Recommendations for wiper blades?
Discussion
Since I've replaced the washer mechanism with a sleek new sort on the Cerb, I'd really like to replace the "arch" type spring wipers with aero blades.
Has anyone done this and have a recommendation as to where to get them? I can find plenty on eBay but would prefer to use a supplier already known if possible...
Ta muchly.
Has anyone done this and have a recommendation as to where to get them? I can find plenty on eBay but would prefer to use a supplier already known if possible...
Ta muchly.
morebeanz said:
Since I've replaced the washer mechanism with a sleek new sort on the Cerb, I'd really like to replace the "arch" type spring wipers with aero blades.
Has anyone done this and have a recommendation as to where to get them? I can find plenty on eBay but would prefer to use a supplier already known if possible...
Ta muchly.
careful that nearly all aero universal blades are for left hand drive cars, and it does make a difference!Has anyone done this and have a recommendation as to where to get them? I can find plenty on eBay but would prefer to use a supplier already known if possible...
Ta muchly.
morebeanz said:
Really? I couldn't see how left or right hand drive would make a difference on my existing wipers. Can you educate me some more, please? 
I wouldn't mind finding some that actually wipe the screen and don't just wave about in front of it, any one know where I may be able to get some like that or is rainex the answer?gruffalo said:
morebeanz said:
Really? I couldn't see how left or right hand drive would make a difference on my existing wipers. Can you educate me some more, please?
I wouldn't mind finding some that actually wipe the screen and don't just wave about in front of it, any one know where I may be able to get some like that or is rainex the answer?Edited by JensenA on Friday 25th June 19:10
Have a look about half way down this page http://www.leventechnology.co.uk/index.htm
they are much better than the std ones they are of a different design for each side so they cope with the curve of the screen much better. If you get them too the new arms are a different angle so the blades sit better too.
I just got some of those single blade type one for my other car because the ones on my other half new BM looked so good. BUT the after market ones have a hulking great connector where they attach to the old arms & actually end up looking worse than the old ones. They do work well, but the car I put them on has a much flatter screen than the cerb, not sure they'd be so good so good on the cerb.
they are much better than the std ones they are of a different design for each side so they cope with the curve of the screen much better. If you get them too the new arms are a different angle so the blades sit better too.
I just got some of those single blade type one for my other car because the ones on my other half new BM looked so good. BUT the after market ones have a hulking great connector where they attach to the old arms & actually end up looking worse than the old ones. They do work well, but the car I put them on has a much flatter screen than the cerb, not sure they'd be so good so good on the cerb.
Luckyone said:
Have a look about half way down this page http://www.leventechnology.co.uk/index.htm
they are much better than the std ones they are of a different design for each side so they cope with the curve of the screen much better. If you get them too the new arms are a different angle so the blades sit better too.
I just got some of those single blade type one for my other car because the ones on my other half new BM looked so good. BUT the after market ones have a hulking great connector where they attach to the old arms & actually end up looking worse than the old ones. They do work well, but the car I put them on has a much flatter screen than the cerb, not sure they'd be so good so good on the cerb.
Sounds good, will order them tomorrow.they are much better than the std ones they are of a different design for each side so they cope with the curve of the screen much better. If you get them too the new arms are a different angle so the blades sit better too.
I just got some of those single blade type one for my other car because the ones on my other half new BM looked so good. BUT the after market ones have a hulking great connector where they attach to the old arms & actually end up looking worse than the old ones. They do work well, but the car I put them on has a much flatter screen than the cerb, not sure they'd be so good so good on the cerb.
Cheers.
I thought I'd try some cheap flat aero blades from Tesco as:
1. They couldn't possibly be any worse than my old arch ones and
2. They were half price so about £4 each, I think
Best value upgrade I've done! I can actually see the road when it's raining, until it gets dark of course...
Seriously, they do clear really well, and they follow the extreme curve at the edges of the windscreen better, clearing further out.
I had to fiddle with the attachment between blade and arm to get them to fit the right way round; they are designed for LHD wipers so will be upside down unless you do this. Or you can dismantle them completely and rebuild them the right way round, which is what I did on the wife's car.
I presume that if you pay a bit more you can get some that are built the right way round.
1. They couldn't possibly be any worse than my old arch ones and
2. They were half price so about £4 each, I think
Best value upgrade I've done! I can actually see the road when it's raining, until it gets dark of course...
Seriously, they do clear really well, and they follow the extreme curve at the edges of the windscreen better, clearing further out.
I had to fiddle with the attachment between blade and arm to get them to fit the right way round; they are designed for LHD wipers so will be upside down unless you do this. Or you can dismantle them completely and rebuild them the right way round, which is what I did on the wife's car.
I presume that if you pay a bit more you can get some that are built the right way round.
Cerb999 said:
I presume that if you pay a bit more you can get some that are built the right way round.
The ones I have are not directional.I agree that the arm fixing mount is very tall compared to normal blades, but I assume it is to keep the same height of the arm away from the screen in order to maintain equivalent pressure on the glass.
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