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Annoyed at Wiper Blades
MBK
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Something happened in the last 5 years or so. Windshield wipers now leave a line deposit on the glass at the end of the swipe.
It has to be scrubbed off after each use.
( thanks for so many comments. the line happens even for new blades, mine are 6 weeks old. )
It has to be scrubbed off after each use.
( thanks for so many comments. the line happens even for new blades, mine are 6 weeks old. )
Comments
Maybe I should just take them off.
Merc
Wipes very good. Squeaks a lot. I hate them.
http://www.silblade.com/
Use rain X windshield wiper fluid they have both summer and all season for below freezing any thing over 30MPH you can turn wipers off [^]
We had to drain all the rain x wiper fluid out of our new car. It clogged the sensor up on the reservoir and it would not work. It was orange in color. Took it back to the dealership and the mechanic said that you cannot use it in certain new cars.[}:)] I use it in all my other vehicles and all the work trucks with no problem. Donna and I swear by Rain x. As for wiper blades, They all suck. I have the same problem as the op. Cannot find any that last or work right. Oakie
As to The original topic dilemma, I bought some blades not too long ago that came with a alcohol wipe with instructions to wipe the blade down before installing. I believe it wiped off the silicone (or whatever) that allows the rubber to pop up from the mold. I've also bought others that did not have this wipe.
Does it matter?????
Use rain X windshield wiper fluid they have both summer and all season for below freezing any thing over 30MPH you can turn wipers off [^]
Yup...
Squirt a few shots of green Palmolive dishwashing detergent in the windwasher tank. That will cut road grease instead of chasing it around.
I only use plain water above freezing with a little Palmolive.
I find that no matter how often I change them they don't seem as effective as they used to be.
Maybe I should just take them off.
Change the wiper arms, springs weak [^]
The Goodyear blades Costco sells are MADE IN THE USA.
And, a line on your windshield may just be concentrated crap that's in the air.
Neal