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Car Forum / Honda Cars / April 2005Windshield Wiper Hell
OK. I love my 96 Civic Coupe. It has been good to me and I have been good to it. But what the %$#& is up with wipers??????? I can't seem to find a set that ACTUALLY WORKS for mor than a month or two! I have tried almost every brand and they ALL SUCK. Streaks, smears, chattering, tearing, you name it. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE What brand of wipers will WORK for more than a month or two on this car?  Signature- Slim > OK. > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > What brand of wipers will WORK for more than a month or two on this car? I just use Anco, but I am careful to clean the glass first. Is your windshield speckled or pitted? That will eat the blades very quickly. Also, when washing the glass at the gas station, clean the wipers with a paper towel. An amazing quantity of gunk will always come off. I get about 6 months to a set. --Gene Bosch have been good to me. Lasting 6 months to a year. John > > OK. > > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > --Gene > What brand of wipers will WORK for more than a month or two on this car? on my 98 CX hatch, i use the OEM blades, and just buy new OEM wiper inserts. always fit perfect, always work right. >> What brand of wipers will WORK for more than a month or two on this car? > > on my 98 CX hatch, i use the OEM blades, and just buy new OEM wiper > inserts. always fit perfect, always work right. I went through the same damn thing for years. Tried every brand I could get my hands on. Spent lots of money, got nowhere. Went back to OEM, problems disappeared and haven't come back. And people wonder why I hate aftermarket. SignatureTeGGeR? The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ "TeGGer®" wrote: > >> What brand of wipers will WORK for more than a month or two on this car? > > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > And people wonder why I hate aftermarket. Funny thing, for every repair/replacement on my car, I usually insist on OEM, I figgered that replacement wipers were as good/better. I wuz wrong. Signature"This notion that the United States is getting ready to attack Iran is simply ridiculous. Having said that, all options are on the table," George Bush, Feb 22 2005 http://www.quantumphilosophy.net/files/clips/TimRyan_Medium.mov http://www.bushflash.com/thanks.html http://www.worldmessenger.20m.com/weapons.html#wms WHY IRAQ?: http://www.angelfire.com/creep/gwbush/remindus.html http://www.toostupidtobepresident.com/shockwave/chickenhawks.htm "Bubba got a BJ, BU$H screwed us all!" - Slim >> And people wonder why I hate aftermarket. > > Funny thing, for every repair/replacement on my car, I usually insist > on OEM, I figgered that replacement wipers were as good/better. > > I wuz wrong. When I has a fender-bender three years ago, the only aftermarket replacement part I allowed to be installed was the bumper rebar. I figured how could that hurt? It's hidden, right? WRONG! It was the wrong SHAPE, and it pulled the bumper skin forward and down in the middle, throwing everything else off! Replacement with an OEM bar ($400) fixed it. Insurance comapny agreed to pay for it too, but that took six months. Aftermarket has its place, especially if you know it's the same stuff sold by the dealer, but under a different name. My rad and windshield are aftermarket, for example. Such respected posters here as Mista Bone use aftermarket extensively, but they also know what they're looking at. Generally I don't trust aftermarket. SignatureTeGGeR? The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ "TeGGer®" wrote: > > "TeGGer®" wrote: > [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > aftermarket extensively, but they also know what they're looking at. > Generally I don't trust aftermarket. Went to my mechanic this morning and told him about the wipers, he told me to come back in the afternoon, and lo and behold.... a set of used OEM wiper blades with NEW OEM rubbers for $28. Thanks again, TeGGer®!! Signature"This notion that the United States is getting ready to attack Iran is simply ridiculous. Having said that, all options are on the table," George Bush, Feb 22 2005 http://www.quantumphilosophy.net/files/clips/TimRyan_Medium.mov http://www.bushflash.com/thanks.html http://www.worldmessenger.20m.com/weapons.html#wms WHY IRAQ?: http://www.angelfire.com/creep/gwbush/remindus.html http://www.toostupidtobepresident.com/shockwave/chickenhawks.htm "Bubba got a BJ, BU$H screwed us all!" - Slim > OK. > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > I can't seem to find