Driver's side wiper blades leaving haze on the windshield
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RainX can cause that if poorly applied. I would attempt removing it and seeing if that helps, and then reattempting.
Rain-X is tricky. You must apply it to a totally clean windshield. Let it dry several minutes then buff it. Microfiber cloths work best. Now here's the tricky part, you have to buff it repeatedly after several hours. You can't just apply, buff and drive away. I've been using (and experimenting with) Rain-X for years. It really requires some effort, but when properly applied it's worth it. Hmmm, I wonder why Elon hasn't sued them for using -X in the name. <g>
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Because it’s called Rain-Twitter.
Have any of you tried Aquapel? It's been around for a while claiming to be a better long-term Rain-X, but I don't have any personal experience. I've used Optimum's "Opti-Glass" on another car and found it similarly difficult to apply perfectly, but otherwise... fine. Not amazing.
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No, aquapel install reviews scared me too much lol - I used https://a.co/d/2lSYGEL
So far has worked great
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I have used Aquapel for years and it has performed well. There may be better products available but I have no reason to change. It is quite durable and if applied properly works well. I occasionally clean my wiper blades with rubbing alcohol. Whatever you apply clean the windows extremely well first.
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I used Cerakote on the windshields of my Air and my wife's car last year with very good results. It's still working now, over a year later. No haze, no chatter. I've had both those issues with Rain-X, which seems to have a short useful life.
I had a similar issue with a different car. Their service center recalibrated the amount of pressure for the wiper arm and adjusted the angle. It cleared up the problem.
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Re windshield haze, this has currently been my obsession ever since the rainstorms hit the Bay Area for the last few weeks.
Here's how you clear it:
1. Use glass cleaner and water to get as much muck off of the windsheild as possible.
2. Use a water-dampened (only water) cloth to clean the wiper blades thoroughly.
3. Use a tiny bit of dish soap and some warm water and scrub the surface of the winsheidl (a scouring pad is fine, you will not scratch the windshield) this degreases it.
4. Rinse with water thoroughly.
From here, you can stop. and it should be gone. However, if you want to go the extra mile...
5. Once degreased, clay bar the windshield, just like you would with paint. Synthetic clay mitts and towels work great for this, just make sure you're using a proper lubricant (like ONR diluted 256:1, very light). It should feel incredibly smooth to the touch.
6. Use a glass stripper like this: https://www.amazon.com/Rain-X-5080217-Windshield-Treatment-Fluid_Ounces/dp/B001S7ZT5A/ with a polishing pad. If you've got a DA, awesome. If not, by hand is fine.
7. Spray with a bit of IPA (70% mixed 50:50 with water is fine).
8. Apply your windshield coating of choice. I like https://www.amazon.com/303-Graphene-Nano-Spray-Coating/dp/B08K3N5QP5/.
9. Give it time to flash (a few minutes) and buff it off.
That should leave you with a crystal clear windshield that repels water very well, and wiper blades that are clean and quiet.
I just use the same detail spray on the glass that I use on the rest of the car. Rain runs right off so I rarely need my wipers.
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Sounds like an effective process indeed. Dawn is a very effective glass cleaner. I use denatured alcohol and water and wipe with a cotton towel to clean my windshield before applying Aquapel.I caught the joke, even if no one else did
Re windshield haze, this has currently been my obsession ever since the rainstorms hit the Bay Area for the last few weeks.
Here's how you clear it:
1. Use glass cleaner and water to get as much muck off of the windsheild as possible.
2. Use a water-dampened (only water) cloth to clean the wiper blades thoroughly.
3. Use a tiny bit of dish soap and some warm water and scrub the surface of the winsheidl (a scouring pad is fine, you will not scratch the windshield) this degreases it.
4. Rinse with water thoroughly.
From here, you can stop. and it should be gone. However, if you want to go the extra mile...
5. Once degreased, clay bar the windshield, just like you would with paint. Synthetic clay mitts and towels work great for this, just make sure you're using a proper lubricant (like ONR diluted 256:1, very light). It should feel incredibly smooth to the touch.
6. Use a glass stripper like this: https://www.amazon.com/Rain-X-5080217-Windshield-Treatment-Fluid_Ounces/dp/B001S7ZT5A/ with a polishing pad. If you've got a DA, awesome. If not, by hand is fine.
7. Spray with a bit of IPA (70% mixed 50:50 with water is fine).
8. Apply your windshield coating of choice. I like https://www.amazon.com/303-Graphene-Nano-Spray-Coating/dp/B08K3N5QP5/.
9. Give it time to flash (a few minutes) and buff it off.
That should leave you with a crystal clear windshield that repels water very well, and wiper blades that are clean and quiet.
Man! that was some details, sorry for the delayed response, just returned from a long vacation. Will try all of this , hope it works. ThanksI caught the joke, even if no one else did
Re windshield haze, this has currently been my obsession ever since the rainstorms hit the Bay Area for the last few weeks.
