The wipes in the car is one of the most important elements of traffic safety. When it is raining, snowing, when the glass is covered with dew drops in the early morning, the wiper are indispensable for any motorist. The operation of the wiper blades often depends on the health of the main frame, and rubber pads. The work of cleaning the windshield scraper performs. It often come into disrepair over time.
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How to determine that the windshield wiper of your car can no longer perform its function?
If the windshield or glass stains appear not fully cleared of water droplets, you probably need to change the windscreen wipers. This is probably the main signs of malfunctioning windshield of your car. Need to replace either the rubber scraper or the frame.
Many can't decide whether to buy new wipers or repair old ones. The cost of the wipers is quite small. of course, buy new brushes (frame and gum) much easier. So you will save your time. You can buy some pads that will cost you less than a full set. In the shops of auto parts you can find pads of various types - simple (black) and silicone (white or colored). Also the stores sell rubber from rubber-graphite mixture, as well as with a special Teflon coating. If you can not adjust the frame of the windshield wiper, it is necessary to change them.
Before buying new wipers "look through" instruction to his car, where you will find a complete list of suitable models. New models of the car are slightly curved Windows, which are not all "wipers". Important role in cleaning the glass plays the armature brushes. Do not buy wipers that are longer than necessary. Otherwise, the excess part of the frame can interfere with the pressing of the windshield wiper to the windshield.
To wipers served for a long time, it is advisable to follow some rules of operation:
  • [] Not to include wipers, if glass is dry or covered with a crust of ice.
    [] Do not use brushes for removing snow from glasses.
    [] In the winter, leaving home at night, always remove the brushes from the mounts to make them per night is not primerzli to the windshield.
    [] Periodically clean the wiper blades from dust and dirt.
    [] Lubricate hinges.
Classic wiper blades today go out of fashion. The advantage of this brush is the cost. Replaced frameless "janitors" who stand by firmly pressing on the surface of the glass and excellent aerodynamics.