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What Should I Use to Protect My Windshield?
Protect your windshield with a ceramic coating designed to bond with automotive glass. This will protect longer and more effectively than weak rain repellents.
Quick Answer
Choose Long-Lasting Protection Over Quick Fixes.
Start by getting the outside glass absolutely clean, then do the baggie test. If you feel tiny bumps, the glass needs to be clayed. If it feels smooth but still shows road film or baked-on water spots, polish to remove what is bonded to the surface.
Weighing Protection Options
How Do Rain Repellents and Ceramic Coatings Differ?
The conventional rain repellents you can find at gas stations and automatic car washes is very different from pro-style ceramic coating protection.
| Rain Repellent | Glass Ceramic Coating | |
|---|---|---|
| How it Applies | Smeared on top of glass | Bonds with glass surface |
| Hydrophobicty Level | Weak | Extreme |
| Resists Contamination? | No—can actually attract dirt and grime | Yes—self-cleans with water |
| Overall Durability | 1-2 Weeks | 1 Year+ |
| Application Difficulty | Easy | Moderate |
| Cost | Low | High |
Free Printable Decision Tool
Don’t Make a Mistake Applying Glass Coatings.
Use the Windshield Ceramic Coating Guide to assist you in protecting your windshield with a durable, long lasting ceramic coating that will make cleaning easier and visibility better. This guide will help you:
Get a perfectly clean windshield to ensure the coating bonds properly
Apply the coating properly for complete, even coverage
Keep the ceramic protection maintained with nanocoating wiper fluid additive
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