03-06-2020, 10:05 PM | #1 |
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Windshield wipers are mediocre
Is it me or does bmws windshield wipers seem mediocre in cleaning the windshield during rainy weather?
When I use my wipers I always notice it barely cleans the water off with out leaving a thin layer. Almost like using a paper towel to clean up a water spill but the paper towel is too wet. Wondering if there's a fix for this? I think I had this issue with my f30s aswell. Maybe it's just me but my GF also noticed and complained about it. |
03-06-2020, 10:07 PM | #2 |
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Yes. It's not the best unfortunately. Thankfully I haven't driven it in the rain too much so I've left it as it is for the time being.
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03-06-2020, 10:57 PM | #3 |
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I was kind of annoyed by this but then I recently coated my windshield with turtlewax ceramic spray coating and now I hardly even need to use the wipers bc the water beads away so quickly. I was amazed on the highway the other day-pouring rain but I could see clearly without the wipers. Try it. Pretty cheap and the coating lasts a while. I suppose any clear wax coating would work too.
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03-07-2020, 03:50 AM | #5 |
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Bucking the trend - I am impressed with the wipers on mine - much better and certainly much quieter than my f34.
One of the things that could affect performance is not cleaning the windscreen properly after washing the car - any shampoo/wax product will leave deposits on the windscreen. I use a concentrated household window cleaner - the consistency of water, not the cream stuff - on a cloth on mine, works a treat both inside and out. Last edited by Seaford; 03-07-2020 at 03:51 AM.. Reason: Typo |
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03-07-2020, 06:38 AM | #6 |
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I actually like them especially how the fluid comes out of the arms directly. My only annoyance is that it squirts a little too much washer fluid up near the top of the windshield so once it's done cleaning, you have to manually do a few more sweeps of the windshield or you'll get a washer fluid drip right down the center of the windshield (first world problems I know).
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03-07-2020, 08:38 AM | #8 |
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They're superior to the ones on my old Lexus 3IS. Those could t handle the heavy rains we get during hurricane season. I had little to no visibility during the heavy downpours with that damn car.
As a result, I had to crawl. These are superior in every way and I should know since we have hurricane season from May thru November yearly, where the rains are what one would consider atrocious.
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If this is what your complaining about, consider yourself fortunate you have such a great vehicle otherwise
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03-07-2020, 05:31 PM | #14 |
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I'm also with something contaminating the screen.
BMW wipers are designed for heavy rain, should wipe without losing any visibility. Any lose of a completely 'clear' screen, like smearing or hazing, is contamination on the blades and/or the glass. |
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03-08-2020, 03:42 PM | #15 |
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Clay bar is best to decontaminate glass. Get a new set of wiper blades and decontaminate your glass with even a cheap clay bar. It will provide a nice smooth surface for the wipers to work.
Usually Bosch Icons are an upgrade to stock blades, but BMW stock blades should work fine. |
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Besides poor vision while wiping, contamination is also a key reason for auto sensing wipers not working perfectly.
Glass coatings can also contribute to the auto sensing not working correctly. |
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03-08-2020, 10:43 PM | #18 |
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Strange-everyone is talking about coatings making the wipers ineffective but mine work much better. Granted I only coated the windshield and not the blades themselves.
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Also true. But there are different coatings. This case sounds like the one not helping.
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03-09-2020, 07:39 AM | #20 |
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I'm confused now with all the different perspectives. Unless the dealer put a coating. The only thing I can think of is wax from the car wash. I put nothing on my car in that sense.
I will try the turtle wax or something. It's suppose to rain tommorow |
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03-09-2020, 09:11 AM | #21 |
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Carwash wax is known for causing streakes. It is also known for not lasting long...
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03-09-2020, 10:24 AM | #22 |
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I'm not sure I like the washer jets on the wiper arms. They don't spray the entire time I pull the stalk and and passenger side is not effective in cleaning the windshield in any circumstance.
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