New web-based experience delivers personalized installation guidance in seconds

HOUSTON, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Replacing a wiper blade should be simple. For many drivers, it is anything but. Today, Rain-X®, America’s #1 wiper blade brand, introduced the industry’s first AI-powered wiper blade web app installation experience, designed to make replacing wiper blades faster, easier and more intuitive through personalized, step-by-step guidance.

As vehicles have evolved and wiper arm designs have become more varied, what should take a few minutes can turn into sorting through adapters, unfolding hard-to-read instructions, or searching for the correct installation video. In fact, installation complexity has become one of the industry’s biggest challenges, with 56% of U.S. wiper blade consumers citing installation and instructions as their top pain point. Rain-X has spent years listening to consumers, giving the brand firsthand insight into one of the most common frustrations in routine vehicle maintenance and inspiring a new approach focused on making installation simple.

Drivers simply scan the QR code on Rain-X wiper blade packaging and point their smartphone camera at the wiper arm. Powered by AI and computer vision, the web app recognizes the wiper arm and delivers personalized, step-by-step installation guidance tailored to the driver’s specific vehicle. Instead of searching for the right video, sorting through instructions or guessing which adapter to use, drivers receive clear guidance in seconds, helping them complete the installation with confidence and get back on the road.

The new experience makes Rain-X the first brand in the category to offer an AI-powered web app for wiper blade installation, bringing a more intuitive approach to a routine vehicle-maintenance task.

“Installing wiper blades shouldn’t require a mechanic’s knowledge or a frustrating trial-and-error process,” said Soroor Rahnama, Head of Marketing at Rain-X. “We built this tool because every driver deserves a clear, confidence-building path to a simple task. That’s the whole idea – take something that’s always felt more complicated than it should be and make it easy and intuitive for everyone.”

Developed in partnership with Saritasa, the tool combines Rain-X’s deep understanding of consumer needs with advanced digital technology to create a more intuitive installation experience.

At launch, the web app supports installation guidance for 220 million vehicle applications, representing 93% of vehicles on the road, with coverage continuing to expand as additional applications are added.

The AI-powered installation experience began rolling out on select Rain-X wiper blade programs in late August, with availability expanding across all Rain-X wiper blade programs in the fall of 2026. By the end of the year, the guided experience will also expand to include uninstallation, giving drivers a complete, start-to-finish walkthrough for the wiper blade replacement process.

The launch marks another step in Rain-X’s ongoing commitment to making everyday vehicle maintenance easier, more intuitive and more accessible.

About Rain-X
Rain-X is America’s #1 Wiper Blade brand. For over 50 years, Rain-X® has provided drivers with products to help them Outsmart the Elements ™. With our Original Glass Treatment™ water-beading technology, Wiper Blades and Glass Cleaners; Rain-X® leads the automotive aftermarket in glass care. In recent years, the Rain-X® portfolio has expanded to include other types of car care products such as our Car Washes, Windshield Repair Kits, Bug & Tar Removers, and Headlight Restoration Kits. All Rain-X® products are designed for effortless car care and deliver visible performance; the Magic You Can See.

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