$5.27 Rain X Water Repellent VS $79.95 Polish Angel Rain 9H!!

[@apexdetail85]

I believe I will save the $70 plus and reach for the Rain X....who is with me? :)

[@BrownRooster]

Apex Detail I remember my dad always had a bottle of rainx here in Florida. I see why and I still use it to this day. I tried Carpros forte and honestly was not impressed.

[@mikeyp2447]

I am with ya B!

[@mattmerwin3842]

Rain X for sure

[@GDavis49]

Finally a reasonable and common sense take on glass coatings. Thank you Brian!!

[@tobyhigginbotham2564]

Apex Detail I agree Brian. There is no comparison taking the cost into consideration.

[@gilliantuazon6027]

the guy even turned on the rain to make this review possible

[@williamcruz7976]

Lmfao turned on the rain.

[@thedetailingcarenthusiast2757]

Wow a rain repellent video with REAL RAIN

[@MOBROOKS]

Jason Garza I know right. Lol

[@apexdetail85]

No use making a vid without it! 🙂☔🌧

[@ebay8525]

Could the road be any noisier? Jesus

[@sunilraj7692]

Sorry Brian, have to disagree with you on the rain repellency the rain x wins hands down IMO.

[@apexdetail85]

Dont apologize...I appreciate and respect all feedback!🙂

[@zero604]

Same here, RainX hands down. The large slow moving droplets will drive me nuts. Faster moving and smaller droplets = higher hydrophobicity.

[@alexandrefaustino2448]

I agree I like rainX Especiialy if you apply a few layer it last so long

[@AndrewMorrison3]

HANDS DOWN!

[@sjonjones4009]

For the $80 Angel Rain, water shouldn't touch the window. I'll stick with the $6 Rain X, it has performed exceptionally well when applied correctly. Thanks for the review!

[@alphasquad4464]

Lol...

[@lizbertify]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DRTYFN]

Rain x lasts about 2 days.

[@1semiauto]

@@DRTYFN i was coming here to ask if i was the only one to have rainx work only 1 day

[@nicholasoas9282]

@@DRTYFN 1 week prob

[@tobyhigginbotham2564]

Wow what a great real world review Brian! Most people just spray with a water hose, but you let us really see at all different speeds of driving and rain fall. Your reviews are the best on KZbin.

[@lifeofbrian9511]

Toby Higginbotham lol... the guy in the driveway with the water hose... sounds like all the channels but this one.👍🏻😁

[@gregfalk6227]

Thanks for the great comparison. For my money I like the rain-X.

[@klasseact6663]

IMO the RainX is best because at 20 mph its already moving out instead of sitting around doing nothing, no brainer here and besides, at under $6.00 you could apply once a month and it would be no big deal💡👍 Thanks for the review Brian!

[@A3Kr0n]

It's also not $80 figgin' dollars!

[@TechnologistAtWork]

Not to mention the bottle is much bigger than the useless overpriced sample vile. That thing should not exist.

[@mikeyp2447]

You are killing it with these videos!!

[@TheDarknessConsumesMe666]

You should've put 2 pieces of tape, to separate the windshield into 3 pieces - no product - rain x - polish angel

[@laneesha1000]

The Darkness, It Consumes Me 😩I was waiting for him to do that

[@Neur0bit]

My vote is for RainX. Even if you need to reapply monthly, you still come out ahead. And squeaky wipers would drive me bonkers... Great video btw. Thanks Brian!!!

[@timprev3903]

I got squeaky wipers with RainX

[@cliffabeles1698]

I rainxed my windows and now I have serious chatter from my wiper blades what do I do

[@loopsandthreads5028]

Great comparison! I personally would prefer Rain X

[@nicorallysport]

The stoner invisible glass with Rain repellent is really good too, like the Rain x

[@CinematicTouchProductions]

Thank you for being very thorough, your video maybe 3yrs old but still very relevant today in 2022, its night and day RAINX hands down!! What a clear difference!! Thank you!

