Having great visibility during extreme weather is extremely important for driving. Your windshield should always stay clear to make sure that you’re able to see where you’re going. Sometimes, ice and snow can make it extremely difficult to drive. They can destroy your wipers, making them completely useless.

Treatment products are among some of the best alternatives to windshield wipers. They provide protection against ice, rain, and snow. RainBrella and Rain X are two of the most popular treatment products available on the market. They provide protection against extreme weather elements and help to make driving much safer. This review takes a look at both products to determine what they’re all about and how they each perform.

RainBrella Description

RainBrella is a treatment chemical made to repel mud, dirt, and rain from windshields. It’s marketed under the Rust-Oleum and Wipe New brand names. The ingredients used include inorganic acids, isopropyl alcohol, and methyl ethyl ketone. To apply it, simply wipe it on your vehicle’s windshield. It comes packaged in convenient pouches that contain two wipes.

The pouches are disposable and are each priced at between $7 and $15. Each box lasts only two uses. The instructions are to apply RainBrella, wait for about 5 minutes, wipe it off with a cloth, and wait for 10 minutes. This is to be repeated twice. As advertised, the product is supposed to last 100 washes. It’s priced at $9.99, plus an extra $5 fee for shipping.

Strong Sides

• Easy to use.
• High quality.
• Works well to repel weather elements.

Weak Sides

• Harsh smell.
• Doesn’t last 100 washes as claimed.

Rain X Description

Rain X provides a wide array of products that help to keep your windshield as clear as possible under harsh weather conditions. The company has been around for a while and has been among the industry leaders when it comes to treatment products for windshields. A bottle of Rain X goes for between $8 and $12 depending on where you buy it.

Rain X uses beading technology to keep the windshield clear when it rains. Rain forms beads that flow down the windshield, leaving behind clear glass. It also works to keep away sleet, bugs, ice, and snow. The primary ingredients used include polysiloxanes. The product can be bought in form of 3.5 oz. or 7 oz. spray bottles. The instructions are to apply directly onto the windshield and wipe with a microfiber towel or cotton cloth. Make sure that the surface is clean before applying. Once done, it results in a streak-free surface that lasts up to 3 months.

Strong Sides

• Durable and doesn’t wear off easily.
• Acts both as a cleaner and water-repellent.
• It doesn’t require any buffing.
• Works effectively to keep weather elements away.

Weak Sides

• Water beads may stay on the windshield if the vehicle is stationary.
• Dirty spots form when snow or sleet is scraped off.

Overview and Conclusion

Rain X lasts longer than RainBrella. It also comes in a bottle that makes it easier to determine how long it will last before purchasing more. It’s also not limited to any number of uses. This makes it better than RainBrella.