Bloomin wipers

minimutly · 3rd February 2018, 22:59

Fitted a pair of new wipers (valeo) about a month or two ago, which were a great improvement over the old ones (they were generally poor, rattly on the screen, leaving patches behind' but the were old).
Anyway, two months later and these new ones have gone "hard", symptoms similar to the old ones. This isn't something I'd expect, so I'm wondering - is this a wiper or washer fluid issue? In my washer fluid causing this?
The squeeking, rattling and patchy missed bits is winding me up!

Mgaz · 3rd February 2018, 23:40

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Originally Posted by minimutly

Fitted a pair of new wipers (valeo) about a month or two ago, which were a great improvement over the old ones (they were generally poor, rattly on the screen, leaving patches behind' but the were old).
Anyway, two months later and these new ones have gone "hard", symptoms similar to the old ones. This isn't something I'd expect, so I'm wondering - is this a wiper or washer fluid issue? In my washer fluid causing this?
The squeeking, rattling and patchy missed bits is winding me up!

got a pair of Bosch aero style wipers on my new zt . Seem pretty good, but do smear a little sometimes. Could just use a clean maybe. I think vinegar I've heard some people use?

Don't know how long these Bosch ones have been on the car, as they were on it when i bought it.

I've had no end of disappointment with wipers on my audis . They either don't wipe property or they squeak a lot.

rrobson · 4th February 2018, 07:50

I got some Michelin wipers from Costco months ago and they've been great. Going to get another set for my 75 when I'm there next

Canonite · 4th February 2018, 07:54

Stick with the Bosch SP22 ones

mo12 · 4th February 2018, 08:43

I found that some de-icers can make the wipers go hard.

rustymotor · 4th February 2018, 08:46

Someone posted give blade tips a wipe with white vinegar though, never tried it.

Rogue · 4th February 2018, 08:57

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Originally Posted by rustymotor

Someone posted give blade tips a wipe with white vinegar though, never tried it.

Yup... White vinegar works a treat... Just put some on a rag and clean the blade with it and nice smear free wipes

kelvo · 4th February 2018, 09:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by minimutly

Fitted a pair of new wipers (valeo) about a month or two ago, which were a great improvement over the old ones (they were generally poor, rattly on the screen, leaving patches behind' but the were old).
Anyway, two months later and these new ones have gone "hard", symptoms similar to the old ones. This isn't something I'd expect, so I'm wondering - is this a wiper or washer fluid issue? In my washer fluid causing this?
The squeeking, rattling and patchy missed bits is winding me up!

Are they the old fashioned type or the new aero type - I've got a set of Valeo aero on my new car and think they are suffering the same so will be replacing them, don't know how old they are.

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Originally Posted by Mgaz

got a pair of Bosch aero style wipers on my new zt . Seem pretty good, but do smear a little sometimes. Could just use a clean maybe. I think vinegar I've heard some people use?

Don't know how long these Bosch ones have been on the car, as they were on it when i bought it.

I've had no end of disappointment with wipers on my audis . They either don't wipe property or they squeak a lot.

I put the Bosch ones that that car a few years back now and they have lasted well. I've ordered a new set for my new 'frosty'

Having tried aero blades I certainly wouldn't go back to the old fashioned frame type, think I must have tried all sorts of different types over the years and always end up with smearing or blade judder no matter how clean the screen was or what screen wash I used.

Important thing I found as well is to clean the screen every so often with a cream cleaner - you can get proper cleaner in Halfords , or you can you something non abrasive like Cif. I also tend to avoid letting any wash n wax shampoo get on the wiped area of the screen when I wash the car and quickly leather it off when I've rinsed the car.

dbt01 · 4th February 2018, 09:27

Bosch AeroTwin are excellent I think and last ages. Their construction means they are unlikely (impossible?) to scratch the screen if one ever fails. Got them on all 4 of my 75's.

minimutly · 4th February 2018, 17:18

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Originally Posted by mo12

I found that some de-icers can make the wipers go hard.

Given that mine have gone hard in less than two months this is what I think has happened..

3rd February 2018, 22:59	#1
minimutly Posted a thing or two mg zt Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: cardigan Posts: 1,087 Thanks: 28 Thanked 187 Times in 158 Posts	Bloomin wipers Fitted a pair of new wipers (valeo) about a month or two ago, which were a great improvement over the old ones (they were generally poor, rattly on the screen, leaving patches behind' but the were old). Anyway, two months later and these new ones have gone "hard", symptoms similar to the old ones. This isn't something I'd expect, so I'm wondering - is this a wiper or washer fluid issue? In my washer fluid causing this? The squeeking, rattling and patchy missed bits is winding me up!

4th February 2018, 07:50	#3
rrobson I really should get out more....... 75 tourer cdti, MG ZS 180, nissan terrano & 1.8t rover 25 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pontefract Posts: 2,647 Thanks: 17 Thanked 295 Times in 218 Posts	I got some Michelin wipers from Costco months ago and they've been great. Going to get another set for my 75 when I'm there next __________________ How to view a car - everything you need to help you inspect a used car VIS motor tester avalible to local members Injector removal tool and auto gearbox pressure tester now available

4th February 2018, 08:46	#6
rustymotor Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hull Posts: 1,848 Thanks: 216 Thanked 432 Times in 340 Posts	Someone posted give blade tips a wipe with white vinegar though, never tried it. Last edited by rustymotor; 4th February 2018 at 08:49..

4th February 2018, 07:54	#4
Canonite This is my second home BMW 330d Tourer, MG ZT 180 SE XPG, VW Polo 6R 1.2 TDI Bluemotion Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: York Posts: 6,026 Thanks: 363 Thanked 574 Times in 319 Posts	Stick with the Bosch SP22 ones

4th February 2018, 08:43	#5
mo12 Regular poster rover 75 saloon Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Battle Posts: 40 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	I found that some de-icers can make the wipers go hard.

4th February 2018, 09:27	#9
dbt01 Retired Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 378 Thanks: 15 Thanked 106 Times in 85 Posts	Bosch AeroTwin are excellent I think and last ages. Their construction means they are unlikely (impossible?) to scratch the screen if one ever fails. Got them on all 4 of my 75's.