Here's how you clear it:
1. Use glass cleaner and water to get as much muck off of the windsheild as possible.
2. Use a water-dampened (only water) cloth to clean the wiper blades thoroughly.
3. Use a tiny bit of dish soap and some warm water and scrub the surface of the winsheidl (a scouring pad is fine, you will not scratch the windshield) this degreases it.
4. Rinse with water thoroughly.
From here, you can stop. and it should be gone. However, if you want to go the extra mile...
5. Once degreased, clay bar the windshield, just like you would with paint. Synthetic clay mitts and towels work great for this, just make sure you're using a proper lubricant (like ONR diluted 256:1, very light). It should feel incredibly smooth to the touch.
6. Use a glass stripper like this: https://www.amazon.com/Rain-X-5080217-Windshield-Treatment-Fluid_Ounces/dp/B001S7ZT5A/ with a polishing pad. If you've got a DA, awesome. If not, by hand is fine.
7. Spray with a bit of IPA (70% mixed 50:50 with water is fine).
8. Apply your windshield coating of choice. I like https://www.amazon.com/303-Graphene-Nano-Spray-Coating/dp/B08K3N5QP5/.
9. Give it time to flash (a few minutes) and buff it off.
That should leave you with a crystal clear windshield that repels water very well, and wiper blades that are clean and quiet.
In my experience with Rain-Twitter it does not like to be mixed with regular isopropyl type windshield washer fluid (regular washer fluid).
So don't re-fill the washer tank with the silicon type (RainX, etc.) in with the standard washer fluid in it, or it might take a while to get the nice silicone-based film and not streaks and rubs. I don't know if Lucid delivers the car with standard ipa-type washer fluid in the tank... I had my car wrapped and slapped right after delivery so all the windows were treated at the detailer.
I just got back from the KoP service center to get a new wiper blade. The old one folded/warped exactly in the middle: been like that for months and I thought they'd put new ones in at 12k mi. service but no joy. It's only $18. Simple insert. Weird that they don't seem to have a parts counter at the service center... took them a while to figure out how to do get me the part...I almost left to call Mobile Service and wait a few weeks, but it's been raining pretty regularly = the driver's wiper makes seeing very fraught. It was leaving a 4-inch band of smear right in the line of sight.
Re: getting parts for those of us who prefer working on our cars: What am I going to do when it's time to do an oil change and replace the plugs and wires ? I wonder if I can order parts on line? fasteners, aero wedges, wiper blades .... plugs, wires, condenser, rotor, etc... I still can't find the oil filter and where the 30-weight goes, and how much: 5 liters; 6 liters? In fact, where exactly is the engine? Does Chiton have a book for the Lucid? I had a good time showing granpa the car. He asked to see the engine...I opened the funk ... said: "wait, I think it's under here" and opened the fold to the large compartment under: "huh...I guess it's rear-engine" Went to the trunk and did the same thing. He was stumped. This car has an amazing utility of space. Well done Lucid.
I"m gonna go put the new wiper blade in after lunch. Might take some photos and post them if it's weird.
Big fan of using silicon film on windows. It is fussy to apply and polish correctly but well worth the effort. At speed you don't need the wipers at all.
So don't re-fill the washer tank with the silicon type (RainX, etc.) in with the standard washer fluid in it, or it might take a while to get the nice silicone-based film and not streaks and rubs. I don't know if Lucid delivers the car with standard ipa-type washer fluid in the tank... I had my car wrapped and slapped right after delivery so all the windows were treated at the detailer.
I just got back from the KoP service center to get a new wiper blade. The old one folded/warped exactly in the middle: been like that for months and I thought they'd put new ones in at 12k mi. service but no joy. It's only $18. Simple insert. Weird that they don't seem to have a parts counter at the service center... took them a while to figure out how to do get me the part...I almost left to call Mobile Service and wait a few weeks, but it's been raining pretty regularly = the driver's wiper makes seeing very fraught. It was leaving a 4-inch band of smear right in the line of sight.
Re: getting parts for those of us who prefer working on our cars: What am I going to do when it's time to do an oil change and replace the plugs and wires ? I wonder if I can order parts on line? fasteners, aero wedges, wiper blades .... plugs, wires, condenser, rotor, etc... I still can't find the oil filter and where the 30-weight goes, and how much: 5 liters; 6 liters? In fact, where exactly is the engine? Does Chiton have a book for the Lucid? I had a good time showing granpa the car. He asked to see the engine...I opened the funk ... said: "wait, I think it's under here" and opened the fold to the large compartment under: "huh...I guess it's rear-engine" Went to the trunk and did the same thing. He was stumped. This car has an amazing utility of space. Well done Lucid.
I"m gonna go put the new wiper blade in after lunch. Might take some photos and post them if it's weird.
Big fan of using silicon film on windows. It is fussy to apply and polish correctly but well worth the effort. At speed you don't need the wipers at all.
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Did you see the latest Out of Spec video where Kyle was driving an eTron? There was a "oil change required" alert displaying on the center dash screen.
I remember somebody going through something similar about a decade ago when he took his Tesla in for the state annual vehicle inspection. Mid engine?
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