I have about 40 years experience in wiper development, testig, and production. Your video is spot on. I was concerned when you mentioned WD-40 because I have seen videos showing to clean the bades with WD-40. It is petroleum based and will eat at the natural rubber squeegee. Great use of it on the wiper arm base. We do use #0000 steel wool and glass cleaner on our windshields in the test bucks. NO MORE COARSE than #0000, it could scratch the glass. Use a swirling motion then dry off with a towel or paper towel. Great job... everything you suggested is totally correct...
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You say the WD40 will break down the rubber but others on here have commented on their great results with cleaning their blades with it, and managing to keep the same set of blades for years with that trick. So there seems to be some discrepancy...
@@hydnars funny I was just thinking the same.... So I actually do not know if I should use IPA to clean and then WD40 to preserve (I am talking about the rubber part only)... Otherwise I saw many videos of PTO and I must say he definitely knows what he is talking about...
@@hydnars Yeah, but he said 40 years. The other people are easily liars or over-exaggerating it. Believe what you want, but I would prefer the FACTS of someone that's been in the industry for DECADES over some driveway warrior's OPINION that applies what he finds on Reddit over the last 6 years.
I use denatured alcohol to clean the blade. I allow it to evaporate completely. Next I spray some rubber safe silicon spray lube on a cloth, again allow the solvents to evaporate, then wipe the blade rubber this helps keep the blade soft, ice dose not stick as hard and helps prevent blade chatter.
My wife tells me “the wipers are bad, I can’t see!” That’s when I bust out the rain-x and do the same process as the video. Clean and repellent! Always does the job!
Pan, glad to see you and I doing the same methods. Two points that need more understanding are the use of the rubbing alcohol and WD40. I have heard that regular rubber can be affected by the alcohol but it does clean them! Also I have started to use wife’s cheap facial pads instead of MF towel, that junk then is trashed rather than staining my towels. Next is the use of WD40, it is not a lubricant and should be wiped up as it does attract dust. Interesting read on what WD40 is on Wikipedia en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/WD-40. It is great product used correctly. Try TriFlow as a lubricant as it dries cleanly and does not attract grime. Perfect time for this topic on wipers with so much use this time of year. Thanks.
Did this today with similar products around the house and it was awesome. It worked just as expected. Now to watch Pan’s “How To Wash Microfiber” video.
Thanks for the feedback Coby! There is so much satisfaction when getting all these little details right, and improving the way your car looks bit by bit.
Never knew about rubbing alcohol, perfect job, what a difference, amazing, thanks for sharing, BTW my tip is to check the the wiper blade (via the arm) is sitting at a perfect 90° to the glass surface, if not, a gentle twist of the arm will correct that, blade will now not ‘shudder’ thanks for sharing. 😃👍
I'd be a little leery about using alcohol on rubber wiper blades. Alcohol dries out rubber and could cause them to eventually crack. However, alcohol would probably work well on wiper blades made from silicone.
Just use the soap you wash the vehicle with. No alcohol needed!👍BTW-I do this every time I wash the vehicle...and haven't replaced them in 16 seasons(4 years).
I found using a plastic/rubber restoring product to really help out alot. I use VRP from chemical guys and working it into the rubber of the blade, restores the flexibility and wiping ability of the blade.
Great video and topic for those who don’t know 👍 I do this exact process every 3 months to my personal vehicles. 👌 When I do it for my clients they can’t believe the difference it makes 💯✅
I used CRC gun oil to lube the wiper hinges. Worked really well. Originally bought it because my uncle told me it's the best for unfreezing door locks, but looks like it's good for a lot of things.
Thanks pan. Did the wd40 on the fly tonight in a parking lot and hit the wet windshield with some formula 4 spay wax 1:10 dilution and wiped if off a bit like a drying aid even though it’s raining. Lol. 90 percent improvement on my cheap blades. 👍
I’m a window cleaner by profession for over 30 years, let me say that once the edge of the rubber/silicon is gone, then it is gone and you need to replace. You can buy rubber or silicon profile for windshield wipers on bulk, just like we buy replacement squeegee bands. Nothing fancy and much cheaper. Although after some years the wiper blade holder needs also replacing when it starts to deteriorate. I learnt that it’s not worth after 9/12 months and just replace the wiper.
@@SkodaHobbybob Rain doesn't clean your wipers. That part that's always in contact with your windshield, it will stay dirty and just spread dirt around when in function, in process collecting more dirt. When do you think blades get dirty? During function. And when do they function? When the windshield is wet. Therefore you thinking that rain cleans your wipers is completely incorrect since it's the primary reason they get dirty in the first place.
