Rain‑X® Plastic Water Repellent

Ghostt · July 14th, 2015, 03:28 AM

So for many years now using Original RainX on your visor was NO-NO, due to it was not formulated for plastics.

Well it seems now the makes of RainX have finally listened to all of us whom ride, and made a formula just for plastics.

I purchased mine thru Amazon a few months ago, cost was under $6.00 USD with PRIME,

Rain-X 620036 Plastic Treatment - 12 fl. oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T9LR2BQ..._CmoPvbBT5RJJ9

, and been using it/test it, it's been a really wet season here in the south this year, no damage so far to any of my visors (Fulmer Polycarbonate), and it works just like it should. Apply to the outside of the visor per the directions, and water just rolls off the visor, and even cleaning is easier now, the bugs don't stick as much.

So if you ride in the elements, I would recommend this product.

Rain‑X® Plastic Water Repellent
APPLIES WATER BEADING TECHNOLOGY TO PLASTIC SURFACES!

The unique water repelling benefit, found in Rain‑X® Original Glass Water Repellent is now available in a product specifically formulated for plastic surfaces! Rain‑X® Plastic Water Repellent provides a superior water beading coating on various plastics including Lexan®, Plexiglas®, Perspex®, Lucite®, Acrylics and Polycarbonate. Watch water bead up and roll away on motorcycle windscreens, goggles, visors and boat windshields for improved visibility!

Product Features
Applies water beading technology to dramatically enhance visibility
Specifically formulated for plastic surfaces
Easily applied for a durable coating
Available in 12oz size
Product Usage Instructions
Shake well before use
Clean and dry surfaces before treating
Spray directly onto plastic surfaces or onto a clean, dry cloth
Wipe using a firm, circular and overlapping motion
Wipe off and buff with a clean, dry cloth
For best results, use a cotton cloth. Do not use a paper towel.

LittleRedNinjette · July 14th, 2015, 05:03 AM

I am buying this today!!

Panda · July 14th, 2015, 06:46 AM

Thanks for the post. I've been waiting for something like this.

adouglas · July 14th, 2015, 07:10 AM

Scott, have you noticed any (and I mean ANY) haziness from using this? Any weird light effects at night (e.g. halos, flares)?

Ghostt · July 14th, 2015, 07:31 AM

I did slightly at first, but it was due to i didn't apply it properly, mostly shaking it up first, I used too much, and didn't buff it enough.

Once I got the hang of it no more issues, it only took a few times.

Proteus · July 14th, 2015, 08:16 AM

Hmmm wonder if this would do anything funny to my gold mirror visor

adouglas · July 14th, 2015, 08:41 AM

Does it also work as anti-fog on the inside?

Ghostt · July 14th, 2015, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

Does it also work as anti-fog on the inside?

No idea, I use fog city inserts in all my visors , sorry

Ghostt · July 14th, 2015, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Proteus

Hmmm wonder if this would do anything funny to my gold mirror visor

As it is applied to the outside of the visor I don't think so,. I have a Fulmer gradient mirror black visor, as well as a smoke, and clear, and it hasn't had no ill effects as of yet. If I remember correctly all finishes are applied from the inside of the visor, but you might want to check with the manufacturer to be sure, I know the Fulmer ones are.

Alex · July 19th, 2015, 11:09 AM

/ordered

choneofakind · July 19th, 2015, 03:51 PM

Good find! Will order some soon.

With regular rain-X, I've found that you have to lay it on thick, then use a damp rag after it's dried to remove the excess that causes a haze.

accumack · July 19th, 2015, 04:37 PM

Walmart has it for about $4.50. it works great.

LittleRedNinjette · July 19th, 2015, 05:06 PM

Mine cam in! Got to aply it tomorrow.

broken neck · July 22nd, 2015, 06:27 PM

How long between treatment?

If you wash your visor to remove, say bugs or dust, do you have to reapply it or it holds for a few cleaning?

Have you ever used "plexus plastic cleaner", if so, how does it compare to Rain-X?

Thanks!

And one last thing, is it very effective at low speed or under "misty" conditions?

