Unheard Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 I need some new wiper blades its way overdue they have been bad for some time but they realy have got to the point when its raining you have more chance of seeing without them.Has anyone had experience with the retro fit aero wipers or are they total junk? If they are Junk how much am i looking at to get GTI blades and arms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC02 FFF Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 my Boasch ones have lasted me well over a year, but they leave 2-3 lines on the screen may of just been those ones but apart from that there fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unheard Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 How do you mean lines, as they wipe across? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWR Lupo Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 I had some Bosch ones on my Arosa, with in a week they went in the bin!There was a massive area they use to miss and it was right in my field of vision! I went back to standard Bosch wipers and they were great!I also had GTi Aero wipers on my old Lupo Sport and when I brought my Arosa I did not bother again as I thought the standard wipers were better.Try some new standard wiper blades (make sure drivers side has the areo spoiler on it) and put some Rain-X on all the exterior glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblet Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 If you buy aftermarket aero wipers make sure you get 2x 19" blades not a 19" and a 21" as the longer blade which is meant to wipe the drivers side does as Luke has mentioned and leaves huge unwiped areas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Phase Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 go with the aboveI bought some cheap-ish ones from eBay and they're fine, I prefer them to standard wipersjust make sure you buy 2 x 19" because a 21" is too long and doesn't flatten properly over the screen 19s cover enough of the screen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unheard Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Cool thanks guys, its not really that the standards don't wipe well. Before i kept forgetting to replace them they were fine I had no issues with them. Its just a good excuse to change them for something different. I think i will chance it and go for 2x 19"If i could think of a way to get the wipers to park parallel to the pillars and wipe inwards i would go with some straight wiper arms and do that the. If i can ever work out a mechanism that will be my aim. I do like the single arm mod but its a bit dated now and i am sure i would regret doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Phase Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Polo-mk4-94-00-TD...93%3A1|294%3A50perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unheard Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Did all the hard work for me just ordered a set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CopeyCupra Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Did all the hard work for me just ordered a set.i have the GTI wipers, i only paid £50 for them theyre awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Phase Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 took a minute in ebaysearch foraero wiper blades 19" retrolol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh_harty Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 i got a set from tesco half price £3 a wiper (aero)... well they perform like a £3 set so for future reference there rated as dog poo!you get to motorway speeds and the near enough dont wipe anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopyLing Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 you get to motorway speeds and the near enough dont wipe anythingGet some Rain X on you glass then any speed above 30mph in upto monsoon conditions and you wont need to use your wipers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblet Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 I use Rain-X on my car, the only problem I find is that at speeds under 30mph the water doesn't clear from the screen at all so you are nearly blind if you don't put the wipers on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unheard Posted July 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 I cant stand rain x when you do use the wipers it smears really bad and it has to be applied all the time to keep working . I either use spray and shine or diamond glaze it does not smear in the same way and lasts much longer. Its also quicker to apply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWR Lupo Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 I cant stand rain x when you do use the wipers it smears really bad and it has to be applied all the time to keep working . I either use spray and shine or diamond glaze it does not smear in the same way and lasts much longer. Its also quicker to apply.I find it improves wiper perfomance alot, I apply it one a week and it helps keep the screen clean to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopyLing Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 I RAIN XHavent applied it in months and i still get some pretty good repelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartagram Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 I bought those £3 Tescos ones for my lasses Polo and they are great. They need a bit of tinkering with and I had to bend the wiper arm itself a small amount but now it gives a really good clear sweep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My_Names_Buck Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 I went for the GTI Aero ones was the best choice ever made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Green Giant Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 (edited) what are these £3 items? just the blade? do you use the same standard arm????? Edited July 27, 2009 by Little Green Giant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartagram Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Yeah they are just universal ones. They need a bit of tinkering to wipe properly but once you've done that they are spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unheard Posted July 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Really happy with the blades. I had probably forgoten what it was like to have good working wipers but i am totally sold on the aeros. They just glide over the screen so well. Even when squirting the screen to wash it and you that dry patch on the first wipe they do not drag across in the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Green Giant Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 i need to get to tesco's then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_Stokes Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Wilko's sell some well cheap version of Rain X.... apply monthly... and its MINTTTTT .. although as i found out this weekend... parking under oak trees seems to RUIN the effect...but i agree with Treblet... 30mph... and you start to realise why you have wipers.Solution 1. Dont go to West Sussex and park your car.Solution 2. Drive 50mph+...........EVERYWHERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Phase Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 gets pulled over"why are you speeding sir?""sorry sir, otherwise I'd have to put my wipers on" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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