When you did the interior view, the blade wasn't clearing all of the water from the top left corner. Was still streaking or the blade wasn't making full contact
I noticed this as well. Other than wiping the blades clean during maintenance washes, I can't see the benefit to trying to extend the life of replaceable parts; blades should be replaced every 6-12 months, depending on your climate.
Just a FYI........WD-40 is not a lubricant, it is a water dispersant formula 40. Had a rep tell me that, he said WD was like 90% solvent. So it drys away. I use to work in apartment maintenance would get a work order for squeaky door hinge, would go spray WD on them. Then a few weeks later would get another work order for the same thing same apartment. After the rep told me WD was not a lub, I started using good old 3in1 oil, never got called back again.
Great video. Always good to have important skills that are also really cheap for the car owner. Everyone likes to save a buck and this tip is way cheaper than new blades. Btw, IPA and rubbing alcohol are not the same. IPA is 91% alcohol and rubbing alcohol is no more than 72%. Clean with IPA and disinfect with rubbing alcohol.
Isopropyl rubbing alcohol starts at a minimum dilution ratio of 50% isopropyl/ 50% water and goes as high of a dilution ratio of 99% isopropyl/1% water. They are all "rubbing" alcohols, in differing concentrations.
I usually wash the blades with my wash rag when washing my cars but I do this when needed, defiantly helps as long as the blade itself is not actually worn our or torn.
Hey Pan, first time viewer. I liked and subscribed because your video is straight forward and to the point. No BS. Cheers from T.O. my fellow Canadian!
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@@PanTheOrganizer , I have streaks on my windshield. I figured why not follow your instructions and clean them up instead of throwing money away on new ones.
Who would have thought streaking on the windshield could be resolved so simply? I can't tell you how many new windshield wiper blades I have purchased because I was told that was the only solution to streaking. Thank you !
Rain x glass cleaner and water repellant does the trick for me for all glass. It's really helpful in the rain and it cost 4 dollars a bottle which last like 6 months depending on weather conditions even longer
Really?!?! That would explain a hell of a lot! I clean and clean and clean my wiper blades and I still get the 'black gunk' after wiping them ten times! And I've tried multiple products. No wonder I can't get them clean if it's graphite that's coming off!
@@FreakyTORRI I tend to be plagued by noisy wipers. Tried a proper deep clean of the windscreen to fix it and everything. Now I'm wondering if the cause is me over cleaning my wipers and ruining them. I'm gonna get a new set and this time go easy on the cleaning. Thanks for the heads-up!
@@FreakyTORRI No, all sorted. I followed the instructions in Pan's other video ua-cam.com/video/CN-WYF3Nnak/v-deo.html but used Nu-Finish instead of Rain-X. Topped off with new quality wiper blades and my problems were solved!
another trick as i saw this elsewhere on the net. Since I wanted to go to Montreal Car show (2hr drive) and knowing it would be a snowy/slushy day for driving, since my wipers were a bit crappy (streaking), i just used WD-40 on a cloth and rubbed it on wiper for cleaning. Wow did that ever work well, no need to clean winshield either. Pan you should try it.
I’d remove the blades, degrease with optimum power clean at 3:1 then wipe with a towel. Then use Pans methods, as alcohol isn’t as effective at degreasing rubber. Never thought about the WD40 though Pan. I’ll try the penetrating oil I have in stock. Haven’t serviced the hinges in 9yrs.
I do this quite a few times a year to my wiper blades. But WD-40. Not a lubricant. WD = water dispersant. So it will help keep water from corroding the hinge later on.
A good no non-sense tip! I do the same thing as a finish step when cleaning my wind shield either at home with a microfiber cloth or at the fuel station when doing a quick clean-up. I take a paper towl and dip it into the window washing fluid that gas stations make available. Regular cleaning of the wipers seems to keep things running smoothly. What's the difference between using clean water and a microfiber cloth v. a 'high quality glass cleaner' and cloth? I get pretty good results with the water, especially if I've treated the glass with RainX, previously.
I took my car In for an oil change and the dealership added suggestions for items needing attention with one of them being replace the wiper blades and gave an estimate of $45.00 which makes me wonder if that’s just the cost for the parts or does it include the installation? As we’ve learned, the labor charges are what they make a real killing with. 😳
@@PanTheOrganizer Oh man i've been watching you for ages now! I think I subbed last year, I found you from just searching around to different detailing channels.