[@michaelspieth1287]

Brian I clean the glass with Invisible Glass, scrape or rub with lubricated 0000 steel wool with Invisible Glass, Polish the glass, panel wipe then clean the blades. The use 2-4 coats of Rain-X on glass AND blades. Works well but doesn’t last long. Upside...cheap. Always looking for longer lasting. Be great if you compared more of the products out there: Aquapel, Griot’s, CarPro, Glassparency. Thanks for a great video and road test

[@Outlawzand1]

You could also clay bar the glass after cleaning to remove any contaminents

[@andrecampbell691]

I've been using rainx for years, for best results I wash the window and clean with rubing alcohol then apply rain twice, it works well for about 8 or 9 weeks, especially good in ice and snowy weather!

[@chopstv1325]

Do you use it on side mirrors too or not?

[@danielmackey6594]

Great video! I'll keep using Rain x. The Angel has some advantages, but I prefer the cheaper product.

[@Mogsy28uk]

used Rain-X for years, even the washer fluid version to top-up -- like the rain blowing off the screen with speed. Also recently tried 2 coats of Beadmaker on screen instead of Rain-X -- also very good.

[@wrzl1675]

Rain X is the clear winner. You need to switch to the aerosol RainX, I’ve been using it for years because it blows away that original Rain X

[@porcelainplusaustralia4080]

Is that the 2-in-1 Cleaner/Repellent foam Randy??

[@gsxellence]

RainX is great and last even longer when you Wax the windshield ( I use prestone water activated; hard to find), Seal it (griot's One-Step), then use RainX on top along with RainX (Orange Washer fluid) last on my windows about a year before re-application. Doing This I rarely have to use my wipers. Thanks again "B" for saving us money and showing us the best products to use. Keep them coming :)

[@tripjet999]

Rain-X also recommends using the product directly on the wiper blade edges, which cleans them nicely. I've never had any "cloudiness" problem when the Rain-X is properly applied and damp polished. Even without any rain, having Rain-X on the windshield keeps it slicker and thus, cleaner. A lot of things which would normally dirty the windshield won't stick to it.

[@danmorrissette4814]

i never did a double layer of rainx loll! i like it at 60+miles per hour , i do a lot of Hwy driving! for the price hard to beat! i still would like to try a few other products that would last longer.... so many to choose from! Thanks Again for awesome video Brian!!

[@razam1256]

it may not be the same case here, but I bought one of those 9h ceramic coatings BS and applied to to my glass. At first it worked great for rain and I loved it. I didn't have to renew it like rainx every couple weeks, but very quickly I started to see small hairline scratches in the coating because of the wiper. they were thin enough that regular driving wasn't an issue, but driving towards the sun and the whole windshield was evenly glowing bright causing immense difficulty in driving.

[@scottgalbreath7790]

I've been a Rain-X consumer for many years, wiper blades, rain repellent and washer fluid. I have zero complaints and or issues using their products, they just simply work.

[@IntervalePC]

Rain X for sure. Not nearly a big enough difference to justify buying Polish Angel @ $79 + when you can go to your local store and pick up some Rain X for $5 +

[@humanyoda]

But if it lasts only a few weeks, then it will become expensive very quickly.

[@habituallinestepper6569]

humanyoda now they make a 2 in 1 glass cleaner and repellent for $6. Solves both problems

[@IIOctaneII]

@@humanyoda It lasts for like 2 months...if you have rain x wipers and washer fluid it lasts a long time

[@Ojb_1959]

Appreciate the heads up on the Rain X. Back in the day I remember waxing the glass too when waxing my vehicles.

[@claude3990]

Seems to me Rain X is the winner. I have been using Aquapel for the last 12yrs. I polish my windshield with a 7424XP using 4" orange pad and Zaino's Z-12 and then apply Aquapel and its good for 6months here in NY. Thanx for the video

[@edward4670]

Great video good sir... Thanks for taking the time to show us these products!!

[@huntermiller7695]

I like the rainX and honestly I see it lasting over a month or two because I never use my windshield wipers and I’m constantly washing my car up to 3 times a week.

