LittleBlueGT Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 From what I have read here and on other forums, Aquapel is a much better version of Rain-X. It is suppsoed to work better and last longer. I figured I would give it a shot with teh new wipers. I applied it on the LGT first and noticed some haze but I think that was due to teh shop paper towels I used. I went back out today with a microfiber cloth and I think I was able to buff it out and the application on the Audi looked fine. 1) Aquapel much much better then Rain-X 2) Mycro-fibre towel FTW when applying Full tune of 68HTA, KSTech 73 MAF, Racer X FMIC and ID1000s................by the DataLog Mafia!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Thanks, now i know what it is now so aqualpel goes on the windshield and work as a good combo during raining season with a new pair of valeo wiper blades? ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbastard Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 The valeos seem to get high reviews to so yes they should be a good combo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leggtnut Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I get about 60" of rain a year and have used rainx in the past and have not been as happy with it lately. My dad got the aqualpel applied to his car a couple of months ago, and went though a small rain shower and was extreamly impressed with it. He had a VW tourag which comes with these blades stock and it was really impressive. Ben (2014 Outback SAP w/ eyesite, 2014 Tribeca Limited, 2006 LGT limited sedan) Subaru Ambassador PNW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team23jordan Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 i guess i'm gonna have to order it when i get home!! Perrin BIG maf intake Perrin Turbo Inlet HKS SSQV BOV Megan Racing header with UP (ceramic coated) HKS DP (WRX) DMH E-cutout Custom 3" catback UTEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 just order a set and get a set free, and 1 aquagel ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbastard Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 OK...got a chacne to test both this morning. The valeo wipers are really good and really quiet but I only had to use them under 45mph or if I was getting too close to someone in front of me. Otherwise teh aquapel just kept the water streaming off the windshield. This morning it was a light rain so it might be different with a downpour but so far I am really happy with these purchases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWD_Rules3830 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 FatB the valeo ultimates are the quietest wipers i have ever seen. I love my car ... basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 FatB the valeo ultimates are the quietest wipers i have ever seen. ever "heard" you mean can't wait to get mine... but then again, it probably won't rain here in Socal for another month ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilh Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I've got 5 months on my Rain-X and it is still going strong. What am I doing wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWD_Rules3830 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I've got 5 months on my Rain-X and it is still going strong. What am I doing wrong? Well most people don't apply rain-x correctly. Also some people dont have much tolerance for rain-x and its hazing issues. I love my car ... basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbastard Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Well the wife had a different experience with the Aquapel and Valeo wipers. She had no problem seeing, the aquapel is beading up nice but the valeo's are chattering a bit. Not sure if it is an issue with the wiper, arm or coating???I'll have to play with it tomorrow when the rain stops...any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leggtnut Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 My dad had that issue and VW had Valeo warrant them because they found that the steel band didn't have enough pressure to give proper coverage. Ben (2014 Outback SAP w/ eyesite, 2014 Tribeca Limited, 2006 LGT limited sedan) Subaru Ambassador PNW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.T.Subie Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Just got some through TireRack. Denial is your best friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWD_Rules3830 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Well the wife had a different experience with the Aquapel and Valeo wipers. She had no problem seeing, the aquapel is beading up nice but the valeo's are chattering a bit. Not sure if it is an issue with the wiper, arm or coating???I'll have to play with it tomorrow when the rain stops...any ideas? you might want to take a glass polish and really clean the window, if its chattering there is someting its sliding on, something like a silicon. I would suggest No Touch auto glass stripper by permatex. You can find it as ace hardware. I love my car ... basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlueGT Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I've got 5 months on my Rain-X and it is still going strong. What am I doing wrong? I have gotten 3+ years out of aqua-pel. Full tune of 68HTA, KSTech 73 MAF, Racer X FMIC and ID1000s................by the DataLog Mafia!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustangendsley Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I just put on the Bosch icon on and I really like them a lot. I think they both work great and they look identical there really isn't any differance in the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team23jordan Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 just ordered valeo and 2 aquapels.. 50shipped damn it Perrin BIG maf intake Perrin Turbo Inlet HKS SSQV BOV Megan Racing header with UP (ceramic coated) HKS DP (WRX) DMH E-cutout Custom 3" catback UTEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWD_Rules3830 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 just ordered valeo and 2 aquapels.. 50shipped damn it its worth it ... I love my car ... basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.T.Subie Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Got my Valeo's and they seem great so far. Denial is your best friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlueGT Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Was out in the snow today, and while I am sure this is common to all wipers, the Valeos seemed to pack the snow down into the cowl and then smear it back up severely limiting visibility on the upstroke. Snow and Ice built up around where the wiper arm holds the blade on as well. I had to find a service station so I could wipe the snow away... Oh, and another thing bugging me is our terribly large bumper.. all the snow piles up on top of that and doesn't slide off, blocking the headlights. I don't understand why car manufacturers don't put more thought into things like this. Two winters on mine and never noticed the problem you have had. I know the odd day when it is snowing and wet no windshield wiper works perfect. Full tune of 68HTA, KSTech 73 MAF, Racer X FMIC and ID1000s................by the DataLog Mafia!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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