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 47 Posts Member #: 9273 Member |
8th Dec, 2011 at 12:57:47pm
I work in the aquarium trade and always have a look at what new technology's are being use tho make tanks and improve the keeping of marine fish, I came across this article and thought it would be ideal for using on cars especially as some people say the minis wipers don't do a great job and moan that there is no rear wiper. The process basicly uses candle soot to create a hydrophobic layer on glass, here's the link to the article as it could be a skilled DIY job for someone:
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 6965 Posts Member #: 507 Fastest A Series Mini in the World leeds/wakefield. |
8th Dec, 2011 at 01:13:55pm
i don't know if it's the same technology, but this kind of thing has been available for 30 years,
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 834 Posts Member #: 2017 Post Whore Warwick. |
8th Dec, 2011 at 06:35:12pm
Isnt this rainex? the stuff i have currently on my screen. Drove through a storm with my wipers on intermittently cos it was beading off so efficiently David. |
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 1183 Posts Member #: 6926 Post Whore Accrington |
8th Dec, 2011 at 06:52:51pm
they already use this on conservatories. you never have to clean the glass. EVER (aparently) |
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 3673 Posts Member #: 9300 Post Whore Quarry Bonk |
8th Dec, 2011 at 06:55:34pm
Bird shit still sticks though lmao On 26th Jan, 2012 Tom Fenton said:
ring problems are down to wear or abuse but although annoying it isn't a show stopper On 5th Aug, 2014 madmk1 said:
Shit the bed! I had snapped the end of my shaft off!! 17.213 @ 71mph, 64bhp n/a (Old Engine) |
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 3341 Posts Member #: 218 Post Whore Bingley, West Yorkshire |
8th Dec, 2011 at 11:04:07pm
i have Meguiars Plast RX (the plastic equivalant) and it works very well. Previous Engine: 1040cc Morespeed engine, 1275 turbo head T2 Turbo Mirage Manifolds Megajolt
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