Coda Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 I am hoping you guys (& gals) have some advice for me on this one. The standard windscreen wipers/blades on my B7 A4 are really not up to the job, often leaving water on the screen, generally not that good. Has anyone else has this, and suggestions? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kite Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Are they aero wipers ? never had a problem on my B6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coda Posted February 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 No, the stock standard ones... My stealer really did not advise me well on the options, and 2 months into my 3 year company car, means a long wait to replace.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kite Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 I think you can replace with the aero option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolDave Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 You can get the aero wipers from vagparts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHo Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 Rain X your windows, and forget using windscreen wipes except in really bad rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjaminTDI Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 There are a few who have fitted aero wipers to their B6, there might be a how to somewhere on here if you search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewcam Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Rain X your windows [/ QUOTE ] Not a bad idea here. Might solve your problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coda Posted February 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 Thanks for the feedback, I will be ordering the aero wipers from vagparts, and will post pictures, ... when done. I will also try Rain X, looks to be a good product. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson_R32 Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 All B7's are fitted with Aero wipers regardless of Country or build date, are you sure you don't have a B6? I've always found the Aero wipers to be brilliant, but if your having problems, purchase a new set of wiper blades from your dealer and purchase and apply some Rain-ex from Halfords, be sure to apply a dab of Rain-ex to the wiper rubbers as well help them last longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coda Posted February 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 It is a 55reg A4, 2 months old, so must be a B7. Picture of wipers attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson_R32 Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 [ QUOTE ] It is a 55reg A4, 2 months old, so must be a B7. Picture of wipers attached. [/ QUOTE ] Those ARE Aero wipers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coda Posted February 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 Thanks, saved me £50 there..... Well IMHO the Aero wipers are crap! Back to the Stealers... They also have to fix the noisy unlocking of the petrol cap, an awefull squeak when unlocking.... Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 Maybe there is a problem (incorrectly fitted or something). I went from the old ones to these on my B6 and have no complaints at all. They're much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 i never considered Rain X as when i first joined this forum i recalled a few member complaining about it and then how hard it was to get off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 Clean wiper blades with vinegar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair_A3 Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 Rain X is brilliant I put it on my caterham windscreen/aero screens when i have a wet trackday. Works very well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 [ QUOTE ] They also have to fix the noisy unlocking of the petrol cap, an awefull squeak when unlocking.... Thanks again. [/ QUOTE ] I have the exact same problem. I couldn't be bothered taking it the dealer, so used 3-in-1 oil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coda Posted February 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Well, they replaced one headlight as it had a leak and was completly misted up, whereas the other was not. The fixed the squeak for about 3 days, then it started again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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