noisy streaking wipers
Dec 28, 2010 | 01:18 AM
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noisy streaking wipers
arghh i tried cleaning the windshield ... changing the wipers but it still streaks and loud!!!
the loudness comes when the wiper changes direction
does anyone have any solutions??
Dec 28, 2010 | 01:29 AM
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From: Bay Area, CA
maybe theres no water when u use the wipers????
Dec 28, 2010 | 01:36 AM
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LOL i got pissed off wen this guy at O'reilys said to me
i was like wtf u think i am stupid ?!?!
Dec 28, 2010 | 01:39 AM
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lool im just kidding, so i assume that the people at O'reilys did not give you a solution?
Dec 28, 2010 | 01:48 AM
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no they did not ><
the loundess is just driving me nuts
i hate that THUMP when it changes directions
it used to be dead silent
Dec 28, 2010 | 02:16 AM
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Are you using OEM wiper blades?
Dec 28, 2010 | 02:19 AM
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i was until it started streaking so i bought some rain-x horizons ...
i'm starting to think its the god damn rain-x
Dec 28, 2010 | 02:38 AM
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^ That would be my guess. Can't think of any other possibility.
Dec 28, 2010 | 03:13 AM
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From: TX
Dude! I have the same problem!!! Ever since I got those rain x wipers. Maybe I'll get something different.
Dec 28, 2010 | 05:46 AM
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From: NorCal
Buy the OEM insert from Sewell
Dec 28, 2010 | 06:41 AM
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Firmer rubber compound of the different brand sounds like.
Dec 28, 2010 | 07:25 AM
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From: IN
I switched to Bosch icon wipers. They last 4x longer and don't streak
Dec 28, 2010 | 07:57 AM
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PIAA silicones are really quite
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