Wipers

[Thug]

Hey guys, I'm riding a 93 Honda ESi. As you know the age of the car, the wipers of sucks. Just applied a layer of rain repelant on the windscreen. However the wiper still sucks.

 

The question is; how do I know which wiper is suitable for me?

[Octopus]

What sort of rain repelant did you used? Rain-X? I hear Rain-X will cause the wiper to judder.

 

Any type of wiper should be able to do the job. But the more expensive silicone wiper may last longer, but I've never tried it.

[Lanceteo]

maybe u can try to change to the low quality rubber ones some ppl say its effective and its cheap. every few months jus throw and get new ones. very affortable. you can check there a thread on this.

[Apollo]

make sure it is the right lenght... or slightly shorter, den it will wipe properly, cos it depends on 2 forces, one is swing direction by the motor, n the other is acting down, by the spring/ bridge.

 

it helps if u clean ur glass with car shampoo (non wax type) follow by claybar.

[Pisces69]

I just change my wipers every year just before the rainy season starts. I normally use NWB brand.

 

If u put stuff on the windscreen, u normally get the juddering.

 

Also some carwashes have wax in the shampoo which will also cause juddering.

 

U might want to remove the wax after the wash. Just use window glass cleaner (Kiwi brand or similar) to wipe till it's clean.

Edited March 25, 2005 by Pisces69

[Thug]

I applied Glako

[Thug]

The problem is that i do not know which of the brand outside there are the cheap ones and which are the ex one..I'm a novice to cars..hehe

[Genie47]

There is this super cheap one selling at Home Fix DIY shops called KAZ. Very cheap by many standards. Even a 22" blade costs a measely $9.80 take a look. Make sure you know the size of your blade.

[Etnt]

Or try premium ones like trico teflon. No matter what you apply on your windscreen also won't judder. I think Genie47 also mentioned before on another thread about some teflon stuff available from autobacs that can be applied on the wiper blades aka nail polish sytle. Maybe can give that a try too.

[Jhoo]

If you thinking of switching to "disposable" solution, try toyogo wipers, pretty cheap, less than $10 for 2 pcs!

[Minime]

Anyone tried Dura Edge's Wiper Blades? Heard it's good. Any comments?

[Soya]

forget it. it's hopeless.

[Minime]

You mean it's useless? Hmmm... just when i thought of getting it.

[Soya]

haha...you've juz saved yourself $60. try NWB - good n cheap. can buy at mobil station.

[Chneo1982]

Are Rain-X wipers good???

[Xiaogary]

I using Type R wipers, at least dont judders like my stock Aveo wipers.

Wipe cleans also. Its only normal rubber wiper. Cheap so I try.

Only $12 for 2 pair. Bought 2 pair becos my left and right different size. 16 inch and 22 inch. So got another set spare.

[Gtsfreak]

I was thinking of getting the silicone type too. But it costs $15 each, with 3 years warranty. It also comes in a few colours. May be changing in a few day's time.

[Wmatt76]

autobac got sell those silicon wiper refill.

u need only to change the refill not the whole wiper.

the staffs will help u cut to size