Windshield wipers skipping on windshield
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Windshield wipers skipping on windshield
Hey folks - hope this is simple enough: my windshield wipers (both) skip on the upwards stroke - new or old wipers, doesn't matter. I am guessing it has to do with a weakened spring in the arm? Is there a method to fix or will I need to hunt for new wiper arms?
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Post #11 in this thread was my fix. I probably touch on it in other post afterwards.
New arms, new springs, J hooks, 16" blades, more overlap at center.
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New arms, new springs, J hooks, 16" blades, more overlap at center.
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Post #11 in this thread was my fix. I probably touch on it in other post afterwards.
New arms, new springs, J hooks, 16" blades, more overlap at center.
Tbear's 77 F150 thread - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
New arms, new springs, J hooks, 16" blades, more overlap at center.
Tbear's 77 F150 thread - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
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Thanks - read your post and while that's a heck of an upgrade, I prefer the original look (especially the shiny stainless steel finish) and don't really have the time (nor really the tools) to do surgery. Can I get away with replacing the spring in the arm (and if so - what spring would I need)? Or source an entirely new (aftermarket) arm(s)?
You can get new arms too, I found them on the net like for my '77, but not at the gas station like used to could. Googled "1977 F-150 wipers".
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I don't know that you can readily find the right length springs but they might not be needed. You can still get refill blades, old rubber gets hard, You can get new arms too, I found them on the net like for my '77, but not at the gas station like used to could. Googled "1977 F-150 wipers".
You can get new arms too, I found them on the net like for my '77, but not at the gas station like used to could. Googled "1977 F-150 wipers".
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More than likely there is a build up of dirt and crud on the windshield causing the wiper to grip-slide-grip-slide and so on. Scrub the windshield with a good degreaser like Purple Power and then clean it really well with Rainex. Use the new wipers and give it a go with water on the glass. Let us know how that did.
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More than likely there is a build up of dirt and crud on the windshield causing the wiper to grip-slide-grip-slide and so on. Scrub the windshield with a good degreaser like Purple Power and then clean it really well with Rainex. Use the new wipers and give it a go with water on the glass. Let us know how that did.
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Agree with Slick on this one. New or not, Just because it is new doesn't mean there is not crud on it..
Usuall some kinda crud, or, overspray.
Good cleaning usually works.
Usuall some kinda crud, or, overspray.
Good cleaning usually works.
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Occasionally, I'll take a bottle of Windex and a glass scraper blade, wet the windshield in spots as a lubricant, and lightly run the scraper through the wet Windex. Follow up with paper towel and Windex. Doesn't take much pressure, just keep the blade like 30-40 degrees to glass. Amazing the number clicks heard as the scraper removes deposits from "clean" windshields.
Another favorite like for water spots, is a powderery product "Spot X", it's ground up sea shells. Dampen a paper towel, put a little powdered sea shells on it, wipe good, then clean with the Windex.
Another favorite like for water spots, is a powderery product "Spot X", it's ground up sea shells. Dampen a paper towel, put a little powdered sea shells on it, wipe good, then clean with the Windex.
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Only place I saw it was where I bought minet, was at an ACE Hardware. Wonder if Lowe's or Home Depot had it but come to think on it, that was likely 10 years ago, maybe longer I bought mine, but it keeps. There are others now.
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Occasionally, I'll take a bottle of Windex and a glass scraper blade, wet the windshield in spots as a lubricant, and lightly run the scraper through the wet Windex. Follow up with paper towel and Windex. Doesn't take much pressure, just keep the blade like 30-40 degrees to glass. Amazing the number clicks heard as the scraper removes deposits from "clean" windshields.
Another favorite like for water spots, is a powderery product "Spot X", it's ground up sea shells. Dampen a paper towel, put a little powdered sea shells on it, wipe good, then clean with the Windex.
Another favorite like for water spots, is a powderery product "Spot X", it's ground up sea shells. Dampen a paper towel, put a little powdered sea shells on it, wipe good, then clean with the Windex.
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This will work:
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A plastic handled razor blade holding scroper, just let it glide. Use the Windex as a lubricant. Glass is harder than steel, but you can practice first. We used them to remove inspection or county stickers too.
This will work:Amazon.com: Bates- Razor Blade Scraper, Pink, Locking Razor Scraper Set with 10 Extra Stainless Steel Blades, Window Scraper, Scraper Tool, Glass Scraper, Scraper Blades, Paint Scraper Blade Scraper for Cleaning : Tools & Home Improvement
This will work:Amazon.com: Bates- Razor Blade Scraper, Pink, Locking Razor Scraper Set with 10 Extra Stainless Steel Blades, Window Scraper, Scraper Tool, Glass Scraper, Scraper Blades, Paint Scraper Blade Scraper for Cleaning : Tools & Home Improvement
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