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ZooMxxl · 04-11-2006, 02:24 AM

my wipers squeak when i use them(when raining, etc) and im not sure why. i recently replaced the front windshield, due to a crack, and replaced the wipers afterwards. its so annoying that i dont use my wipers when its pouring down rain. all tips appreciated.

~Xuan

Daniel. · 04-11-2006, 03:31 AM

Use some alchohol wipes on the blades to remove the grit from them to help a little. I used some of the hand cleansing lemon scented ones from KFC lol and they seemed to remove a lot of the crap and oils that were stuck on the blades.

Gnnr · 04-11-2006, 08:14 AM

Well, if you decide to change wipers. The Anco ones are really good. I have had mines for over a year now, and they still work. And that with all the pouring rainy days, hurricanes, humidty, and scorching sun of S. FL, where as the Bosch and other brands only last a few months.

sittinsideways · 04-11-2006, 08:58 AM

zoom how much did it cost to replace ur windshield? i have a crack but i dont wanna drop the cash on that.

gnnr. wow i love ur sig. ahhahahaha HELLZ YA!!!

ZooMxxl · 04-11-2006, 09:22 AM

$190 at action auto glass. ill try the alcohol technique. hope it works.

ZooMxxl · 04-11-2006, 09:23 AM

they used there own molding bcuz oem alone was near $200. nothing bad with their molding as of yet.

yingyangps13s · 04-11-2006, 09:53 AM

god, i hate that freakin squeek from the wipers.

I use anco, but they still squeek. Ill clean them and see what happens.

druthafoo · 04-11-2006, 12:56 PM

Don't be a girl when you clean them either, wipe them with all your might.

ranisron · 04-11-2006, 01:22 PM

mine squeek as well... but I just quit caring...

Also, if you could get some AquaPel (like Rainax, but WAYYYY BETTER) and apply that on the windshield, you won't really need your wiper anymore. One application lasted me over 6 months wootwoot!

ranisron · 04-11-2006, 01:24 PM

as far as getting windshields.
1. Pilkington automotive replacement glass - usually cheaper, but poorer quality
2. PPG Automotive replacement glass - more expensive, but better quality

and the $190 to put on is a bit high.

I got my quote for PPG ARG Glass sfor 178 ish... Pilkington should be around 150-160 ish...

EDIT: I forgot to mention. If your molding (rubber thingy) needs to be replaced, it will costs you more.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sittinsideways

zoom how much did it cost to replace ur windshield? i have a crack but i dont wanna drop the cash on that.

gnnr. wow i love ur sig. ahhahahaha HELLZ YA!!!

Realchaos1 · 04-11-2006, 03:05 PM

My windshield wipers squeek at the base, like it needs oil or something... But that doesnt solve the problem >.<

koukidough · 04-11-2006, 03:08 PM

i have the same issue, squeeks like a mofo. Cant figure it out

reefer1114 · 04-11-2006, 04:45 PM

u dont need wipers...spray windshield with some "wax as you dry" and water just beads up and roll off and its clear as hell!

Jookmasta · 04-11-2006, 04:48 PM

ya the wax trick works..................gives u another excuse to go and wax ur car

OdessaS13 · 04-11-2006, 05:15 PM

haha /\ i waxed my windshield one time and truned windshiel wipers on by accident on the freeway while it was raining cuz i forgot i waxed the windshield, it was the equivilant of having a bucket of grease on my windhsield. Aso DO NOT use rain-x it garbage, youll regret it

Gnnr · 04-11-2006, 11:53 PM

It must be nice to live in a plae where you can actually suggest not to worry about wipers. Florida = Thunderstorms

sittinsideways · 04-12-2006, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ranisron

as far as getting windshields.
1. Pilkington automotive replacement glass - usually cheaper, but poorer quality
2. PPG Automotive replacement glass - more expensive, but better quality

and the $190 to put on is a bit high.

I got my quote for PPG ARG Glass sfor 178 ish... Pilkington should be around 150-160 ish...

