Update: a straightened paper clip took care of the jets on the hood.
They were clogged and not pointing right. The pointing part is not
easy to fix but I tried and it is better now.

The wiper problem just went away after the washer fluid drenched the
windsheild thoroughly.

Just goes on to show that a little bit of cleaning now and then helps
:-)
bc


bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote in message news:<614be1fb.0312090935.2fea5829@posting.google. com>...
> Accord 2000. I have put in new wiper blades 2 months ago and they
> worked well for some time. Now the driver's side wiper leaves a haze.
> I don't think it is the blade again. I think there is not enough
> pressure in the middle of the wiper arm to clean thoroughly. I was
> wondering if Rain X would help. But a quick search through this NG
> makes me think that it might be a bad idea in the current snow, salt
> and dusty conditions -- I will probably put it on the other windows as
> many do.
>
> However, that leaves the problem of Windshield. Is there anything that
> will clean it up real good and would make the wipers work better?
>
> The other problem is the wiper fluid jets not hitting the center and
> just dribbling out some foamy stuff. Basically I am scared of using
> them on a highway because the fluid barely reaches the bottom and the
> wiper picks it up and s it on the entire windshield without
> wiping it clean. I just drove for 2 hours with a dirty windshield and
> did not use the stupid washer fluid. It is that bad.
>
> I would look into the washer fluid levels and try to clean the jets in
> the afternoon. But please share your experiences with cleaning the
> windshield and wipers if you can.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> bc

 

Update: a straightened paper clip took care of the jets on the hood.
They were clogged and not pointing right. The pointing part is not
easy to fix but I tried and it is better now.

The wiper problem just went away after the washer fluid drenched the
windsheild thoroughly.

Just goes on to show that a little bit of cleaning now and then helps
:-)
bc


bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote in message news:<614be1fb.0312090935.2fea5829@posting.google. com>...
> Accord 2000. I have put in new wiper blades 2 months ago and they
> worked well for some time. Now the driver's side wiper leaves a haze.
> I don't think it is the blade again. I think there is not enough
> pressure in the middle of the wiper arm to clean thoroughly. I was
> wondering if Rain X would help. But a quick search through this NG
> makes me think that it might be a bad idea in the current snow, salt
> and dusty conditions -- I will probably put it on the other windows as
> many do.
>
> However, that leaves the problem of Windshield. Is there anything that
> will clean it up real good and would make the wipers work better?
>
> The other problem is the wiper fluid jets not hitting the center and
> just dribbling out some foamy stuff. Basically I am scared of using
> them on a highway because the fluid barely reaches the bottom and the
> wiper picks it up and s it on the entire windshield without
> wiping it clean. I just drove for 2 hours with a dirty windshield and
> did not use the stupid washer fluid. It is that bad.
>
> I would look into the washer fluid levels and try to clean the jets in
> the afternoon. But please share your experiences with cleaning the
> windshield and wipers if you can.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> bc

 

"Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:4nrBb.23213$r%u1.10070@twister01.bloor.is.net .cable.rogers.com...
>
> Checked out aquapel at a local detail shop--they want 49.95 CDN for an
> application. Just a tad pricey I felt considering it has to be redone in
six
> months.

It costs $24.95 plus tax, of course <g>, here in Halifax. Speedy Auto Glass
is where I have it done.

--
Brian
www.accesswave.ca/~orion

 

"Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:4nrBb.23213$r%u1.10070@twister01.bloor.is.net .cable.rogers.com...
>
> Checked out aquapel at a local detail shop--they want 49.95 CDN for an
> application. Just a tad pricey I felt considering it has to be redone in
six
> months.

It costs $24.95 plus tax, of course <g>, here in Halifax. Speedy Auto Glass
is where I have it done.

--
Brian
www.accesswave.ca/~orion

 

"Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:4nrBb.23213$r%u1.10070@twister01.bloor.is.net .cable.rogers.com...
>
> Checked out aquapel at a local detail shop--they want 49.95 CDN for an
> application. Just a tad pricey I felt considering it has to be redone in
six
> months.

It costs $24.95 plus tax, of course <g>, here in Halifax. Speedy Auto Glass
is where I have it done.

--
Brian
www.accesswave.ca/~orion

 

"Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:4nrBb.23213$r%u1.10070@twister01.bloor.is.net .cable.rogers.com...
>
> Checked out aquapel at a local detail shop--they want 49.95 CDN for an
> application. Just a tad pricey I felt considering it has to be redone in
six
> months.

It costs $24.95 plus tax, of course <g>, here in Halifax. Speedy Auto Glass
is where I have it done.

--
Brian
www.accesswave.ca/~orion

 

"Bryan Canter" <bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:614be1fb.0312091436.3db8e9fb@posting.google.c om...
> Update: a straightened paper clip took care of the jets on the hood.
> They were clogged and not pointing right. The pointing part is not
> easy to fix but I tried and it is better now.
>
> The wiper problem just went away after the washer fluid drenched the
> windsheild thoroughly.
>
> Just goes on to show that a little bit of cleaning now and then helps

Preventative maintenance is a wonderful thing <g>.

