pakiplaya

Hey,
i know with the amount of snow fall that we have been having here it might be the root cause of it, but for the last few days my wipers really sucks. They have been leaving streaks and just seem like the quality isn't there. Anyone else feel like that or is winter just getting the best of me?

Mark08859

Unlike my wipers from the 2002 C230 Coupe, which rarely had problems, the 2008 has been streaking since the snow fell. It appears portions of the rubber strip are actually frozen solid leaving large wipe-free gaps.

joshg1001

lift them up and wipe them down with a paper towel

pakiplaya

I tried that during lunch. We'll see how it on the ride home.

Ron Jr

Clean them with rubbing alcohol.

newtonlaw

you guys can buy something call "Winter Fit" from your MB dealer. its an addictive to your washer fuild and it works great for ice!

cvx5832

Yes, they do suck. But that's just my opinion.

Paolo

C300Sport

I understand that the frameless wipers are supposed to be better than the traditional framed wipers so is the issue with the C's wipers, the glass or the arms themselves?? It is disappointing especially since there are only two intermittant speeds. I know rain-ex only makes the situation worse but I am still looking for a glass/wiper treatment to help the situation.

08w204

I fixed this by just turning the defroster on in the front and turning up the fan as well. If you don't turn up the fan manually the output will be low because of the auto feature. Once the windshield heated up the streaking stopped and the wipers were clean.

Like someone else said in here, wipe down the wipers every time you fill up with gas. Try putting a little wiper fluid from the gas station on a paper towel and run it up and down the wipers. This should get rid of oxidation on the rubber and you'll notice a difference.

Sorry, probably not the answer you're looking for but it's been working for me!

jgarciabu

yep wipers have been garbage since i took delivery.

mb_horseshoe

the wipers are TERRIBLE. Mine chatter and make squeaky noises. I had them replaced yesterday so we'll see how they work in the next rain.

chilledbenz

+1 On the Winter Fit

My dealership adds this for free during winter months. I had a similar problem mentioned in this thread and it was the result of having "summer fluid" because I took ownership of my car during summer months. If you took delivery of your car during winter months then there's a good chance the dealership put Winter Fit in during prep for you.

AsianML

ML and GL folks are complaining about the Icons as well this season.

RickP330

Hey, I'd feel kind of silly going to the dealer just for washer fluid. Is there anything commercially available?
RickP

newtonlaw

its not washer fluid, Winter fit is something you can add into the washer fuild. I have not seen anywhere that sells something simliar yet.

wblynch

Yep mine chatter and squeal as well. Very annoying. I'm sure they used some cheap-*** compound in this batch of blades in a lame attempt to save 23 cents per car.

drevil2k2

+1 for sucking in heavy snow in traffic.
Tried putting the heater on front window defrost, it got so hot in the cabin, had to tilt the sunroof. I really hate that icy rainbow. At least they are better than my old A4's aero blades...

FrankW

first time in rain today. yes, the wiper does suck. it does the annoying hop on the driver side like it has too much friction and squeaks on the passenger side.

Krytech

I've been impressed with them at highway speeds in the summer, but this winter they are icing up and leaving lines like crazy. I've gotten in the habit on wiping them with my gloves in the morning before leaving and if it's snowing I pull them up off the glass while I'm at work. Seems to be a lot better but still not 100%...

Rick Hunter

I think it's pretty normal to see streaks and lines after snowfall / ice conditions.

I've had no significantly complain-able issues with my wipers. I think they work well and are quiet compared to the other cars I've owned. I do wipe the ends with alcohol from time to time though.

RickP330

Well I went to the dealer, He looked at me like I was crazy, only had "Summer fit". I'll have to shop on line here and see if I can find it.

Oh, I also don't think our wipers are all that bad. Actually I thought they were quite good. I had a small issue with the rain sensors going nuts - but now it seems fine...


RickP

aowhaus

No problem with streaking on mine. I always wipe clean the wiper blades when I wash my car to keep them working well.
My only gripe is that the plastic end cap don't stay on very well.

peet

I've used this in the past. Works pretty well.

http://www.p21s.com/products/bis_wwb.html

C300Kid

I've had no problems...but its been in the 60/70s for most of my ownership. Gotta love living in the South.

RickP330

Alright, I'll give it a try. I have some on the way.
Rick