Windscreen Wiper Issues

[Imolator]

Bumping this thread....

Your not alone, I had this very issue with my 2015 MK7 it's a common enough issue.

I replaced my OEM blades with Bosh Aerotwins and can recommend them. Big improvement on the originals and still on the car.

Have a read of this thread.

[Jozh]

Bumping this thread....

Your not alone, I had this very issue with my 2015 MK7 it's a common enough issue.

I replaced my OEM blades with Bosh Aerotwins and can recommend them. Big improvement on the originals and still on the car.<br>

Have a read of this thread.

Agree, picked up a pair aswell off ebay, good price too!

Front: Aerotwin A864S - Set of 2 - Bosch Auto Shop
1x Bosch Set Of Wiper Blades A864S 3397007864 [4047025144698] | eBay

Rear: Rear Blade A282H - Single - Bosch Auto Shop
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1x-Bosch-Wiper-Blade-A282H-3397008634-4047024496811-/323315922968

[WallySimmonds]

Has anyone had any problems with their blades actually scratching the windscreen? Mine were initially shuddering in heavy rain, didn't think much of it but I've noticed some very light scratches on the windscreen now. I'm presuming it can be fixed, but I don't really want to leave the originals on if they cause this.

[DrWHO]

In very light rain I had a terrible sound like fingernails on a blackboard and in very heavy rain some shuddering. I poured some spray on window cleaner into the wiper/washer reservoir and all fixed.

[crainger]

Has anyone had any problems with their blades actually scratching the windscreen? Mine were initially shuddering in heavy rain, didn't think much of it but I've noticed some very light scratches on the windscreen now. I'm presuming it can be fixed, but I don't really want to leave the originals on if they cause this.

Not scratching, but I've come across some bad shuudering that needed a bit of work to fix up.
Best bet is to replace the wipers. I like Bosch AeroTwins, well worth the money.
Clean the windscreen and then use a razor to scrape up any junk and bugs that might have set on the screen.
Polish with a auto glass polish, but you can use any good polish. I like Meguiars Ultimate polish as it doesn't leave white residue on black plastic.
Clean with alcohol or auto glass cleaner, then I usually put on Rain-X, but not everyone likes these products.
I then top up the washer fluid with distilled water and Bosch additive or the Rain-X washer additive. The Bosch additive prolongs the life of the wiper blades, Rain-X renews the Rain-X application (I don't mix them though just use what ever the seasons dictates)
Then I enjoy my silky smooth wipers.