Whats with the wiper?
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Whats with the wiper?
Anyone else have a complaint about how lousy the wiper works?I get streaks on the outside after the new blade is only 2 months old.Compare that to the way my wifes maxima makes it crystal clear,I feel puzzled.There must be an alternative that makes a difference,any ideas fellas?
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except.....
one thing,,,the rain-x wears off then starts streaking more than it did before..Tried that already,thank you.How about those triple edged jobbies that they make which allegedly last a long time.Anyone hear of them?
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Re: except.....
Originally posted by stemags
one thing,,,the rain-x wears off then starts streaking more than it did before..Tried that already,thank you.How about those triple edged jobbies that they make which allegedly last a long time.Anyone hear of them?
one thing,,,the rain-x wears off then starts streaking more than it did before..Tried that already,thank you.How about those triple edged jobbies that they make which allegedly last a long time.Anyone hear of them?
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same here
I wash it every week to 10 days,i guess i wasnt using enough of it.I agree that when its working ,it really does help.But in the northeast here we got plenty of rain and when it stops working,you're practically driving blind,no warning.
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Re: same here
Originally posted by stemags
I wash it every week to 10 days,i guess i wasnt using enough of it.I agree that when its working ,it really does help.But in the northeast here we got plenty of rain and when it stops working,you're practically driving blind,no warning.
I wash it every week to 10 days,i guess i wasnt using enough of it.I agree that when its working ,it really does help.But in the northeast here we got plenty of rain and when it stops working,you're practically driving blind,no warning.
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Vinegar on the windshiel huh...How about some olive oil and some spices as well. Not only will you have a slippery windshield from the oil causing the chatter to go away, but it will taste like Italian dressing too :p ...
No, on a serious note, I have even tried replacing the entire arm to a new one and still chatter. I think I will also try Rain-X as everyone has suggested.
No, on a serious note, I have even tried replacing the entire arm to a new one and still chatter. I think I will also try Rain-X as everyone has suggested.
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I personally use a fresh SOS pad on the windows. Helps remove anything stuck to it like bug debris, etc.... Then I just use Isoprpyl alchohol that you can get anywhere and wipe off the wiper blade with a paper towel properly. Then apply your Rain-X and you have a window that will remain clear.
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Originally posted by michakaveli
I personally use a fresh SOS pad on the windows. Helps remove anything stuck to it like bug debris, etc.... Then I just use Isoprpyl alchohol that you can get anywhere and wipe off the wiper blade with a paper towel properly. Then apply your Rain-X and you have a window that will remain clear.
I personally use a fresh SOS pad on the windows. Helps remove anything stuck to it like bug debris, etc.... Then I just use Isoprpyl alchohol that you can get anywhere and wipe off the wiper blade with a paper towel properly. Then apply your Rain-X and you have a window that will remain clear.
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Aha !!!
I see I wasnt alone.Anyone else think that for the money we pay for these sleds,we shouldnt have to discuss ways to see out the window?Anywho,I like the isopropyl idea Mich,so I'll get the glass real clean,then maybe use rain-x.AGAIN.
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Re: Aha !!!
Originally posted by stemags
I see I wasnt alone.Anyone else think that for the money we pay for these sleds,we shouldnt have to discuss ways to see out the window?Anywho,I like the isopropyl idea Mich,so I'll get the glass real clean,then maybe use rain-x.AGAIN.
I see I wasnt alone.Anyone else think that for the money we pay for these sleds,we shouldnt have to discuss ways to see out the window?Anywho,I like the isopropyl idea Mich,so I'll get the glass real clean,then maybe use rain-x.AGAIN.
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I would use a razor blade before an SOS pad on the windshield. I get a buildup of crap right where the wiper blade rests at the bottom of the windshield--and it get's caught. Rain-Ex works...apply liberally yet buff off hard. I just replaced the wiper blade too (I also got it from K-mart from all places and it works perfectly).
And my Maxima was better too! Thank God MB finally abandoned the mono wiper.
