Windscreen Wipers

[Lemonskin]

Hey all,

Can anyone recommend a particular model of windscreen wiper blade that is good for the Polo? I still have the OEM ones and they're not all that flash IMO.

Cheers
Michael

[kam]

bosch aerotwins

[nomadx38]

What do you mean "not flash"

The OEM wiper blades are some, if not the best I have ever seen on any car in my life. No sqeeking, skipping nor does it leave any residue, with a perfect wipe everytime without any amount of water volume or wind speed effecting it.

[pontiff]

bosch aerotwins

agreed... bosch aerotwins are pretty good.. not sure what size you would use.. I had BBA 450's on the 6n1, so probably something a little bigger on the 6R.

[sVWatt]

What do you mean "not flash"

The OEM wiper blades are some, if not the best I have ever seen on any car in my life. No sqeeking, skipping nor does it leave any residue, with a perfect wipe everytime without any amount of water volume or wind speed effecting it.

Ditto.

[RoknRob]

Ditto.

I thought I was alone.. I like mine too!

[Guest001]

What do you mean "not flash"

The OEM wiper blades are some, if not the best I have ever seen on any car in my life. No sqeeking, skipping nor does it leave any residue, with a perfect wipe everytime without any amount of water volume or wind speed effecting it.

Lucky you my drivers one has squeaked and chattered since the day we bought it under all conditions except very heavy rain

[alexaescht]

Windscreen Wipers

Lucky you my drivers one has squeaked and chattered since the day we bought it under all conditions except very heavy rain

What washer additive do you use?

[nomadx38]

You shouldn't use ANY additives. Volkswagen use special ammonia cubes which are placed at the bottom of the washer fluid reservoir. This gets renewed every service. The ammonia cubes clean the windscreen (really good i may add, especially against oil / road grime) whist also keeping the rubber wipers in good condition.

[alexaescht]

Windscreen Wipers

You shouldn't use ANY additives. Volkswagen use special ammonia cubes which are placed at the bottom of the washer fluid reservoir. This gets renewed every service. The ammonia cubes clean the windscreen (really good i may add, especially against oil / road grime) whist also keeping the rubber wipers in good condition.

Interesting, so why do Berwick VW supply a 1L bottle of their washer fluid additive at every service?

[PoloGTI14]

My windscreen wipers were "non-functioning" when my car was delivered, they didn't move when you used the steering wheel stalk, I was told it could not be a fault prior to delivery as one of the many pre-delivery tasks was to replace the "transport" wiper blades on the car with vastly superior blades with a silicon edge and then test the wipers. After VW managed to get my wipers "operational", the stalk wiring was not even connected, I must say they are some of the best blades I have ever had on a car. Maybe you have the non-silicone blades?

Or maybe it is the windscreen washer additive or lack of?

[nomadx38]

I think the additive can also be supplied as a powder in a sachet. I don't see why it couldn't be supplied as a pre-mix as well, I would guess the different forms would effect concentration, cubes been the best and pre-mix the worst.

All I know is that VW use an approved ammonia additive which they (should) use on all their cars.

[Guest001]

What washer additive do you use?

I dont use any it was filled at the last service and has done it since the day we bought it but I forgot to ask about it so a bit late 2 years later It doesnt rain in Brissy so much anyway luckily.

It isnt so bad if I spray the screen its when its raining that they judder and jump. Not so much squeaking.

Its like the blade doesnt roll over at the bottom end of the sweep and then judders till it gets to the top.
Drives me mad.

[alexaescht]

Windscreen Wipers

I think the additive can also be supplied as a powder in a sachet. I don't see why it couldn't be supplied as a pre-mix as well, I would guess the different forms would effect concentration, cubes been the best and pre-mix the worst.

All I know is that VW use an approved ammonia additive which they (should) use on all their cars.

Yes, that additive should always be used (its very good stuff in any car btw)
But maybe lemonskin is using a different additive for some reason – I tried some RainX on the Megane once and the wipers wouldn't stop squeaking and skipping.
Emptied the RainX, filled with water + VW stuff, all quiet and good again.

Maybe if you're having problems try the VW stuff, I think it's around $11 for a 1 litre bottle (you use 1-3 capfuls for every tank). It does say in the owners manual that you should/must use it.

[gavs]

Windscreen Wipers

When it comes to wiper blades, the absolute best material is 100% natural rubber, silicone being one o the worst.

RainX provides a hydrophobic film on the glass which makes the water bead and sling off, however this makes most wiper blades far less effective at the same time.

To get the best performance out of wipers, I'd try this.

1) buy some Mint APC (All Purpose Cleaner) and dilute a little to degreaser levels. Wash your entire car and let dry.

2) grab a clay bar kit and clay bar the windscreen, it's not only paintwork that gets issues with grime buildup!

3) rinse to wash off your clay lube then dry, then spray with the APC. This will break down any residual greases and oils on the surface. Let it dwell for as long as possible, agitate it a bit and then rinse.

4) go to your local VW stealer and get replacement rubber blades. They will hurt with the price but they are natural rubber.

The reason natural rubber is good is because it's self lubricating, it provides it's own waxy layer across the blade edge to help pull the water away without juddering. You can tell if they are natural rubber by running your finger along the blade, there should be a whitish substance on it that forms into a little ball as you rub it, that is the natural wax in the rubber coming out.

If that doesn't work, your arms might not have the right tension on them...