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From: struve@calma.UUCP (Dimetry Struve)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: Intermittent wiper blades
Message-ID: <195@calma.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 20-Mar-86 15:32:58 EST
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Posted: Thu Mar 20 15:32:58 1986
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Reply-To: struve@calma.UUCP (Dimetry Struve)
Organization: GE/Calma Co., R&D Systems Engineering, Milpitas, CA
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I have been following the postings on windshield wipers with interest. I
wonder if I'm the only person on the net who uses Rain-X. Since I began
using this stuff about 6 years ago, I don't think I've ever bought wiper
blades. It comes in a yellow squeeze bottle, costs about $ 4.00, and is
available at most auto supply stores. Follow the instructions and apply
it to your windshield. Applications seem to be effective for about a 
month or two - at that rate the bottle lasts approximately one year.

Aside from reducing wiper blade wear - BECAUSE YOU DON'T HAVE TO USE 
YOUR WIPERS ANY MORE - there is an amazing improvement in visibility,
particularly at night. Spray from trucks, for example, ceases to be a
problem. With certain caveats, I would say that no one would be
disappointed if they (he, she, it ?) tried it. Despite the claims of the
manufacturer, it doesn't do much for snow. Also, the small drops that form
on your windshield now will tend to refract overhead lights in an 
annoying way. Finally, using your wipers and washers for windshield
cleaning can cause more smearing - although I think this is because the
blades have still deteriorated from UV exposure over time. Anyway, if
you do a lot of night driving in the rain, try it! Usual disclaimer...