Are your windscreen wipers rubbish?

[Mellow Matt]

Mine seem to just smear the water around, and then the windscreen dries with big lines all over it which renders it impossible to see through when the sun hits it!

Is this a trait of mk1 mx5 wipers, or do I just need some new blades?

Edited by Mellow Matt on Friday 29th October 17:56

[skinny]

have you cleaned the blades properly? if so, then just get some new ones. mine are slightly smeary esp to start off with but not too bad.

[Mellow Matt]

skinny said:

have you cleaned the blades properly? if so, then just get some new ones. mine are slightly smeary esp to start off with but not too bad.

I've given them a wipe with a sponge when washing the car, they're still rubbish though!

[JFReturns]

Just get some news blades.

[MX-5 Lazza]

A bit of vinegar on newspaper is the best thing for cleaning wipers and windscreens. If that doesn't work then just replace them, it's not expensive. I only replace the blades rather than the whole wipers these days though.

[Mellow Matt]

MX-5 Lazza said:

A bit of vinegar on newspaper is the best thing for cleaning wipers and windscreens. If that doesn't work then just replace them, it's not expensive. I only replace the blades rather than the whole wipers these days though.

interesting! I've not heard that one before, I'll give it a shot, ta.

[MX-5 Lazza]

Dry newspaper is great fore cleaning interior glass too. Not sure whether it's the paper or the print but it works!

[Chapppers]

Mellow Matt said:

MX-5 Lazza said:

A bit of vinegar on newspaper is the best thing for cleaning wipers and windscreens. If that doesn't work then just replace them, it's not expensive. I only replace the blades rather than the whole wipers these days though.

interesting! I've not heard that one before, I'll give it a shot, ta.

Yeah it was on an RAC advert randomly a few years ago.

[Mellow Matt]

Cheers chaps, I didn't have any vinegar, but I had some window cleaner with vinegar in, so used that with some newspaper and they were much better

[Gizmo!]

Mr Muscle window cleaner and the cheapest freebie rag from through the door. Don't use posh newspaper because the ink-fixer smears the screen

My wipers are OK but the squirters are rubbish: does anyone know how these work? The squirter motor makes a noise but almost nothing comes out: and the bottle's full and I've cleaned through the pipes so it's not that...

[Mellow Matt]

Gizmo! said:

Mr Muscle window cleaner and the cheapest freebie rag from through the door. Don't use posh newspaper because the ink-fixer smears the screen

My wipers are OK but the squirters are rubbish: does anyone know how these work? The squirter motor makes a noise but almost nothing comes out: and the bottle's full and I've cleaned through the pipes so it's not that...

Ah ok ta, I did use the freebie that came through the door, so that's ok.

I had this happen on my 106 - I'm trying to remember what was wrong...! I think I had to replace the pump? I have a feeling something was blocked perhaps, but wasn't able to unblock it. I had the same symptoms as you though - got the noise but didn't get much water.

[HereBeMonsters]

I have these on mine: http://www.piaa.co.uk/wipers/wipers.asp coupled with liberal doses of Rain-X.

Job jobbed.

[skatty]

I use these wipers http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MAZDA-MX5-1989-08-Aero-FLAT-...

Best wipers i've ever bought

[Evangelion]

When the washers stopped working on my brother's (Glosphil) Cavalier many years ago, we disconnected the pipe, connected a footpump to it and blew all the muck through.

[bert11]

HereBeMonsters said:

I have these on mine: http://www.piaa.co.uk/wipers/wipers.asp coupled with liberal doses of Rain-X.

Job jobbed.

Hi, this is the best answer. Rain X is brilliant. Make sure you thoroughly buff it off with a microfibre of it can leave smears on cold mornings and in direct sun situations

[Tomoose85]

Even better than Rain-X is Ombrello. Lasts 6+ months, and you don't even need wipers at anything more than about 30mph.

Excellent stuff. I use it on the side windows and rear window too

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/products/203...

[JFReturns]

bert11 said:

HereBeMonsters said:

I have these on mine: http://www.piaa.co.uk/wipers/wipers.asp coupled with liberal doses of Rain-X.

Job jobbed.

Hi, this is the best answer. Rain X is brilliant. Make sure you thoroughly buff it off with a microfibre of it can leave smears on cold mornings and in direct sun situations

I find the best way to get Rain-X off is to let it dry completely, then use a dripping wet cloth or tissue to wipe it off. Then buff with a dry microfibre.

[snotrag]

Gizmo! said:

My wipers are OK but the squirters are rubbish: does anyone know how these work?

About a month back I completely re-plumbed my washer system. I bought a few metres of tubing, 2 new generic jets and some t-pieces and connectors. I took the bottle out, cleaned it out, cleaned out the motor/pump etc. Rebuilt the whole system and it works much better.

I also made sure to add in a heated section - making a little heat exchanger wrapping the tubing round the cabin heater inlet hose. This is great and means your second squirt or so is hot foamy water, good for getting flies off.