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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 02:46 PM
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I thought I heard that 3M had a product like rainx but it only has to be put on once a year. Anybody hear of this? Anything better that rainx?

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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 03:13 PM
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I haven't heard of anything from 3M.

I don't know if it's better, but I've been using Zaino Z-6 on my windows. Seems to work just as good and last just as long.
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 10:46 PM
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don't have any exp with aquapel...but at autopia people swear its better than rainx(which I use w/out any prob)...but I don't think that aquapel is made by 3M
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 03:29 AM
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Castrol makes a great product. It comes in a purple bottle, but I can't remember the name. Any auto parts store/Walmart should have it. You clean the glass in the standard way and then spray and wipe dry with this stuff, basicly like cleaning twice. I works great, is easy to use and cost very little, but does not last a year.
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 03:53 AM
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I'm sure a lot of "how long it lasts" has to do with where you live. We get a lot of rain so all the wiper action tends to wear repellents off after a couple of months. I'm sure if I left my cars out in the weather (sun & rain) it would be even worse.
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 10:35 AM
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Zaino's definitely not bad at this job.
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