[kroner]

Hi All.

probably a silly question, so apologies in advance.
a while ago I noticed my stock wipers squeaking, so I replaced the rubber strip for some el cheapo I bought from supercheap auto in Oz.
Didn't seem to do much to be honest, though now it's more of a chattering noise.

I wiped the windscreen very well with glass cleaner, as well as the wipers to no avail.

am I missing something?
what products do you guys recommend?
when it does rain, it very annoying!

tks

[CraigB]

I think you've already answered your own question ( so I replaced the rubber strip for some el cheapo I bought from supercheap auto in Oz )

Personally I use the Tridon Flexiblade wipers which were on half price special at Supercheap, both left and right side $29 for the pair.

[kroner]

Hmm, I'm getting the feeling the brand was Tridon!

Will try to find some markings..

[Aye30]

Are you using any additives in the washer reservoir? They do a good job of repelling the water , and usually they make the blades slide smoother also. I use rainx

[Surferdude]

For years now I have used silicon wiper replacements.
No issues with chatter since.
Available from Supercheap.

[eye30]

Wiper blades need to be replaced as i fear the rubber of those on have probably hardened to a point they will not sweep properly.

[nzenigma]

For years now I have used silicon wiper replacements.
No issues with chatter since.
Available from Supercheap.

Mate I think we have discussed this before, ...
I got 3 sets of silicone blades from the Superchaps but they juddered and screeched so badly I dumped them.
I assume their quality control guy was having his usual RDO when the stock came in from Bangladesh. 

[Surferdude]

For years now I have used silicon wiper replacements.
No issues with chatter since.
Available from Supercheap.

Mate I think we have discussed this before, ...
I got 3 sets of silicone blades from the Superchaps but they juddered and screeched so badly I dumped them.
I assume their quality control guy was having his usual RDO when the stock came in from Bangladesh. 

Yep. We did. I thought you said you'd try them again.

[nzenigma]

I will, promise
I needed some urgently the other day but bought rubber, just to save time on a return trip.
 Yeh no but I will, man of my words, mostly.

[Surferdude]

I will, promise
I needed some urgently the other day but bought rubber, just to save time on a return trip.
 Yeh no but I will, man of my words, mostly.

 

[tw2005]

The heads wear and get sloppy too. strongly recommend Trico complete heads. Trico were OEM suppliers for pretty much all locally produced vehicles built here. for years. I did this on my wagon and they're like new car. I had a Magna for 12 years. always ued trico inserts for years. worked until the car got to about 9 years then did not matter what I used became quite nisey and jittery. Replaced the heads complete and like a new car. worth a shot .

[The Gonz]

Great point, Gerard. It's not always just the rubber / silicone that loses cohesion.