I remember years ago reading it’s not the Rain-X itself, it just does not always play nice with other windshield washer fluids.
Bottle Rain-X. Always left a haze like an oil sheen in direct sunlight no matter how much I buffed it. The chatter was horrible and would ruin wipers in a few months. Guess I didn't apply it right . Aquapel never did any of that. Now I just Zaino ZCS it. Water literally flies off almost completely when I get going.Are you using the washer fluid variety or the small bottle that you apply like wax ? I've used the washer fluid a couple times over many, many years and saw no difference from regular washer fluid. I do use the type you apply and if you do it right, you literally don't have to use your wipers, especially over 30-35 mph. Even below those speeds, I rarely ever have to run my wipers other than on interval mode.
I always ensure the factory fluid is all used before switching. Perhaps that's why I haven't had any issues.I remember years ago reading it’s not the Rain-X itself, it just does not always play nice with other windshield washer fluids.
Dang. We sell it in drums at work!Yes, I noticed this years ago and never ran it again. If I want rain x I’ll apply it to the glass.
I use a gallon of blue windshield cleaner maybe every 5 years though… between all of our cars…
Like Owen, I have used the orange All-season Rain-X windshield washer fluid since it came out and have had no problems or residue at all in numerous (non-European) vehicles. As suggested by others, the residue may be a result of a reaction with a different washer formulation that was previously in the reservoir. We have evidence that it happens with certain incompatible antifreeze chemistry such as DEX-Cool. Hmmm...is it coincidental that both fluids are dyed orange? LOLNever had any orange residue in any of my vehicles washer fluid reservoirs (Honda and Toyota). I've been using the All Season Rain-X for years. Must be the plastic your reservoir is made out of.
I have been using Rain-X all season washer fluid for about a year in our vehicles. Today was the first time I put fluid in the Charger for many months. When I pulled the cap, this is what I saw. If Rain-X leaves a build up like this in the reservoir, think about the pump, hoses, and nozzles.
I haven't looked yet..Just curious, did you find the residue build-up in any of the other vehicles? Or just in the Charger's reservoir?