EDIT: I forgot to mention. If your molding (rubber thingy) needs to be replaced, it will costs you more.

thanx ranisron. this glass is available....at local body shops or on line??.....

haha HELLZ YA haha

Draginzuzu · 04-12-2006, 08:55 PM

I cleaned my windsheild with water and a razor blade to scrape off the oxidation or anything thats dried on there. Never squeeked after that. I use Rain X, never had any problems with that product. Anco Wipers and Rain X FTW.

ranisron · 04-12-2006, 11:02 PM

hey....

both Pilkington and PPG are BRANDs of the windshield glass, NOT SHops. Most shops will carry these brands.

and regarding to AquaPel --- I SWEAR by it, since I have visited the plant where it was made and tested (and I use it myself). Much better product than Rainf*ass (sorry I sounded like a hater)

Quote:

Originally Posted by sittinsideways

thanx ranisron. this glass is available....at local body shops or on line??.....

haha HELLZ YA haha

04-11-2006, 02:24 AM	#1
ZooMxxl Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Go Ducks! Go Blazers! Age: 39 Posts: 98 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	squeaky wipers my wipers squeak when i use them(when raining, etc) and im not sure why. i recently replaced the front windshield, due to a crack, and replaced the wipers afterwards. its so annoying that i dont use my wipers when its pouring down rain. all tips appreciated. ~Xuan

04-11-2006, 03:31 AM	#2
Daniel. Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 40 Posts: 3,713 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Daniel. Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Use some alchohol wipes on the blades to remove the grit from them to help a little. I used some of the hand cleansing lemon scented ones from KFC lol and they seemed to remove a lot of the crap and oils that were stuck on the blades. __________________

04-11-2006, 08:14 AM	#3
Gnnr Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: S. FL Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well, if you decide to change wipers. The Anco ones are really good. I have had mines for over a year now, and they still work. And that with all the pouring rainy days, hurricanes, humidty, and scorching sun of S. FL, where as the Bosch and other brands only last a few months. __________________

04-11-2006, 08:58 AM	#4
sittinsideways Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: CT Posts: 377 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	zoom how much did it cost to replace ur windshield? i have a crack but i dont wanna drop the cash on that. gnnr. wow i love ur sig. ahhahahaha HELLZ YA!!! __________________ Project S14 Begins...

04-11-2006, 01:22 PM	#9
ranisron Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bloomington, IN Age: 43 Posts: 766 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	mine squeek as well... but I just quit caring... Also, if you could get some AquaPel (like Rainax, but WAYYYY BETTER) and apply that on the windshield, you won't really need your wiper anymore. One application lasted me over 6 months wootwoot! __________________ U13 and S13 zilvia members are friendly

04-11-2006, 09:22 AM	#5
ZooMxxl Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Go Ducks! Go Blazers! Age: 39 Posts: 98 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	$190 at action auto glass. ill try the alcohol technique. hope it works.

04-11-2006, 09:23 AM	#6
ZooMxxl Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Go Ducks! Go Blazers! Age: 39 Posts: 98 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	they used there own molding bcuz oem alone was near $200. nothing bad with their molding as of yet.

04-11-2006, 09:53 AM	#7
yingyangps13s BANNED Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: so cal Posts: 18 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	god, i hate that freakin squeek from the wipers. I use anco, but they still squeek. Ill clean them and see what happens.

04-11-2006, 12:56 PM	#8
druthafoo Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Age: 38 Posts: 323 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Don't be a girl when you clean them either, wipe them with all your might.

04-11-2006, 03:05 PM	#11
Realchaos1 Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Anacortes Wa Posts: 177 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My windshield wipers squeek at the base, like it needs oil or something... But that doesnt solve the problem >.<

04-11-2006, 03:08 PM	#12
koukidough Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Age: 43 Posts: 399 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have the same issue, squeeks like a mofo. Cant figure it out __________________ 1997 Nissan S14 SE Redtop SR20DET @12psi 1999 Honda Civic Hatch EK9 N/A b16a2 (SOLD)

04-11-2006, 04:45 PM	#13
reefer1114 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: in your womans pants Posts: 638 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	u dont need wipers...spray windshield with some "wax as you dry" and water just beads up and roll off and its clear as hell!

04-11-2006, 04:48 PM	#14
Jookmasta Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 65 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ya the wax trick works..................gives u another excuse to go and wax ur car

04-11-2006, 05:15 PM	#15
OdessaS13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cali Age: 38 Posts: 708 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	haha /\ i waxed my windshield one time and truned windshiel wipers on by accident on the freeway while it was raining cuz i forgot i waxed the windshield, it was the equivilant of having a bucket of grease on my windhsield. Aso DO NOT use rain-x it garbage, youll regret it __________________ 1992 240sx 5 spd. - Sold / 02 Maxima Se

04-11-2006, 11:53 PM	#16
Gnnr Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: S. FL Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It must be nice to live in a plae where you can actually suggest not to worry about wipers. Florida = Thunderstorms __________________

04-12-2006, 08:55 PM	#18
Draginzuzu Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Orlando Posts: 29 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I cleaned my windsheild with water and a razor blade to scrape off the oxidation or anything thats dried on there. Never squeeked after that. I use Rain X, never had any problems with that product. Anco Wipers and Rain X FTW.

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