Anti-rain: how to protect car glass

When moisture gets on the windshield during rain or snow, visibility deteriorates and traffic safety suffers. To remove water from the glass, automakers came up with windshield wipers. Now there are modern tools that are designed to process glass, headlights and mirrors. Manufacturers claim that such auto chemicals effectively protect them from water. Is it really?

What is anti-rain and why is it needed

Relatively recently, such a tool as anti-rain appeared on the market. Depending on the manufacturer, its composition may differ, but the purpose of all is the same - to protect glass from rain. After the car glass is treated with this preparation, the drops of water that fall on it are blown away by the air flow and do not linger, so visibility and visibility do not deteriorate.

There are both cheap and expensive options on the market. If you can sometimes find negative reviews about the former, then buyers of expensive products claim that they really help remove water from glass and do their job perfectly.

The effect that anti-rain creates on the windshield of a car is similar to that of waterfowl. They are calm in the rain, swim in the water and are not afraid to get wet.

When the glass is coated with an anti-rain agent, the drops are blown away by the air flow

In some cases, the wipers may not cope with their task:

• old windshield. Over time, scratches form on it, in which moisture lingers;
• worn out wipers. They no longer clean the glass, but simply smear dirt on it;
• breakage of wipers on the road.

In all these situations, after applying the anti-rain preparation to the windshield, visibility during rain improves and you can drive even with the wipers not working.

The principle of operation of the tool, the pros and cons of using

The anti-rain composition includes various polymers and silicone additives. After being applied to glass, such a composition hardens and a thin film is formed. Moisture that gets on it turns into balls that quickly roll off the surface, and the glass remains dry. When driving at a speed of 60-70 km / h, when it rains moderately, water is effectively removed from the windshield, so the wipers do not need to be turned on.

Advantages:

• traffic safety. The glass is constantly kept clean, so the driver's visibility improves. At night, the presence of a protective layer reduces the intensity of glare arising from the headlights of oncoming cars;
• comfort. Since the glass is always transparent, the eyes are less tired;
• glass protection. The applied layer prevents scratches and chips, and also prevents the appearance of yellowness;
• frugality. The presence of an anti-rain agent on the glass allows you to turn on the wipers less often, so their service life increases. It also uses less washer fluid and has to be purchased less often.
  

  Hydrophobic windshield coating improves visibility

Disadvantages:

• a large number of low-quality products on the market, so you need to purchase from trusted sellers and not the cheapest options;
• the agent must be applied correctly. They do this only on absolutely clean glass, so it will have to be washed well;
• a high-quality drug has a high cost, but its effectiveness and duration will be much higher compared to cheap counterparts.

How to choose anti-rain

Since there is a large selection of different anti-rain preparations on the market, you need to know how to choose the right effective remedy.

Depending on the release form

Manufacturers offer several forms of funds that differ in the method of application:

1. Napkins or sponge. In this case, they are sold already impregnated with anti-rain. This is a cheap option, it is easy to apply, but the effectiveness of such products is not very high and the service life is short. Motorists indicate that within a few hours after application, the effectiveness of the drug is deteriorating.
   

   Napkins are already impregnated with an anti-rain agent
2. Spray or aerosol. It can be in a pressurized can or sprayed with a built-in spray gun. Additionally, you will need a napkin, with which the composition will be evenly distributed over the glass. If applied correctly, the duration of the spray is longer than in the case of using napkins.
   

   To evenly distribute the spray on the glass, you need a napkin
3. Capsules containing a solution. This is the most efficient option, but also the most expensive. When applied in a car service, the duration of the product is 5-6 months. With self-application of the anti-rain preparation, it is difficult to achieve such a period, but all the same, the preparation will effectively protect the glass for at least two to three months.

Depending on the manufacturer

When buying an anti-rain product, in addition to the release form, you need to pay attention to the manufacturer. Most popular brands:

• Turtle Wax Ltd is an English manufacturer. Differs in high quality and cost. The drug creates a very dense film, which has almost perfect transparency;
• Hi-Gear Products, Inc is an American brand. The drug has an average efficiency, but its cost is quite high;
• ZAO Khimpromproekt is a Russian representative. While such products cannot boast of good quality, the durability of the film is low, and it quickly loses its original qualities;
• Liqui Moly GmbH is a German trademark. It has a good price-quality ratio. The cost is relatively low, but there is no big difference compared to expensive drugs;
• Techno-Basis LLC is another Russian manufacturer. Means differ in quality and reasonable price;
• FucheTek is a Russian trade mark. Its KillAqua preparation stands out for its significant efficiency and long service life. The disadvantage is the high cost;
• PPG Industries is an American manufacturer. His Aquapel formulation is of good quality and easy to apply.

