Rennteam 2.0 - EN - Forum - crap wiper blades

Mar 23, 2006 7:54:20 PM

smiley: Junior; Loc: fla; Posts: 82, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 12, 2006

crap wiper blades

The stock wiper blades (which i currently have) are rubbish. After 10-20 wipes they begin rubbing almost bouncing across the windshield making a ridiculously distracting noise. Furthermore, this inhibits them from adequately removing rain from the glass.

Wondering: Does anyone have any advice? Better blades?

Thanks a bunch!

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Mar 23, 2006 8:27:00 PM

bstew: Expert; Loc: NC, USA; Posts: 1797, Gallery; Registered on: Oct 11, 2005; Reply to: smiley

Re: crap wiper blades

Tire Rack sells wiper blades. I have not used them but they seem to be "highend" blades.

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Mar 24, 2006 12:32:16 AM

Uber-porker: Junior; Loc: Minnesota; Posts: 142, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 15, 2006; Reply to: bstew

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Are rear wiper blades worth it? How prevelant are they? TY

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Mar 24, 2006 2:01:38 AM

sdy284: Expert; Loc: Wisconsin, USA; Posts: 1348, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 7, 2005; Reply to: Uber-porker

Re: crap wiper blades

i've had good luck with these..
Bosch Micro Edge

but of course i also use Rain X so i RARELY need to use my wipers
I <3 my rain x

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Mar 24, 2006 3:23:35 PM

John H: Rennteam Master; Loc: Cheshire , United Kingdom; Posts: 5722, Gallery; Registered on: Oct 20, 2005; Reply to: smiley

Re: crap wiper blades

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smiley said:
The stock wiper blades (which i currently have) are rubbish. After 10-20 wipes they begin rubbing almost bouncing across the windshield making a ridiculously distracting noise. Furthermore, this inhibits them from adequately removing rain from the glass.

Wondering: Does anyone have any advice? Better blades?

Thanks a bunch!

You don't mention how old your wipers are or if they've only recently started to give trouble?

I replaced my wipers recently when I had a new screen fitted. Compared to other Porsche parts they were surprisingly inexpensive and continue to function perfectly.

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Mar 24, 2006 4:20:36 PM

john999s: Senior; Loc:; Posts: 537, Gallery; Registered on: Sep 10, 2005; Reply to: John H

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No issues with my blades even at high speeds, either. They work perfectly as long as the screen is grease free and the blades are wiped every wash.

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Mar 25, 2006 4:54:45 AM

GG: Co-Pilot; Loc: NY/NJ; Posts: 178, Gallery; Registered on: Jun 16, 2004; Reply to: smiley

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i agree. The stock blades are crap. I've had them replaced twice by the dealer. Can anyone recommend high-end blades or simply any blades that are better than the stock blades?

thanks.

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Mar 25, 2006 8:52:56 AM

wtsnet: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Bath, UK; Posts: 2429, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 19, 2004; Reply to: GG

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Make sure the glass is clean. Could be non-obvious (wax) residue on the screen following washing. It's best not to clean the glass with body wash if you can help it, and/or clean the glass seperately afterwards with a non-abraisive glass cleaner. I had some really bad jitters on my blades early on. Couldn't work out why. Then I cleaned the glass.

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Mar 25, 2006 9:14:56 AM

fritz: Rennteam VIP; Loc: BaWü , Germany; Posts: 7673, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 23, 2003; Reply to: wtsnet

Re: crap wiper blades

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wtsnet said:
Make sure the glass is clean. Could be non-obvious (wax) residue on the screen following washing. It's best not to clean the glass with body wash if you can help it, and/or clean the glass seperately afterwards with a non-abraisive glass cleaner. I had some really bad jitters on my blades early on. Couldn't work out why. Then I cleaned the glass.

You're right!

We automatically associate the noise with the wipers, when the problem is generally caused by an invisible film of some contaminant on the windshield.

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Mar 25, 2006 9:56:13 AM

john999s: Senior; Loc:; Posts: 537, Gallery; Registered on: Sep 10, 2005; Reply to: fritz

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Absolutely. Nothing wrong with what they give you if you keem 'em clean

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Mar 26, 2006 2:50:10 AM

1st997: Co-Pilot; Loc: CT; Posts: 272, Gallery; Registered on: Oct 21, 2005; Reply to: john999s

Re: crap wiper blades

From time to time and when the wipers get noisy and/or streaky - I wash the windshield (and only the windshiled) with Dawn detergent with a wet sponge with detergent, and am very careful not to get this solution on any painted surfaces. I then use a hose to rinse the windshield and remove any residue.

