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Offline joesgti

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rear wiper - removable?
« on: March 02, 2009, 10:02:22 am »
has anybody done it? the search function didnt throw much up!? could do with a walkthrough. whats the deal with the hole in the back? filled it in? might do it this weeknd as it will really smarten up the arse end, just need to know how  :happy2:
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Re: rear wiper - removable?
« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2009, 10:08:48 am »
it will just be a matter of taking the motor out and filling the hole in the glass with a black rubber grommet. can get them from b&q etc
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Re: rear wiper - removable?
« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2009, 10:12:32 am »
Yes it's been done!

Try searching on the golfmkv.com forums for a diy.
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Re: rear wiper - removable?
« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2009, 10:48:18 am »
I use mine far too much to remove it.
The rear of the mk5 just seems to suck dirt onto the rear screen.
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Re: rear wiper - removable?
« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2009, 10:53:20 am »
yep i couldnt do without mine. i hate driving my dads car, its a saloon without a rear wiper. does my head in on a rainy night. you cant tell if you have a police car behind or not!
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Re: rear wiper - removable?
« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2009, 11:47:45 am »
Hasn't JonnyC done it?

I think you'd have to just lace it with rain-x I guess?
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Re: rear wiper - removable?
« Reply #6 on: March 02, 2009, 12:10:15 pm »




Then grommet with silicone sealant too and then cover the screen in RainX

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Re: rear wiper - removable?
« Reply #7 on: March 02, 2009, 12:53:21 pm »
so where would i get a bung from? also rainx?? whats this?
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Re: rear wiper - removable?
« Reply #8 on: March 02, 2009, 01:34:08 pm »
rainx is a chemical you coat your glass in and it repels water, kind of like a clear wax

the grommets can be sourced from DIY or motor factors
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Re: rear wiper - removable?
« Reply #9 on: March 02, 2009, 09:49:40 pm »
I took mine off to do the boot latch replacement. Getting the wiper and motor off is easy, getting the boot trim back on and aligning all the metal clips tests you powers of patience a little :innocent:
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Re: rear wiper - removable?
« Reply #10 on: March 02, 2009, 09:53:55 pm »
Quote from: joesgti on March 02, 2009, 12:53:21 pm
so where would i get a bung from? also rainx?? whats this?

Halfords sell a 3 pack, and rainx too id imagine.

Its not difficult either.
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Re: rear wiper - removable?
« Reply #11 on: March 03, 2009, 01:24:39 pm »
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I would not wish to be without my rear wiper - Far too valuable a help in seeing behind. Rainex is very limited without a wiper.



^ This was the result of one 300 mile journey, not from leaving uncleaned for weeks.
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Re: rear wiper - removable?
« Reply #12 on: March 03, 2009, 01:30:41 pm »
Quote from: RedRobin on March 03, 2009, 01:24:39 pm
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I would not wish to be without my rear wiper - Far too valuable a help in seeing behind. Rainex is very limited without a wiper.



^ This was the result of one 300 mile journey, not from leaving uncleaned for weeks.

i love that pic  :evilgrin:

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Re: rear wiper - removable?
« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2009, 01:34:50 pm »
Yeah I have mine de-wipered...

Looks way cleaner IMO.. I just use Rain-X and its fine..
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Re: rear wiper - removable?
« Reply #14 on: March 03, 2009, 01:37:00 pm »
Just use your side mirrors nearly all the vans on the road just use side mirrors. I reckon i have used my rear wipe once.
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