Rain-X Wipes

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I read about these on another forum. Supposed to work well for keeping water of lenses/scopes. Wondering if they can be found in Canada.

http://www.rainx.com/ Check under "Windshield treatments"

Comments/experiences welcome :)

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You can get Rain X by the bottle also,just put a little on a rag and wipe it on.I know when the americans are traveling the highway they all come to the shop looking for it.I have never tried it but they claim it, better then a pot under the bed.
 
I have used it for my windshield. It works very well keeping the water beaded up and running off. In most drizzle like condition the water just beads up and blows off the window without needing wipers. I have never tried it on a scope though.
 
I bought a bottle from the local NAPA store, works great on the windscreen but I'd be worried about the coatings it may damage on quality optics. The owners manual on my Monarch's say clean with "alcohol" only any other substance may void the warranty.
 
I have it on my windshield right now love it. Never thought of putting it on my scope tho, i'm thinking the fog stuff would be better (same company)

It is readily available at Cdn Tire in the same aisle as the windshield wipers. (was on the bottom shelf for me)
$6.99 for a small bottle (more than you will need) and a bit more for a large bottle. The bottle is yellow fyi.
 
Rain-X came up on another forum (24H Campfire I think) the guy was worried and asked Leupold. Apparently Leupold gave him the go ahead.
 
My opinion only:

1. Don't shop at Walmart. That's for girls.
2. Bikini scope covers are the best. My scope mostly doesn't get rain or snow in the obbjective lense, but branches and other stuff. I tie the cover straps on the tube with an elastic. I prefer to touch the lenses as absolutely little as possible.
 
I have been told that it WILL FOG SOME OPTICS! due to the coating.

Now I don't know for sure if that's true - but obviously proceed with caution. You'd REALLY hate to ruin a good scope.

Let us know how it turns out.
 
I have never tried it on a scope but I do use the stuff on my windshield. It does repel the water on the windshield and makes bugs easier to clean off BUT it also acts like a very fine oil on the glass as well and I find trying to clean a windshield that had rainx applied to it is a real pain in the a$$.:mad: It's almost impossible to get a perfect clean windshield without streaks and smears. I don't know how much good it would do on a scope because the smaller raindrops still stick to a windshield unless you are going at a good speed for the wind to blow them off. If your real anal about streaky glass then I'd avoid the stuff.:)
 
I use Rain-X on my cars and boat. They work great.

You must think twice for putting Rain-X on any coated lens such as Binoculars and scopes as it might void the warranty.

Bushnell Rainguard has the similar Rain-X coating... Hmmmm!

Danny
 
Danny Boy said:
You must think twice for putting Rain-X on any coated lens such as Binoculars and scopes as it might void the warranty.
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Apparently, (according to internet source) Leupold says it's OK to use and will not void their warranty. I would double check that before using it.

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Any extra coating to the lens may harm the factory coatings on the lens. It will affect light transmission for sure. Lens coating including rain repellent is a well-reached and tested substance that the scope manufacturers put on to ensure optimal lens protection, clarity and light transmission.

Bushnell Rainguard is a good example. I used it in heavy rain, freezing rain and snow.

If you really think you can benefit from Rain-X, just go ahead. Make sure you apply it evenly as it may generate distortion. However, it is advisable to get the scope manufacturer to confirm the warranty in writing.

Good luck!
 
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