anyone tried chrome wipers?

pondweed · 4th July 2007, 19:59

saw a mention somewhere but cant find it on the search.

Has anyone tried them and has anyone got a photo?
I imagine they look awful but then again, rovers are plastered with chrome so would be interested to see...

Cuda-uk · 4th July 2007, 20:25

Rubber ones work best

Personelly think chrome would look cheap.

Lord Minty · 4th July 2007, 20:44

We thought about putting them on our Mini Classic Cooper Sport as it's got a fair bit of chrome. However talking to people who have put them on their Minis, they have a lot of problems with reflections, ib both sunny days and at night from other car's lights.

comanche · 4th July 2007, 21:41

already had these fitted on my tourer when i purchased it, not had any problems with reflections , but starting to rust a little around the fixing pins so my end up replacing them sooner rather than later.

Rob.

baxlin · 4th July 2007, 21:53

Wasn't it our resident fogey who was asking not too long ago? (apologies TF if not)

tourerfogey · 4th July 2007, 22:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by baxlin

Wasn't it our resident fogey who was asking not too long ago? (apologies TF if not)

I own up, yes, it was me :-

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=7610

...but I wouldn't want my Tourer to look 'cheap'......

Ken · 5th July 2007, 06:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by pondweed

saw a mention somewhere but cant find it on the search.

Has anyone tried them and has anyone got a photo?
I imagine they look awful but then again, rovers are plastered with chrome so would be interested to see...

Actros has them fitted and will probably post a picture when he gets back from holiday. Drop him a PM and he will see it when he returns :lol:

Ken

tony_fry · 5th July 2007, 17:18

I fitted the wiper blades a few months ago and they have already started to show signs of rust, so I took them of and replace with the standard one, but I have not problem with the refelection factor

davidbooker · 5th July 2007, 17:56

Chrome wipers on black arms looks as incongruous as the opposite arrangement so often seen on "Heartbeat" vehicles (chrome arms and black wipers).

4th July 2007, 19:59	#1
pondweed This is my second home Waiter, Waiter! I seem to have a Roomster in my drive... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sussex Posts: 3,268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	anyone tried chrome wipers? saw a mention somewhere but cant find it on the search. Has anyone tried them and has anyone got a photo? I imagine they look awful but then again, rovers are plastered with chrome so would be interested to see...

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Lord Minty Avid contributor Rover 75 1.8 Connoisseur SE Saloon in Royal Blue pearlescent 2004/54 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bedford Posts: 169 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	We thought about putting them on our Mini Classic Cooper Sport as it's got a fair bit of chrome. However talking to people who have put them on their Minis, they have a lot of problems with reflections, ib both sunny days and at night from other car's lights. __________________ Royal Blue like it's owner....

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baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,960 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	Wasn't it our resident fogey who was asking not too long ago? (apologies TF if not) __________________ Only my opinion, obviously, so please don’t shoot me if it doesn’t match yours!

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Cuda-uk Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: nr Rugby Posts: 174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rubber ones work best Personelly think chrome would look cheap.

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comanche Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer 2.0 V6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mansfield , Notts Posts: 136 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 1 Post	already had these fitted on my tourer when i purchased it, not had any problems with reflections , but starting to rust a little around the fixing pins so my end up replacing them sooner rather than later. Rob.

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tony_fry I really should get out more....... BMW I3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South East London Posts: 2,224 Thanks: 31 Thanked 77 Times in 61 Posts	I fitted the wiper blades a few months ago and they have already started to show signs of rust, so I took them of and replace with the standard one, but I have not problem with the refelection factor

5th July 2007, 17:56	#9
davidbooker Gets stuck in '51 Rover 75 2.5 V6 Conn. Purchased 02/05 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Whitby Posts: 571 Thanks: 8 Thanked 33 Times in 22 Posts	Chrome wipers on black arms looks as incongruous as the opposite arrangement so often seen on "Heartbeat" vehicles (chrome arms and black wipers).