Rain-X for Professional Installers

THE PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER’S GUIDE FOR GROWING WIPER BLADE SALES

RAIN-X 4 PROFIT ®

$7,802,698

4 Reasons To Make Rain-X® Your Premium Wiper Blade Brand.

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1. BRAND RECOGNITION

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NATIONAL ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN DOLLARS

Rain-X® is the leading advertiser in the wiper blade category. Consumers trust and prefer it over competitors on every measure of brand equity. This is a unique maintenance item they see working - they will pay a premium. Our numbers prove it!

Symmetrical Spoiler 3D Air Control System Minimizes Wind Lift For Optimal Wipe Performance

Uniclick™ Adapter System Easy-To-Install Adapter System With Interchangeable Adapters For Maximum Coverage

Metallic Spline Curvature Optimized To Fit And Conform to Windshield

Tough Aerodynamic End Clips Impact And Slam Resistant with Chamfered Edges

Manufactured with Industrial-Grade T24.7™ Rubber Engineered with UV & Ozone Damage-Resistant Rubber With Friction Reduction Coating For All-Weather Performance

2. LONGITUDE INNOVATION & PERFORMANCE MULTIPLE SIZES & APPLICATIONS:

VERSATILE ADAPTER SYSTEM:

• 12 sizes provide 99.6% application coverage

• Intuitive, OE Style adapter system makes switch out a snap

• Sizes: 14” to 28” • Beam Design provides upgrade from OEM conventional and hybrid applications

• Specialty adapters are available to accommodate growing trends in OEM designs, such as the D-PTB & TL11

3. MARKETING MATERIALS & TRAINING FOR YOUR STAFF We offer free point-of-sale merchandising aids, sales support, and frequent promotions that generate customer demand and help you profit.

FREE POINT-OF-SALE MATERIALS TO HELP INCREASE SALES Wiper Blades Deteriorate Due to Many Environmental Factors Including:

PREMIUM WIPER BLADES Maintenance Service

2020 APPLICATION GUIDE PROFESSIONAL WIPER BLADES UniclickTM Adapter System Easy-To-Install Adapter System With Interchangeable Adapters For Maximum Coverage

2020 RAIN-X® APPLICATION GUIDE – PROFESSIONAL WIPER BLADES

Symmetrical Spoiler 3D Air Control System Minimizes Wind Lift For Optimal Wipe Performance

PROFESSIONAL SERIES

Tough Aerodynamic End Clips Impact And Slam Resistant with Chamfered Edges

Car Waxes and Exhaust Rubber Dehydrating Oil

Ultraviolet Light and Ozone Deterioration

90% of ALL Driving Decisions are Based on Vision.* *Source: American Optometric Association Sand, Mud and Dust Carried in the Wind

Extended Durability.

Better Visibility.

Long-Lasting Performance.

Acid Rain and Salt Water

(in moist air both near the shore and inland)

Manufactured with Industrial-Grade T24.7™ Rubber Engineered with UV & Ozone Damage-Resistant Rubber With Friction Reduction Coating For All-Weather Performance

Metallic Spline Curvature Optimized To Fit And Conform to Windshield

Visibility is Fundamental to Safe Driving.

Rain-X® Longitude™ Engineered with:

Wiper Blades Deteriorate Due to Many Environmental Factors Including:

• UV & Ozone Damage-Resistant Rubber to Perform in Tough Weather Conditions.

• Friction Reduction Coating to Reduce Drag for a Smooth, Chatter Free Wipe.

• Symmetrical 3D Air Control System to Minimize Wind Lift for

Experts Recommend toandReplace Your Optimum Windshield Contact High Speed Performance.

Wiper Blades Every Six Months for Maximum Driving Visibility.

Car Waxes and Exhaust Rubber Dehydrating Oil

Ultraviolet Light and Ozone Deterioration

For details on testing results, vist www.RainXLongitude.com

Make Rain-X® Wiper Blades Part of Your Vehicle’s Maintenance Program Experts Recommend to Replace Your Wiper Blades Every Six Months for Maximum Driving Visibility.

Sand, Mud and Dust Carried in the Wind

Acid Rain and Salt Water

(in moist air both near the shore and inland)

For details on testing results, vist www.RainXLongitude.com

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MORE RESISTANCE TO RUBBER CRACKING*

DYNAMIC OZONE TEST RESULTS

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VEHICLES TESTED OF TO MEET OR EXCEEDON THE SAE J903C SPECIFICATIONS MULTIPLE SIZES & APPLICATIONS

IMPROVED DURABILITY* The Rain-X® Longitude™ squeegee is more resistant to cracking compared

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VERSATILE ADAPTER SYSTEM • Intuitive, OE Style adapter system makes switch out a snap • Specialty adapters are available to accommodate growing trends in OEM designs, such as the D-PTB & TL11

to a natural rubber squeegee, based on third party testing. This means less streaking and better driving visibility for a smooth, flexible and chatter-free wipe.

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TESTED TO MEET OR EXCEED SAE J903C SPECIFICATIONS For details on testing results, vist www.RainXLongitude.com

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4. IMPRESSIVE PROFIT MARGINS SALES GROWTH Rain-X Wiper Blade

Installer's Average Resell Price to Consumer Installer Profit Cost / Pair — Installed $ / Pair

Rain-X WB Professional 22" $8.00 Rain-X Longitude Professional Series 22" $16.00

$32.99 $64.99

$24.00 $48.99

Profit Margin Percentage

73% 75%

Installing Rain-X® wiper blades is a valuable service you can offer every customer. There is proven demand for these premium blades, and that makes it a proven way you can profit, up to $48 per pair!

4 PROFIT A premium wiper blade program with technology exclusively designed for installers like you.

Maximize your success with the #1 wiper blade brand in the Automotive Aftermarket Fastest growing brand in the maintenance & repair category Our wiper blades have a reputation for high quality and performance Demand for premium blades is growing, and that’s profitable for you We’ll help your team capture every sales opportunity Provide a professional wiper blade brand not available in stores Customers actually see the wiper blades working, and you get the credit

For more information about Rain-X® and Rain-X® wiper blades, visit us at rainx.com

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