Windshield Wiper Chatter

[91boz]

How can I eliminate the wiper chatter that happens everytime I use it? I've replaced the blades and I have tried different brands and sometimes it will be fine but unexpectedly the next time it will chatter. I believe that the problem is the glass as I can see some water spots below the bottom of the blades ( the part that the blade does not contact )that I cannot clean out. I have used an abrasive glass cleaner called "Glass Scrub" but the problem still exists. Any suggestions on a glass cleaner or compound to clean the glass?

[costadragon220]

Just remember it's hard rubber, takes a few swipes & weather to get more flexible then the "chattering " should discontinue

[thespud]

The solution to this is a little more simple than that... just pull the wiper up - bend the arm in slightly at the bottom and bob's your uncle - all water beads on the window gone...

[Raddman]

You could try putting rainX additive into your washer fluid or just spray it onto your window, it breaks up the surface tension thats why rain drops just roll off after using it and it might help to make your wipers glide easier...Good luck

[PhatRoyale]

Easier yet, just buy Rain-x Windshield washer fluid only

[91boz]

Originally Posted by Raddman

You could try putting rainX additive into your washer fluid or just spray it onto your window, it breaks up the surface tension thats why rain drops just roll off after using it and it might help to make your wipers glide easier...Good luck

I have applied RainX to the glass but the problem still exists. Is it safe to add it to the washer fluid?

[tashirosgt]

Do you have OEM washer arms and OEM refills? Or do you have aftermarket arms and refills?

[mikered30]

It doesn't sound like your blades are at fault, but your windshield. Try cleaning it with clay if you have it or wipe it down with lighter fluid, and then clean it with a glass cleaner. If it still happens, use some 0000 steel wool with alcohol. That should fix it.

[PhatRoyale]

Get yourself some Stoner's Invisible Glass and a high quality microfiber, I find this combo works wonders to clean dirty windows

[thespud]

Dont worry about all of this fancy glass cleaners - all you need to properly clean your glass is metholated spirits and a good microfibre cloth... You then need some Rainx on your windscreen.

I work as a glazier now - all we use at work to clean the silica sand, permenant marker and fingerprints off is metho. One wipe and it is as clean as youve ever seen it...

[91boz]

Originally Posted by thespud

Dont worry about all of this fancy glass cleaners - all you need to properly clean your glass is metholated spirits and a good microfibre cloth... You then need some Rainx on your windscreen.

I work as a glazier now - all we use at work to clean the silica sand, permenant marker and fingerprints off is metho. One wipe and it is as clean as youve ever seen it...

Where can I get some "Metholated Spirits"? Is this a common item I can find at my local Home Depot?

[thespud]

should be at home depot i would think. But a word of warning dont use it on tint...

[PhatRoyale]

Just try both methods out and see which one you like, there are a lot of members here on TN who swear by Stoner's Invisible Glass cleaner.

[thespud]

that sounds like a good idea

[91boz]

OK, I'll try the denatured alcohol "Meth" first and if this does not work I will try the Stoners.