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Feb 18, 2009 15:22:53 GMT
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My other half's reluctance to use the windscreen washers on the 205 in this salty weather (in case they run out  ) is taking its toll on the windscreen. The screen is lightly scratched. from where the blade has been run dry. 2 Questions: 1. Are those windscreen polishing kits that you see on eBay any good for taking out these light scratches? 2. Of replacing the blades, is it worth replacing them with the 'aero' style ones, like you get on modern cars? Just a shame my cheapo insurance doesn't come with windscreen cover, or else I would have accidentally fired a few stones at the windscreen with a catapult..... Thanking you! |
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Last Edit: Feb 18, 2009 15:28:45 GMT by Rhodrich
1951 Split Window Beetle - SOLD!
1965 Mercedes 230SL
1966 VW Beetle
1968 Mercedes 280SE
1972 VW 412LE Variant - SOLD!
err.... 2004 Toyota Corolla
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Feb 18, 2009 15:59:08 GMT
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1) dunno - have ehard that they can work, but you have to be careful not to remove more glass in one are than another - can get odd optics.
2) yes, they are excellent.
3) Persuade your OH to use the screenwash more, and offer to top them up daily, if need be.
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Feb 18, 2009 16:00:17 GMT
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before lashing out on a fancy kit, try autoglym glass polish, toothpaste or brasso.
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1986 Panda 4x4.
1990 Metro Sport.
1999 Ford Escort estate.
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Feb 18, 2009 16:12:29 GMT
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sound crazy but ive used t-cut in the past with ok results
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Feb 18, 2009 16:31:26 GMT
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Excellent - Aero blades ordered, and I'll have a go with some T-Cut this evening.....
I've offered to top up the fluid for SWMBO, but even when I'm driving, she complains that I'm 'wasting the washer fluid' when I give the screen a good drenching. It's not like screenwash is expensive......
I'll turn her into a good driver one day!
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1951 Split Window Beetle - SOLD!
1965 Mercedes 230SL
1966 VW Beetle
1968 Mercedes 280SE
1972 VW 412LE Variant - SOLD!
err.... 2004 Toyota Corolla
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Feb 18, 2009 16:41:47 GMT
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Surely washer fluid is there for, er, washing the screen?  |
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Feb 18, 2009 21:55:57 GMT
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yea the screen wash is just for that! washing da screen sorry to point da obvious!
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Feb 18, 2009 23:12:42 GMT
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yeah it does loads of good stuck in the reservoir  shame that argument don't stick when applied to the contents of my bank account . . |
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ezzysi
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Feb 18, 2009 23:16:00 GMT
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Ditch her.... save on wiper blades.... job done
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1991 Mk2 Golf Gti 8v
2005 Passat tdi (daily)
1971 Mk1 Escort
2004 Touran (her's)
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ChasR
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Windscreens and Wipers....ChasR
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If they are scratching the windscreen, I would get new blades no matter what really! Only thing I will say about the Aero blades is that make sure that you go for a decent manufacture like Valeo or Bosch. I know some say this is rubbish, but I once borrowed a mate's Mondeo with Aeros off ebay, and I have Valeos on mine. I hated driving that thing in the wet, and he found my Pug a pleasure in comparison. My Valeos were then over a year old, whereas his were barely 6 months old.... Make of that what you will.
If you don't do silly speeds I would just pocket the cash and get some decent blades like Bosch or Valeo, and save the money really.
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Persuade your OH to use the screenwash more, and offer to top them up daily, if need be. Offer to top which daily? The wash bottle or the OH?  |
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Silly speeds, in a Peugeot 205 1.1? Don't be silly! I've ordered cheapy Aero blades off eBay - so we'll see what they're like. If they're rubbish, then £10 for the pair won't really break the bank - it's not like they can be any worse than what's already on there. Topped up fluid last night and had a word with the OH. Too dark and rainy to have a go at tackling the scratches - no point until I've got new blades fitted. I'll let you know how I get on with the new blades. Cheers. p.s. If anyone can find reasonable wiper blades for my '51 bug, that desparately needs them as well. They seem to be over $100 a pair! www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=404490 |
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1951 Split Window Beetle - SOLD!
1965 Mercedes 230SL
1966 VW Beetle
1968 Mercedes 280SE
1972 VW 412LE Variant - SOLD!
err.... 2004 Toyota Corolla
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Feb 19, 2009 10:06:37 GMT
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I've had some success with Tescos universal fit wiperblades, only got them because they were BOGOF! £6, changed back to normal ones because 206's have a silly window and even sillier wipers, but the Tesco ones had been on for about a year, no problems.
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Feb 19, 2009 10:56:17 GMT
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I am a recent convert to decent quality wiper blades. Always bought cheapos but then bought a second hand car with Bosch fitted and what a difference, Will never buy gypo blades again.
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Feb 19, 2009 11:33:05 GMT
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What's different about the aero blades?
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Feb 19, 2009 11:44:32 GMT
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The aero blades are the type you get on modern cars.....  |
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1951 Split Window Beetle - SOLD!
1965 Mercedes 230SL
1966 VW Beetle
1968 Mercedes 280SE
1972 VW 412LE Variant - SOLD!
err.... 2004 Toyota Corolla
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Feb 19, 2009 11:48:40 GMT
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They look nasty on old cars, but then i guess better to be able to see where your going, can always swop proper chrome ones back on for posing.
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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Feb 19, 2009 19:55:24 GMT
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Aero blades were waiting for me when I got home. Seem to do the job well, but only time will tell.
Tried using Brasso on the scratches, then got medieval and used Autosol. Neither seemed to make much of an impression. It's only an old banger, so might as well live with them.....
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1951 Split Window Beetle - SOLD!
1965 Mercedes 230SL
1966 VW Beetle
1968 Mercedes 280SE
1972 VW 412LE Variant - SOLD!
err.... 2004 Toyota Corolla
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Feb 19, 2009 21:28:39 GMT
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Persuade your OH to use the screenwash more, and offer to top them up daily, if need be. Offer to top which daily? The wash bottle or the OH? ;D |
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Feb 19, 2009 22:04:25 GMT
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I fitted a set of genuine bosch aeros to the IS200 because I noticed the ones fitted weren't wiping too well.
Lifted them up and they were disintigrating.
That was 2 weeks after buying the car from a local prestige dealer for £4k.
But the Aero wipers work really well and suit the car because it is a modern. Remember, one day aero wipers will suit retros because todays moderns will be retros. I can't wait.
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