Well I see same amount of dirt on the wipers every time I clean windshield. I do it every couple of days. Garage is nice! 😀 They only problem (irritating) is that even I use brand new towel, in the sunshine I still can see small dust particles on the windshield.
I use a citrus base car wash soap and scrub them when washing the car than seal the windshield. My wipers are almost a year old currently. Usually only last a month
I tried this on some of my Rain-X blades that were maybe 8 months old (it's rained 3x here in Southern California since I put them on), it's mostly just fairly dry and hot. It was like wiping a marker. I gave up after one micro-fiber towel and like 2-3 shop towels per wiper blade kept coming back nearly as black as when I started, and on each of those I probably used 6-8 different sections on each microfiber towel or shop towel. I'm not sure if it's the type of rubber, if there's really that much caked on there, or if the rubber itself was being broken down by the IPA, but I gave up after about 15 minutes of wiper blade scrubbing. One blade did seem quite a bit better, the other a tad, but not a huge difference.
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If you want the wipers to last longer and actually be able to see in the rain use Rain x washer solvent. Huge difference! Not recommended in BMW's because it might make the low washer fluid sensor malfunction. The alcohol cleaning does work though.
Hey pan great video Always love watching your videos and I highly recommend to everyone I talk about detailing to follow your channel. I noticed you have someone filming the video and I must say it is great to see you fully and having someone following your steps. Keep it up👍looking forward for your next video👍
I never thought to lubricate my wiper hinge...and I lubricate everything even my power window motors! Thank you! I heard putting wipers up in winter during storms loosens those hinges and effects the pressure on the window over time...not sure if true
Last winter I didn’t put my wipers up and my windscreen got covered with snow and ice, as I got in the car and started it the wipers automatically turned on because of the snow and Ice on the windscreen and I completely forgot to switch auto off and it ripped both rubbers off my wipers blades. Luckily I have a auto shop near me so £35 later I had new blades, only to sell the car the week after 🤣
@@PanTheOrganizer I recently bought my first new car, and wanted to learn how to keep it looking good, so I have been watching a ton of UA-cam vids. The main thing I've learned is that I have been doin it all wrong my whole life, lol! Your videos in particular are helping me get on the right path!
Cool! I have been detailing cars for over 24 years now and I love sharing my passion and knowledge with my viewers. We have built one of the biggest and fastest growing detailing channels on UA-cam. :) What new car did you get? It’s always a fun time when we get new cars!
@@PanTheOrganizer Well, it's easy to see why your channel is blowing up. You're doing a great job, your passion and knowledge of the subject are clear! My car is a 2021 Mazda CX-5. Nothing fancy as far as new cars go, but I love it! She is beautiful, fun to drive, and I was able to get all the options I wanted, like the leather, sunroof, and Bose audio.
It helps if you never let your windshield get that dirty either. That makes a lot of dirt that your wipers have to pick up. Another tip, use a rubber protectant on your wipers too. Just wipe it off after a few minutes of soaking.
First of all Big Fan; I have a question: Can I correct deep scratches on clear coat with menzerna 400 heavy cut?? Or do I need wet sanding? Actually both flatten clear coat, so the mechanism is same. If I stand longer on the scratch with polishing machine it should be gone right?
@@PanTheOrganizer I found it when I searched how to clean microfiber towels. It was one of the suggested videos. Very glad I did, now I can step up my car detailing.
Putting extra virgin olive oil helps to keep the blades pliable. Put it on the blade and let it sit for 10 minutes. Then wipe off the excess. This also helps with door seals.
Watched a similar video on cleaning the wiper blades and the guy use WD-40 direct on his blades to clean them...of course on his video it worked...cant remember who or where I saw it.
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I put WD 40 also on the wipers. The dust dont get the full contact on the wipers and is easly removeable from the wipers. (Sorry for my English knowledge)
WD-40 is petroleum-based and contains solvents that will degrade the rubber in your wipers over time. You should never use any petroleum-based lubricant around rubber, (bushings, wiring, weather stripping, tires, etc) use a silicone-based lubricant in those areas.
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Can I use nail paint removal alcohol?
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Wd40 is not a lubricant spraying that on the hinge will do nothing if you need to do it take a tiny bit of moter oil and sparingly use it
I have about 40 years experience in wiper development, testig, and production. Your video is spot on. I was concerned when you mentioned WD-40 because I have seen videos showing to clean the bades with WD-40. It is petroleum based and will eat at the natural rubber squeegee. Great use of it on the wiper arm base.