[@kikcodog]

I've been using RainX regularly for over 30 years and I have found that I see right through the tiny drops as if they aren't even there and hence, use my wipers much less frequently. If you add their washer additive (4 oz per gallon) you can keep it fresh a very long time before requiring a full reapply. Aquapel I find is very similar but RainX is cheap and readily available. They also make a glass cleaning polish that does a great job of deep cleaning glass for preparation before coating. BTW, for some reason Walmart keeps the majority of the RainX products (SKUs) with the wiper blades and not with the regular car care products although they do usually put 1 or 2 of their products in that area as well.

[@07wrxtr1]

Try Aquapel. You'll never go back. I used to be a big rain-x fan and found it to be all over the map when it comes to consistency.

[@74Walle]

Thx for the test video ✌️. Next time, turn on service mode for lift up the blade 😉.

[@D9412G]

We all know how much you hate cleaning glass Brian. In this case I would reach for Rainx. Thank you for the video and it was very well done!

[@franksattler6053]

I have always used Rain X. Last year I tried Smartglass, by GTechniq, and that worked well also. Like Bryan has mentioned, here in the Northeast, we have had a lot of wet, rainy, snowy, days. I live in upstate NY, and the Smartglass did hold up well on my car. I did use Griot's Garage Glass polish on the windshield, and I did do a wipe down using 90% alcohol, and then applied the Smartglass. I have had to use Ceriglass, and then the Griot's Garage Glass Polish on a few older cars and my customers have told me that seeing out the windshield was so much better. I like Rain X because it is easy to apply and works well. Thanks for a great video, Bryan.

[@bigd9848]

I used Adams glass sealer/protector and it is definitely worth looking into ✊

[@akooner09]

Hey just a reminder. If you double tap the window wiper , it will keep the wipers in the upright position. Making it easy to fold up off the glass.

[@craigjcrespo4372]

Wow I assumed union regulations prohibited the use of actual rain in rain repellent videos..nice job. Rain X FTW. I love Angel Wax H2Go and its priced right.

[@fiddycaliber947]

+1 for H2Go in the UK

[@apexdetail85]

HAhaha...H2Go is FANTASTIC!!!

[@TheDokoBG]

Thank you, rain X it is !!! Easy choice , easy application and cheap !

[@hogwild9408]

My vehicle has maintenance mode for the wipers to put them in position to replace or clean under.

[@FrankNazario]

RAIN X hands down best product ... and at a price point that makes it a no contest. Lyft driver... swear by it Live in Florida

[@scootsmcdoots80]

That car has a setting when you turn it off to get the wipers to go to the 'up' position so you can lift them. Probably just have to hold the wiper lever up or down after you turn the car off and before you open the door. the instructions will be in your manual.

[@IMiss_The90s]

What's the best windshield coating/repellant you have ever used. When it comes to overall satisfaction and longevity?

[@lorenwinter5186]

Thank you for the great comparison. Well done!

[@GlassWolfLH]

The chatter can be from the quality of the wiper blades, as well. I've found Anco Profile beam wipers to be exceptional in both price, and performance. I believe the PolishAngel Rain is a ceramic coating, while the Rain-X is a wax. That said, for either application, I also suggest you clay bar the glass, the apply an IPA solution to clean the surface of contaminants prior to application. I would like to ceramic coat my glass with the Soft99 Gla'co MAX products, but for the moment I'm using Rain-X on all of the windows of my '15 Kia Sorento SXL, and as long as it's applied every few weeks to clean glass, it works extremely well, and I find the misting bottles they offer now, even easier than the older squirt bottle applications. Also note that some ceramic products, like the Gla'co Ultra, are designed to work best at speeds above 35MPH. Those were designed for aviation applications. That may explain some of the differences at low speeds, or in the parking lot. When deciding, if based on price, look at the total cost per year, based on number of applications, and cost per ounce used.

[@mattinri3566]

Rain X win for me. Been using it for years.

