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  1. 10th August 2014, 04:32 PM #1
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    Wipers - the mundane :(

    Guess anyone who drives a Deffie or a Series has issues with the wipers

    My issue is with the blades. Thinks it is simply a fact that here is not enough leverage from spring. Have installed new blades, then new blade holders with blades. In all cases everything works well for a little while but then the blades really just skim/smear Maybe I'm a bit too picky???

    Did see on a pommy site somewhere mention of a particular set of blades that apparently work very well on Landy flat screens.

    Any "KNOWLEDGE"

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  2. 10th August 2014, 05:12 PM #2
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    Yeah have the same issue here but find it is only a real problem in light rain/mist/spray situations, once the sky opens properly they do a good job.

    I haven't got them myself but had my eye on picking up a set of these Silblade® Silicone Wiper Blades next time I am in the UK... but at $30ish each (!) they are pricey. Maybe a US based supplier would be cheaper?
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  3. 10th August 2014, 05:28 PM #3
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    I always found that using RainX on the windscreen did a good job of helping out the crappy Defender wipers.
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  4. 10th August 2014, 05:31 PM #4
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    agree with the rainex. cleaning the crud off the blades when you clean the screen is a good move. Don't forget to replace rainex regularly and it assists with getting the bugs off.
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    Try these blades. I have them on my Defender and they are an improvement IMHO.

    [ame=http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Aero-Flat-Wiper-Blades-Landrover-Vehicles-2x-Front-Wipers-/251174920191?pt=AU_Clothing_Merchandise_Media&var& hash=item3a7b311fff&_uhb=1]Aero Flat Wiper Blades Landrover Vehicles 2X Front Wipers | eBay[/ame]

    Good luck,

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  6. 10th August 2014, 09:50 PM #6
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    Have you thought of getting new wiper arms? that way you get fresh springs that keep the blades on the screen.
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  7. 11th August 2014, 04:27 PM #7
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    Yep , will try the arms, and thanks for all the rest guys.

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