We do use #0000 steel wool and glass cleaner on our windshields in the test bucks. NO MORE COARSE than #0000, it could scratch the glass. Use a swirling motion then dry off with a towel or paper towel.
Great job... everything you suggested is totally correct...
Thank you! I appreciate the positive feedback.
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You say the WD40 will break down the rubber but others on here have commented on their great results with cleaning their blades with it, and managing to keep the same set of blades for years with that trick. So there seems to be some discrepancy...
@@hydnars funny I was just thinking the same.... So I actually do not know if I should use IPA to clean and then WD40 to preserve (I am talking about the rubber part only)... Otherwise I saw many videos of PTO and I must say he definitely knows what he is talking about...
@@hydnars Yeah, but he said 40 years. The other people are easily liars or over-exaggerating it. Believe what you want, but I would prefer the FACTS of someone that's been in the industry for DECADES over some driveway warrior's OPINION that applies what he finds on Reddit over the last 6 years.
Wow, I've never seen a counter top or cabinets in a garage that clean.
I'm not understanding why anyone wouldnt like this tip this is a thumbs up all day
Probably the wiper companies lol. Great tip Pan
I use denatured alcohol to clean the blade. I allow it to evaporate completely. Next I spray some rubber safe silicon spray lube on a cloth, again allow the solvents to evaporate, then wipe the blade rubber this helps keep the blade soft, ice dose not stick as hard and helps prevent blade chatter.
And here I was needing to clean my wipers, low and behold pan uploads a vid. 👀
My wife tells me “the wipers are bad, I can’t see!” That’s when I bust out the rain-x and do the same process as the video. Clean and repellent! Always does the job!
me too 30 years of rain-x & a happy hot wife =)
Pan, glad to see you and I doing the same methods. Two points that need more understanding are the use of the rubbing alcohol and WD40. I have heard that regular rubber can be affected by the alcohol but it does clean them! Also I have started to use wife’s cheap facial pads instead of MF towel, that junk then is trashed rather than staining my towels. Next is the use of WD40, it is not a lubricant and should be wiped up as it does attract dust. Interesting read on what WD40 is on Wikipedia en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/WD-40. It is great product used correctly. Try TriFlow as a lubricant as it dries cleanly and does not attract grime. Perfect time for this topic on wipers with so much use this time of year. Thanks.
Trifle is amazing superior and who doesn't love the smell of oranges
Did this today with similar products around the house and it was awesome. It worked just as expected.
Now to watch Pan’s “How To Wash Microfiber” video.
Thanks for the feedback Coby! There is so much satisfaction when getting all these little details right, and improving the way your car looks bit by bit.
Clay bar windshield in areas with a lot of sap fallout, wears groves in wipers.
You the man, Pete
Thanks! I made a windshield cleaning tutorial here: ua-cam.com/video/CN-WYF3Nnak/v-deo.html
ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO IN THE NICK OF TIME. IT DIDN'T OCCUR TO ME TO USE WD-40 ON THE WIPER BLADE HINGE. THANKS 4 THE TIP. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Thanks Harlem!
Never knew about rubbing alcohol, perfect job, what a difference, amazing, thanks for sharing, BTW my tip is to check the the wiper blade (via the arm) is sitting at a perfect 90° to the glass surface, if not, a gentle twist of the arm will correct that, blade will now not ‘shudder’ thanks for sharing. 😃👍
I'd be a little leery about using alcohol on rubber wiper blades. Alcohol dries out rubber and could cause them to eventually crack. However, alcohol would probably work well on wiper blades made from silicone.
Just use the soap you wash the vehicle with. No alcohol needed!👍BTW-I do this every time I wash the vehicle...and haven't replaced them in 16 seasons(4 years).
I found using a plastic/rubber restoring product to really help out alot. I use VRP from chemical guys and working it into the rubber of the blade, restores the flexibility and wiping ability of the blade.
I know you wrote this comment many years ago but I'm wondering how well VRP holds up with the rain, being a water-based product?
Just went out to my BMW X5. WOW!!!!! No streaks at all! Went through the exact tutorial. Thanks man
Thanks for the feedback William! 👍🏻
Great video and topic for those who don’t know 👍 I do this exact process every 3 months to my personal vehicles. 👌
When I do it for my clients they can’t believe the difference it makes 💯✅
That black gunk is graphite witch is a dry lubricant for the blades, embedded in to the rubber. Yeah there is some dirt, but not that much.