[@stevenperry4941]

I use RainX and I also use the RainX orange washer fluid for winter, green for summer and I only apply it once a year! If you do RainX and then use the blue washer fluid it will remove the RainX in the wiper path within 4-6 weeks!

[@gregmannos]

This is a no brainer.. Rain x

[@deepsquat600]

I bought some of the rain x cleaner and repellent 2 weeks ago used it for about 3000 Miles as I traveled from Seattle to the middle of Nebraska and back did a fantastic job bowl for cleaning the window of the millions of bugs that I killed and helping with water repellent

[@Will-ii1dy]

I've been using rain x for a very long time. It is fantastic. I am getting 1-3 months depending on the conditions per application. I am sure the super ulta hyper-hydrophobic diamong power wonder serium, known as polish angel rain, lasts longer but I am fine with applying more often. $6 for 16 oz is a lot better than 80 for like 2 oz. No contest.

[@Will-ii1dy]

*1-3 weeks. Iowa weather

[@kikcodog]

@@Will-ii1dy Try buying their washer fluid additive (not just their washer fluid but an actual additive that is very much like the main coating itself) and add 4oz per gallon of your washer fluid (preferably their best one). Walmart keeps it near the wiper blades, not in the car care aisle. Then when it needs a refresh use your washers and see if that extends the life for you like it does for me here in New England.

[@johnpotratz2642]

I’m gonna use rain X on the bottom of my hard bottom snow tube for sledding, thanks for the review

[@robertlee4172]

I carry a dollar store mini squeegee in the back pouch on the passenger seat. I only apply the RainX only when it rains. I squirt a stream of the liquid at the top of the windshield and smear a good coat of the stuff. Sometimes I'll even pull into a self serve and use their paper towels to wipe off the haze. Also, a good coat on each of the side mirrors repels the rain like crazy.

[@nazarettos6987]

Great video,thanks for sharing. Ill go with Rainx. Can you apply it to side windows?

[@JWL-UK]

Sonax BSD applied diluted as a drying aid following a wash is just as effective as Rain X. I found that Rain X makes it hard for dirt and grime to be washed away with rain or using a quality windscreen wash. As a result, I had a line of dirt where the wiper on the passenger side stops when going up which was so frustrating!

[@mesdetails2847]

No doubt rain x has always been the key component to a great detail. I am certified with glassparency and have to say that product is much better than these coatings. Its more like a epoxy when laying it down. It just doesn't bead as great as these coatings but lasts longer.

[@holybusiness9624]

Save the money 👍! Griot’s garage has a glass sealant that seems pretty legitimate. Thanks again for making my day with another video. #NobodyWorksHarderThanBrian

[@kikcodog]

There;s a great 90 days actual in car review video on YT of the 2 side by side Well worth watching if not just to pity the poor guy making the video since it seems to rain every other day where he lives ;-)

[@65EKS65]

I've used rain X for around 1.5 years now and for me it lasts way over "few weeks". Depending how much I have to wash my car, it has lasted 3-6 months for me. (around 3 months when I had to wash my car every week, sometimes twice a week) Be sure to also clean your wipers! In some point you still want to wipe once or twice with the wipers and dirty wipers will wear out the coating faster.

[@peshinski]

ive always thought that, also the Rain X waterless wash is crazy good, i was trying to figure out why more people havent used it yet and reviewed it, maybe something to look fwd too??

[@Jeppedy]

Quick tip for your customers: switch to Rain-X windshield solvent. It’s like a topper for your windshield. I apply rain-X a few times a year, use the solvent the rest of the time to keep it fresh and repelling wonderfully.

[@Gave-rf1hr]

Do you mean the traditional Rain X which is applied with a pad ?

[@stevelavender1421]

$6 vs. $90? $6 all day long. If it was $6 vs $15, I think I'd try the $15. BTW RainX has a ceramic formula now that is about $10. I'm testing it now...

[@michaelcampbell01985]

Honestly, I'll go buy the 5 dollars option. To me the rain x is worth saving the money. That's being said I've always cleaned my windshield scraped if needed and applied turtle wax. It last for a few months and truly its relatively cheap. The small drops may be a little annoying but versus 80 bucks. I'll spend maybe 10 bucks and get a little bit better result. Thanks for the awesome review. When are you going to start your store baught series?

