wiper blade marks

[PlayStation3]

hi, i was wondering if there is anythin that gets rid of the wiper blade marks after you just use them. my windsheild is angled so that i can see them perfectly so it is something that i notice all the time.

[luv2detail]

Originally Posted by PlayStation3

hi, i was wondering if there is anythin that gets rid of the wiper blade marks after you just use them. my windsheild is angled so that i can see them perfectly so it is something that i notice all the time.

Are the blades leaving streaks? If so, that could be caused from a couple of things. Your windshield may have mineral deposits or hard water spots. This makes the surface not completely flat and the blade can't properly wipe away all the water, leaving streaks.Try a clay bar or CLR.
You may have too many bugs on the windshield. The blades are only good for wiping away dirt. Bugs usually just smear across the windshield.
Or you may just need new blades.

Just my $0.02

[gw84]

luv2detail. Is there anything you can do to wiper blades to make them last longer or work better? The blades on my Lumina LTZ suck!!! They don't wipe the water away, they basically spread it out. Any thoughts

[luv2detail]

Originally Posted by gw84

luv2detail. Is there anything you can do to wiper blades to make them last longer or work better? The blades on my Lumina LTZ suck!!! They don't wipe the water away, they basically spread it out. Any thoughts

Try applying a prtoective dressing to the blade. Adam's VRT, 303 Aerospace Protectant, Vinylex are all good; just not tire dressing. Allow it to soak in for a few minutes and then wipe of any excess.
This'll only work for newer blades. If your blades are already warped, cracked, worn, etc., there's really no bringing them back.

[PlayStation3]

Originally Posted by luv2detail

Are the blades leaving streaks? If so, that could be caused from a couple of things. Your windshield may have mineral deposits or hard water spots. This makes the surface not completely flat and the blade can't properly wipe away all the water, leaving streaks.Try a clay bar or CLR.
You may have too many bugs on the windshield. The blades are only good for wiping away dirt. Bugs usually just smear across the windshield.
Or you may just need new blades.

Just my $0.02

i will try the clay bar maybe clr i don't need need wiper blades i just bought them and i buy new ones every month just cause.

[Jim D.]

There are two things I'd recommending try on the glass after the clay -- original Rain-X water repellant or Mothers Chrome Polish (which is safe to use as a mild glass polish and cleaner).

[GreyGoose006]

is there a way to buff out streaks left in the glass on an old car.
not bug streaks or water streaks, but abrasion from having an old car that used the wipers a lot.

[Jim D.]

Originally Posted by GreyGoose006

is there a way to buff out streaks left in the glass on an old car.
not bug streaks or water streaks, but abrasion from having an old car that used the wipers a lot.

I'd probably try the Mothers Chrome Polish as a glass polish. It depends on how bad the "streaks" are, but the Chrome Polish is safe.

I've heard some people use Bon Ami (even though it says to not use on glass) or Barkeepers Friend for light scratches on glass, as that is one of the uses discussed on its website at http://www.barkeepersfriend.com/Cleaning.html.

You also might check your auto parts store or specialty shop online, like Eastwood, for a glass-specific polish unless you feel like experimenting.

Try the least-aggressive method first, and work in a test area away from your direct line of site in case something goes awry.