Black & White seems to be the key factor here.

Most of the tabloids now appear to have colouor inserts.

Although only 20p on average for a tabloid seems on the suraface to be cost efficient - they just don't give the coverage of a broadsheet.

Having said that - beware the the Braodsheets that are Black & Pink - Not Black & White.

Helps this helps,

Chris.

PS - as an alternative - regular inspection of both wiper blades and windscreen helps too - sometimes cleaning both with a houshold detergent (eg washing liquid or concentrated automotive screenwash) may resolve this problem.

Seriously - Heard nothing but very good things about pure silicon blades (eg PIAA) - when I next change my wipers I will ensure they are pure silicon (note not just silicon coated as - I have been warned that this can wear off over time). The most important fact with silicon blades is in the installation - ensure the winsdcreen is clean (ie grease free) install new silicon blades & run DRY for at least 5 mins - this will ensure the windscreen is covered in a fine coating of silicon - this will repel water (ala RainX etc) when at speed.



[Edited by Chris.Palmer - 11/6/2002 11:53:19 PM]

 

Are there any wipers I can get for my car that will actually work at 70mph ? I have tried Bosch spoiler blade ones and the bog standard type ones and have had problems with both. I have heard of PIAA wipers, can anyone recommend these and point me to a supplier ? My car is a WRX 94 model, do the later cars also suffer from this problem, inc bugeyes ? I was thinking maybe it would have been sorted with later models. Will the blades and/or arms off a bug eye fit and would there be any benefit in carrying out such a mod ?

It's a bit annoying having a faster, better gripping and handling car than most only to be relegated to the slow lane because I can only drive as fast as the wipers will allow, which is equivalent to the top speed of a trotter mobile !

Thanks in advance

Ken

 

I have the same problem with mine m8 I have my94 wrx, do you notice the windscreen glistens oily like in the rain or when wet ?
Not sure what it is but I can't get it off I have used de-icer auto glym everything !

 

I don't think there is any glistening, will check later as it will most likely rain, but the drivers side wiper seems to just smear the water across the glass. I thought it was to do with the wind getting between the blade and the glass reducing the contact of the rubber but could be wrong.

 

Smearing is usually caused by a greasy windscreen! Use some brake cleaner on a rag and clean it off.
Be carefull of the paintwork and plastic just in case though!!

 

I have some brake cleaner so will give it a try, thanks

 

Ken

I have just fitted PIAA wiper blades and am delighted with the results - especially asit has rained every day since!

Well worth the extra ££££££.

Richard

 

Try cleaning the screen with vinager and a piece of black and white newspaper rolled up into a ball. Don't know how it works but it stops smearing and you don't have to worry about getting it on your paintwork.

 

I'll try that one at the weekend

 

Cleaning the windows with newspaper... i'll second that.

Works a treat. Even just clean water and a newspaper. Can even do the same with rain water if you're in the middle of nowhere and your wipers start smearing. I dunno how it works.. it just does.

 

Does it matter if it is a broadsheet or a tabloid??