Alternative to Rain-X 2-In-1 Glass Cleaner That Leaves Streaks

Updated 01/05/2026 | Published 09/24/2024

Question:

I am using the rainx 2 in 1 and it streaks like crazy, weather I do it in the sun or shade, on my 2009 Shelby GT500 show car. I end up using a mixture of 50 water and 50 rubbing alcohol to get rid of the streaks. What am I doing wrong? Other brands dont streak.

asked by: Pete M

Expert Reply:

Hey Pete, great question!

I've always been a Rain-X guy because they weren't super cheap but also weren't super expensive. Rain-X has done a great job at hitting the market where the most people are at - a good solution at a decent price. I've personally never used their 2-in-1 glass cleaner, but I've used their windshield wipers for years and it's been normal for me to see streaks with their "streak-free" wipers unless it's raining really hard.

Since your 2009 Shelby GT500 is a show car and you need a pristine look, you'll want to use something a little more on the higher-end of things like the Griot's Garage Window and Glass Cleaner # 34911108. The good guys at Griot's Garage treat their vehicles like a member of the family and have created cleaning products that reflect that as well.

I'm attaching a video our video team shot of this glass cleaner being used so you can see how clean it leaves the glass.

expert reply by: Jon G

Jerred H.

1/5/2026

Hey Pete, how did things turn out after trying the Griot’s Garage glass cleaner on your Shelby GT500? Did it give you the streak-free finish you were looking for? Your results could really help others dealing with the same issue.