For those not aware of it, Rain-X is a car product for windows and windshields that helps bead water and helps with visibility. I got the idea of spraying the inside of the barrel with Rain-X. If it works for water, why wouldn't it work for ball breaks? Has anyone ever tried this before? My marker is out of comission, so I can't test this out myself. But I would think that it would help clear the barrel out of paint a lot better than without it. What are your thoughts?

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i think that it would work to an extent.. as long as the paint is water soluable. i think most is?.. but really.. i think that there wil be some left over residue unless you use a squegee...IMHO

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Sounds logical, may help it shoot cleaner.

hmm in theory paint would just clear out after a few shots? hmm something to try this weekend?

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That weird. I was just thinking about this the other day. Might give it a go at some stage. Post results if you try this.

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isuggest you dont as it tends to be sticky after a while. It does not give you a smooth surface! However, for those who do try,l do let us know your results. Remember to use the squeegy to apply. The cotton types!!

Have fun guys!

Rain-X is a silicone based product, it's tiny little silicone molecules will penetrate the microscopic pores in the barrel and will NEVER come out. Whether thats good or bad i couldnt say. But it's the rain-X's alcohol additive that will gum up the gelatin in the case of a break.

Like anything, its worth investigating, i would just use a cheap barrel for testing since it will never be the same.

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anyone try the Pro_team version of this stuff MADE for barrels ?? they sent me one once but I am afraid to try it out !

I use it in my JCS 5.5 barrel and have had descent results. The barrel wasnt a great one to start out with (kinda rough inside compared to my lapcos) but since I added the rainx it has shot smoother and cleans much easier. Worked good for me, but thats just my opinion

I would think it would be almost the same thing as having a break in the barrel maybe causing the balls to stray off a little. Paint is pretty slick when it breaks in your barrel as well.

Just my 2 cents.

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