Wiper Arm Removal

[Venom_5]

im having a lil trouble removing my windshield wiper arm from my gen3.5

i took the little plastic bolts/caps off from under the hood with my socket set

the passenger-side arm came right off with a small amount of upward pressure, but the driver-side wont come off ... i am afraid to twist/pull too hard, so i figured i would ask you guys what i should do

if anyone has any pics or a link to a manual that tells how, or can just tell me which direction(s) to pull in, that would be great

in addition, i want to paint them black again, should i sand them down first? they are chipped pretty bad and theyre half painted, half metal. other than a metal-specific paint, is there any special spray paint i should use?

thanks

[Venom_5]

well i got both of them off with a lil WD40...now im gonna go buy the paint ... hopefully this will go well

[Tuner571]

When I painted mine, I sanded them down first and then painted them with Dupli-color black paint. However, after a few mouths it is already starting to peel so I would recommend using a different paint.

[ASG14]

Use paint stripper, then alcohol swab them down. Autozone, Napa, Pepboys, WalMart, etc, all have paint stripper. Get the one called Aircraft Paint Remover if you can. Should have an Airplane on it.

[Mike Gerber]

"they are chipped pretty bad and theyre half painted, half metal."

This is a common problem on the generation 3's. I had mine powder coated about 4 years ago. My best friend does powder coating professionally and he owed me a favor. They still look brand new today. The powder coating is much more durable than paint.

Mike

[Venom_5]

i just sanded down what i could ... i didnt bother removing the little amount of leftover paint ... i just want this to last a year or two, not forever

im gonna paint a second coat today, i did the first coat last nite

im using a Rustoleum Painter's Touch Flat Black spray paint

[pudbrother]

i have to do this to its a danger now, the sun reflects right into my eyes

[Venom_5]

pudbrother, it took me no time at all...have at it!