Login
Register
Menu
Home
Forum
Search
Gallery
Help
Contact Us
May 23, 2024, 10:32:46
i30 Owners Club
GOT PROBLEMS OR ISSUES?
GENERAL
Aquapel
Aquapel
eugene188
·
8 ·
3233
« previous
next »
Print
Pages:
1
Go Down
0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
eugene188
2nd Gear
Posts:
80
Canada
Ottawa, Canada
MY2011 Elantra Touring, Automatic. Ottawa, Ont. CA
Aquapel
October 01, 2012, 01:52:40
I recently bought a couple of packs of Aquapel from ebay (
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/251141145304?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
) after I saw some videos of it. From the reviews of some of the youtube videos, Aquapel works just as well as Rain-x and last longer.
I have never used Rain-X before, however after one drive in the rain after I put Aquapel on the windshield, I can honestly say that it works very well in keeping the windshield clear of water when compared to nothing applied. The water droplets bead up on the windshield VERY well, and automatically start to slide up and off the windshield once you reach past 60km/h. When I was on the highway, I didn't even need to turn the wipers on and it was ok. When I did turn on the wipers in city driving, it cleared off the water like I've never seen before, you could even hear the water swish sound!
Aquapel works especially well during night driving. I found even on the new windshield with new wipers (car is less than 4000km old), I found every time the wipers went by, they left a thin film of water which diffused the lights from the oncoming cars and make it harder to see at night. There was more light bouncing within the water and windshield layer than passing through the windshield. With Aquapel, the thin film of water was much less noticeable, additionally, the water quickly formed into small beads instead of being spread out.
The major problem with Aquapel is the application process. First you must thoroughly clean the windshield with glass cleaner which isn't so much of a problem. However, after you apply the Aquapel fluid, you are supposed to wipe it off with paper towel. I put so much elbow grease to wipe the ALL fluid off. I also used about half a roll of paper towel for the whole process. I think one applicator of Aquapel can probably do all of the windows on a car, or the front and back windshield twice.
If you guys live in a place with lots of rain, I totally, positively, absolutely suggest that you try it out. I was surprised at how well it worked.
In a couple months time, it will start snowing, I wonder what it will be like now.
Elantra Touring GL, Automatic
Dazzler
Admin
Laughter is the best medicine...
Posts:
67,423
Australia
Devonport Tasmania
Best Car Forum on the Net
Re: Aquapel
Reply #1: October 01, 2012, 03:26:09
Thanks eugene I will check it out
2021 MG PHEV ( had 4 x i30 plus a Getz an Elantra and a Tucson)
Doggie 1
V.I.P
Doggie Connoisseur
Posts:
31,103
Australia
Perth
2019 PD2 Go Petrol, Manual. 30,000 kms.
Re: Aquapel
Reply #2: October 01, 2012, 03:26:42
Nice report. I've used Rainex before but a long time ago.
Tertius the i30
bumpkin
V.I.P
Keeping it in the family!
Posts:
8,022
Scotland
Aberdeen
Re: Aquapel
Reply #3: October 01, 2012, 08:57:38
I use these type of products all the time, currently on Rain-X which is good but not as good as the cheapy one from Lidl!
Kia Sportage 3, 1.7 CRDi EcoDynamics
eugene188
2nd Gear
Posts:
80
Canada
Ottawa, Canada
MY2011 Elantra Touring, Automatic. Ottawa, Ont. CA
Re: Aquapel
Reply #4: October 01, 2012, 17:03:13
The main downside of the application process of Aquapel was that it is REALLY hard to wipe the fluid off the windshield, the paper towels just don't absorb it. It took much much longer than I thought it would take, around 1 hour to do the windshield, 2 front windows, and part of the rear hatch window. It reminded me of trying to clean oil off of a surface, but it took longer! You have to completely remove the fluid or it dries up and then you are screwed as it will leave streaks.
How long does it take to put rain-x on?
I was initially going to try a generic coating from Wal-mart but read on some place that some of them leave streaks. And the reviews found that Aquapel lasts longer than Rain-x, although the water starts running off of rain-x at lower speeds.
Elantra Touring GL, Automatic
bumpkin
V.I.P
Keeping it in the family!
Posts:
8,022
Scotland
Aberdeen
Re: Aquapel
Reply #5: October 01, 2012, 21:08:10
Rain-X is a wipe on/wipe off product, the one I use is a cleaner with the product included so it works very quickly.
Kia Sportage 3, 1.7 CRDi EcoDynamics
AlanHo
Global Moderator
Geriatric Teenager
Posts:
21,468
England
Solihull, UK
2021 KIA Niro 3 1.6 Petrol Hybrid
Re: Aquapel
Reply #6: October 01, 2012, 21:16:50
I have used RainX since 1994 when I first "discovered" it during the few months I lived in the USA. I find it best to use RainX glass cleaner before applying it on the windscreen for maximum life.
I would not be without it now.
I recently tried a similar product from Turtle Wax (which was a lot less expensive) - but it isn't anywhere near as good.
2021 KIA Niro3 1.6 petrol Hybrid
eugene188
2nd Gear
Posts:
80
Canada
Ottawa, Canada
MY2011 Elantra Touring, Automatic. Ottawa, Ont. CA
Re: Aquapel
Reply #7: April 13, 2013, 01:51:50
It has been over 6 months since I've applied Aquapel on my windows, and since then I've put it on the 2 other cars at home.
I would like to update that Aquapel is really an AWESOME killer product. It is supposed to last 6 months per application, I am going on my 7th month on my front windshield and the water still beads up like it did at the starting! While other drivers have their wipers on the high setting, I'm just cruising away turning them on when I really need to.
The back windshield however doesn't seem like it has any Aquapel left. I believe it is because there is just SO MUCH MORE dirt on the back because of the aerodynamics of the car. The air is turbulent, and there is always a lot more crap stuck on the back. I bet whenever i wipe the back, all the dirt scratches the Aquapel off.
I am going to buy another bunch of Aquapel applicators. At about 8USD per applicator, it works out to just over 1USD/month and has GREAT water beading/repellent results.
Elantra Touring GL, Automatic
Print
Pages:
1
Go Up
Unread Posts
May 23, 2024, 10:32:46
i30 Owners Club
GOT PROBLEMS OR ISSUES?
GENERAL
Aquapel
Search
Username
Password
Always stay logged in
Forgot your password?
SimplePortal 2.3.5 © 2008-2012, SimplePortal