a set that ACTUALLY WORKS for mor than a month or > two! Dealer. > I have tried almost every brand and they ALL SUCK. > > Streaks, smears, chattering, tearing, you name it. Common aftermarket problems. > PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE > > What brand of wipers will WORK for more than a month or two on this > car? Dealer. If you still have the original wiper blade holders with the skinny steel strips, replacement rubbers are $5 each. If you need to buy new blade holders because you threw the old ones out, they're about $35 each and come with the rubbers. You'll never regret it. SignatureTeGGeR? The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ "TeGGer®" wrote: > > OK. > > [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > Dealer. <cue Mr. Bill> Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!! > If you still have the original wiper blade holders with the skinny steel > strips, replacement rubbers are $5 each. If you need to buy new blade > holders because you threw the old ones out, they're about $35 each and come > with the rubbers. You'll never regret it. Arrrghhhh. The OEM's worked great. I never had anything like them since. I guess I gotta bite the bullet on theis one. Thanks, TeGGer® Signature"This notion that the United States is getting ready to attack Iran is simply ridiculous. Having said that, all options are on the table," George Bush, Feb 22 2005 http://www.quantumphilosophy.net/files/clips/TimRyan_Medium.mov http://www.bushflash.com/thanks.html http://www.worldmessenger.20m.com/weapons.html#wms WHY IRAQ?: http://www.angelfire.com/creep/gwbush/remindus.html http://www.toostupidtobepresident.com/shockwave/chickenhawks.htm "Bubba got a BJ, BU$H screwed us all!" - Slim > OK. > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > What brand of wipers will WORK for more than a month or two on this car? All I have ever done on my 01 Prelude is buy the OEM rubber inserts for a few dollars from the dealer. Works just great/ > > OK. > > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > All I have ever done on my 01 Prelude is buy the OEM rubber inserts for a > few dollars from the dealer. Works just great/ Same here. Seems like we probably have a dealer-hater here; Slim probably never even THOUGHT of going to the dealer to get the $7 worth of inserts. He's probably spent $100 or so up to now, all the while thinking that dealership are by definition evil or something. In fact, what I've found is that OEM inserts work better--by FAR--than anything else. > Seems like we probably have a dealer-hater here; Slim probably never > even THOUGHT of going to the dealer to get the $7 worth of inserts. > He's probably spent $100 or so up to now, all the while thinking that > dealership are by definition evil or something. Hey....my local Honda dealer is PURE SCUM. My mechanic buys parts from them, but I would never let those theiving SCUMBAGS near my car after the warranty ran out. At 18K they "HAD" to replace my "nearly worn-out" brake pads. > In fact, what I've found is that OEM inserts work better--by FAR--than > anything else. My mechanic insists on OEM, but wipers were one of those things that "I could do myself"....and yup...seems I screwed myslef real good!! LOL!!!! Thanks for your time! ;-) Signature"This notion that the United States is getting ready to attack Iran is simply ridiculous. Having said that, all options are on the table," George Bush, Feb 22 2005 http://www.quantumphilosophy.net/files/clips/TimRyan_Medium.mov http://www.bushflash.com/thanks.html http://www.worldmessenger.20m.com/weapons.html#wms WHY IRAQ?: http://www.angelfire.com/creep/gwbush/remindus.html http://www.toostupidtobepresident.com/shockwave/chickenhawks.htm "Bubba got a BJ, BU$H screwed us all!" - Slim > > Seems like we probably have a dealer-hater here; Slim probably never > > even THOUGHT of going to the dealer to get the $7 worth of inserts. > > He's probably spent $100 or so up to now, all the while thinking that > > dealership are by definition evil or something. > > Hey....my local Honda dealer is PURE SCUM. Fine and dandy. Doesn't change the fact that OEM inserts are better than anything out there. And I doubt he's scum. > > > Seems like we probably have a dealer-hater here; Slim probably never > > > even THOUGHT of going to the dealer to get the $7 worth of inserts. