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Jul 25th, 2021, 20:06 | #1 |
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Blades smearing
My blades are about four months old but when i clean the screen both smear at the top of the arc.
Does this indicate the wiper arm springs have lost tension and need replacing? |
Jul 25th, 2021, 20:26 | #2 |
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Maybe, but try cleaning the blades with meths, to give them a better chance
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Jul 25th, 2021, 21:37 | #3 |
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Assuming the arms are sprung and operating OK maybe the problem is cheapo rubbish blades or your screen needs a proper clean!! Never had a problem with standard or aero Bosch blades.
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Jul 25th, 2021, 23:17 | #4 |
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Give the screen a deep clean. Use quality wiper blades. I used to use only Trico after having all sorts of problems with other brands but they became extremely difficult to source. I will only fit Bosch now. Cleaning the blades with meths is good, but isopropyl alcohol (IPA) is better.
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Jul 27th, 2021, 15:32 | #5 |
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The only problem I've had in the past is bend or twisted arms that cause juddering on the screen in some conditions. I just replaced the arms, bending might be cause by excess load from being frozen or loaded with snow.
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Jul 30th, 2021, 14:47 | #6 |
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you can still buy blades from Volvo, they come with the aerofoil/ aid on the NS
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