This removes the road film that tends to accumulate here in the Northeast. In many cases, it cures the problem.

You can quickly (visually) see the difference by dripping clean water onto the windshield before and after this process and you will see how the water beads differently and better after you have washed it.

Regular soap doesn't cut the road film / grease like detergent does.

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Mar 27, 2006 3:10:53 AM

Jim48: Senior; Loc: Virginia, USA; Posts: 639, Gallery; Registered on: Oct 24, 2005; Reply to: smiley

Re: crap wiper blades

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smiley said:
The stock wiper blades (which i currently have) are rubbish. After 10-20 wipes they begin rubbing almost bouncing across the windshield making a ridiculously distracting noise. Furthermore, this inhibits them from adequately removing rain from the glass.

Wondering: Does anyone have any advice? Better blades?

Thanks a bunch!

Haven't had to use mine much so far, except for cleaning off some bug juice, but so far (over 1300 miles) they've worked great when I've needed them. I may get a chance to test them more this week as its going to rain a lot.

By the way, I think the manual (at least the U.S. manual) states that you should change the wiper blades every six months, which I thought was a bit frequent, but then if you use them a lot during the winter the rubber gets broken down and becomes brittle after going through freezing and thawing.

Also, if you've already tinkered with the blades and tried to adjust the blade holder by bending it slightly, you could get the chattering you've been getting. I did that to an old car I had, and I had a difficult time remedying it - never could get a clean wipe unless I got a really heavy rain.

Jim

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Mar 27, 2006 1:16:57 PM

sdy284: Expert; Loc: Wisconsin, USA; Posts: 1348, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 7, 2005; Reply to: sdy284

Re: crap wiper blades

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sdy284 said:
i've had good luck with these..
Bosch Micro Edge <-- LINK

but of course i also use Rain X so i RARELY need to use my wipers
I <3 my rain x

i'll quote my own post since some seem to of missed the recommendation

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Mar 27, 2006 5:28:38 PM

wtsnet: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Bath, UK; Posts: 2429, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 19, 2004; Reply to: sdy284

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Yup, I use Rain-X too, and can second sdy284 on that. Particularly useful on dark rainy nights.

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Mar 27, 2006 8:51:17 PM

fritz: Rennteam VIP; Loc: BaWü , Germany; Posts: 7673, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 23, 2003; Reply to: wtsnet

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wtsnet said:
Yup, I use Rain-X too, and can second sdy284 on that. Particularly useful on dark rainy nights.

So Rain-X is sold in Europe? Haven't noticed it here.

Just so I can look in the right places for it, could you tell me who makes it please?

Hmmm, I shouldn't be so lazy.

I should google it myself.

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Mar 27, 2006 9:25:38 PM

sdy284: Expert; Loc: Wisconsin, USA; Posts: 1348, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 7, 2005; Reply to: wtsnet

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wtsnet said:
Yup, I use Rain-X too, and can second sdy284 on that. Particularly useful on dark rainy nights.

not just dark rainy nights...but ANY time its raining. The best part about rain x is the harder it rains, the better it works

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Mar 27, 2006 9:35:49 PM

wtsnet: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Bath, UK; Posts: 2429, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 19, 2004; Reply to: fritz

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fritz said:Just so I can look in the right places for it, could you tell me who makes it please?

I don't know about Europe, but you can get it in Halfords over here...
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/store...ategoryId=31293

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Mar 28, 2006 8:21:15 PM

fritz: Rennteam VIP; Loc: BaWü , Germany; Posts: 7673, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 23, 2003; Reply to: wtsnet

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wtsnet said:
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fritz said:Just so I can look in the right places for it, could you tell me who makes it please?

I don't know about Europe, but you can get it in Halfords over here...
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/store...ategoryId=31293

Ha, I'll just pop into Halford's for a bottle at the weekend!

Hmmm. Since the nearest branch is probably a round trip of about 1800 km I should maybe get two bottles.

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Mar 28, 2006 8:24:32 PM

fritz: Rennteam VIP; Loc: BaWü , Germany; Posts: 7673, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 23, 2003; Reply to: fritz

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fritz said:
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wtsnet said:
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fritz said:Just so I can look in the right places for it, could you tell me who makes it please?

I don't know about Europe, but you can get it in Halfords over here...
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/store...ategoryId=31293

Ha, I'll just pop into Halford's for a bottle at the weekend!

Hmmm. Since the nearest branch is probably a round trip of about 1800 km I should maybe get two bottles.

On second thoughts, I won't. Online ad says it's out of stock.

