Rain-X is all good and dandy but try using it in the northeast with 10 inches of snow, and slush getting on your windshield every minute, I think no one could survive without wipers up here! On that note I just replaced my wiper inserts. $8 bucks total at the dealership.
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Originally posted by JDM4DOORLXTools:
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Start by removing both wiperblades and pass. side wiper arm with 12mm socket. Reinstall arm with drivers side blade on so that it is on windshield as low to the hood as possible, but still on the glass. Install passenger on drivers side arm. Test wipers to ensure they don't go off glass.
since it has been rainning a lot lately (in sunny southern california, who knew?!), i noticed how effective my wipers are. for the sake of this thread, attached are some shots i took of them. please clarify on this "better vision" DIY. i know we all would like to improve our vision.
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Originally posted by k-marti dont have any wipers
rainX does the trick for me
So what happens when you have a layer of mist, or condensation, or the condensation that keeps coming back deal....what do u do then. cuz i'm pretty sure rain x won't help there. like fushigi i too am a little baffled by your idea.
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I've heard that when using RainX and wiper blades that it will smear the rain more... or so says a buddy of mine. He says it works great for a little while, then it just smears like crazy when you got your wipers goin'... but it doesn't sound like anyone else has had this problem
I really want to try that FogX stuff, because I HATE having foggy windows!www.vancouveraccordclub.com
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Originally posted by spdACCORDinglySo what happens when you have a layer of mist, or condensation, or the condensation that keeps coming back deal....what do u do then. cuz i'm pretty sure rain x won't help there. like fushigi i too am a little baffled by your idea.
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Originally posted by spoon_fed
I really want to try that FogX stuff, because I HATE having foggy windows!Knowledge is power...in EVERY sense of the word
FSAE (F Series Accord Enthusiasts) ..."A dying breed thats taking it to the next level" #12
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Originally posted by NycxeracerJust to clarify, your saying switch wiper arms? As in put the drivers on the passenger and passenger on the drivers?
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Originally posted by Drocca19i switched both arms and got a longer arm for the driver side! i think for this diy to work you have to get a longer wiper for the driver side. i did and it works awesome. plus i think i can squeeze in a blade a couple of inches longer...
also with switching the wiper arms, you will loose that wind deflector that helps the blade wipe better. that deflector gives more pressure to the blade against the glass thus making it more effective. i wouldn't want to loose that.
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I dont understand either.. why not just go buy new blades? they're supposed to be replaced fairly often.
I've never used rainX, but I have used the Armorall spray wax on my windows. I use that instead of rainX and it works the same. I rarely use my windshield wipers anymore anyway because it just beads off. only if there's that real fine mist from people driving on a wet road when it's not raining.
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A little list:
1)I can't send pics from my phone to my email.(t-mobile is stupid I might add) I have to pay more.
2)Since it has been raining a lot in Southern Cali, you SHOULD USE wipers, regardless of Rain-X.
Timmy: The drivers side on pass. arm almost comes to the very edge of the drivers side the way I repositioned the arm. It goes all the way to the top in the middle. the only real difference is that you get more coverage in the upper-middle to right ris of windshield. I seem to need to see in that area alot while driving in my area (Antelope Velley).
I will get pics of it this weekend though! I can get ahold of a digital camera on Friday night. So look for pics late Friday, early Saturday. I work hellish hours and try to sleep as much as possible.
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