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Offline rdfcpete

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Rear Wiper 'Graunch'
« on: October 09, 2009, 03:10:49 pm »
Guys,

Rear wiper always 'graunches' like fhuck when applied, even when damp from rain/condensation. This is even after spraying some screen wash on the back, it's almost as if it's in the wrong the position from the start.

Is there any kind of mod/new blade I can apply that will stop it from sounding like it's in pain whenever its applied?
I'm not into this delete mod as I use it and it would look silly without one.

Did a search, didn't find anything  :ashamed:

Thanks,
Pete.
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Re: Rear Wiper 'Graunch'
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2009, 03:13:31 pm »
I think that this may be down to the coating on the screen.  As in whatever you use for washing the car, which may produce a slightly sticky screen if you see what i mean.

What do you clean the screen with after you wash the car?

I use speed detailer on mine, and this sheds the water and produces no judder.

HTH

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Re: Rear Wiper 'Graunch'
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2009, 03:21:18 pm »
Or it could be that the rubber is past it's best? Try a new wiper maybe?

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Re: Rear Wiper 'Graunch'
« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2009, 05:26:17 pm »
Or it could be that the rubber is past it's best? Try a new wiper maybe?

Would agree,  the rubber can get hard with age!  :ashamed:
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Re: Rear Wiper 'Graunch'
« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2009, 08:41:27 pm »
i agree with above sounds like you may need a new wiper
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Re: Rear Wiper 'Graunch'
« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2009, 12:55:09 pm »
I must admit it doesn't look like it's perished much on the side that makes contact with the glass, but indeed it's a bit scabby the blade holder side.

It's hardly an expensive replacement part so I'll give it a go  :party:. Thanks all.
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Re: Rear Wiper 'Graunch'
« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2009, 01:22:16 pm »
Mine does the same i'll try a new blade as well.  :happy2:
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