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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 01:18 AM
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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??
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 01:29 AM
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maybe theres no water when u use the wipers????
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Old 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 ?!?!
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Old 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?
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Old 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
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 02:16 AM
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Are you using OEM wiper blades?
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Old 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
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 02:38 AM
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^ That would be my guess. Can't think of any other possibility.
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 03:13 AM
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Dude! I have the same problem!!! Ever since I got those rain x wipers. Maybe I'll get something different.
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 05:46 AM
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Buy the OEM insert from Sewell
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 06:41 AM
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Firmer rubber compound of the different brand sounds like.
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 07:25 AM
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I switched to Bosch icon wipers. They last 4x longer and don't streak
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 07:57 AM
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PIAA silicones are really quite
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