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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 01:14 PM
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rear window does not like rain

I am sure last time you drove in the rain you looked back and saw a huge blur in your rear window, no matter what method you chose by looking in the rear view or by turning your head and looking for your self. I have noticed due to the angle of the rear window water seems to sit and give a blurry view. I am wondering if anyone has tried any possible solutions such as rain x or even the old school window waxing. The car is begging for a rear wiper set up but I do not see this happening so there must be some alternative. I guess the best solution would be to drive fast all the time...
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 01:15 PM
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put a rear wiper on!!! JDM mod!
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 01:15 PM
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1 rainex
2 rear window defrost
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by brickerenator
1 rainex
2 rear window defrost
exactly...to tell you the truth i never really have a problem seeing out my rear window. i dont use rain-ex but i do use a top of the line detailers window cleaner and it solves the problems on my side windows and rear windows just fine.

now if only they could make a windshield wiper that doesnt turn into garbage after 2 months....
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 01:37 PM
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ur prob just getting condensation inside.


go grab a product callled "invisible glass" by stoners
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by cougar2588
exactly...to tell you the truth i never really have a problem seeing out my rear window. i dont use rain-ex but i do use a top of the line detailers window cleaner and it solves the problems on my side windows and rear windows just fine.

now if only they could make a windshield wiper that doesnt turn into garbage after 2 months....
I also had that issue with the factory wipers, now I have rain X wipers, and are still going strong almost 12 months now. Using rain X on the winsheild also helps.
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 01:36 AM
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Rain X works good
also keep the rear window clean on the inside and out
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 01:38 AM
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i don't have any problems...
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 01:38 AM
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Yea a rear wiper should have been on Balts from the begining, every time it rains and my car is outside i cant see **** backing out cause the watter sits.....Dumb GM.....
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 01:48 AM
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its funny every time i go to advance auto parts and use their computer to look up wiper blades for the balt it shows a blade for the back window. do the g5 or the ions have rear wiper blades cause ive never seen a balt have one?
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 08:12 AM
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Ions dont forsure....not sure about g5's but i dont think so......most of those places are wack any way.
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 08:15 AM
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i also dont have problem i drive fast enough it blows it off but i to have thought the balt should have a rear wiper
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by sport08
i also dont have problem i drive fast enough it blows it off but i to have thought the balt should have a rear wiper
Well its not about speed and it staying on, its that first min your driving which means your usually backing out of a parking spot and all the watter is beaded up on the back and you cant see ****....
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Red06LS
Well its not about speed and it staying on, its that first min your driving which means your usually backing out of a parking spot and all the watter is beaded up on the back and you cant see ****....
get a pull through spot lol
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by brickerenator
get a pull through spot lol
Believe me if i could pull thru every time i park i would but sadly its not always an option, i do try to back in if im not in a hurry of if i remember.
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by brickerenator
get a pull through spot lol
Or a squeegee....
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by brickerenator
1 rainex
2 rear window defrost
2x ...

Last edited by liljone; Dec 18, 2008 at 12:11 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 12:14 PM
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rear window? na the high profile spoiler takes care of most of the view.
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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Rain X works great, especially if you get a good coat on it. Then reapply every other car wash, or once a month is fine
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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just the defroster works fine for me most of the time
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Team Havoc
its funny every time i go to advance auto parts and use their computer to look up wiper blades for the balt it shows a blade for the back window. do the g5 or the ions have rear wiper blades cause ive never seen a balt have one?
might have something to do with having 2 different sized front wipers
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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Rain X works wonders.

I have a G5. And that was a big thing when I first got it, I couldnt see **** out the rear. Used rainX on all the windows and things are so much better....
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 11:45 AM
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newbs.....
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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rear window? na the high profile spoiler takes care of most of the view.
I agree!! that and there fat ass!! The rear ends sit waaayyy to high on these cars.

Personally... I just use a high quality wax or any wax for that matter. Quality just determines length it stays on. Just make sure it fully dries properly before taking it off or else it wont all come off and you'll get the "streaky" look. Windows you usually leave the wax on longer then you would the paint.
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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I use that "ice" **** on my windows, as well as full car, rain beads off of it as fast as it gets on it. great product
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