Windshield wipers - a bit too slow?

[Nevermore]

I don't so much have a problem with the speed of the wipers, but I hate how low they sit on the windshield. If we have freezing rain, or snow and freezing temperatures, they get frozen and the ice won't melt even with the defroster on high because they don't sit up on the windshield.

[Evil Jesus]

Originally Posted by Nevermore

I don't so much have a problem with the speed of the wipers, but I hate how low they sit on the windshield. If we have freezing rain, or snow and freezing temperatures, they get frozen and the ice won't melt even with the defroster on high because they don't sit up on the windshield.

I always keep 5 or 6 plastic grocery bags in my trunk for just this purpose. If there's any chance that we'll get some ice I just open a bag up and slide it over the wiper. Wrap it around a little bit with any openings facing downwards and you're good to go. It may not look pretty but it's better than spending 5 minutes trying to get the wipers off of the windshield and then breaking all the bits of ice off of the wipers.

[daiheadjai]

Originally Posted by Luis_GT

Then there's something wrong with your car...

Slowest setting

Fastest setting

I believe that only works for the "Intermittent" (lowest) setting.
Once you move out of that, the dial has no effect.

[Luis_GT]

Originally Posted by daiheadjai

I believe that only works for the "Intermittent" (lowest) setting.
Once you move out of that, the dial has no effect.

Which is what ive been talking about

[Evil Jesus]

Wipers, how do they work?

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by JonnyRocket

I couldn't get the AquaPel to go on smoothly and not streak. Ive never had any problems getting a streak-free/haze-free Rain-X application.

Originally Posted by Frost

You're not doing it right then - I've applied it now 5 times over 3 cars and never had hazing issues. In fact, it's on the manual where it says you have to keep up the waxing motions till the haze disappears. It does require a LOT of elbow grease but it does work.

+1

i used a microfiber towel to polish it off, then followed with some 'invisible glass', using a different mf to clean the windows.. at first i thought i took the entire coating off the window was so clear, but the first rain showed it was still there..