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The anti rain products cause "chattering" as the product wears off.If you use the stuff the first time they chatter is the time to re-apply;);););););).
They do stop chattering once its worn off.
D4 has been good,I use Rainex,D2 I gave up on Rainex.In the past Ive used in on various Falcons,Ford cannot make a window wiper:(:(:(:(:(,it helps but you have to keep the rain product up to the glass.Even the Territory has shocking noisy poor wipers:(:(:(:(:(:(
Andrew
Thanks Andy. That was what i wanted to know. :thumbup:
Cheers
Dan
Sorry, no idea where the mechanic sources them from. A quick google search didn't reveal any Australian suppliers. These are on eBay which are still sent from the UK:Quote:
Originally Posted by Disco-tastic
Land Rover Discovery 3 NEW Windscreen Wiper Blades Blade SET X2 Lucas Brand | eBay
I intended to replace the old ones with a set of Bosch wiper blades when the mechanic made a pre-emptive strike with the Lucas blades. I don't think they're anything special, they just do the job they were designed for, which the Sillblades didn't do for me.
Seriously guys. I can't fault the Wipertech product. Free same day delivery in Sydney (express for the rest of the country) take about 30 seconds to fit, and a great product.
Disclaimer - I have no affiliation with Wipertech. I just appreciate good service and products. I was the first customer to buy for my VW TOUAREG (wife's taxi) and the owner specifically sought out a Touareg to test fit first, AND made a uTube video to show me how to fit them. A good Aussie company doing good business.
Here is the link to D4 blades.
https://www.wipertech.com.au/2009-cu...very-iv-wipers
You can buy front, rear, or a set. $49, $29, or $69 respectively.
I recently had a windscreen replaced on my D4 and the Obriens guy talk d me into replacement Bosche wipers at the same time. They work well, but I'm noticing wind noise now on the highway when they're not in use. Anyone else seeing this? I'd always been happy with the OEM jobbies, but guessing they're expensive...
I have used RainX on the D4 since I purchased it. Applied about once every three months.Quote:
Originally Posted by Disco-tastic
A while back, I came across a product called Nanokote. I was looking for a product to use on a new glass shower screen in a bathroom that we had just renovated. I saw on their web-site that they also do a product for car windscreens, so I bought some.
Have used this on the D4, the wife's Camry and also on the young bloke's Amarok - it has been on for more than 6 months now, and still working as good as the day it was applied, on all three vehicles. It does virtually the same job as RainX, but lasts much longer between applications. Similar to apply, but requires a little more "buffing" than RainX to give a perfectly clear finish.
I still have the original wiper blades on my D4 (they have survived well over 100,000km now) - have never needed to replace any of them (rear windscreen included). They all still work as good as new - but I also very rarely turn the wipers on - the glass treatment does the job for me in all but light "drizzle" or very heavy rainfall (and it doesn't rain a lot in Kalgoorlie compared to some places). ;)
I just checked the nanokote website and couldnt find the car product (only the bathroom one). Any chance you could find a link to it?
Cheers
Dan
I have a funny idea that the auto product is only available through Nanokote WA and it looks like they may be going to drop them from their range.Quote:
Originally Posted by Disco-tastic
I suppose I should grab a few bottles of it myself in case it is no longer available when I need some.
Nanokote DIY Auto Glass - Nanokote WA
Bosch works good for me
Yes you do need the two different part numbers as shown
Thanks BMKal.Quote:
Originally Posted by BMKal
Just got 2 packs for $50 delivered. Same price as a new set of blades. As the blades wipe clean when they work i hope it fixes the problem. Or at least makes the screen repellent enough i dont need wipers! :D
Cheers
Dan