[@retiredairforce5111]

Awesome video. So many times on theses comparison videos we get the bucket dump or garden hose treatment. Seeing this with actual rain and road/tire spray is real world. Nice! It is kind of a toss up for me on which one until you throw in price. $80 for pretty even results is pretty steep. Each one has pros and cons. They balance. Staying with RainEx.

[@1GreatLake]

Aquapel has been great for my windshiled, I use rain x paste on the rest of the windows

[@joa8593]

Rain-x is fantastic, but the wipers skip with it. Of course Aquapel is super toxic while Rain-X is basically just lube so there's that.

[@dburns8381]

I have used Rain X for years and wiil continue to do so.

[@douggreen980]

Angelwax H2Go and Gteqniq G5 are my windshield go to products, they last a long time (about 6 months or more) and are cheap to buy. I have used Aquapel but not on my own vehicle, applied it on my uncle's vehicle and he was happy with it. I found RainX left a petroleum hue when the wipers run and it didn't last very long.

[@user-hs2hd7wp9g]

i've always used Rain-X on my motorcycle helmet, quite effective at higher speed, you have to reapply it every month or so though

[@stuff8605]

Rain X is rad. Do the windshield with the spray bottle, on CLEAN glass, by direction, then keep it up with their Rain X windshield fluid. Occasionally start from scratch and clean and redo the rain-x. Stuff is magic, this is coming from years of driving on the highway at high speed with this product in a rainy place.

[@nickdegroot2445]

Nice video, also nice comparison with wipers on. Personally I am not a fan of chemical repellents at night with street lighting on. How bad is this with the Rainx? Does it completely haze up and blind you or is it not that bad?

[@lol3ndir]

With different products and result, RainX is the best for its purpose. You have to re-apply it every 2 weeks, but even a small bottle can last more than 6 mos - 1 year. This product (RainX) was introduced to me by a US Air-force QA when I was a kid.

[@johnmclain89]

This is nice, but I have NO idea which one performs better in totally daylight under a hose!! :)

[@ryanwerner1948]

Rain x would be even better without the haze through it i must say i thought polish angel was going to destroy rain x but id rather have to apply rain x every few weeks. Thank you for the video

[@gj91471]

Rain-X is designed to be used without wipers

[@jameshutchins3396]

Interesting test. Thank you so much for your attention to detail with every comparison.

[@vetteboy1024]

Rain X for sure. However I prefer Aquapel. I have been using it for over 15 years and it lasts at least a year. Usually I coat it once a year, just to renew it to 100%. That’s as expensive as I want to go at about $8-$12 an application on all the windows of a vehicle.

[@LKN4WAR]

Did some glass today. IPA wipe down after a rinseless wash. Magic eraser w glass cleaner to scrub. I then ran a clay pad on a 5” DA w distilled water as lube. Very fine water spots survived. 5” felt pad with glass polishing compound and hard water gone. Griots glass sealant next.

[@DNTB10SE]

Good variety of tests. Quick and informative. Well done!! "That's gonna be my day" lol

[@laurachavez9994]

Thank you, stay safe out there in the rain.

[@KD0LRG]

I have used rain x for over 20 years when you got it in the lighter fluid bottle. I can tell you the rain x cleaner repellent sucks, don't waste your money if you are used to the original. Rain x does start to film up with some wiper use but for the price I can live with it! I just don't use my wipers unless I am in downtown traffic and you need to get the sheet of water off.

[@23101979T]

Really , really good, video review! Thank you 👍

[@WilliamWonka]

Great review! Super thorough, thanks for your time!

[@bryanpieper2333]

I am a big fan of the Polish Angel line, but I’ll skip the window coating for now and stay with the P&S Bead Maker which also has great slickness and durability. Rain-X is junk.