The best anti-rain preparations are German and English. There are good means of Russian and American production. Now there are many fakes that do not meet the declared quality and price, so you need to buy only from trusted sellers.

Overview of the best products on the market

Despite the large number of offers, there are several products on the market that are most popular.

Turtle wax

Turtle Wax is available as a liquid. It can be used not only for windshield processing, but also for car headlights and mirrors. The product effectively repels rain, snow and dirt. After application, there is no cloudy coating and streaks left on the surface. In addition to protecting windows from rain, the preparation also improves the sliding of the wipers and they work more efficiently. A bottle of 500 ml will cost about 400 rubles.

Turtle Wax effectively repels rain, snow and dirt

Umbrella

This is a modern hydrophobic agent, in the name of which the prefix nano is often used. The main differences are high efficiency and long service life. When properly applied, Ombrello will effectively protect glass for 6-12 months.

In addition to protecting against water and dirt, it also simplifies the removal of ice. The product is easy to apply, you can do it yourself in 15-20 minutes. It is sold in sealed capsules, the cost of which is about 250 rubles, if you buy several at once, it will be cheaper.

Ombrello effectively protects glass for 6-12 months

Aquapel

Another popular water repellent is Aquapel. It can be applied not only to the windshield of the car, but also to the visors of motorcycle helmets. After completing one treatment with such a composition, you can safely and safely ride for 10 months.

Aquapel protects the glass not only from moisture, but also from scratches. The tool is effective at any time of the year. The package is enough to process one windshield. Its cost is about 500 rubles.

Aquapel protects glass from moisture and scratches

How to properly apply anti-rain

All the positive characteristics of the anti-rain agent can be minimized if it is applied incorrectly.

Application procedure:

1. Glass washing. It is necessary to thoroughly wash the glass from dust, dirt and grease stains. For this, it is best to use car shampoo.
   

   Glass is thoroughly washed from dust, dirt and grease stains.
2. Wipe glass dry. You can use a tissue or wait for it to air dry.
3. Application of the drug. If a spray or aerosol is used, the agent is evenly sprayed onto the glass. In the case of using a liquid, it is first applied to the napkin, and then to the glass.
   

   The method of application depends on whether the drug is used in the form of a spray, aerosol or liquid.
4. Rubbing the applied agent. This must be done quickly before it dries out. You can use a napkin or sponge.
   

   You need to rub it quickly until the anti-rain is dry.
5. Secondary application. Often the instructions indicate that the procedure must be repeated. After 10–15 minutes, the anti-rain is applied again and rubbed on the glass.

The main requirement is absolutely clean glass. If you apply anti-rain on a dirty surface, then its service life is significantly reduced. Particular attention is paid to the processing of corners and the upper part of the windshield. You can hit the road no earlier than 10-15 minutes after applying such a drug.

Video: how to apply anti-rain

How to properly apply ANTI-RAIN on the windows of your car

How to remove anti-rain from glass

After some time, the natural wear of the anti-rain preparation occurs and it is independently removed from the glass. The less glass is washed with aggressive compounds, the longer the applied preparation will last. Depending on the chosen means, the term of operation can be from several days to a year.

If it becomes necessary to remove the anti-rain, then this is easy to do. First, the car is left in the sun so that the film on the glass softens a little. After that, a paper towel is folded in several layers and anti-rain is removed with a little effort in a circular motion.

Ethyl alcohol can be used to simplify the process. If it was not possible to erase the anti-rain in this way, you need to purchase a tool to remove it. It must be of the same company as the anti-rain preparation.

Anti-rain refers to automotive chemicals that increase traffic safety, but it is not antifreeze or oil, which a car cannot do without. By paying for such a drug, the driver saves on washer fluid, wipers. A variety of forms and manufacturers of anti-rain products allows you to choose the right option for yourself.