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I use a glass product from F11 good stuff.
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Oh yeah, user error from overspray. As to using it on glass, see below:

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not sure what that last bullet means unless it’s off gassing from a plastic dash. 😜

product label says “great for use on ….. glass“
 
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Oh yeah, user error from overspray. As to using it on glass, see below:

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Well that completely counters what I saw.
 

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Well that completely counters what I saw.
What did you see? I know in your first post you mentioned fogging with RainX. The actual front and back labels with instructions are from my 303 shown below. It is states that it is made for vinyl, rubber & plastic. It makes no mention of glass. Now perhaps it may be "safe" on glass, but that's not what it is made for.

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What did you see? I know in your first post you mentioned fogging with RainX. The actual front and back labels with instructions are from my 303 shown below. It is states that it is made for vinyl, rubber & plastic. It makes no mention of glass. Now perhaps it may be "safe" on glass, but that's not what it is made for.
See last couple of lines. Plus I am almost positive our moderator Dave said he uses it on everything, even glass.

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advanced protection for your car. Our specially formulated graphene -oxide nano coating will increase the durability & longevity of your car's paint, trim, & windows more effectively than any ceramic coating.
 


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Sorry, that's not on the label.
 

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See last couple of lines. Plus I am almost positive our moderator Dave said he uses it on everything, even glass.

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Graphene Nano Spray Coating provides
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advanced protection for your car. Our specially formulated graphene -oxide nano coating will increase the durability & longevity of your car's paint, trim, & windows more effectively than any ceramic coating.
Big difference between protectant and the exterior graphene stuff.
 

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Chris is right. There are several 303 products out there. In fact, too many.

You’re all better off staying away from that stuff and using Duke’s 404 - it’s 101 times better - don’t believe me? It’s math.

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Big difference between protectant and the exterior graphene stuff.
Therein lies the confusion. The nano coating can be used on glass while the protectant not so much. It's not easy finding the right product information.
 

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Chris is right. There are several 303 products out there. In fact, too many.

You’re all better off staying away from that stuff and using Duke’s 404 - it’s 101 times better - don’t believe me? It’s math.

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Screw the math, we need science! 🤪
 

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Therein lies the confusion. The nano coating can be used on glass while the protectant not so much. It's not easy finding the right product information.
I’ve used the nano spray on the outside of my windshield and don’t recall any fogging issues. It was easier to buff away the dry residue than the Rain-X streaks but I’m certain I always used way too much Rain-X, thinking more is better. :rolleyes:

I’ve never used Rain-X windshield Washer/Antifreeze but is it designed to act the same way as their water repellent treatment or is it just a cleaner?
 
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I’ve never used Rain-X windshield Washer/Antifreeze but is it designed to act the same way as their water repellent treatment or is it just a cleaner?
I assume so. I started using it because it was easier to use than the apply and buff method. I like the way rain beads and rolls off. But the fogging is unacceptable.
 

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On the outside? I just use the wiper...
Do 55 mph to 75 mph rock chips and bug guts count as window treatments? Mine has a whole s**load of both. Lol 😆
 

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Do 55 mph to 75 mph rock chips and bug guts count as window treatments? Mine has a whole s**load of both. Lol 😆
BUGS!!! :explode:

Front of our Bronco rental during our recent Alaska trip. Sure hope they were all mosquitoes! We were in a remote area with no window wash buckets or brushes. Rain washed most of it off before the end of our trip.
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Our copilot watching ahead for moose in the road...
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What did you see? I know in your first post you mentioned fogging with RainX. The actual front and back labels with instructions are from my 303 shown below. It is states that it is made for vinyl, rubber & plastic. It makes no mention of glass. Now perhaps it may be "safe" on glass, but that's not what it is made for.

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That's the protectant which is not the same as the Graphene. The Protectant is virtually the same as the Aerospace Protectant and I tried telling the chemist at 303 they need to consolidate some of their products because it's confusing people. :crazy: It is great (probably some of the best) UV protection out there and have been using it for 15+ years on my interiors and exterior rubber and plastics. Now on the exterior all I use is the Graphene because it does the same and has great UV protection too.


The 303 Graphene Nano spray can absolutely be used on glass. I've been using it on both my trucks, girlfriends car and parents cars since it came out 4 years ago and have always treated all my glass with it. This is better than any Rain-X and will last a sold year without breaking down. I know the chemist at 303 and spoke with him extensively before I even tried the product. You can also watch the videos from Pan the Organizer where he states and shows you can use it on glass and pretty much every part of your vehicle. That was the big selling point of Graphene is that it's a one stop product and you don't need additional ones for glass, rubber etc....

The first 30 seconds confirms all this. 😁

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