Jumping Wiper Blades

cewrx7r1 · 12-09-2008, 05:54 PM

Even with new wiper blades: after they wipe about 2 minutes in the rain and all the crap is wiped off, they start griping the window so hard that they start jumping. The only way to stop it is at full wiper speed. If the washer fluid is then squirted, it stops for a little while. Seems to be too much friction between the blades and glass.

I wonder if the Rain-X is the problem as I do not remember ever having this problem until using it. It does this with the stock Mazda wiper blades and normal aftermarket one.

Anyone have this problem? I wonder if the new one piece Bosch blades will work OK. Maybe I have to stop using Rain-X.

Six Rotors · 12-09-2008, 09:50 PM

I have had no trouble with my wipers.I use Rain-X and standard Bosch wiper blades.I do spray silicone rubber lubricant on the wiper blade rubber.

Script7 · 12-09-2008, 11:21 PM

If the blades only chatter in one direction, for example the upstroke, the wiper arm might be slightly twisted. The rubber should not be angled towards the direction of travel. This causes the blade to "hop" across the glass. A pair of pliers and a slight twist of the arm near the blade attachment point can correct this. Just takes some experimentation.

cewrx7r1 · 12-10-2008, 10:03 AM

Chatter more in one than the other but do it both.
I just silconed the blades and will see if that helps.

afgmoto1978 · 12-10-2008, 10:58 AM

Beam Blade wipers, I had chatter at triple digits, now I don't. This is at the track if your wondering.

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...l_4ppzpdel0z_b

IR Performance · 12-11-2008, 08:21 PM

I'm having good results with the Bosch Icon blades. They are similar to the ones that come on all new BMW, Audi, and Mercedes cars.

12-09-2008, 05:54 PM	#1
cewrx7r1 The Judge Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 196 Rep Power: 18	Jumping Wiper Blades Even with new wiper blades: after they wipe about 2 minutes in the rain and all the crap is wiped off, they start griping the window so hard that they start jumping. The only way to stop it is at full wiper speed. If the washer fluid is then squirted, it stops for a little while. Seems to be too much friction between the blades and glass. I wonder if the Rain-X is the problem as I do not remember ever having this problem until using it. It does this with the stock Mazda wiper blades and normal aftermarket one. Anyone have this problem? I wonder if the new one piece Bosch blades will work OK. Maybe I have to stop using Rain-X.

12-09-2008, 11:21 PM	#3
Script7 The Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	If the blades only chatter in one direction, for example the upstroke, the wiper arm might be slightly twisted. The rubber should not be angled towards the direction of travel. This causes the blade to "hop" across the glass. A pair of pliers and a slight twist of the arm near the blade attachment point can correct this. Just takes some experimentation. __________________ 1990 Blaze Red GXL DD 1988 Sunrise Red TII 1988 Sunrise Red Vert Restoration

12-10-2008, 10:58 AM	#5
afgmoto1978 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 381 Rep Power: 18	Beam Blade wipers, I had chatter at triple digits, now I don't. This is at the track if your wondering. http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...l_4ppzpdel0z_b Last edited by afgmoto1978; 12-10-2008 at 11:01 AM.

12-11-2008, 08:21 PM	#6
IR Performance Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Metuchen, NJ Posts: 249 Rep Power: 18	I'm having good results with the Bosch Icon blades. They are similar to the ones that come on all new BMW, Audi, and Mercedes cars. __________________ Providing rotary engine rebuilds, porting, turbo installs, parts installations, full maintenance, etc. We work on all cars. www.irperformance.com www.myspace.com/rotaryexperimentseven irperformance@live.com 732-662-1794

12-09-2008, 09:50 PM	#2
Six Rotors The Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Whitby,Ontario Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	I have had no trouble with my wipers.I use Rain-X and standard Bosch wiper blades.I do spray silicone rubber lubricant on the wiper blade rubber.

12-10-2008, 10:03 AM	#4
cewrx7r1 The Judge Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 196 Rep Power: 18	Chatter more in one than the other but do it both. I just silconed the blades and will see if that helps.