Date:         Sat, 26 Nov 2005 22:42:23 +1300
Reply-To:     Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
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From:         Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Subject:      Re: which windshield wiper to get? (my bosch excels have been
              disappointing)
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>Wesley Pegden wrote:
>>A couple weeks ago I picked up a pair of bosch excel wipers (they were
>>on sale).   The left side chatters and is ineffective unless the
>>windshield is totally drenched.  I tried switching sides, and I had the
>>same problem (again on the left).  What wipers have worked well for people?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Wes
>
>Over the years I have used various brands and haven't had a problem with
>any of them.  I ususually get the run of the mill blades at Wal*Mart.
>
>It sounds like your left wiper arm may need tweeking.
>
>Mike
>Houlton, Maine

I have used Tridon refill blades a lot, as these are the generic
replacements available here in NZ. They are crap, and chatter
chronically because they don't flip-over on the reverse stroke.

I have recently discovered Aunger (an Aussie make) silicone blades.
They have dual slots to fit both 6mm & 8mm arms. These are available
in several colors, and do a much better job than ordinary blades, BUT
they the left one (RHD vehicle) tends to shriek at the end of the
return stroke... possibly the silicone rubber is too grippy... hope
this doesn't hurt the motor!

I have these in my Corolla... and will eventually fit them to my Caravelle.

Note that those asinine dual-blade refills do not do any better a job
than ordinary blades, and are noted for reducing motor life.
--
Andrew Grebneff
Dunedin
New Zealand
Fossil preparator
<andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz>
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