I have about 40 years experience in wiper development, testig, and production. Your video is spot on. I was concerned when you mentioned WD-40 because I have seen videos showing to clean the bades with WD-40. It is petroleum based and will eat at the natural rubber squeegee. Great use of it on the wiper arm base. We do use #0000 steel wool and glass cleaner on our windshields in the test bucks. NO MORE COARSE than #0000, it could scratch the glass. Use a swirling motion then dry off with a towel or paper towel. Great job... everything you suggested is totally correct...
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You say the WD40 will break down the rubber but others on here have commented on their great results with cleaning their blades with it, and managing to keep the same set of blades for years with that trick. So there seems to be some discrepancy...
@@hydnars funny I was just thinking the same.... So I actually do not know if I should use IPA to clean and then WD40 to preserve (I am talking about the rubber part only)... Otherwise I saw many videos of PTO and I must say he definitely knows what he is talking about...
@@hydnars Yeah, but he said 40 years. The other people are easily liars or over-exaggerating it. Believe what you want, but I would prefer the FACTS of someone that's been in the industry for DECADES over some driveway warrior's OPINION that applies what he finds on Reddit over the last 6 years.
I use denatured alcohol to clean the blade. I allow it to evaporate completely. Next I spray some rubber safe silicon spray lube on a cloth, again allow the solvents to evaporate, then wipe the blade rubber this helps keep the blade soft, ice dose not stick as hard and helps prevent blade chatter.
Did this today with similar products around the house and it was awesome. It worked just as expected. Now to watch Pan’s “How To Wash Microfiber” video.
Thanks for the feedback Coby! There is so much satisfaction when getting all these little details right, and improving the way your car looks bit by bit.
My wife tells me “the wipers are bad, I can’t see!” That’s when I bust out the rain-x and do the same process as the video. Clean and repellent! Always does the job!
Never knew about rubbing alcohol, perfect job, what a difference, amazing, thanks for sharing, BTW my tip is to check the the wiper blade (via the arm) is sitting at a perfect 90° to the glass surface, if not, a gentle twist of the arm will correct that, blade will now not ‘shudder’ thanks for sharing. 😃👍
I'd be a little leery about using alcohol on rubber wiper blades. Alcohol dries out rubber and could cause them to eventually crack. However, alcohol would probably work well on wiper blades made from silicone.
Just use the soap you wash the vehicle with. No alcohol needed!👍BTW-I do this every time I wash the vehicle...and haven't replaced them in 16 seasons(4 years).
I found using a plastic/rubber restoring product to really help out alot. I use VRP from chemical guys and working it into the rubber of the blade, restores the flexibility and wiping ability of the blade.
Pan, glad to see you and I doing the same methods. Two points that need more understanding are the use of the rubbing alcohol and WD40. I have heard that regular rubber can be affected by the alcohol but it does clean them! Also I have started to use wife’s cheap facial pads instead of MF towel, that junk then is trashed rather than staining my towels. Next is the use of WD40, it is not a lubricant and should be wiped up as it does attract dust. Interesting read on what WD40 is on Wikipedia en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/WD-40. It is great product used correctly. Try TriFlow as a lubricant as it dries cleanly and does not attract grime. Perfect time for this topic on wipers with so much use this time of year. Thanks.
Thanks pan. Did the wd40 on the fly tonight in a parking lot and hit the wet windshield with some formula 4 spay wax 1:10 dilution and wiped if off a bit like a drying aid even though it’s raining. Lol. 90 percent improvement on my cheap blades. 👍
I used CRC gun oil to lube the wiper hinges. Worked really well. Originally bought it because my uncle told me it's the best for unfreezing door locks, but looks like it's good for a lot of things.
Just a FYI........WD-40 is not a lubricant, it is a water dispersant formula 40. Had a rep tell me that, he said WD was like 90% solvent. So it drys away. I use to work in apartment maintenance would get a work order for squeaky door hinge, would go spray WD on them. Then a few weeks later would get another work order for the same thing same apartment. After the rep told me WD was not a lub, I started using good old 3in1 oil, never got called back again.
