Rain-X or new wipers? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Big Paul · 11-07-2002, 02:29 AM

Its supposed to rain tomorrow and probably will for the rest of winter like normal.

I took my wipers off. The whole thing. Both of them.

I can't remember what I did with em. I wan't to use rain-x, and i've got some.

But the problem is I got pulled over awhile back, and was told that I needed wipers.

Now how good does rain-x work? Will I need to get my wipers back on?

87gmc · 11-07-2002, 02:50 AM

As far as im concerned rain-x doesnt do jack, i used some once and couldnt see a difference at all.

78SilveradoSWB · 11-07-2002, 04:10 AM

In my opinion rain-x is no replacement for windshield wipers, doesn't last long.

gchemist · 11-07-2002, 09:17 AM

I'm curious. What is the largest size wiper anyone has put on these trucks? The windshield is kinda small compared to newer models. The wipers I have now are really small. I'm going to go larger for better viewing but I'm sure how big I can go.

BigRed · 11-07-2002, 09:35 AM

Rain-x is worth what you pay for it. It helped me, but would never work as a replacement for wipers!

arveetek · 11-07-2002, 10:58 AM

You must really do live in Sunny California! I wouldn't be able to get away with removing my wipers for very long here in the midwest.

Anyway, you need to get new wipers. It's a good idea to replace them anyway, they'll work much better.

Big Paul · 11-07-2002, 03:10 PM

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Originally posted by arveetek
You must really do live in Sunny California! I wouldn't be able to get away with removing my wipers for very long here in the midwest.

Anyway, you need to get new wipers. It's a good idea to replace them anyway, they'll work much better.

HEHEHE, yeah, i've had them off since April. And today was the first rain we've had since then. I'm gonna have to go search the garage for the wipers.

I may just put some rain-x on there anyways just to help out.

Thanks guys!

11-07-2002, 02:29 AM	#1
Big Paul Iamnotanofficerofthelaw Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Turlock, California Posts: 352	Rain-X or new wipers? Its supposed to rain tomorrow and probably will for the rest of winter like normal. I took my wipers off. The whole thing. Both of them. I can't remember what I did with em. I wan't to use rain-x, and i've got some. But the problem is I got pulled over awhile back, and was told that I needed wipers. Now how good does rain-x work? Will I need to get my wipers back on? __________________ ~Paul~ '96 C1500 Silverado- Vortec 5.0L/Exhaust/Stock '87 S-10 Ext Cab- 2.8L/700r4 KIA Caught fire 12/7/03

11-07-2002, 02:50 AM	#2
87gmc I Got My Engine!!!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Palmer, AK Posts: 254	As far as im concerned rain-x doesnt do jack, i used some once and couldnt see a difference at all. __________________ F.O.R.D. "F*cked Over Rebuilt Dodge" -+-+-+-+Cameron+-+-+-+- 1987 GMC HIGH SIERRA LWB 1500 32X11.50 383 TBI/Vortec Heads/Intake MSD Ignition Dual Exhaust Custom Pinstriping Sweet interior & stereo http://www.cgalvin29.freehomepage.com

11-07-2002, 09:17 AM	#4
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	I'm curious. What is the largest size wiper anyone has put on these trucks? The windshield is kinda small compared to newer models. The wipers I have now are really small. I'm going to go larger for better viewing but I'm sure how big I can go. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

11-07-2002, 09:35 AM	#5
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	Rain-x is worth what you pay for it. It helped me, but would never work as a replacement for wipers! __________________ Scott Shelbourne

11-07-2002, 10:58 AM	#6
arveetek Ultimate Diesel Dude Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Southwest Missouri Posts: 328	You took your wipers off? You must really do live in Sunny California! I wouldn't be able to get away with removing my wipers for very long here in the midwest. Anyway, you need to get new wipers. It's a good idea to replace them anyway, they'll work much better. __________________ Project truck: '81 C/20 converted to 6.2L TURBO DIESEL bored .040", gear drive, 6.5L injectors/pump, custom pistons, custom 4" exhaust, 700R4, 4.10's Daily Driver: '95 K1500 Tahoe, 6.5L TURBO DIESEL, NP241, 4L80E, 3.42's

11-07-2002, 04:10 AM	#3
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	In my opinion rain-x is no replacement for windshield wipers, doesn't last long.



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