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Keeping windshield clear
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10/28/13 02:14 AM
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donswin
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My Polaris ranger has a full windshield.
During wet or humid weather, it fogs badly. Rain is worse.
I've seen windshield wipers for these but for the price, I could hire someone to sit on the hood with a rag.
What do you do to keep your windshields clear?
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Re: Keeping windshield clear
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10/28/13 02:38 AM
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"A good life is never too short" My Dad
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Re: Keeping windshield clear
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10/28/13 02:25 PM
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X2 on the rain x that stuff makes a huge difference as long as you put it on like the instructions tell you to.
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Re: Keeping windshield clear
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10/28/13 02:25 PM
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Re: Keeping windshield clear
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10/28/13 03:09 PM
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I use the rain x wiper fluid in all of mt vehicles too and rarely ever need my wipers...even in a strong rain.
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Re: Keeping windshield clear
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10/29/13 04:25 PM
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I've seen it on the shelf. Thanks for the positive reports.
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Re: Keeping windshield clear
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10/29/13 04:31 PM
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Don't put RainX on a plexi windshield. Ask any Harley driver. Clean it real well and apply Lemon Pledge then polish it up.
Cast I have a short attention spa
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Re: Keeping windshield clear
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10/29/13 07:40 PM
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Ummm...I AM a Harley rider and I have not heard of any issues with it..........but then again I dont have a windshield on my Harley either. Please explain.
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Re: Keeping windshield clear
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10/29/13 07:41 PM
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Hmmm. I'm embarrassed to say I don't know if it is plexi or glass.
I'd better check first. I doubt Lemon Pledge would hurt either one.
Thanks for the heads up.
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Re: Keeping windshield clear
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10/29/13 08:29 PM
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I just checked their website. Clearly states 'on glass windshields only'.. There MAY be a marine version of RainX for Plexi, but in my searches, I did find out what is widely recommended, Lemon Pledge!
Last edited by Cast; 10/29/13 08:30 PM.
Cast I have a short attention spa
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Re: Keeping windshield clear
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10/29/13 08:38 PM
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Yeh I didn't think about the plexi glass. Works great on glass though. Rain X water & bug repellent on the outside & Rain X anti-fog on the inside.
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Re: Keeping windshield clear
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10/29/13 11:14 PM
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I keep my windshield washer bottle treated with the rain x concentrate. It works great.
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Re: Keeping windshield clear
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10/29/13 11:56 PM
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I just checked their website. Clearly states 'on glass windshields only'.. There MAY be a marine version of RainX for Plexi, but in my searches, I did find out what is widely recommended, Lemon Pledge! cool Thanks Cast
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Re: Keeping windshield clear
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10/31/13 03:53 PM
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I'm headed out in the morning and will check to see if the windshield is glass or plexi. I think it is glass, but never gave it a second thought.
I did pick up some Lemon Pledge yesterday. It won't hurt either material and just may work.
I didn't realize Rain-X had so many products. I have learned so much on this site. That's why I added the link to support the site in my sig line.
I'm headed to the auto supply for a couple of Rain-X products for my car. The anti-fog and rain repellant sound great. I think I had tried the wrong one before and didn't get the expected results.
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Re: Keeping windshield clear
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11/01/13 11:41 PM
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most important you was dirt and sand off before wiping plexi windshield. Scratches very easy.
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Re: Keeping windshield clear
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11/02/13 01:14 AM
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If you get the RainX you apply with a rag be prepared to put some elbow grease into it. Lot of work but works great. IMHO the wiper fluid works just as good and no work involved.
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Re: Keeping windshield clear
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11/05/13 05:21 PM
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We use rain x on my buddies Mule windshield, it's some kind of plastic, I think it's actually Lexan, but not sure on that. I am going to try the lemon Pledge though. I also bought a nice squeegee to keep in the front basket, it gets used alot too.
Haven't had it in years but never spit any out. I am a sucker for happy endings and strapped cowboys.
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Re: Keeping windshield clear
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11/15/13 02:53 AM
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Rain x however it wears off and will need to be reapplied after a month or so
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Re: Keeping windshield clear
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11/22/13 01:09 PM
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Guys, I fly helicopters for a living & pledge is what we use on the non glass surfaces, & rain-x on the glass front wind screens
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Re: Keeping windshield clear
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11/22/13 06:13 PM
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I made a deal with one of Payne's hump day gals to sit inside and clean the fog off, noticed I didn't care about the outside area.
The Greatest Enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.--Stephen Hawking
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Re: Keeping windshield clear
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11/22/13 08:07 PM
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I made a deal with one of Payne's hump day gals to sit inside and clean the fog off, noticed I didn't care about the outside area. Now that's the real deal!
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Re: Keeping windshield clear
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11/22/13 08:22 PM
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I'd have that whole interior waxed pretty good.
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Re: Keeping windshield clear
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11/24/13 07:11 PM
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I have been told that if you clean plexi with Barbasol shave cream, it will not fog up. Need to give it a try.
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