Maintenance: best wiper blades?
#16
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
I just got back from Wally World where it was a wopping $0.67.
I'll post results here in a few hours after I try it and finisg my debadgeing process...........
I'll post results here in a few hours after I try it and finisg my debadgeing process...........
#18
Lexus Fanatic
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Originally posted by Dexter
briliant typing and spelling, huh
briliant typing and spelling, huh
#19
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
Welp,
I've got the badges off, that really wasn't a problem. The problem is the left over adhesive. This stuff is like super buggers and snot; it has the consistency of thick rubber cement, but with a foamy texture.
I've used liberal amounts of Goof Off (couldn't find 3m adhesive remover around here), and lightly scraping with a plastic spatula like one you'd use in the kitchen.
Well, now all that's off, but the ***** is that the residue that was outlining the letters is a true pain in the ***.
I'm off to the hardware store for some turpentine or some derivative. G-O, WD40, Meguiars body scrub have little or no effect, and I don't want to scrub per se, so a stronger chemical I think is the route.
I'll be here for few more minutes, so if anyone has any other advice, shout it out.
Oh yeah, the spell chech feature rocks AND I've got pics coming.
TIA
I've got the badges off, that really wasn't a problem. The problem is the left over adhesive. This stuff is like super buggers and snot; it has the consistency of thick rubber cement, but with a foamy texture.
I've used liberal amounts of Goof Off (couldn't find 3m adhesive remover around here), and lightly scraping with a plastic spatula like one you'd use in the kitchen.
Well, now all that's off, but the ***** is that the residue that was outlining the letters is a true pain in the ***.
I'm off to the hardware store for some turpentine or some derivative. G-O, WD40, Meguiars body scrub have little or no effect, and I don't want to scrub per se, so a stronger chemical I think is the route.
I'll be here for few more minutes, so if anyone has any other advice, shout it out.
Oh yeah, the spell chech feature rocks AND I've got pics coming.
TIA
#20
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
Paint thinnner doesn't work either. I'm just using a paper towel, and light rubbing back and forth. I really don't want to damage the finish.
To the casual observer, you can't really see it, but to me, it has to be absolutely gone.
I'm not sure what else to do; maybe siphone some gas out? :eek:
j/k
Please help if you can.
Enjoy your weekend.
To the casual observer, you can't really see it, but to me, it has to be absolutely gone.
I'm not sure what else to do; maybe siphone some gas out? :eek:
j/k
Please help if you can.
Enjoy your weekend.
#22
Lexus Test Driver
Originally posted by MGS4
I've tried all kinds of wiper blades in my previous car such as AeroBlade, Triple edge, Multi-edge, Bosch, Motor Master, Exact Fit, PIAA, etc. and BELIEVE ME the OEM is the best. Bosch may come in second but definetly more expensive than just buy the OEM refills. PIAA is probably the best looking wiper blades out there. But for the performance, I'd stick with OEM.
I've tried all kinds of wiper blades in my previous car such as AeroBlade, Triple edge, Multi-edge, Bosch, Motor Master, Exact Fit, PIAA, etc. and BELIEVE ME the OEM is the best. Bosch may come in second but definetly more expensive than just buy the OEM refills. PIAA is probably the best looking wiper blades out there. But for the performance, I'd stick with OEM.
#23
Well, when I was a young boy I had to walk to school through 2 feet of snow, barefooted, and I'll tell you a thing or two.
After you've put on 3 or 4 of the non-Toyota windshield wiper blades, and after you've broken a couple of pieces off the wiper blade arms trying to get the other ones to fit, and after your back starts hurting because everything ain't sliding in like the instructions say, and after your wife tells you supper is ready and you almost blurt out an obscenity because you remember reading this post knowing full well you went against better judgement and bought a non-Toyota blade, only then will you realize you'll only (ONLY) use Toyota blades from then on.
Some of us just have to walk through the snow
Just like tires, some work perfect for the first few thousands of miles.....But how 'bout the last half of the tread?
After you've put on 3 or 4 of the non-Toyota windshield wiper blades, and after you've broken a couple of pieces off the wiper blade arms trying to get the other ones to fit, and after your back starts hurting because everything ain't sliding in like the instructions say, and after your wife tells you supper is ready and you almost blurt out an obscenity because you remember reading this post knowing full well you went against better judgement and bought a non-Toyota blade, only then will you realize you'll only (ONLY) use Toyota blades from then on.
Some of us just have to walk through the snow
Just like tires, some work perfect for the first few thousands of miles.....But how 'bout the last half of the tread?
#24
wiper blades
In my experiance with all of my last cars I have always had to go back to OEM wiper blades after about 3-4 months. I live in Oregon and it rains alot here so good wipers are a very important piece of safety equipment!! BUY OEM you wont be sorry.
#26
Originally posted by Taka
I'll give a try OEM blades, any differences btwn Toyota one and lexus one?
I'll give a try OEM blades, any differences btwn Toyota one and lexus one?
#27
Lexus Champion
I'm gonna put in a pitch for PIAA SuperSilicones here. No problems with the GS, but I've had to replace blades on the RX after only 1-2 hours total use, about every 2-3 months since the car was new. Problem: chattering. And I clean the blades (always have) every time I wash the car. Mind you, it's HER car, so I try not to get too irate about things that bother me but don't bother HER, but even SHE began to complain about it.
I've had the SuperSilicones on for about 6 wet months now and still no chattering as well as zero streaking. The ONLY reason I went with something other than the OEM blades was because they just weren't getting it done! So far, no complaints. I should add that the windshield now acts like it has been RainX'd (there is something included with the wipers to "prep" the windshield that smells a great deal like RainX to me, but I've never had RainX last this long, either).
Highly recommend, at this point.
I've had the SuperSilicones on for about 6 wet months now and still no chattering as well as zero streaking. The ONLY reason I went with something other than the OEM blades was because they just weren't getting it done! So far, no complaints. I should add that the windshield now acts like it has been RainX'd (there is something included with the wipers to "prep" the windshield that smells a great deal like RainX to me, but I've never had RainX last this long, either).
Highly recommend, at this point.
#28
Originally posted by Taka
I'll give a try OEM blades, any differences btwn Toyota one and lexus one?
I'll give a try OEM blades, any differences btwn Toyota one and lexus one?
#29
Originally posted by GS430_4Me
It also helps in cleaning the windshield and blades to add a glurg of ammonia to the washer fluid reservoir.
I've been doing this for over a decade, based on the recommendation of of a wiper blade manufacturer.
It also helps in cleaning the windshield and blades to add a glurg of ammonia to the washer fluid reservoir.
I've been doing this for over a decade, based on the recommendation of of a wiper blade manufacturer.