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Mar 28, 2006 8:41:28 PM

fritz: Rennteam VIP; Loc: BaWü , Germany; Posts: 7673, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 23, 2003; Reply to: wtsnet

Re: crap wiper blades

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wtsnet said:
Quote:
fritz said:Just so I can look in the right places for it, could you tell me who makes it please?

I don't know about Europe, but you can get it in Halfords over here...
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/store...ategoryId=31293

Wtsnet, my sincere apologies.

I just realised that I didn't thank you for your trouble in posting that info.

Thanks!

I did google it to see if it is marketed in Germany. It would take me all night to read all the stuff the search threw up.

But now I know what to look for, I should be able find it locally.

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Mar 28, 2006 9:58:22 PM

pic911s: Junior; Loc: canada; Posts: 145, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 2, 2005; Reply to: smiley

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I don't think its the blades too be honest. I put rejex on my windshield and it makes a world of difference. I'm sure rainex does the same. Windows are silky smooth.

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Mar 29, 2006 4:11:43 AM

Jim48: Senior; Loc: Virginia, USA; Posts: 639, Gallery; Registered on: Oct 24, 2005; Reply to: pic911s

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pic911s said:
I don't think its the blades too be honest. I put rejex on my windshield and it makes a world of difference. I'm sure rainex does the same. Windows are silky smooth.

I have used Rejex on the car body but so far have not used it one the windows. If it's as good as you say, this should help a lot.

Also, you can get Rain-X windshield washer fluid, which works quite well, but it is a milky-looking orange color, which can leave similar-colored marks on your car.

Jim

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Apr 2, 2006 3:53:54 PM

wtsnet: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Bath, UK; Posts: 2429, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 19, 2004; Reply to: Jim48

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Jim48 said:By the way, I think the manual (at least the U.S. manual) states that you should change the wiper blades every six months

Just as a footnote to this thread...
As I have said above, in my opinion, a clean and optionally Rejex/Rain-Xed screen is the best path to a clear screen and smooth wipe.

I've just cleaned (Auto Glym glass cleaner) and re-proofed (Rain-X) my screen. Additionally to try to prevent the blades smearing, I removed and gleaned the blades thoroughly with the glass cleaner and - (no laughing

) - my electric toothbrush. Seems to have worked well - you can feel the difference as you run your fingers along the blade. A bit bizarre, but cheaper than changing the blades every 6 months!

As you all know, it's been winter driving over here, and the roads have been enthusiastically gritted. It might be worth cleaning your screen and blades more regularly in these conditions - I've noticed fine scratching starting on the screen, I assume due to having to clean the screen of grit-laced spray.

Rain-X does seem to help minimise the effect of these micro-scratches in sunlight through - I guess it sort of fills in the cracks.

Oh, I've also got many pinhole sized chips. I guess these are unpreventable. Annoying though.

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Apr 2, 2006 5:03:55 PM

fritz: Rennteam VIP; Loc: BaWü , Germany; Posts: 7673, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 23, 2003; Reply to: wtsnet

Re: crap wiper blades

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wtsnet said:
I've just cleaned (Auto Glym glass cleaner) and re-proofed (Rain-X) my screen. Additionally to try to prevent the blades smearing, I removed and gleaned the blades thoroughly with the glass cleaner and - (no laughing ) - my electric toothbrush. Seems to have worked well - you can feel the difference as you run your fingers along the blade.

Wtsnet, do let us know if you can also feel the difference as you run your fingers along your teeth after you next use your electric toothbrush for normal duties.

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Apr 2, 2006 6:17:59 PM

John H: Rennteam Master; Loc: Cheshire , United Kingdom; Posts: 5722, Gallery; Registered on: Oct 20, 2005; Reply to: fritz

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I've just used Auto-Glym as toothpaste but it made me dribble!

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Apr 3, 2006 1:01:07 AM

Dasein: Veteran; Loc: Mountains of western NC, USA , United States; Posts: 933, Gallery; Registered on: Sep 19, 2005; Reply to: John H

Re: crap wiper blades

Do you recommend Interplak, Braun Oral-B, or Phillips Sonicare? (I'm a Sonicare man myself for me and my blades.)

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Apr 3, 2006 6:39:38 AM

wtsnet: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Bath, UK; Posts: 2429, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 19, 2004; Reply to: John H

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John H said:
I've just used Auto-Glym as toothpaste but it made me dribble!

If you apply Rain-X afterwards, it'll keep the dribble off

I used a regular Oral-B with a rotary head for the blades. The Sonicare I find better for fluffing up the pile in the carpet.... And I use some products from Ann Summers for making sure the screenwash is evenly mixed....

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