I’m very happy for you, but also so jealous of your garage! 😂
If I had a garage like that I’d live in it 👍
Same.
Great tips. Used the rubbing alcohol today what a difference. The cloth was black. A large amount of crud came off. Car quite new on my 4 months old
This is the best video of 2020 pan.... this is unusual.... million times like....
I used CRC gun oil to lube the wiper hinges. Worked really well.
Originally bought it because my uncle told me it's the best for unfreezing door locks, but looks like it's good for a lot of things.
i bet you take off you the oil pan to fill it with oil lmao
@@isaiahcruz724 What?
Thanks pan. Did the wd40 on the fly tonight in a parking lot and hit the wet windshield with some formula 4 spay wax 1:10 dilution and wiped if off a bit like a drying aid even though it’s raining. Lol. 90 percent improvement on my cheap blades. 👍
I’m a window cleaner by profession for over 30 years, let me say that once the edge of the rubber/silicon is gone, then it is gone and you need to replace. You can buy rubber or silicon profile for windshield wipers on bulk, just like we buy replacement squeegee bands. Nothing fancy and much cheaper. Although after some years the wiper blade holder needs also replacing when it starts to deteriorate. I learnt that it’s not worth after 9/12 months and just replace the wiper.
I usually clean my blades whenever I wash my vehicle.
I let the rain clean my wipers and I buy new ones every year or so ( why bothe for 13 euros? )
@@SkodaHobbybob Well....Dirty wipers aren't as effective as clean ones.
If you have new blades, then you probably can’t wipe them off, because most modern blades are made with graphite spraying
that's a good habit.
@@SkodaHobbybob Rain doesn't clean your wipers. That part that's always in contact with your windshield, it will stay dirty and just spread dirt around when in function, in process collecting more dirt. When do you think blades get dirty? During function. And when do they function? When the windshield is wet. Therefore you thinking that rain cleans your wipers is completely incorrect since it's the primary reason they get dirty in the first place.
When you did the interior view, the blade wasn't clearing all of the water from the top left corner. Was still streaking or the blade wasn't making full contact
Mine does the same thing but on the passenger side bottom only at highway speeds totally misses it
@@jeremiahbachmann3901 it must be the springs on mine, my wiper blades are new there are the bosh icon that ard $28 each from advance auto parts 🤣🤣
I noticed this as well. Other than wiping the blades clean during maintenance washes, I can't see the benefit to trying to extend the life of replaceable parts; blades should be replaced every 6-12 months, depending on your climate.
I want to know how many microfibre towels you own?! 😆😆
@@CHZ8959 The bigger question is how many does he reuse and wash in washing machine.
I recently ponied up for a set of Rainex silicone blades. Best blades I've ever tried so far.
Yes the newer silicone type blades are awesome. Michelin also makes some amazing ones.
Love it, thanks Pan. I’ve always hit the wipers with my drying towel aggressively but the chemical treatment process is always useful!
Just a FYI........WD-40 is not a lubricant, it is a water dispersant formula 40. Had a rep tell me that, he said WD was like 90% solvent. So it drys away. I use to work in apartment maintenance would get a work order for squeaky door hinge, would go spray WD on them. Then a few weeks later would get another work order for the same thing same apartment. After the rep told me WD was not a lub, I started using good old 3in1 oil, never got called back again.
Great video. Always good to have important skills that are also really cheap for the car owner. Everyone likes to save a buck and this tip is way cheaper than new blades. Btw, IPA and rubbing alcohol are not the same. IPA is 91% alcohol and rubbing alcohol is no more than 72%. Clean with IPA and disinfect with rubbing alcohol.
Thanks Mike! Good to know.
Isopropyl rubbing alcohol starts at a minimum dilution ratio of 50% isopropyl/ 50% water and goes as high of a dilution ratio of 99% isopropyl/1% water. They are all "rubbing" alcohols, in differing concentrations.
I usually wash the blades with my wash rag when washing my cars but I do this when needed, defiantly helps as long as the blade itself is not actually worn our or torn.
Hmmm.. I got to be honest, I never thought of this. Makes perfect sense, thanks for the detailed steps, much appreciated. John
My pleasure John! It’s an often overlooked way to minimize or eliminate streaks. :)
this actually helped a lot. I had no idea about the alcohol for cleaning. Same w/ the WD-40! Great tips, Pan!
Thanks!!
