squeaky wipers

[ZooMxxl]

my wipers squeak when i use them(when raining, etc) and im not sure why. i recently replaced the front windshield, due to a crack, and replaced the wipers afterwards. its so annoying that i dont use my wipers when its pouring down rain. all tips appreciated.

~Xuan

[Daniel.]

Use some alchohol wipes on the blades to remove the grit from them to help a little. I used some of the hand cleansing lemon scented ones from KFC lol and they seemed to remove a lot of the crap and oils that were stuck on the blades.

[Gnnr]

Well, if you decide to change wipers. The Anco ones are really good. I have had mines for over a year now, and they still work. And that with all the pouring rainy days, hurricanes, humidty, and scorching sun of S. FL, where as the Bosch and other brands only last a few months.

[sittinsideways]

zoom how much did it cost to replace ur windshield? i have a crack but i dont wanna drop the cash on that.

gnnr. wow i love ur sig. ahhahahaha HELLZ YA!!!

[ZooMxxl]

$190 at action auto glass. ill try the alcohol technique. hope it works.

[ZooMxxl]

they used there own molding bcuz oem alone was near $200. nothing bad with their molding as of yet.

[yingyangps13s]

god, i hate that freakin squeek from the wipers.

I use anco, but they still squeek. Ill clean them and see what happens. :)

[druthafoo]

Don't be a girl when you clean them either, wipe them with all your might.

[ranisron]

mine squeek as well... but I just quit caring...

Also, if you could get some AquaPel (like Rainax, but WAYYYY BETTER) and apply that on the windshield, you won't really need your wiper anymore. One application lasted me over 6 months wootwoot!

[ranisron]

as far as getting windshields.
1. Pilkington automotive replacement glass - usually cheaper, but poorer quality
2. PPG Automotive replacement glass - more expensive, but better quality

and the $190 to put on is a bit high.

I got my quote for PPG ARG Glass sfor 178 ish... Pilkington should be around 150-160 ish...

EDIT: I forgot to mention. If your molding (rubber thingy) needs to be replaced, it will costs you more.

zoom how much did it cost to replace ur windshield? i have a crack but i dont wanna drop the cash on that.

gnnr. wow i love ur sig. ahhahahaha HELLZ YA!!!

[Realchaos1]

My windshield wipers squeek at the base, like it needs oil or something... But that doesnt solve the problem >.<

[koukidough]

i have the same issue, squeeks like a mofo. Cant figure it out

[reefer1114]

u dont need wipers...spray windshield with some "wax as you dry" and water just beads up and roll off and its clear as hell!

[Jookmasta]

ya the wax trick works..................gives u another excuse to go and wax ur car

[OdessaS13]

haha /\ i waxed my windshield one time and truned windshiel wipers on by accident on the freeway while it was raining cuz i forgot i waxed the windshield, it was the equivilant of having a bucket of grease on my windhsield. Aso DO NOT use rain-x it garbage, youll regret it

[Gnnr]

It must be nice to live in a plae where you can actually suggest not to worry about wipers. Florida = Thunderstorms

[sittinsideways]

as far as getting windshields.
1. Pilkington automotive replacement glass - usually cheaper, but poorer quality
2. PPG Automotive replacement glass - more expensive, but better quality

and the $190 to put on is a bit high.

I got my quote for PPG ARG Glass sfor 178 ish... Pilkington should be around 150-160 ish...

EDIT: I forgot to mention. If your molding (rubber thingy) needs to be replaced, it will costs you more.

thanx ranisron. this glass is available....at local body shops or on line??.....

haha HELLZ YA haha:rofl:

[Draginzuzu]

I cleaned my windsheild with water and a razor blade to scrape off the oxidation or anything thats dried on there. Never squeeked after that. I use Rain X, never had any problems with that product. Anco Wipers and Rain X FTW.

[ranisron]

hey....

both Pilkington and PPG are BRANDs of the windshield glass, NOT SHops. Most shops will carry these brands.

and regarding to AquaPel --- I SWEAR by it, since I have visited the plant where it was made and tested (and I use it myself). Much better product than Rainf*ass (sorry I sounded like a hater)

thanx ranisron. this glass is available....at local body shops or on line??.....

haha HELLZ YA haha:rofl: