wax + wipers + screen wash might be a Very interesting combo
add in a bug splat or two,,

if you Do try it, treat yourself to a bottle of Bar keepers Friend before hand, That really cleans glass (needs a bloomin good rinse after of the paint/bodywork )

 

I would be very concerned about waxing a windscreen, big no no from me!

 

Better of just cleaning the windscreen and using rain X bud

 

Not something I’d try. You’re doing the right things, if you’re happy with the results then don’t change what you’re doing.

 

If you really want to add something, there are a lot of treatments available designed specially for windscreens. Personally I like Gtechniq G1. It's a bit like Rain-x but lasts a lot longer.

This detailer - was he preparing a show car? where was he? It's possible that rain is unusual wherever he is too.

 

##snip Personally I like Gtechniq G1. It's a bit like Rain-x but lasts a lot longer.

##snip

id change "lasts a lot longer" to "actually works"

 

I've wiped my windscreen over with BSD before and never had any problems at all .

Mark

 

I doubt you will have any problems most don't, but compare a dedicated glass sealant and BSD you wont go back I promise.

 

I wouldn't. Smearing and hazing could cause a visual hazard. Products not designed for glass wouldn't last long anyway, as the wiper blades would just abrade it off too quickly in comparison.

 

I give all glass a deep clean with wire wool followed by bar keepers friend and then a glass polish and then seal with angelwax h2go and it gets a coat of my bsd mix every wash when drying and find I don't need to touch the glass again for a very long time.

 

I think we are all agreed that despite the advice given on the Youtube vid we would not be using wax intended for paintwork on windscreens.

 

There's this view that if any protective material gets on your windscreen it will smear and you'll rear end the car in front. I simply don't believe there is any evidence for this especially if you clean the glass thoroughly beforehand. I've had all sorts on my windscreen from wash and wax products to quick detailers and Autoglym Aqua Wax. None of them have caused smearing.

I'm going to give it a go.

 

I hope that you will come back and let us know the results?

Without sounding too much like David Brent I would be interested in the risk to benefit, in other words, does the finish and appearance of the screen outweigh and driving risks in the rain.

Someone has suggested to me by PM that there may be an issue with the wipers failing to 'stick' to the waxed glass as it sweeps across, hope not.

 

I use synthetic detailers and waxes on glass/windscreen all the time. Anything that is 'waxy' doesn't work, but synthetic or polymer based is fine.

e.g. Meguiars Xpress Spray Wax or Ultimate Quik Wax, Ultimate Detailer, P&S Beadmaker, Clearkote Quik Shine, Finish Kare 425...

Waxy products like Dodo Juice Basics of Bling will smear.

 

Do you get any wiper screeching or judder? Many people do, once they've applied synthetic polymer not specifically designed for glass. However, something like CarPro's HydrO2 SiO2 spray can be used on glass iirc.

 

I used to wax side and rear windows but never the windscreen.

 

I don't wax the windscreen either. Discovering that I have smears at 70mph on a motorway at night is not something I would wish to experience.
Far safer to follow the advice and thoroughly clean the windscreen before adding a proven sealant of your choice.
Stay safe.

Harry

 

I wouldn’t - don’t use anything on windscreen, not even a sealant as has issues with wiper judder previously and it irritated the hell out of me...

 

I wouldnt be doing it. Think of the children......

 

I accidentally sprayed Carpro Hydro2 Lite on my windscreen during a windy day - it worked great, no smearing and it’s still there now.