Using Rainex etc on Towing Mirrors

EasyT
EasyT Forum Participant Posts: 16,194
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edited October 2018 in Parts & Accessories #1

Just a thought. On our last trip we went through some heavy fine rain which clung to towing mirrors making rearwards view awkward and especially as folk drive without lights in such conditions. 

So, as I did when a biker I applied some rainex and polished them off along with door mirrors. Much better. Other options are available. Just a thought for all.

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  • Navigateur
    Navigateur Club Member Posts: 3,880 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    edited October 2018 #2

    Not had the problem you describe in any conditions.  I wonder if perhaps my mirrors vibrate more and shake off the moisture?

    Being mean, I use a cut potato on my motorcycle visor.

  • EasyT
    EasyT Forum Participant Posts: 16,194
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    edited October 2018 #3

    I have experienced it before and I suspect that as there was a heavy drizzly mist the water drops were small in size and the weight of them did not overcome surface tension.

    Also used a cut potato in the past 

  • Phishing
    Phishing Forum Participant Posts: 597
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    edited October 2018 #4

    OK, given that rainX is relatively expensive (although used with success) a potato is really cheap. How does this work?