--
Brian
www.accesswave.ca/~orion

 

"Bryan Canter" <bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:614be1fb.0312091436.3db8e9fb@posting.google.c om...
> Update: a straightened paper clip took care of the jets on the hood.
> They were clogged and not pointing right. The pointing part is not
> easy to fix but I tried and it is better now.
>
> The wiper problem just went away after the washer fluid drenched the
> windsheild thoroughly.
>
> Just goes on to show that a little bit of cleaning now and then helps

Preventative maintenance is a wonderful thing <g>.

--
Brian
www.accesswave.ca/~orion

 

"Bryan Canter" <bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:614be1fb.0312091436.3db8e9fb@posting.google.c om...
> Update: a straightened paper clip took care of the jets on the hood.
> They were clogged and not pointing right. The pointing part is not
> easy to fix but I tried and it is better now.
>
> The wiper problem just went away after the washer fluid drenched the
> windsheild thoroughly.
>
> Just goes on to show that a little bit of cleaning now and then helps

Preventative maintenance is a wonderful thing <g>.

--
Brian
www.accesswave.ca/~orion

 

"Bryan Canter" <bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:614be1fb.0312091436.3db8e9fb@posting.google.c om...
> Update: a straightened paper clip took care of the jets on the hood.
> They were clogged and not pointing right. The pointing part is not
> easy to fix but I tried and it is better now.
>
> The wiper problem just went away after the washer fluid drenched the
> windsheild thoroughly.
>
> Just goes on to show that a little bit of cleaning now and then helps

Preventative maintenance is a wonderful thing <g>.

--
Brian
www.accesswave.ca/~orion

 

"Brian Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in message
newsVsBb.116867$PD3.5825586@nnrp1.uunet.ca...
>
> "Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com> wrote in message
> news:4nrBb.23213$r%u1.10070@twister01.bloor.is.net .cable.rogers.com...
> >
> > Checked out aquapel at a local detail shop--they want 49.95 CDN for an
> > application. Just a tad pricey I felt considering it has to be redone in
> six
> > months.
>
> It costs $24.95 plus tax, of course <g>, here in Halifax. Speedy Auto
Glass
> is where I have it done.
>
> --
> Brian
> www.accesswave.ca/~orion
>
>


That's more what I thought it would be worth-- Guess I better check some
other shops.
Thanks for the tip.
The Codge
>

 

"Brian Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in message
newsVsBb.116867$PD3.5825586@nnrp1.uunet.ca...
>
> "Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com> wrote in message
> news:4nrBb.23213$r%u1.10070@twister01.bloor.is.net .cable.rogers.com...
> >
> > Checked out aquapel at a local detail shop--they want 49.95 CDN for an
> > application. Just a tad pricey I felt considering it has to be redone in
> six
> > months.
>
> It costs $24.95 plus tax, of course <g>, here in Halifax. Speedy Auto
Glass
> is where I have it done.
>
> --
> Brian
> www.accesswave.ca/~orion
>
>


That's more what I thought it would be worth-- Guess I better check some
other shops.
Thanks for the tip.
The Codge
>

 

"Brian Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in message
newsVsBb.116867$PD3.5825586@nnrp1.uunet.ca...
>
> "Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com> wrote in message
> news:4nrBb.23213$r%u1.10070@twister01.bloor.is.net .cable.rogers.com...
> >
> > Checked out aquapel at a local detail shop--they want 49.95 CDN for an
> > application. Just a tad pricey I felt considering it has to be redone in
> six
> > months.
>
> It costs $24.95 plus tax, of course <g>, here in Halifax. Speedy Auto
Glass
> is where I have it done.
>
> --
> Brian
> www.accesswave.ca/~orion
>
>


That's more what I thought it would be worth-- Guess I better check some
other shops.
Thanks for the tip.
The Codge
>

 

"Brian Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in message
newsVsBb.116867$PD3.5825586@nnrp1.uunet.ca...
>
> "Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com> wrote in message
> news:4nrBb.23213$r%u1.10070@twister01.bloor.is.net .cable.rogers.com...
> >
> > Checked out aquapel at a local detail shop--they want 49.95 CDN for an
> > application. Just a tad pricey I felt considering it has to be redone in
> six
> > months.
>
> It costs $24.95 plus tax, of course <g>, here in Halifax. Speedy Auto
Glass
> is where I have it done.
>
> --
> Brian
> www.accesswave.ca/~orion
>
>


That's more what I thought it would be worth-- Guess I better check some
other shops.
Thanks for the tip.
The Codge
>

 

"Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:iatBb.23402$r%u1.11984@twister01.bloor.is.net .cable.rogers.com...
>
> That's more what I thought it would be worth-- Guess I better check some
> other shops.
> Thanks for the tip.
> The Codge

You're welcome. Also keep in mind that, if the treatment wears off within
six months, they will apply it again, no charge. So, basically, you are only
paying for it once a year. And, it's been over eight months on the second
application, with no discernable difference in performance.

--
Brian
www.accesswave.ca/~orion