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22oz Rain-X Ceramic Detailer

after Rebate + Free Store Pickup

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$12

Advance Auto Parts
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Advance Auto Parts has 22oz Rain-X Ceramic Detailer (620161) for $12.49 -- $14.99 Rebate = Free. Select Free Store Pickup where stock permits, otherwise shipping is free on orders of $35+.

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Product Info:
  • Long-lasting shine & protection for exterior painted surfaces, trim & chrome
  • Premium HydroShield Polymer Blend formula
  • Superior water repellency
  • UV protection
  • Non-abrasive formula that gives superior glossy shine and color intensity
  • No streaking
  • Superb durability against routine washes and weathering elements
  • Great booster and refresher to professional coatings

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Written by SlickDealio | Staff
  • Availability for in-store pickup may vary by location.
  • Receive a rebate up to $14.99* (excluding sales tax) on ONE qualifying Rain-X Ceramic purchased at Advance Auto Parts or Pep Boys stores on or between January 1, 2021 and June 30, 2021, while retail supplies last; one rebate offer per household.
  • Refer to the rebate form for additional details.

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Advance Auto Parts has 22oz Rain-X Ceramic Detailer (620161) for $12.49 -- $14.99 Rebate = Free. Select Free Store Pickup where stock permits, otherwise shipping is free on orders of $35+.

Thanks to community member OptimusPrimeAutobot for finding this deal.

Product Info:
  • Long-lasting shine & protection for exterior painted surfaces, trim & chrome
  • Premium HydroShield Polymer Blend formula
  • Superior water repellency
  • UV protection
  • Non-abrasive formula that gives superior glossy shine and color intensity
  • No streaking
  • Superb durability against routine washes and weathering elements
  • Great booster and refresher to professional coatings

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio | Staff
  • Availability for in-store pickup may vary by location.
  • Receive a rebate up to $14.99* (excluding sales tax) on ONE qualifying Rain-X Ceramic purchased at Advance Auto Parts or Pep Boys stores on or between January 1, 2021 and June 30, 2021, while retail supplies last; one rebate offer per household.
  • Refer to the rebate form for additional details.

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babygdav
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Probably silicon based vs wax based "wax".

Idea with both is to let water bead up and fall off the car, taking with it any dirt and such from the rain rather than sitting on the paint and eating thru it (acid rain).

Both are sacrificial - wears over time.

...

How long they last depends on your environment and car paint.

..

As for glossiness, which is totally separate from water beading, I still personally prefer Meguiars Gold Class liquid applied with a rotary buffer, hand buffed with a microfibre cloth.

For an average shine, this spray is fine on newer cars where the paint hasn't worn dull.
mikescamaro
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I'll take free. "Ceramic" or not, beats nothing. Thanks OP.
drekalicious
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How is it shill silicone spray? That stuff is awesome.

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Quote from tx4116 :
Want to first hear from someone who has actually used this product.
It's free. I'll find something to spray it on even if it's a stray cat running around the neighborhood that I want to smell better.
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Kumquats
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Quote from FuschiaScene411 :
Rain-X products won't get within 20 feet of my vehicles.
They can stick to their shill silicone spray for windshields.

Also, this is using ceramic as a stretch.
I used Rain-X wiper fluid for the first time (not knowing about the silicone or whatever other reactive chemical) and it completely clogged up my windshield washer pumps and nozzles. Costed over $500 in parts and labor to replace everything. Never again with Rain-X products.

Anyways, ProjectFarm on YouTube did a pretty comprehensive comparison of spray-on ceramic coatings and waxes. I'd recommend checking that out.
Last edited by Kumquats March 30, 2021 at 09:14 AM.
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sampatel1
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Use $10 off $50 from AMEX
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SDU23
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Quote from FuschiaScene411 :
Rain-X products won't get within 20 feet of my vehicles.
They can stick to their shill silicone spray for windshields.

Also, this is using ceramic as a stretch.
Is there an alternate product you'd recommend for windshields?
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RPGMMZ
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Quote from Kumquats :
I used Rain-X wiper fluid for the first time (not knowing about the silicone or whatever other reactive chemical) and it completely clogged up my windshield washer pumps and nozzles. Costed over $500 in parts and labor to replace everything. Never again with Rain-X products.

Anyways, ProjectFarm on YouTube did a pretty comprehensive comparison of spray-on ceramic coatings and waxes. I'd recommend checking that out.
Sorry to hear that. My experience using the Rain-X windshield fluid and/or additives on and off is that I've never had a problem in 25 years.

Never had a chance to use any other of their products, though
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tanner12oz
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OOS everywhere locally
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antfreebee
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Any other uses other than a car?

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gh0stleader
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Quote from drekalicious :
How is it shill silicone spray? That stuff is awesome.

I'm wondering the same... Been using that product for nearly 3 decades w/out a single problem.
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Ohsighrus
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Worth watching:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSAP2BuxdRk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49YZOjFXS8w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCC0Pc_NqD0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAnfEzCVRXA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAnfEzCVRXA <- 6 months later

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07R5QH6H6/r <- Great spray and price.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081489MTX/ <- Great liquid wax
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K46RD7Y/ < - Great spray and price.

I doubt rain-x will last anywhere near as long as the above listed. Most people report it has weeks of lifetime. It wasn't part of the test, but you can see there are tons of products that will fail fast.


These all beat the $23 gloss it spray, $70 F11 top coat, $50 Owner price, $42 the Last Coat 2, $40 Nexgen, $40 Carpro reload, $20 Shine Armor and the $13-$15 three turtle wax applications.
Last edited by Ohsighrus March 30, 2021 at 10:09 AM.
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https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rain-X.../412401125
walmart has it for $11.99. shipped from Advance auto parts
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therealhustle
Mar 30, 2021
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Quote from kivfer :
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rain-X.../412401125
walmart has it for $11.99. shipped from Advance auto parts
That's a quick way to get the rebate rejected. Check rebate requirements
Mar 30, 2021
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antfreebee
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Any uses for this other than a car or vehicle?
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arribasn
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Quote from kivfer :
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rain-X.../412401125
walmart has it for $11.99. shipped from Advance auto parts
you think the rebate will fly though?
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sdedalus1
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Quote from Ohsighrus :
Worth watching:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSAP2BuxdRk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49YZOjFXS8w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCC0Pc_NqD0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAnfEzCVRXA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAnfEzCVRXA <- 6 months later


They didn't test rainx, but with how many have failed I would stick to the known winners.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081489MTX/ <- $16 this is the best bang for your buck based on their testing with longevity and lowest price. It lasted over 6 months of stress testing.

It beat $23 gloss it spray, $70 F11 top coat, $50 Owner price, $42 the Last Coat 2, $40 Nexgen, $40 Carpro reload, $20 Shine Armor and the $13-$15 three turtle wax applications.
Yes, Meg's Hybrid Ceramic is good value for longevity, but other tests show Seal N Shine is better for resistance to chemicals (see Pan the Organizer among others). I have to park outside, so SnS is my choice for protection from bird poop, acid rain, etc, even if it requires slightly more frequent application.

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irishtroll1984
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I guess you're not technically getting it for free cuz you still have to pay the damn tax man his sales tax, unless of course you come from a state without it (Delaware, Oregon, etc.). But, that's nitpicking. Good deal!

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