Great video and topic for those who don’t know 👍 I do this exact process every 3 months to my personal vehicles. 👌 When I do it for my clients they can’t believe the difference it makes 💯✅
I’m a window cleaner by profession for over 30 years, let me say that once the edge of the rubber/silicon is gone, then it is gone and you need to replace. You can buy rubber or silicon profile for windshield wipers on bulk, just like we buy replacement squeegee bands. Nothing fancy and much cheaper. Although after some years the wiper blade holder needs also replacing when it starts to deteriorate. I learnt that it’s not worth after 9/12 months and just replace the wiper.
@@SkodaHobbybob Rain doesn't clean your wipers. That part that's always in contact with your windshield, it will stay dirty and just spread dirt around when in function, in process collecting more dirt. When do you think blades get dirty? During function. And when do they function? When the windshield is wet. Therefore you thinking that rain cleans your wipers is completely incorrect since it's the primary reason they get dirty in the first place.
When you did the interior view, the blade wasn't clearing all of the water from the top left corner. Was still streaking or the blade wasn't making full contact
I noticed this as well. Other than wiping the blades clean during maintenance washes, I can't see the benefit to trying to extend the life of replaceable parts; blades should be replaced every 6-12 months, depending on your climate.
I usually wash the blades with my wash rag when washing my cars but I do this when needed, defiantly helps as long as the blade itself is not actually worn our or torn.
Great video. Always good to have important skills that are also really cheap for the car owner. Everyone likes to save a buck and this tip is way cheaper than new blades. Btw, IPA and rubbing alcohol are not the same. IPA is 91% alcohol and rubbing alcohol is no more than 72%. Clean with IPA and disinfect with rubbing alcohol.
Isopropyl rubbing alcohol starts at a minimum dilution ratio of 50% isopropyl/ 50% water and goes as high of a dilution ratio of 99% isopropyl/1% water. They are all "rubbing" alcohols, in differing concentrations.
another trick as i saw this elsewhere on the net. Since I wanted to go to Montreal Car show (2hr drive) and knowing it would be a snowy/slushy day for driving, since my wipers were a bit crappy (streaking), i just used WD-40 on a cloth and rubbed it on wiper for cleaning. Wow did that ever work well, no need to clean winshield either. Pan you should try it.
Hey Pan, first time viewer. I liked and subscribed because your video is straight forward and to the point. No BS. Cheers from T.O. my fellow Canadian!
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@@PanTheOrganizer , I have streaks on my windshield. I figured why not follow your instructions and clean them up instead of throwing money away on new ones.
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I’d remove the blades, degrease with optimum power clean at 3:1 then wipe with a towel. Then use Pans methods, as alcohol isn’t as effective at degreasing rubber. Never thought about the WD40 though Pan. I’ll try the penetrating oil I have in stock. Haven’t serviced the hinges in 9yrs.
Who would have thought streaking on the windshield could be resolved so simply? I can't tell you how many new windshield wiper blades I have purchased because I was told that was the only solution to streaking. Thank you !
@@PanTheOrganizer Oh man i've been watching you for ages now! I think I subbed last year, I found you from just searching around to different detailing channels.
I do this quite a few times a year to my wiper blades. But WD-40. Not a lubricant. WD = water dispersant. So it will help keep water from corroding the hinge later on.
I took my car In for an oil change and the dealership added suggestions for items needing attention with one of them being replace the wiper blades and gave an estimate of $45.00 which makes me wonder if that’s just the cost for the parts or does it include the installation? As we’ve learned, the labor charges are what they make a real killing with. 😳
Really?!?! That would explain a hell of a lot! I clean and clean and clean my wiper blades and I still get the 'black gunk' after wiping them ten times! And I've tried multiple products. No wonder I can't get them clean if it's graphite that's coming off!
@@FreakyTORRI I tend to be plagued by noisy wipers. Tried a proper deep clean of the windscreen to fix it and everything. Now I'm wondering if the cause is me over cleaning my wipers and ruining them. I'm gonna get a new set and this time go easy on the cleaning. Thanks for the heads-up!
@@FreakyTORRI No, all sorted. I followed the instructions in Pan's other video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CN-WYF3Nnak.html but used Nu-Finish instead of Rain-X. Topped off with new quality wiper blades and my problems were solved!
