Synergy

I'm seriously considering Rain-Xing all the glass on my C230K, but was curious about the very bottom window (just under the spoiler). It seems to accumulate a significant amount of rain... crap.... for lack of a better word. Since the rear hatch doesn't have a wiper, it needs it.

But my concern is the possible chemical interactions on that lower window if it's plastic of some sort. Anyone done this?

Thanks!

VoyagerDude

The lower narrow window is made of plastic of some sort.

Rick

It's lexan. RainX probably wont do it any harm, but try it on a small unexposed area first....leave it for a week, wash and see if it affects it. Any alchohol based products may denature the plastic window, leaving it with a 'frosted' appearance.

Flashman

If the window IS Lexan, RainX will be fine.

Rick

Synergy

That was what I was trying to avoid... I've got just over 1K miles on mine... Don't want to even think about solvent interactions on the thing..

Although... Lexan... As in Bulletproof glass? That stuff tends to deteriorate under UV.... Maybe a good wax would be better...

Flashman

Lexan isn't exactly bulletproof, unless very thick, but it can take quite a beating. However, while it can take a hard blow, it is very soft on the surface (easy to scratch). However, I doubt the MB Lexan piece is anywhere thick enough to stop a bullet. Maybe an arrow.

Rick

Synergy

Oh, I wasn't suggesting that this particular piece was.... But I do remember that bulletproof glass aged quickly (on the order of 5-6 years) with exposure to UV. As a result, Bulletproof glass became more brittle than standard safety glass if not replaced regularly.

benzomonterey

how about bb's?

Flashman

Mind if we try on yours? :p