And my Maxima was better too! Thank God MB finally abandoned the mono wiper.
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Originally posted by Corp DL
I would use a razor blade before an SOS pad on the windshield. I get a buildup of crap right where the wiper blade rests at the bottom of the windshield--and it get's caught. Rain-Ex works...apply liberally yet buff off hard. I just replaced the wiper blade too (I also got it from K-mart from all places and it works perfectly).
And my Maxima was better too! Thank God MB finally abandoned the mono wiper.
I would use a razor blade before an SOS pad on the windshield. I get a buildup of crap right where the wiper blade rests at the bottom of the windshield--and it get's caught. Rain-Ex works...apply liberally yet buff off hard. I just replaced the wiper blade too (I also got it from K-mart from all places and it works perfectly).
And my Maxima was better too! Thank God MB finally abandoned the mono wiper.
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I've tried RainX and would not recommend it.
Like others have said, the key is to keep the glass and wiper relatively clean.
I use Invisible Glass cleaner on the glass. The stuff is amazing and I highly recommend it. In addition, clean the wiper blade frequently with denatured alcohol. You'll be surprised how much dirt comes off!
I don't have a problem with glass streaking on my W210. What I don't like about the wiper is the noise from the mechanism, especially at the highest speed.
Like others have said, the key is to keep the glass and wiper relatively clean.
I use Invisible Glass cleaner on the glass. The stuff is amazing and I highly recommend it. In addition, clean the wiper blade frequently with denatured alcohol. You'll be surprised how much dirt comes off!
I don't have a problem with glass streaking on my W210. What I don't like about the wiper is the noise from the mechanism, especially at the highest speed.
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Originally posted by Corp DL
Thank God MB finally abandoned the mono wiper.
Thank God MB finally abandoned the mono wiper.
I actually like the single wiper blade, it looks kinda of cool, and another thing that is unique to BENZs.
When it rains and I turn it on people sometimes ask me what happened to the other wiper blade, I just tell them it fell of.
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Originally posted by E430 George
I actually like the single wiper blade, it looks kinda of cool, and another thing that is unique to BENZs.
When it rains and I turn it on people sometimes ask me what happened to the other wiper blade, I just tell them it fell of.
I actually like the single wiper blade, it looks kinda of cool, and another thing that is unique to BENZs.
When it rains and I turn it on people sometimes ask me what happened to the other wiper blade, I just tell them it fell of.
This single wiper is the best..... wipes better than any double armed wipers I've seen. Covers a lot or surface area. More so than convential double armed wipers.
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Indeed MB's wiper is really bad. Only one thing I like in a crappy Lexus of my wife is wipers. They provide very good job, and completely automatic when I need to turn MB wiper on to get work automatically. And I know we never use any solutions on Lexus so wipers worked well without any efforts from our side. Probably MB understood error of engineers and switched to two wipers in the new version.
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Originally posted by Corp DL
I would use a razor blade before an SOS pad on the windshield.
I would use a razor blade before an SOS pad on the windshield.
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Haven't done anything with my glass since a year ago (when I replaced it)! Sounds like a lot of work, whichever way you do it..... 
Some great ideas and some whacky ones tho' - I like the Italian dressing best
Hey Fanatic, where u been man?
Some great ideas and some whacky ones tho' - I like the Italian dressing best Hey Fanatic, where u been man?
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Originally posted by Whitey
Haven't done anything with my glass since a year ago (when I replaced it)! Sounds like a lot of work, whichever way you do it..... Some great ideas and some whacky ones tho' - I like the Italian dressing best
Hey Fanatic, where u been man?
Haven't done anything with my glass since a year ago (when I replaced it)! Sounds like a lot of work, whichever way you do it.....
Some great ideas and some whacky ones tho' - I like the Italian dressing best Hey Fanatic, where u been man?
Hey Whitey. How goes it? Buy any new wheels since I've been gone??
Been busy travelling for work before the X-mas holidays. I have one more trip on Wed and then will be home for the rest of the year.
Anyways, hope you'll settle down soon and keep posting man!
