Side windows

[CRUNCHER]

Now the weather is changing, does anyone else have the same problem with their Rav 4, when operating the windows it does NOT clear off rain water/ condensation on the outside.Any ideas ? 

[IanML]

This is pretty standard on cars nowadays.  The glass moves slightly inward before going down.  I think it's to protect the seals.  I have to wipe the glass down with a rubber-bladed tool before driving off.

I have heard of a product you can apply to very clean glass, which is supposed to reject moisture and dirt, but never seen any endorsements. A quick Google gave me this.

If you decide to try it, let us know what you think of it.

[Biomecanoid]

RainX will work

[Davva]

On 10/7/2020 at 8:00 AM, IanML said:

This is pretty standard on cars nowadays.  The glass moves slightly inward before going down.  I think it's to protect the seals.  I have to wipe the glass down with a rubber-bladed tool before driving off.

I have heard of a product you can apply to very clean glass, which is supposed to reject moisture and dirt, but never seen any endorsements. A quick Google gave me this.

If you decide to try it, let us know what you think of it.

RainX for sure

[182_blue]

Our new 2020's clear fine, the 2017 Rav didn't clear at all. 

[IanML]

On 10/9/2020 at 7:23 AM, 182_blue said:

Our new 2020's clear fine, the 2017 Rav didn't clear at all. 

Probably due to the state of the glass.

[mikmikmikmik]

On 10/7/2020 at 8:00 AM, IanML said:

This is pretty standard on cars nowadays.  The glass moves slightly inward before going down.  I think it's to protect the seals.  I have to wipe the glass down with a rubber-bladed tool before driving off.

I have heard of a product you can apply to very clean glass, which is supposed to reject moisture and dirt, but never seen any endorsements. A quick Google gave me this.

If you decide to try it, let us know what you think of it.

And to stop bits of grit scraping the glass.

[182_blue]

1 hour ago, IanML said:

Probably due to the state of the glass.

Not at all, the 2017 never cleared the side windows (from new) , the rubber just didn't touch the windows properly.