RainX on plastic

[EricSmith]

RainX instructions say do not use it on plastic unless approved by the manufacturer. Searching the forums, I see that at least one user has used it on the clear roof. Has anyone else had success with that? How about other plastic parts like the headlamps? Thanks!

[jefferios]

I would use other polishes on the clear plastics versus the rain X You can get the same effet without risking harm.

Try; Klasse All in One or Novous No. 1

[The Rigger]

Originally Posted by EricSmith

RainX instructions say do not use it on plastic unless approved by the manufacturer. Searching the forums, I see that at least one user has used it on the clear roof. Has anyone else had success with that? How about other plastic parts like the headlamps? Thanks!

Regular Rain-X for glass windshields will fog plastics really quickly. They do make a "Rain-X Extreme" formula for plastics (Lexan and Plexiglas), or there's a product called Plexicoat from AeroShell that's specifically made for plastic aircraft windshields and windows. (of course, being made for aircraft, it's expensive...)

Since my car is a Cabrio, I obviously don't have the panorama roof, however I've used RejeX on my headlamp covers with great succcess.

[Neonspinnazz]

I hear Turtlewax ICE and Rejex work great also... I don't know how they'll work in the rain...

You might want to invest in brake dust protectant, these cars snow brake dust.

[Smart Bob]

I would definitely not use these types of products on plastics. First of all, they are alcohol based and alcohol is an astringent as well as being a solvent. The alcohol will be absorbed by the plastic and the panel will start to craze and deteriorate. This may be the reason some owners have experienced roof crazing? I use products that are only recommended for plastics and do not contain alcohol.

[Neonspinnazz]

Products like?

Please tell me, I don't want to kill it...

[The Rigger]

Originally Posted by Neonspinnazz

Products like?
Please tell me, I don't want to kill it...

Like the afore-mentioned Rain-X Extreme and Plexicoat, as well as Cycle Care's "Formula 3," which is safe for acrylic and polycarbonate motorcycle windshields... Cee Baily's makes similar acrylic/polycarbonate cleaners for aircraft windshields.

http://www.cyclecare.com
http://www.ceebaileys.com

Pretty much any cleaner/protectant that is designed specifically for acrylics and polycarbonates will work on the roof without damaging it.

[HerrZ]

eric, i wrote rainx customer service asking the SAME thing.. and all i got was a generic "thanks for contacting us" email, and no follow up or otherwise definative answer from them. its been over a month now.

i used Turtlewax ICE on my body panels to great results. except.. the rubbing of the panels with a micrfiber (polyester) cloth generated a great static electric charge, and dust is attracted like crazy to the clean panels!!

Turtlewax ICE - good beading and shine on the black panels.

[fpage77]

Originally Posted by HerrZ

eric, i wrote rainx customer service asking the SAME thing.. and all i got was a generic "thanks for contacting us" email, and no follow up or otherwise definative answer from them. its been over a month now.

i used Turtlewax ICE on my body panels to great results. except.. the rubbing of the panels with a micrfiber (polyester) cloth generated a great static electric charge, and dust is attracted like crazy to the clean panels!!

Turtlewax ICE - good beading and shine on the black panels.

I bought Turtlewax ICE and my car was like a big oil slick. I don't understand why it didn't work for me. It didn't film like they said and all I was left with was a oily nasty car.

[forestacademy]

I have given mine a couple of good aplications of PlastixAnd for regular quick cleaning after washing I use Ice spary detail