Windshield wiper blades

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What do you use for maintaining wiper blades to keep them clean and soft thank's in advance
 
I don't do anything other than wipe the grime off occasionally with a moist towel, and replace them every year.
 
trekkeruss said:
I don't do anything other than wipe the grime off occasionally with a moist towel, and replace them every year.
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The most OCD you can do is to clean the blade with carpro eraser beside water. Change the blade between
6-12 months whenever necessary :D
 
trekkeruss said:
I don't do anything other than wipe the grime off occasionally with a moist towel, and replace them every year.
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Me too ... I wipe them with a soapy car wash towel/mitt while washing. I replace annually for best outcome.
 
I read somewhere that vinegar works well. Haven't tried it myself, but given all the various uses of vinegar, would not be surprised.
 
I have no use for wiper blades, I just put rain-x on the windshield and let it do all the work
 
Not sure what this post has to do with Bruno Massel Racing....

But I just wipe them off. One should replace wiper blades once a year.
 
Wet naps that you get when out to eat at BWW or taking paper towels with a 50/50 solution of water and distilled white vinegar.
 
I clean mine with Erasor and use to protect them with Reload, but now I clean them and put Forte on (3 coats). Polishing the glass and coating for Forte will give you MAJOR longevity on your wipers.
 
You guys are great!!!On other forums the flame fest would have started and chased the mis-placed question poster into the woods.I really love this forum because of the friendly attitudes of the members.
 
Isopropyl alcohol wipe down periodically works wonders! No!....It won't eat the rubber. lol
 
You can easily clean the wiper blade inserts by using a
lint-free cloth dampened with windshield washer fluid.


Bob
 
Clean and apply glycerin on the blades. Let it sit for 15 mins. Wipe off.

Rubber will be soft and supple for a couple of months and will wipe clean without streaks
 
Through the course of my 3 cars, all with new blade inserts I have never gone about replacing my wiper blades.

When washing the car I make a habit of cleaning them using my soapy wash mitt.

Diluted APC and a utility towel/rag will work as well quite nicely.
Keeping glass clean and sealed helps quite a bit as well. Keeps them clean.
 
Toxix said:
Through the course of my 3 cars, all with new blade inserts I have never gone about replacing my wiper blades.

When washing the car I make a habit of cleaning them using my soapy wash mitt.

Diluted APC and a utility towel/rag will work as well quite nicely.
Keeping glass clean and sealed helps quite a bit as well. Keeps them clean.
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this post nails it for me.

when i clean the soft trim periodically with full strength Power Clean APC, i'll do the same for the blades. i will keep making passes until no more black comes off. simple.

every time i wash the car or even use waterless to clean the windshield, i'll wipe the blades too.

and i have coated windshields on all cars - most of the time you don't even need wipers.
 
I agree with the all of the above and will add: whenever I'm cleaning my windshield at the gas station (w/ their squeegee) I'll give the blades a quick once over with the squeegee's sponge side. Doing so helps knock off any crud build up between maintenance washes.
 
I have been driving for a bit more than 30 years & I have never bought wiper blades. I treat all the glass like the paint. Clay bar & wax, rain doesn't stand a chance.:xyxthumbs:
 
Has anybody used this on their blades? I have some on backorder and planing on putting it on all the rubber on the car - keep it soft and pliable - would it work on wiper blades?

einszett 914806 'Gummi Pflege Stift' Rubber Care Stick - 3.4 fl. oz
 
I also have heard of folks using teflon wiper blades?? Not sure what they are or if they are worth paying for. Also we will store our car in the winter and they say you should keep the blades off the windshield use a piece of sponge between the two or take of the wiper blades entirely and keep them in the house - anyone done this or have advice? TIA -
 
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