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Common Tips For Long Lasting Wiper Blades


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andy111172

Posted 12 April 2011 - 02:22 PM

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QUOTE (vr2turbo @ Apr 12 2011, 02:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Probably don't wash their car weekly, I presume. So make it a habit to clean the windscreen at every pit stop.... smile_tongue.gif

oohh!!..... I don't have to worry about that then coz I clean my windscreen more often than filling up.. he he

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Posted 12 April 2011 - 02:26 PM

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QUOTE (andy111172 @ Apr 12 2011, 02:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
oohh!!..... I don't have to worry about that then coz I clean my windscreen more often than filling up.. he he

Wah, you have a fuel efficient ride...... smile_thumbup.gif

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Posted 12 April 2011 - 02:53 PM

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QUOTE (vr2turbo @ Apr 6 2011, 10:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Can check, texture is different..... smile_wink.gif

how to differentiate??
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Posted 12 April 2011 - 06:20 PM

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QUOTE (tpl @ Apr 12 2011, 02:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
how to differentiate??

How to explain? Silicone one, kind of plastic rubber feeling..... smile_thumbup.gif

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Posted 12 April 2011 - 06:28 PM

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QUOTE (vr2turbo @ Apr 12 2011, 02:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wah, you have a fuel efficient ride...... smile_thumbup.gif

Not really... it's just that my office is only 300m from home, so I just fill up full tank once a week including ronda2 around town. But the windscreen has to be cleaned almost everyday coz it can get very dusty here...

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Posted 12 April 2011 - 06:29 PM

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QUOTE (andy111172 @ Apr 12 2011, 06:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Not really... it's just that my office is only 300m from home, so I just fill up full tank once a week including ronda2 around town. But the windscreen has to be cleaned almost everyday coz it can get very dusty here...

You can walk to work...... smile_tongue.gif
My office guardhouse to my office lobby already 180 meters.... smile_shock.gif

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Posted 12 April 2011 - 06:32 PM

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QUOTE (vr2turbo @ Apr 12 2011, 06:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You can walk to work...... smile_tongue.gif
My office guardhouse to my office lobby already 180 meters.... smile_shock.gif

ha ha... I initially thought of doing that.. walking to work, but too lazy... smile_blackeye.gif

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Posted 12 April 2011 - 08:23 PM

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QUOTE (andy111172 @ Apr 12 2011, 06:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ha ha... I initially thought of doing that.. walking to work, but too lazy... smile_blackeye.gif

Yah, not in our weather. You may need a change of clothes...... smile_wink.gif

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Posted 13 April 2011 - 08:49 AM

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QUOTE (andy111172 @ Apr 12 2011, 02:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
But I still don't get the relevance of bullet 1 - Clean the windshiled every time we fill up.. what has it got to do with wiper blades maintenance?



Cleaning the windshield after every refill is crucial so that there could no contaminants that can deteriorate the wipers....

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Posted 13 April 2011 - 08:55 AM

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Lines appearing on windscreen:

A wiper blade's rubber can harden or become damaged with age or exposure to sunlight, leaving fine beads of water on the windscreen.

Bands appearing on windscreen:


Hardened or aging wiper rubber can cause thicker bands of water on the screen.

Lace Curtains:

Arm defects or long periods in the parked position can deform the wiper blade lip, causing a veil effect across the windscreen. This means visibility danger is greatest when passing other vehicles at night.

Chattering:

A deformed wiper element can cause blades to judder across the screen, leaving radial streaks.
Unwashed Margins:
A deterioration in the wiper blades or decreased wiper pressure can leave parts of the windscreen unclear.

Noise:

Noisy wipers may be a sign that the wiper element is deformed or hardened, so that the wiper blade structure is worn.

Judder:

A deformed wiper element, wrong adaptor or blade aging can result in jerky and noisy wiper arm movement.
Wind Lift:
If high speeds persistently cause the wiper to miss parts of the screen, either the wiper blade or wiper arm should be replaced.

Hope this helps!!!