[@Rob_Houser]

Do you think treating the wipers is a good idea or just replace them when applying? Thx

[@bpsdetailing8822]

I use Gtechnic G5 water repellent coating and it works great! It is a little bit more difficult to apply than rain-x but it lasts much longer and creates larger beads. It is $19.99 for 100ml but you only need about 5ml per windshield so it goes a long way. I use G5 and rain-x, just depends on the detail.

[@williamfitch3836]

Gtechnic G5 water replacement

[@jeffroberts760]

The water moving up the windshield as you drive is the best part of the rain x - hands down winner

[@smirnoff56]

Great video Brian - RainX for the WIN!!!

[@stickman-1]

LOL. It's not even close. Rain-X for the win. Phenomenal review video btw. You could not ask for more.

[@rodstawaa]

No 10+ hour cure time for the PA Rain?

[@richardseem7948]

nice comparison and product review buddy.obviously polish Angel but the price point is what kills it.🍻🍻

[@squirrelkilla7371]

Would it be better to use the plastic razor blades instead?

[@daves.3278]

Uh oh sonax made a new polish! Sonax Excut! Curious how much better the new formula is 😳😳!!

[@richardlavoie6833]

I used rain x for many years but this years i ordered ''Aquapel''....After a month, i prefer Aquapel ..easier to use and the winshield is clearer!! But Rain X is very cheap.

[@vetteboy1024]

Richard Lavoie been using Aquapel for 15 years. I don’t even consider other products. Lasts forever and works great. Price is also fair.

[@Suasponte-rm8mz]

Rainx is hard to beat! I use 70% isopropyl Alcohol with Lava soap and make sure it's totally cleaned off and dry. Apply the Rainx two coats and let dry completely. Then I buff off with a buffer and follow up with the micro fiber cloth to a nice smooth windshield. It cannot be beat.

[@gprice1978]

I've used rainex for 20 years, it does its job perfectly

[@barrywatson9626]

Can I ask if you’ve used the rain x 2 in 1 glass cleaner and if it’s any good or just stick with the rain x repellent? Thanks

[@merlin1346]

just wondering what rain X is like applied to clean bodywork...

[@jerodliang5474]

I don't think there is a 9h coating on windshield as windshield coating will not crystallised after dried. I use G1 windshield coating so far very good, cost me about $15, lasting for one year.

[@RCGJR_]

For the rain x, some people on yt buffed it off with glass cleaners, you did yours with just a dry buff, are they both safe to do so?

[@dazroll6759]

I've always used rain X but recently had a problem with the wipers juddering!?!?? Great comparison Brian keep it up 👍

[@newthepanch]

Daz roll you need to clean the windshield and the wipers with some strong cleaner i use purple power half and half, deep clean reapply and you are good again

[@dazroll6759]

@@newthepanch thanks, will try that, 👍

[@peterrivney552]

What if you were to mix them together? Would you get the longer lasting version of rain X I use Rain X in Southern Ontario Canada and the downside is that it doesn't last through the winters and you need a certain temperature to apply it not that often that temperature comes around and when it does I'm at work by the time I get home it's to cold and dark...

[@MOBROOKS]

Wow! Brother actually went out in THEEE RAIN to review these rain repellant products! His dedication is unmatched. By the way, I heard a long time ago that rain x was bad for your windshield wipers. I hope that’s not true.

[@apexdetail85]

Who knows...non of these coatings bring up wiper blades at all.

[@gabevillarreal96]

I prefer the rain x beads flying off the windshield when driving. Not a fan of the other one at all. Especially for 80$!

[@roguegeek]

Great video. How could you not go with the Rain X here? It looks superior is every way. I would also check out Griots Glass Sealant as well. Even cheaper than Rain X, easier to apply, and just as durable.

[@NEVERSTOPFKUSA]

I tried rainx on my vehicle with bosch wiperblades, they chatter, very annoying. My solution is end up to change the wiper blades to rainx Latitude water repellent 2-in-1 wiper blades. It claims to add extra rainx coating on your dash glass. But for me, at least, those won't chatter. I hope other users can have other brands of wiper blades that won't chatter with rainx spray.