Rain x glass cleaner and water repellant does the trick for me for all glass. It's really helpful in the rain and it cost 4 dollars a bottle which last like 6 months depending on weather conditions even longer
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First of all Big Fan; I have a question: Can I correct deep scratches on clear coat with menzerna 400 heavy cut?? Or do I need wet sanding? Actually both flatten clear coat, so the mechanism is same. If I stand longer on the scratch with polishing machine it should be gone right?
@@PanTheOrganizer I found it when I searched how to clean microfiber towels. It was one of the suggested videos. Very glad I did, now I can step up my car detailing.
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Well I see same amount of dirt on the wipers every time I clean windshield. I do it every couple of days. Garage is nice! 😀 They only problem (irritating) is that even I use brand new towel, in the sunshine I still can see small dust particles on the windshield.
A good no non-sense tip! I do the same thing as a finish step when cleaning my wind shield either at home with a microfiber cloth or at the fuel station when doing a quick clean-up. I take a paper towl and dip it into the window washing fluid that gas stations make available. Regular cleaning of the wipers seems to keep things running smoothly. What's the difference between using clean water and a microfiber cloth v. a 'high quality glass cleaner' and cloth? I get pretty good results with the water, especially if I've treated the glass with RainX, previously.
Thank you Pan! Question: What windshield washer fluid do you recommend? And what to stay away from, if any? Me, I am having the worst time with my windshield. When I got it new, about 7 months ago now, I used Invisible Glass Cleaner that had a ceramic going in it. I followed the instructions to the letter, but I have had nothing but misery ever since. I called Invisible Glass and they told me I must have gotten a bad batch and they would send me their glass stripper. So I used the glass stripper and it's not better. It's hard to describe what it looks like when wet, it's just streaky and spotted and does not repel water. Oh and for windshield fluid I have been using RainX brand. Please help thank you!
@@PanTheOrganizer I recently bought my first new car, and wanted to learn how to keep it looking good, so I have been watching a ton of RU-vid vids. The main thing I've learned is that I have been doin it all wrong my whole life, lol! Your videos in particular are helping me get on the right path!
Cool! I have been detailing cars for over 24 years now and I love sharing my passion and knowledge with my viewers. We have built one of the biggest and fastest growing detailing channels on RU-vid. :) What new car did you get? It’s always a fun time when we get new cars!
@@PanTheOrganizer Well, it's easy to see why your channel is blowing up. You're doing a great job, your passion and knowledge of the subject are clear! My car is a 2021 Mazda CX-5. Nothing fancy as far as new cars go, but I love it! She is beautiful, fun to drive, and I was able to get all the options I wanted, like the leather, sunroof, and Bose audio.
I use a citrus base car wash soap and scrub them when washing the car than seal the windshield. My wipers are almost a year old currently. Usually only last a month
I never thought to lubricate my wiper hinge...and I lubricate everything even my power window motors! Thank you! I heard putting wipers up in winter during storms loosens those hinges and effects the pressure on the window over time...not sure if true
Last winter I didn’t put my wipers up and my windscreen got covered with snow and ice, as I got in the car and started it the wipers automatically turned on because of the snow and Ice on the windscreen and I completely forgot to switch auto off and it ripped both rubbers off my wipers blades. Luckily I have a auto shop near me so £35 later I had new blades, only to sell the car the week after 🤣
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I tried this on some of my Rain-X blades that were maybe 8 months old (it's rained 3x here in Southern California since I put them on), it's mostly just fairly dry and hot. It was like wiping a marker. I gave up after one micro-fiber towel and like 2-3 shop towels per wiper blade kept coming back nearly as black as when I started, and on each of those I probably used 6-8 different sections on each microfiber towel or shop towel. I'm not sure if it's the type of rubber, if there's really that much caked on there, or if the rubber itself was being broken down by the IPA, but I gave up after about 15 minutes of wiper blade scrubbing. One blade did seem quite a bit better, the other a tad, but not a huge difference.
How about a video on the do's and don'ts of clearing snow and ice off your vehicle? This idea came up after watching my neighbour clearing the snow of his car with a shovel!
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