seal your windows, just make sure there are no small chips. Turtle Wax Ice says not to use on windows because of its high oil content. It will streak and smear like no other. (so I assume from what I have read and my experience with other waxes with high oil content) Personally I use RainX on my windows, but some have problems with windshield wipers chattering. Also, clay your windows too.
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I wax all of my windows, screw Rain X, why pay for it when you already have the wax.
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Waxing your windows will give the same effect as RainX and it will be fine - TILL you need to clean your windows the first time after waxing.

I tried the waxing route once - when I tried to clean them after that there was nothing I could use that would not smear the $hit out of the windows. Took a lot more work to remove the wax than it did to put it on
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I use NXT on all windows, front, side, and rear. I don't use my windshield wipers when it rains, and when I do the wipers work better.
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Originally Posted by LS1obsession
I use NXT on all windows, front, side, and rear. I don't use my windshield wipers when it rains, and when I do the wipers work better.
That's what I use on the car...and my car doesn't see rain anymore so I won't even be using the wipers...maybe I should give it a try?
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Originally Posted by LS1obsession
I use NXT on all windows, front, side, and rear. I don't use my windshield wipers when it rains, and when I do the wipers work better.
what r u refering to ...nxt wax?
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Originally Posted by BlackHawk T/A
That's what I use on the car...and my car doesn't see rain anymore so I won't even be using the wipers...maybe I should give it a try?
Go for it. It won't hurt anything. I usually use my wipers at lower speeds, but at higher speeds the water just beeds off so don't use them.

Originally Posted by 99blkfirebird
what r u refering to ...nxt wax?
Yes.
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i just wash my car regularly and the windows somehow bead up just like the paint.
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if you need to clean your windows after applying wax to them, you can use a clay bar, it should remove the wax nicely
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i use NXT on the winshield and all the other windows.... works great.
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It doesn't seem to me that using wax of any type would hold up nearly as well as a product like Rain-X. How long does the wax hold up? Does it survive a few gallons of washer fluid?

I'm a long time Rain-x user and am convinced once you learn how to apply it and buff it off properly, you'll never want to drive a car without it. Even when the stuff is a year old you can still very clearly tell the difference. I do my cars prolly twice a year and would never go without it.
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Originally Posted by 2K2WS6TA
I use Z6 on my glass, water beads up and sheets off, no streaking with the wipers either
That's probably why they don't want you using ICE on the glass, it streaks alot (but that's just a guess)
I do the same thing.

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