Awful screeching noise whenever there was less than a bucketful (not accurately measured mind
) of rain on the screen - any ideas?Could it have been treated with something by the dealer, or are my blades knackered maybe?
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First drive in the rain today and the wipers were driving me mad!
Awful screeching noise whenever there was less than a bucketful (not accurately measured mind ) of rain on the screen - any ideas?
Could it have been treated with something by the dealer, or are my blades knackered maybe?
Awful screeching noise whenever there was less than a bucketful (not accurately measured mind
) of rain on the screen - any ideas?Could it have been treated with something by the dealer, or are my blades knackered maybe?
[quote name='scorcher' date='May 22 2005, 11:47 PM']First drive in the rain today and the wipers were driving me mad!
Awful screeching noise whenever there was less than a bucketful (not accurately measured mind ) of rain on the screen - any ideas?
Could it have been treated with something by the dealer, or are my blades knackered maybe?
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It's more than likely the rubber has started to perish on the blades - the blades should be changed every 12 months for best performance try here:
[url="http://www.speeding.co.uk/acatalog/Piaa_Wiper_Blades.html"]PIAA wiper blades[/url]
The IS takes a 19" and 21". Check this though
Probably also a good idea to clean your screen with a product such as Autoglym glass cleaner to remove any crap that the previous owner applied
Awful screeching noise whenever there was less than a bucketful (not accurately measured mind
) of rain on the screen - any ideas?Could it have been treated with something by the dealer, or are my blades knackered maybe?
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It's more than likely the rubber has started to perish on the blades - the blades should be changed every 12 months for best performance try here:
[url="http://www.speeding.co.uk/acatalog/Piaa_Wiper_Blades.html"]PIAA wiper blades[/url]
The IS takes a 19" and 21". Check this though
Probably also a good idea to clean your screen with a product such as Autoglym glass cleaner to remove any crap that the previous owner applied
Another cause could be if you (or the previous owner) have put it through the car wash on a setting that gives you the wax. That can cause squeaking.
[quote name='Mr Morse' date='May 23 2005, 06:46 AM'][quote name='scorcher' date='May 22 2005, 11:47 PM']First drive in the rain today and the wipers were driving me mad!
Awful screeching noise whenever there was less than a bucketful (not accurately measured mind ) of rain on the screen - any ideas?
Could it have been treated with something by the dealer, or are my blades knackered maybe?
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It's more than likely the rubber has started to perish on the blades - the blades should be changed every 12 months for best performance try here:
[url="http://www.speeding.co.uk/acatalog/Piaa_Wiper_Blades.html"]PIAA wiper blades[/url]
The IS takes a 19" and 21". Check this though
Probably also a good idea to clean your screen with a product such as Autoglym glass cleaner to remove any crap that the previous owner applied
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These seem kinda expensive, don't you think???
Awful screeching noise whenever there was less than a bucketful (not accurately measured mind
) of rain on the screen - any ideas?Could it have been treated with something by the dealer, or are my blades knackered maybe?
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It's more than likely the rubber has started to perish on the blades - the blades should be changed every 12 months for best performance try here:
[url="http://www.speeding.co.uk/acatalog/Piaa_Wiper_Blades.html"]PIAA wiper blades[/url]
The IS takes a 19" and 21". Check this though
Probably also a good idea to clean your screen with a product such as Autoglym glass cleaner to remove any crap that the previous owner applied
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These seem kinda expensive, don't you think???
Have just tried some Autoglym Glass Cleaner spray, followed by Autoglym Glass Polish gunk, which has the wonderful ability to highlight every tiny chip in the windscreen by filling it with white powder 
Am off out again in a tick so will give the wipers a go and report back!
I don't think PIAA produce anything cheap! But have heard good things about those wipers before.
Am off out again in a tick so will give the wipers a go and report back!
I don't think PIAA produce anything cheap! But have heard good things about those wipers before.
The PIAA wipers are well worth the money
Has anyone tried using a clay bar on their screen, as suggested on the Autopia detailing site?
[quote name='scorcher' date='May 22 2005, 11:47 PM']First drive in the rain today and the wipers were driving me mad!
Awful screeching noise whenever there was less than a bucketful (not accurately measured mind ) of rain on the screen - any ideas?
Could it have been treated with something by the dealer, or are my blades knackered maybe?
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i would say that it the wipers are being too efficient, i have had the same problem since new, along with the clonk when they hit full sweep
they need about half a gallon of water on them at all times
Awful screeching noise whenever there was less than a bucketful (not accurately measured mind
) of rain on the screen - any ideas?Could it have been treated with something by the dealer, or are my blades knackered maybe?
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i would say that it the wipers are being too efficient, i have had the same problem since new, along with the clonk when they hit full sweep
they need about half a gallon of water on them at all times
Squeak was still there after using the Autoglym products, so have just ordered the PIAA wipers from Speeding - fingers crossed!
bend the wiper arm back slightly, there's to much pressure on the wiper on the screen.
Finally solved with fantastic PIAA wipers - a bit pricey but do leave a nifty silicone layer on the screen which makes water bead and whizz away rapidly - thanks all!
[quote name='Mr Morse' date='May 23 2005, 07:46 AM']The IS takes a 19" and 21". Check this though
Probably also a good idea to clean your screen with a product such as Autoglym glass cleaner to remove any crap that the previous owner applied
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I bought these sizes, but found they were too small, i got 22" and 19" on mine
[quote name='Mr Morse' date='May 23 2005, 06:21 PM']Has anyone tried using a clay bar on their screen, as suggested on the Autopia detailing site?
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Mike i always use clay on the windscreen, takes them dried bugs that have had there noses put throught a***es off so easily
Probably also a good idea to clean your screen with a product such as Autoglym glass cleaner to remove any crap that the previous owner applied
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I bought these sizes, but found they were too small, i got 22" and 19" on mine
[quote name='Mr Morse' date='May 23 2005, 06:21 PM']Has anyone tried using a clay bar on their screen, as suggested on the Autopia detailing site?
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Mike i always use clay on the windscreen, takes them dried bugs that have had there noses put throught a***es off so easily
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