Just wondering if anyone else has a problem with their wipers lifting at highway speeds and if changing blades to the flex-type will help.
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Just wondering if anyone else has a problem with their wipers lifting at highway speeds and if changing blades to the flex-type will help.
I bought the flex type and they were worse then the orriginal. Yes, the orriginal lifts as well.
I've used these on a smaller scale and they solved the problem.
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I was thinking those are really my only option.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClintCart
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wiper wings? they come standard on some cars built to go faster (audi a4, vw r32)
dont know what these ones in particular look like. but a search for wiper wings revels a couple styles..
They're typically pretty tacky so I think i'll pass on those.Quote:
Originally Posted by petrified.rabbit
I wonder if a person could just replace the factory wiper arm spring with one of a higher tension :?: .Quote:
Originally Posted by 07_aveo
That would be the best way to go about it because I can lift the arm about 2" off the windshield and it stays there, seems like the springs are pretty weak. I might have to see if the dealer thinks it's enough of an issue to warranty it, probably not though.
i got same prob, i always just spray the hinge with wd40 and white lithium when it acts up and its fine. try that first.Quote:
Originally Posted by 07_aveo
the springs in all my wiper arms went bad last year, i replaced all wiper arms, and wiper blades, and now 1 year after the rear and the driver wiper arm spring is bad again, can't we just buy aftermarket wiper arms?
RAIN-X
i agree. but oem ones look decent. for the $2 that set cost i would probably order them to see what they look like.Quote:
Originally Posted by 07_aveo
or you could get the polished ones with red LEDS. (try looking past those on a rainy night) :lol:
i agree with greasing the hinge. though, you could also try swapping springs but it would be difficult to find one with more tension the same size.. maybe a second spring that will fit inside the first one? (smaller diameter same length?) as a "helper"
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Originally Posted by AveoRob
I too am a HUGE fan of Rain-X, I've used it for years. On the highway with moderate rain I don't really use the wipers, only when an 18 wheeler passes me do I use them, I also use the summer and winter washer fluid. I only have to treat the windows once a year because of the washer fluid, my old Bug on the other hand gets it once a month. I treat all my windows and side mirrors and come to think of it my headlights too, the water just has nothing to kling to and sheets off. A bottle is under $6.00.
http://www.rainx.com/
post a thread/topic with pictures of your bug. as an avid VW person who has owns a dozen or so air cooled vw's i would like to see it.
Rain X is good. unfortunately i only even had a few windshields it works well on. all the others had too many wiper scratches by the time i got the car.. and it would have "clear" wiper shaped streaks...
I am a recent fan of that rain-x stuff..the local car wash puts it on after you run through the wash...it works awesome.
Rain-X is awesome. I don't even use wipers over 35 mph as it just blows off, if you never tried it, do yourself a favor and get some. It really works.
i go 70 mph on the highway to work everyday, and maybe i'm missing something but i've never seen my wipers lift. how fast are you kids going that they do this?
ive hit 90. but not while it was raining with my wipers on.
i usually cruise between 75-80.. and have been in the rain with no problems? but my car is new.
I had problems with my wiper arms' hinges seizing. To fix I used a lot of penetrating oil and played with the hinge until the worked fine. Since then, no more problems.
exactly.Quote:
Originally Posted by ontarian_frog
As soon as I hit 100 km/h, they lift. I may have to actually dedicate some time to working the hinges with penetratiing fluid. Last time, I just sprayed them and drove away.
My lifts or rather jutters at any speed. 0-200km/h. Stationary it also jutters. I am used to it.
Count me in on the weak wiper springs. I too can lift mine 2 inches and they will stay there.
I'm going to try some oil and lube as suggested.
I made another thread recently about wasting money on an expensive bosch wiper blade.
Its shape is supposed to help keep it pressed to the window.
-dont believe the hype, worst wiper blade ever.
paint also chipped on mine near the hinge - i think my dealership did this.
I actually have some rain ex Ive never tried...gonna give it a shot.
There's an old truckers trick - in a jam, a potato sliced in half and rubbed across the window will net similar results. I never tried it.
might be to cold to apply it for the next few days though.
I soaked mine with penetrating fluid for an hour, worked them back and forth then lubed them. Never had a problem with lifting since.