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Shower glass treatment - ClearShield

star51
15 years ago

Has anyone any experience with a product called ClearShield Protection Care? The directions say you also must use their product called 'After Care' to keep the warranty in place. It will cost $199 in addition to the glass cost. I'm wondering if it is worth it or just as good to use RainX.

Comments (14)

  • horsefarm
    15 years ago

    I'd like to know more about it , too. Seems expensive but if it works... might be worth it with hard water.

  • eagle100
    15 years ago

    Recently there have been several threads about this. I too wondered when our shower doors we installed. We simply use a squeegee after our showers. Then maybe once a week maybe every week and half I use good old window cleaner on both sides of the glass. At that time I remove the bottom clear plastic sweep and certainly make certain that area is cleaned. Our showers are only3 months old but that's the method that's working for us.

  • trekker
    15 years ago

    I've been using Invisible Shield (Clean-X, manufactured by UNELKO Corporation), which I buy at a local Ace Hardware store. Apply, let dry to a slight haze and polish. I've been using it since we had the clear shower doors installed in 2003. Works great. Also good for walls and makes the floor a bit more slip-resistant. We never bother to scrape water off the walls or the doors. Website: www.unelko.com

  • fidoprincess
    15 years ago

    Thanks so much for posting this trekker. How often do you apply? It said it lasts 1-2 months, true? Easy or hard to do? Any tips for me?

    My doors are coming tomorrow and I was still undecided regarding diamonfusion but I was told I can always do that later. I am going to run up to Ace and get this now so I can put it on before they even use the shower!

  • trekker
    15 years ago

    True confession: my cleaning people apply it, but I have done it. It's easy to do and I think it does last a couple months. We have a water softener, don't know if that makes a difference.

  • fidoprincess
    15 years ago

    Thank trekker, If I had a cleaning person, I wouldn't worry but our water is hard and I ended up doing the diamonfusion. They came yesterday and did it-took just about an hour and was $150. I didn't get a squeegie yet so I have to run up and get one today but I did wipe the door down and it was easy to do. Still, I thought the water would "sheet" off but there were tons of spots to wipe-ugh. Plus, both the kids and the hubby can't seem to not touch the glass-don't know why cause I got nice big handles-but there were finger prints all over inside and out! Thanks again for your post.

  • trekker
    15 years ago

    So you spent $150 and still have to wipe down the walls & door? Hmmmm. I'd be :=(

    Sure wish somebody out there would try the Invisible Shield with hard water to see how it works. Our local Ace continues to carry it, so I can't be the only one who likes it. I recommended it to my aunt, who has very hard water. I'll ask her how it works.

  • ladycfp
    15 years ago

    I used Rain-X on my shower until I read the label closely and surmised that it was a hazard to do so. This time around I am getting Showerguard glass, which I hope will do what it says it does. We have hard water, I have better things to do and the cleaning lady only cleans once a week.

  • fidoprincess
    15 years ago

    Yep, trekker, not so thrilled with the diamonfusion but we do have really hard water. Finally got a squeegie and that is not so great either. Granted it was only $8 from BB&B but geez, how hard is it to make a piece of rubber? When you do the squeegie, there is a big hole right in the middle!

    So, I have been wiping everything down and it does take 5 minutes that I don't want to spend-seems silly I know, but really, who the heck does this and I know the novelty will wear off soon. Plus, I am wiping after the kids too and DH does a bit but I have to go behind him so figure 4 people X 5 minutes each day and it adds up.

    With Invisible shield, do you still have to wipe down the door or squeegie? Does the water sheet off? I might just try it on top of the diamonfusion and it is cheap.

    Still, I LOVE my door and love how my bathroom looks. Plus the sink is really much better with the diamonfusion, that does sheet off and not a spot.

    Funny to look back and think I was so worried about liking my vessel sink that I had the granite installer do a special install so I could pull out the granite and recut for an undermount sink "just in case". Turns out the sink and granite is what I love the most! I never get my clothes wet washing my face, can lean on the bowl with both elbows and it doesn't splash one bit-gotta love it for that alone.

    ladydfp, Everything I read about showerguard seems to be a superior treatment because it is done when they make the glass so it is inside. I tried to get it but no dealers in my town. I was lucky to even get the low iron or starphire glass since all but one glass company told me no.

  • mushy
    12 years ago

    Wow. A bunch of old posts. Here's my 2011 shower experience. Was talked into ShowerGuard as an extra ($380)to my new frameless shower. From their sales pitch I thought the water would be sheeting off the glass, only infrequent need to squeegie and clean. Boy was that wrong. The installer used denatured alcohol to remove all the labels. I've been back and forth with GuardianGlass that assures me the alcohol only changed the surface tension and that I should use Soft Scrub Lemon Cleanser with Scotch Brite Non-Scratch Scrubs. They assured me that it won't scratch the glass. The vendor refuses to replace the glass so I guess I'm off to the Soft Scrub aisle. Anybody have any experience with this before I do it?

  • jani18
    12 years ago

    Hi, Mushy:

    I just posted today asking about experiences with Showerguard UltraWhite.

    Are you saying you would not recommend ShowerGuard?

    Thanks, Jani

  • JHServices
    12 years ago

    We are a cleaning service and we have some customers tell us they use rainx and others that have us use Clear Sheild. Some products cause the glass to streak, some get cloudy. We have been guaranteed by the manufactuer that Clear Shield is not damaging to the glass, frame work, fixtures or hardware. I have one client that tells us to use it on her fixture and it makes them look like new all the time. So you do not have to send yor door out for a protection coating. Just apply every few months, depending on the use, water type and other cleaning chemicals used. Great stuff.

  • HU-762471250
    3 years ago

    I clean houses in an area with hard water. My clients with glass shower doors do use a squeegee, and it helps to get a good one. Don’t expect a lot from an $8 one. Get one with a wider width and better quality rubber. In my small city there is a commercial/ retail supply place that offers good options. Once a week, I spray with a 50/50 mixture of vinegar and water, then wipe dry. Occasionally I will scrub with a blue non-scratch dish scrubber. If a squeegee isn’t used regularly, then Scrubbing Bubbles Mega Shower former is my go-to. It needs to be the MEGA one, there are others that don’t work near as well. (Great for cleaning dirty tubs too). Spray it on, let it sit while you clean the rest of the bathroom, then use the blue scrubber to remove buildup. Once this is done a few times, you should be able to maintain with a vinegar/water spray and wipe down most weeks. One more thing—shower gel leaves way less buildup than bar soap, if you switch you will notice he difference.

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