Wiper blades

Charles · 29th September 2012, 18:25

Ordered a new pair of wiper blades over the internet and fitted them today. It's the first time I've done this myself. I noticed (too late) that the old blade on the driver's side had an anti-lift deflector on it; the new one doesn't. Does this matter? If so, is it possible to remove the deflector from the old blade and transfer it to the new one, or do I need to buy another new blade with a deflector for the driver's side and keep the one I have just fitted as a spare for the passenger's side?

oldcarguy · 29th September 2012, 18:33

Never had the need for a deflector and have driven in some terrible weather.

MangoMan · 29th September 2012, 18:37

The deflector, (spoiler) is an option of personal preference - I doubt if it will be removable.

pab · 29th September 2012, 18:42

The design of the Spoiler on the drivers side blade was to help keep pressure on the blade at higher speeds,for better performance.It seems to be a standard feature on Bosch blades.

alan richard · 1st October 2012, 17:04

Driving down motorway.
Got to about 85mph and had a mad screetching from what I thought was inside the clocks. Slowed down - noise stopped, Sped up - came back again. exactly at 85mph.
It brought to mind the old style cable driven speedo's and I started thinking I'd have to pull the instruments out and god knows what.

Eventually figured out it was my new flat wiper blade without a deflector vibrating against the screen.

7 quid each from Wilko's. Not very good though, wouldn't buy again.

-a

MangoMan · 2nd October 2012, 08:17

Yes, I'm afraid you do get what you pay for!

I've always, where possible, fitted Bosch Blades and have always been happy with the results! A couple of years ago I thought I would try a set of the 'cheaper' flat blades - they lasted the first day it rained.... I mean they were OK, but when measured up against a good quality blade, they were no contest, I suppose you could say if I had never tried the Bosch Blades then I might have been quite happy and put up with them, but having Bosch set the standard - no thanks amigo! Took them back and changed them for the 'proper' ones.....

carguy143 · 2nd October 2012, 16:23

How often do you guys/girls change your wiper blades out of interest?

ProfDave · 2nd October 2012, 17:35

As with others I have gone for Aero's off Ebay; cheap and actually surprisingly good. The first set I bought for my mazda bongo about 5 years ago. Starting to get a bit streaky. So not bad really at £1 per year!! I have had them on the 75 for 12 months and no issues at all (massively better than the OEM ones on my Fiat 500!! Two sets in three years!)

Singvogel · 2nd October 2012, 17:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by carguy143

How often do you guys/girls change your wiper blades out of interest?

I renew 'em every 2 years in the Autumn - ready for winter.

S.

29th September 2012, 18:25	#1
Charles Avid contributor Rover 75 2.0 V6 Connossieur SE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: York Posts: 183 Thanks: 13 Thanked 12 Times in 6 Posts	Wiper blades Ordered a new pair of wiper blades over the internet and fitted them today. It's the first time I've done this myself. I noticed (too late) that the old blade on the driver's side had an anti-lift deflector on it; the new one doesn't. Does this matter? If so, is it possible to remove the deflector from the old blade and transfer it to the new one, or do I need to buy another new blade with a deflector for the driver's side and keep the one I have just fitted as a spare for the passenger's side?

29th September 2012, 18:37	#3
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	The deflector, (spoiler) is an option of personal preference - I doubt if it will be removable. __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original

2nd October 2012, 08:17	#6
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	Yes, I'm afraid you do get what you pay for! I've always, where possible, fitted Bosch Blades and have always been happy with the results! A couple of years ago I thought I would try a set of the 'cheaper' flat blades - they lasted the first day it rained.... I mean they were OK, but when measured up against a good quality blade, they were no contest, I suppose you could say if I had never tried the Bosch Blades then I might have been quite happy and put up with them, but having Bosch set the standard - no thanks amigo! Took them back and changed them for the 'proper' ones..... __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original

2nd October 2012, 16:23	#7
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29th September 2012, 18:33	#2
oldcarguy Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Conn SE Tourer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Driffield Posts: 1,952 Thanks: 27 Thanked 151 Times in 125 Posts	Never had the need for a deflector and have driven in some terrible weather.

29th September 2012, 18:42	#4
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	The design of the Spoiler on the drivers side blade was to help keep pressure on the blade at higher speeds,for better performance.It seems to be a standard feature on Bosch blades.

1st October 2012, 17:04	#5
alan richard Avid contributor 75 Tourer cdti Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Melton Mowbray Posts: 244 Thanks: 62 Thanked 23 Times in 22 Posts	Driving down motorway. Got to about 85mph and had a mad screetching from what I thought was inside the clocks. Slowed down - noise stopped, Sped up - came back again. exactly at 85mph. It brought to mind the old style cable driven speedo's and I started thinking I'd have to pull the instruments out and god knows what. Eventually figured out it was my new flat wiper blade without a deflector vibrating against the screen. 7 quid each from Wilko's. Not very good though, wouldn't buy again. -a

2nd October 2012, 17:35	#8
ProfDave This is my second home ZTT, Contemp Saloon, Duotone Tourer Join Date: May 2012 Location: Llandeilo Posts: 4,192 Thanks: 290 Thanked 387 Times in 333 Posts	As with others I have gone for Aero's off Ebay; cheap and actually surprisingly good. The first set I bought for my mazda bongo about 5 years ago. Starting to get a bit streaky. So not bad really at £1 per year!! I have had them on the 75 for 12 months and no issues at all (massively better than the OEM ones on my Fiat 500!! Two sets in three years!)