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Offline AJP

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Wiper Delete
« on: January 18, 2017, 06:43:29 pm »
Evening all. I'm just getting round to a few aesthetic mods and I'm toying with the idea of deleting the rear wiper. I remember it being quite simple on the old mk4 (apart from getting the wiper off... hacksaw fixed the seized bolt) so is it the same case on the mk5? Anyone had any issues?

The blank I used before was a black glass one from gecleant, fixed in place with clear silicone. Are these still the ones to get?

Feel free to post pics!
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Re: Wiper Delete
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2017, 07:27:49 pm »
Indeed they are still the ones to get.
Pretty simple job like you said. Need to blank off the hose though.
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Re: Wiper Delete
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2017, 08:12:16 pm »
Quote from: Adam0604 on January 18, 2017, 07:27:49 pm
Indeed they are still the ones to get.
Pretty simple job like you said. Need to blank off the hose though.
Yep, I put a screw tight in the end of the washer hose on the mk4. I'll get one ordered. Cheers
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Re: Wiper Delete
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2017, 12:00:39 am »
one of my favourite small mods to my mk5 was the rear wiper delete handy done but as you say seized bolts call for the hacksaw as that was my only option I got mine on eBay £18 If I remember right comes with black sachet of sealer and seals it great :) if I find the link I will post it mate


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Re: Wiper Delete
« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2017, 08:37:51 am »
Used this company on mine, would recommend. Comes with black sealant etc. too

http://www.killallwipers.com/product/vw-golf-mk5-flush-wiper-delete-kit-including-estate
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Re: Wiper Delete
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2017, 09:32:56 am »
I take it the absence of a rear wiper isn't an MOT issue?  Is it one of those if it's not fitted, they can't test it, so can't fail it things?
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Re: Wiper Delete
« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2017, 10:42:03 am »
Quote from: Dan_FR on January 19, 2017, 08:37:51 am
Used this company on mine, would recommend. Comes with black sealant etc. too

http://www.killallwipers.com/product/vw-golf-mk5-flush-wiper-delete-kit-including-estate
I used the same can't fault
Was an arse to take wiper off though! Had to angle grind it off in the end lol
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Re: Wiper Delete
« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2017, 10:44:16 am »
Quote from: Pudding on January 19, 2017, 09:32:56 am
I take it the absence of a rear wiper isn't an MOT issue?  Is it one of those if it's not fitted, they can't test it, so can't fail it things?
Didn't have an issue regarding when I had my MOT
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Re: Wiper Delete
« Reply #8 on: January 19, 2017, 01:02:10 pm »
Mmm, I was wondering what I could do with my rear wiper as I really don't like the exposed bolt.

I like the look of this though!

What glass sealant are people using?
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Re: Wiper Delete
« Reply #9 on: January 19, 2017, 01:25:26 pm »
Quote from: Pudding on January 19, 2017, 09:32:56 am
I take it the absence of a rear wiper isn't an MOT issue?  Is it one of those if it's not fitted, they can't test it, so can't fail it things?
MOT is simple: If it's there it has to work, if it's not there, it cannot be tested or failed

Quote from: PirelliDroo83 on January 19, 2017, 01:02:10 pm
Mmm, I was wondering what I could do with my rear wiper as I really don't like the exposed bolt.

I like the look of this though!

What glass sealant are people using?

The kit I posted comes with black silicone which does the job fine
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Re: Wiper Delete
« Reply #10 on: January 19, 2017, 01:44:53 pm »
Genuine Question for those who have done the rear wiper delete.... how the hell do you see out of the rear window when its chucking it down or when it gets covered in general crap and dirt??

Rich
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Re: Wiper Delete
« Reply #11 on: January 19, 2017, 02:06:07 pm »
Quote from: richtung on January 19, 2017, 01:44:53 pm
Genuine Question for those who have done the rear wiper delete.... how the hell do you see out of the rear window when its chucking it down or when it gets covered in general crap and dirt??

Rich
You get used to it. It's like driving a van, but easier. And a bit quicker

Also it's a good idea to treat the glass with a repellant. Rain X used to be well regarded but I think there's a G Techniq product that does a better job.
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Re: Wiper Delete
« Reply #12 on: January 19, 2017, 02:23:37 pm »
My rear window has a coat of normal body wax (Fusso Soft) which works better and lasts longer than Rain-X. The G Techniq product is silly money.

I do wash my car every couple of weeks though and do limited mileage which helps too
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Re: Wiper Delete
« Reply #13 on: January 19, 2017, 03:12:46 pm »
Quote from: Dan_FR on January 19, 2017, 01:25:26 pm
Quote from: Pudding on January 19, 2017, 09:32:56 am
I take it the absence of a rear wiper isn't an MOT issue?  Is it one of those if it's not fitted, they can't test it, so can't fail it things?
MOT is simple: If it's there it has to work, if it's not there, it cannot be tested or failed

I don't think it's quite that B&W.
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Re: Wiper Delete
« Reply #14 on: January 19, 2017, 03:15:06 pm »
Quote from: Dan_FR on January 19, 2017, 02:23:37 pm
My rear window has a coat of normal body wax (Fusso Soft) which works better and lasts longer than Rain-X. The G Techniq product is silly money.

I do wash my car every couple of weeks though and do limited mileage which helps too
I'll try that. Got some Autoglym HD Wax.
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