Wiper query

[Steved55]

Hi - recently had my wipers off the spindles to assist the guys who replaced my windscreen and wondering if I've put them on arse about. Nothing knocking or clunking on the window surround but ns wiper isn't cleaning on its outer and offside on its inner!
Is it possible toix them up or do I just need new wipers?
Anyone recommend a male or good deals going

Thanks

 

[TeeCeeJay]

Post in thread 'window wiper problemo' https://www.t6forum.com/threads/window-wiper-problemo.45815/post-609245

Maybe you did mix them up?

Most people seem to use Bosch twin aero blades. Certainly what I've got on all my cars and can't fault them. Will be putting a set on the van soon.

 

[Lubrown]

Post in thread 'window wiper problemo' https://www.t6forum.com/threads/window-wiper-problemo.45815/post-609245

Maybe you did mix them up?

Most people seem to use Bosch twin aero blades. Certainly what I've got on all my cars and can't fault them. Will be putting a set on the van soon.

I always use the Bosch twin aero too - better than any others I have tried over the years. Bosch coat the rubber with something (we have a Bosch window vac too and it just glides across glass - they point out they use the same coating as with their wiper blades).
Got the wiper blades from Autobulbs direct who offer the ‘car specific’ fitting. Found the pre-fitted car specific adapter is lower profile than the ones in the universal kits (those where you get a fistful of plastic bits and choose the one that matches your wiper arms). Doesn’t make a huge difference on the van, although still nice, but on the golf the specific model does hide below the bonnet a lot better than the universal.

 

[Steved55]

Thanks guys - will get some ordered. Arms were on correctly

 

[TeeCeeJay]

Is it also possible that the arms aren't quite seated properly on the spindles? But look like they're on? That might explain why only some bits aren't getting cleaned if they're not exactly perpendicular to the screen? Be worth looking at if new blades don't sort it.

 

[Steved55]

Will check that pretty confident they are on the splines ok

 

[Edinkombi]

Anyone get a knocking/ slap noise from the blade edge hitting the windscreen edge?

 

[Lubrown]

Anyone get a knocking/ slap noise from the blade edge hitting the windscreen edge?

No. Have the arms been off at some point? Maybe put back on one spline out of kilter?

 

[Edinkombi]

No. Have the arms been off at some point? Maybe put back on one spline out of kilter?

Not in my ownership but possibly prev. Thanks, I’ll chat to a garage.