New wiper blades skipping

uscgbeachbum · 11-02-2006, 10:55 PM

I just bought new wiper blades for the wife's Elantra. They wipe great but skip. They are TripleEdge from WalMart.

dlux200sx · 11-03-2006, 02:01 AM

Try cleaning the windshield as much as clean as possible, and then apply some rain-x.

8thgenuser · 11-03-2006, 02:06 AM

Right, get the windshield really clean. Try two cleanings with Stoner's Invisible Glass.

If they still skip, you may need to replace the blade assembly not just the blade refill.

Personally, I'd skip on the Rain-X.

dlux200sx · 11-03-2006, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8thgenuser

Right, get the windshield really clean. Try two cleanings with Stoner's Invisible Glass.

If they still skip, you may need to replace the blade assembly not just the blade refill.

Personally, I'd skip on the Rain-X.

Why don't u like rain-x? Its like miracle stuff for windows! I apply to to every window of every car I drive.

**marc-o-lishuz** · 11-03-2006, 02:41 AM

i heard the 2006/7 Civics have pretty nice wipers. *hint*

umm... try getting Teflon-coated blades. they have super smooth wiping action (streak free and no chatter).

8thgenuser · 11-03-2006, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by dlux200sx

Why don't u like rain-x? Its like miracle stuff for windows! I apply to to every window of every car I drive.

Just personal experience. I admit that it works great in repelling water, but these are my personal gripes:

1. Easy to put on, but not as easy to buff out. You really need to put a lot of effort into buffing to get all the residue off.
2. Enhances night time glare from headlights and for me, reduces night time visibility. Not much, but it's there.
3. When the Rain-X wears off, blades really start skipping.
4. When Rain-X wears off, you really should take off the old Rain-X before you apply the new coat of Rain-X, which for me is more hassle than what the benefits are worth.

These are just my own opinions based on my own personal experience.

I've asked asked other automotive professionals what they think about the windshield wiper skipping problem on my other cars. 90% of the time they'll recommend to take Rain-X off and just clean the windshield with a high quality glass cleanser. One professional recommended using a glass cleanser that bars (as in drinking liquor bars) use to clean their glasses, though the name of the product escapes me.

uscgbeachbum · 11-03-2006, 09:34 AM

Hm. I'll give that a shot. If that doesn't work I'm taking those POS things back since they have a lifetime warranty! Plus, Walmart will take ANYTHING back.

CivicWithNav · 11-03-2006, 10:10 AM

Rain-X +1

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uscgbeachbum Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 273 I laugh at ricers. iTrader: 0 / 0%	New wiper blades skipping I just bought new wiper blades for the wife's Elantra. They wipe great but skip. They are TripleEdge from WalMart.

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dlux200sx Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 26 Posts: 312 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Try cleaning the windshield as much as clean as possible, and then apply some rain-x.

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