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > And I doubt he's scum. And I don't doubt you are an a.s suckler. > > > > Seems like we probably have a dealer-hater here; Slim probably never > > > > even THOUGHT of going to the dealer to get the $7 worth of inserts. [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > And I don't doubt you are an a.s suckler. no, you HOPE I am. Hey, Tony--what's the matter? You hate dealers so much, you'll go to ANY lengths to make them look bad? Even lying? > > > > Seems like we probably have a dealer-hater here; Slim probably never > > > > even THOUGHT of going to the dealer to get the $7 worth of inserts. [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > And I don't doubt you are an a.s suckler. What? You LIKE being raped in the a.s by the Dealer? Signature"This notion that the United States is getting ready to attack Iran is simply ridiculous. Having said that, all options are on the table," George Bush, Feb 22 2005 http://www.quantumphilosophy.net/files/clips/TimRyan_Medium.mov http://www.bushflash.com/thanks.html http://www.worldmessenger.20m.com/weapons.html#wms WHY IRAQ?: http://www.angelfire.com/creep/gwbush/remindus.html http://www.toostupidtobepresident.com/shockwave/chickenhawks.htm "Bubba got a BJ, BU$H screwed us all!" - Slim > > > Seems like we probably have a dealer-hater here; Slim probably never > > > even THOUGHT of going to the dealer to get the $7 worth of inserts. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Fine and dandy. Doesn't change the fact that OEM inserts are better > than anything out there. Agreed. > And I doubt he's scum. Easy for you to say. ;-) Signature"This notion that the United States is getting ready to attack Iran is simply ridiculous. Having said that, all options are on the table," George Bush, Feb 22 2005 http://www.quantumphilosophy.net/files/clips/TimRyan_Medium.mov http://www.bushflash.com/thanks.html http://www.worldmessenger.20m.com/weapons.html#wms WHY IRAQ?: http://www.angelfire.com/creep/gwbush/remindus.html http://www.toostupidtobepresident.com/shockwave/chickenhawks.htm "Bubba got a BJ, BU$H screwed us all!" - Slim >>>Seems like we probably have a dealer-hater here; Slim probably never >>>even THOUGHT of going to the dealer to get the $7 worth of inserts. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > And I doubt he's scum. might be. quite a lot of em are. they know if you buy a honda and take care of it, they wont see you for at least 15 years. so they try to get as much money as possible from you. > >>>Seems like we probably have a dealer-hater here; Slim probably never > >>>even THOUGHT of going to the dealer to get the $7 worth of inserts. [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > care of it, they wont see you for at least 15 years. so they try to get > as much money as possible from you. They are going to have to pry my cold dead hands off the wheel of my 96 Civic coupe. Signature"This notion that the United States is getting ready to attack Iran is simply ridiculous. Having said that, all options are on the table," George Bush, Feb 22 2005 http://www.quantumphilosophy.net/files/clips/TimRyan_Medium.mov http://www.bushflash.com/thanks.html http://www.worldmessenger.20m.com/weapons.html#wms WHY IRAQ?: http://www.angelfire.com/creep/gwbush/remindus.html http://www.toostupidtobepresident.com/shockwave/chickenhawks.htm "Bubba got a BJ, BU$H screwed us all!" - Slim i like the oem ones > OK. > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > What brand of wipers will WORK for more than a month or two on this car? >OK. >I love my 96 Civic Coupe. It has been good to me and I have been good to it. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE >What brand of wipers will WORK for more than a month or two on this car? Make sure you windshield is clean. If it isn't, then the best wipers are going to smear. Also, if your windshield has a lot of scratches, nothing short of a new windshield is going to help. --------------- Alex > >OK. > >I love my 96 Civic Coupe. It has been good to me and I have been good to it. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > going to smear. Also, if your windshield has a lot of scratches, nothing > short of a new windshield is going to help. Thanks. I always keep my windsheild clean, and there are no pits in it. I got some used OEM holders and got some OEM rubbers and all is fine. Signature"This notion that the United States is getting ready to attack Iran is simply ridiculous. Having said that, all options are on the table," George Bush, Feb 22 2005 http://www.quantumphilosophy.net/files/clips/TimRyan_Medium.mov http://www.bushflash.com/thanks.html http://www.worldmessenger.20m.com/weapons.html#wms WHY IRAQ?: http://www.angelfire.com/creep/gwbush/remindus.html http://www.toostupidtobepresident.com/shockwave/chickenhawks.htm "Bubba got a BJ, BU$H screwed us all!" - Slim |
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