Rain X with rain sensor?

nmslk · 03-12-2007

I've used Rain X on all my previous cars. I'm wondering if it can be used with on the SLK with the rain sensing windshield? Any tips?

Thanks,
Michael

DansSlk · 03-12-2007

Personally i don't like using products like Rain X but if you find them OK then thats your call.

The sensor itself is shielded under the glass so it wont be damaged by the product but the effect the stuff has on the rain droplets on the screen could confuse the sensor so it refuses to wipe or wipes at the wrong speed because it is receiving incorrect info on the amount of rain on the screen.

If you do want to use it my advice would be drive in wet weather without the product note the operation of the wipers then apply it and repeat the test check how they behave if its the same or better and you want to continue using Rain X then your call if the performance degrades then i would stop using it.

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nmslk Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Vehicle: '05 SLK55 Posts: 207 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Rain X with rain sensor? I've used Rain X on all my previous cars. I'm wondering if it can be used with on the SLK with the rain sensing windshield? Any tips? Thanks, Michael

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DansSlk Due For Service Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,748 Country: Thanks: 95 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Personally i don't like using products like Rain X but if you find them OK then thats your call. The sensor itself is shielded under the glass so it wont be damaged by the product but the effect the stuff has on the rain droplets on the screen could confuse the sensor so it refuses to wipe or wipes at the wrong speed because it is receiving incorrect info on the amount of rain on the screen. If you do want to use it my advice would be drive in wet weather without the product note the operation of the wipers then apply it and repeat the test check how they behave if its the same or better and you want to continue using Rain X then your call if the performance degrades then i would stop using it. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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