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Old Feb 10, 2018 | 09:27 PM
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DIY: Refresh wiper blade TO NEW

OEM wiper blade started to streak and squeak, if you follow this instruction no need to replace them;
Note; I did it when the temperature was warm.
1. Wipe clean the blades with rubbing alcohol, so all the dirt are taken off the blade.
2. Now, this is important use 303 rubber protectant, apply it liberally, no need to dry. DO NOT SPRAY on the rubber directly. Spray on the microfiber towel and apply it.

Next time when you have to use it use it, it will work like new or even better. Squeak and dragging is gone. The rest 303 can be use on the door rubber (any rubber part on car) which will create a better seal; so less wind noise.

Below is the product that I have used:

https://www.amazon.com/303-30313-CSR-Protectant-Plastic-Fiberglass/dp/B00KN0UOEE/ref=pd_sim_263_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00KN0UOEE&pd_rd_r=TA5BN97YVFDW9AHZXR8Z&pd_rd_w=NnjL0&pd_rd_wg=ngZ0E&psc=1&refRID=TA5BN97YVFDW9AHZXR8Z https://www.amazon.com/303-30313-CSR-Protectant-Plastic-Fiberglass/dp/B00KN0UOEE/ref=pd_sim_263_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00KN0UOEE&pd_rd_r=TA5BN97YVFDW9AHZXR8Z&pd_rd_w=NnjL0&pd_rd_wg=ngZ0E&psc=1&refRID=TA5BN97YVFDW9AHZXR8Z
Old Feb 11, 2018 | 08:39 AM
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Great idea! Had not thought about using 303 as a dressing.
For many years I have used isopropol alcohol swabs (used for shot preparation) in individual foil packs to clean my wiper blades. It s stunning how much crud it removes from the wiper blade. Sometimes I use 2 of these to clean each blade! They are always at hand in my glovebox.
Old Feb 11, 2018 | 11:12 AM
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303 products are great I have used them for years! great write up (sticky) it is helpful, Never thought of that but now I will !
Old Feb 12, 2018 | 12:11 PM
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I was going to try it but I went out to Target this morning they have Raix-X latitude on sale so I bought 16” for 15 bucks
Old Feb 12, 2018 | 12:47 PM
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Heard this stuff is great! Planned to buy some to wipe down the interior but will try the blades as well.
Old Feb 13, 2018 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by NisCal17
I was going to try it but I went out to Target this morning they have Raix-X latitude on sale so I bought 16” for 15 bucks
The only problem I have ever faced with aftermarket wipers are they are not steady at speed of even 40 mph while engaged . They tend to shutter. But if you look at OEM vs aftermarket, the build dynamic are different, in terms of aerodynamics.
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