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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2009 16:46:24 GMT -5
The windshield wipers squeaked as they passed across the glass, so I bought and installed a new pair.
The squeak remains but is definitely the wiper blades as opposed to any other mechanical entity.
Suggestions on how to solve the problem? Rain-xTM maybe?
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Post by saldo1981 on Aug 20, 2009 17:27:46 GMT -5
How did you determine it was the blades themselves? Can you leave them in a position where they don't touch the glass and turn them on and there is no squeak? Rain-X wouldn't hurt I can't remember the last time I didn't have it on my windshield.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2009 19:57:38 GMT -5
> How did you determine it was the blades themselves?
Maybe "chattering" is a better description of the sound. In any case, it's "obvious to the most casual observer" what's going on when you see and hear it.
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Post by pictureman on Aug 20, 2009 20:12:21 GMT -5
Try cleaning your windshield with a good glass cleaner (e.g., Windex) (not car-washing stuff). Road grease and grime, especially during a long period with no rain, can build up a layer of crud that can make the wipers chatter across the glass.
Or, park under a tree, like I do. A nice layer of bird poop kinda lubes the sweep-sweep also.
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Post by Bob on Aug 20, 2009 23:02:24 GMT -5
rain-x
follow the instructions then tomorrow follow them again.
You will find yourself turning the wipers on about half the time.
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Post by Justin Thyme on Aug 21, 2009 6:26:23 GMT -5
Rain-X had a product called "Windshield Polish" which had a very mild abrasive mixed into it. It did real well on windshields that had a heavy residue of dirt.
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Post by cadillacdude1975 on Aug 21, 2009 12:15:41 GMT -5
you need to be sure that the window is 100% grease/grime free. mix up a small amount of lukewarm dish soap and water, if you have some mean green degreaser around, put a few drops in there as well. get a nice smooth car wash sponge, and wash that window a couple of times, rinsing it very well. then take a lint free towel and dry the window, then use a good glass cleaner and clean the window. i use the bissel foaming glass cleaner. you can get it at wally world. it is in a 20 ounce spray can i believe.
if you think you have gotten some grease on your new wiper blades, get a couple of alcohol pads and wipe the blade squeegee as well.
all though RAINX is a great product, it will make your new wipers chatter horribly in a light mist. i would stay away from the rainx unless you do a lot of highway driving. it is just too annoying at speeds less than 40 mph. anyone who has used rainx knows full well what i am talking about. the wiper chatter/bouncing is just a huge pain in the ass.
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Post by BlackFox on Aug 21, 2009 12:34:52 GMT -5
First, remove the windshield......
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Post by Justin Thyme on Aug 21, 2009 12:44:07 GMT -5
I've used Rain-X for over twenty years and I haven't had a problem with wiper chatter in a mist. This may be due to the high quality wiper blades I use. A mist will require the use of wipers at low speed but a mist will also require the use of wipers if you aren't using Rain-X and the misted windshield is much easier to see through with Rain-X than it is without.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2009 14:10:36 GMT -5
I'll let you guys know how it went after I use the Rain-x products I bought this morning - cleaner, the product itself, AND a gallon of Rain-x stuff to put in the washer tank, good for -25F. I think it will be wise to empty the washer tank first. Sometimes chemicals don't agree with each other.
Thanks, all, for the suggestions.
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Post by cadillacdude1975 on Aug 21, 2009 15:30:02 GMT -5
my problem could be that i used rainx and the rainx washer fluid..............i never thought about that.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2009 16:42:55 GMT -5
Now to wait for the rain.
Wash car.
Use Rain-x cleaner. (Front & back.) Rub, rub, rub.
Apply Rain-x. Rub, rub, rub.
Drain washer tank.
Fill with Rain-x washer fluid.
Tap foot to wait for rain.
Time for a brew, eh?
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Post by joedog on Aug 22, 2009 19:00:21 GMT -5
If you want a CLEAN window
Bucket of water 4 oz of good old ammonia and the good old gas station style squeegee.
dip the squeegee, shake excess water mixture sponge wipe the window, Flip it over, Start at the top squeegee drying the window. Make one swipe WIPE the rubber blade dry with about half the blade in dryed edge, wipe again. Repeat to bottom. Go to the other side but start with blade on dry window. Most importantly DRY the blade between each wipe. You will have a clean, streak free window. as an added efficiency move hit the head lights as you walk around the front to the other side.
Yea I used to work at a full serve gas station.
Damn I'm old.
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Post by JC on Aug 22, 2009 22:47:54 GMT -5
Well since we're talking about everyones cleaning solutions;I always use water with a few drops of Dawn when I tint peoples windows.
I Freckin hate Windex,and tell everybody whos windows I just tinted not to use it. It will turn your windows purple :rolleyes:
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2009 13:36:34 GMT -5
So the rain came, and like Bob said, there's much less need for the wipers. Rain-x does a great job in that realm.
One of the wiper blades still squeaks just a little bit. RatzTM.
The last option I can think of is to go to the Honda dealer for official blades. It seems to work for la spouse, and her car is a year older than mine.
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Post by Justin Thyme on Aug 28, 2009 16:00:59 GMT -5
Break into one of your vaults and spend some money on some high quality silicone wiper blades. Rain-X also markets these. These types of blades will outlast three of the OEM type.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2009 17:07:05 GMT -5
> Break into one of your vaults...
Man, you've got that right! The Rain-x blades at Wallyworld were $17 as I recall although there was a $3 off coupon attached to the bottle of the Rain-x product. I'm too, uh, frugal to go that route (normally), but I'll have to see how much Mr. Soichiro Honda wants for his goodies.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2009 21:43:05 GMT -5
That Rain-x stuff worked so doggoned well for rain that I decided to try some Gas-x.
Results were not as hoped for.
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Post by joedog on Aug 29, 2009 3:27:28 GMT -5
Pepcid Complete may solve that Yoda.
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Post by Tsavodiner on Aug 29, 2009 3:40:54 GMT -5
Will be billing you for set of headlights. Struck them with squeegee as instructed, shattered both housings and lamps.
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Post by cadillacdude1975 on Aug 29, 2009 4:41:59 GMT -5
at least you didnt destroy those turn signals.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2009 17:48:12 GMT -5
Now I'm satisfied.
My last step was to replace the existing wipers with the Rain-x brand.
Installation was easier than with other brands, and they don't squeak.
I'm sold on Rain-x products.
end of story
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Post by joedog on Sept 17, 2009 20:53:44 GMT -5
Will be billing you for set of headlights. Struck them with squeegee as instructed, shattered both housings and lamps. If you broke the lamps and housings, May be for the best. If you cant clean a headlamp with a squeegee, driving may not be for you. |
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Post by Jay on Sept 18, 2009 8:42:20 GMT -5
Don't forget to replace your headlight fluid while you're at it. heheh  |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Sept 18, 2009 9:34:19 GMT -5
It was probably a clogged fuel line.
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