Jerry, Rain-x is a synthetic hydrophobic that is applied to glass surfaces to allow water to bead and run off.
Just as you see water bead and run off a freshly waxed painted surface, Rain-x does much the same. For that matter, if you buy the product and apply it to your windshield, you rarely have to turn your wipers on. I have used it since it originally came on the market when it was sold through dealers much like Amsoil is. Good stuff, but follow the instructions closely so it is applied properly. As for the wiper insert issue, I suspect it's a combination of costs, profit margins and convenience for the consumer... Dan On Nov 9, 2012, at 1:45 PM, Jerry Herrman <jer...@san.rr.com> wrote: > I just changed my worn out wiper blades. The new package recommends a change > every six months. I had these on for at least five years. Anyway, the new > ones were the Rain-X brand and included a little wipe that you apply to the > windshield in a circular motion and then wipe off. When dry, you turn on the > new wipers for 3 - 5 minutes. I did as I was told after cleaning the > windshield. The package doesn't say exactly what this does. Does one of you > know what this accomplishes? > While on the topic, why do the auto parts stores no longer sell just the > rubber insert? It seems wasteful to buy a new holder and throw the old one > away. Is this to justify paying $30 for a new set of blades that used to cost > a few dollars? > > Jerry > 82 240D > > > __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature > database 7677 (20121109) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > http://www.eset.com > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