July 14th, 2015, 03:28 AM	#1
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	Rain‑X® Plastic Water Repellent So for many years now using Original RainX on your visor was NO-NO, due to it was not formulated for plastics. Well it seems now the makes of RainX have finally listened to all of us whom ride, and made a formula just for plastics. I purchased mine thru Amazon a few months ago, cost was under $6.00 USD with PRIME, Rain-X 620036 Plastic Treatment - 12 fl. oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T9LR2BQ..._CmoPvbBT5RJJ9 , and been using it/test it, it's been a really wet season here in the south this year, no damage so far to any of my visors (Fulmer Polycarbonate), and it works just like it should. Apply to the outside of the visor per the directions, and water just rolls off the visor, and even cleaning is easier now, the bugs don't stick as much. So if you ride in the elements, I would recommend this product. Rain‑X® Plastic Water Repellent APPLIES WATER BEADING TECHNOLOGY TO PLASTIC SURFACES! The unique water repelling benefit, found in Rain‑X® Original Glass Water Repellent is now available in a product specifically formulated for plastic surfaces! Rain‑X® Plastic Water Repellent provides a superior water beading coating on various plastics including Lexan®, Plexiglas®, Perspex®, Lucite®, Acrylics and Polycarbonate. Watch water bead up and roll away on motorcycle windscreens, goggles, visors and boat windshields for improved visibility! Product Features Applies water beading technology to dramatically enhance visibility Specifically formulated for plastic surfaces Easily applied for a durable coating Available in 12oz size Product Usage Instructions Shake well before use Clean and dry surfaces before treating Spray directly onto plastic surfaces or onto a clean, dry cloth Wipe using a firm, circular and overlapping motion Wipe off and buff with a clean, dry cloth For best results, use a cotton cloth. Do not use a paper towel. __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*
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July 14th, 2015, 05:03 AM	#2
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July 14th, 2015, 07:10 AM	#4
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July 14th, 2015, 07:31 AM	#5
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	I did slightly at first, but it was due to i didn't apply it properly, mostly shaking it up first, I used too much, and didn't buff it enough. Once I got the hang of it no more issues, it only took a few times. __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

July 14th, 2015, 08:16 AM	#6
Proteus Daily Ninjette Rider Name: Steve Location: Hollywood, FL Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2015 Vespa GTS 300 IE Super, 1989 Honda Elite 80 (SOLD) Posts: 402	Hmmm wonder if this would do anything funny to my gold mirror visor __________________________________________________ Check out my music at http://www.proteusmusic.com

July 14th, 2015, 06:46 AM	#3
Panda not an actual panda Name: dan Location: philadelphia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Thanks for the post. I've been waiting for something like this.

July 14th, 2015, 08:41 AM	#7
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Does it also work as anti-fog on the inside? __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

July 19th, 2015, 11:09 AM	#10
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July 19th, 2015, 03:51 PM	#11
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Good find! Will order some soon. With regular rain-X, I've found that you have to lay it on thick, then use a damp rag after it's dried to remove the excess that causes a haze.

July 19th, 2015, 04:37 PM	#12
accumack ninjette.org member Name: jim Location: texas currently in Temecula Valley CA Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): honda crf230l & 2013 ninja 300se wife has Honda crf230l & honda cbr250r repsol Posts: 222	Walmart has it for about $4.50. it works great.

July 19th, 2015, 05:06 PM	#13
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	Mine cam in! Got to aply it tomorrow. __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

July 22nd, 2015, 06:27 PM	#14
broken neck ninjette.org guru Name: Thomas Location: Montréal Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Special Edition (sold), 2017 CRF250 Rally Posts: 384	How long between treatment? If you wash your visor to remove, say bugs or dust, do you have to reapply it or it holds for a few cleaning? Have you ever used "plexus plastic cleaner", if so, how does it compare to Rain-X? Thanks! And one last thing, is it very effective at low speed or under "misty" conditions? Last futzed with by broken neck; July 23rd, 2015 at 04:28 AM. Reason: One more question Mr. President.

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