Hey Pan, first time viewer. I liked and subscribed because your video is straight forward and to the point. No BS. Cheers from T.O. my fellow Canadian!
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@@PanTheOrganizer , I have streaks on my windshield. I figured why not follow your instructions and clean them up instead of throwing money away on new ones.
Cool. I highly recommend that you also watch my popular glass cleaning tutorial here: ua-cam.com/video/d9T5rW-UP2E/v-deo.html
Thomas what a, good idea and it is a really good tip to keep your wiper Blades and windshield cleaned.
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Thanks for the video , your tip fixed my blade problem right away.
You're welcome!
I always overlook thoroughly cleaning windshield wipers. Thanks for the great video Pan!
Who would have thought streaking on the windshield could be resolved so simply? I can't tell you how many new windshield wiper blades I have purchased because I was told that was the only solution to streaking. Thank you !
Thanks Pan, great tip as this is always forgotten when cleaning the car.
This is very helpful Pan and thank you so much!
I just use Invisible Glass sprayed onto a shop towel to wipe the blades regularly and throw it away. Works for me.
Rain x glass cleaner and water repellant does the trick for me for all glass. It's really helpful in the rain and it cost 4 dollars a bottle which last like 6 months depending on weather conditions even longer
Pan is always here for us
Most of the black gunk is graphite I believe, to make the blade have less friction and last longer.
Really?!?! That would explain a hell of a lot! I clean and clean and clean my wiper blades and I still get the 'black gunk' after wiping them ten times! And I've tried multiple products. No wonder I can't get them clean if it's graphite that's coming off!
Captain Cardboard Yes I’m sure about it. I guess a easy wipe to get debris and muck off doesn’t harm it :)
@@FreakyTORRI I tend to be plagued by noisy wipers. Tried a proper deep clean of the windscreen to fix it and everything. Now I'm wondering if the cause is me over cleaning my wipers and ruining them. I'm gonna get a new set and this time go easy on the cleaning. Thanks for the heads-up!
@@Captain-Cardboard Do you still have squeeky wipers? :)
@@FreakyTORRI No, all sorted. I followed the instructions in Pan's other video ua-cam.com/video/CN-WYF3Nnak/v-deo.html but used Nu-Finish instead of Rain-X. Topped off with new quality wiper blades and my problems were solved!
another trick as i saw this elsewhere on the net. Since I wanted to go to Montreal Car show (2hr drive) and knowing it would be a snowy/slushy day for driving, since my wipers were a bit crappy (streaking), i just used WD-40 on a cloth and rubbed it on wiper for cleaning. Wow did that ever work well, no need to clean winshield either. Pan you should try it.
I'll try this out next wash, thanks for this video!
Thanks for watching!
Pan, another fantastic video to keep your motor in tip top condition. Love the thumbs up shot at the end. Great job!
Thanks Roger!!
I've had the same cheap ANCO wipers from Rockauto going on 4 years now and they're still like new. Clean your windshield, clean your blades.
Best and easy tip!! Thanks.
You’re welcome! Glad you found it helpful.
I have been using spray 9 to clean my blades. Will try what I’ve learned in this video tomorrow. Thank you
I’d remove the blades, degrease with optimum power clean at 3:1 then wipe with a towel. Then use Pans methods, as alcohol isn’t as effective at degreasing rubber. Never thought about the WD40 though Pan. I’ll try the penetrating oil I have in stock. Haven’t serviced the hinges in 9yrs.
Wow thanks for this video Pan Iove it! There is indeed a big difference on the visablity of the glass,awesome video!
Thanks Jahdel!
I do this quite a few times a year to my wiper blades. But WD-40. Not a lubricant. WD = water dispersant. So it will help keep water from corroding the hinge later on.
He has great knowledge , he gives great information , he's Pan the Man !
Thanks pan. This is the video I wanted since a very long time.
The wipers get really really dirty during rainy season.
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Will have to try this.
Also, 5:00 was sooo satisfying.
def a subject no1 talks about. great video and tutorial video again pan. b well
I agree! Thanks Richard!
Great tips here pan. Gonna give this a try tomorrow with my wipers!
Thanks!
I pinch my blades with some sandpaper and it works great, I will have to try this trick
Neat and tidy garage. Well organized! Good job!
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A good no non-sense tip! I do the same thing as a finish step when cleaning my wind shield either at home with a microfiber cloth or at the fuel station when doing a quick clean-up. I take a paper towl and dip it into the window washing fluid that gas stations make available. Regular cleaning of the wipers seems to keep things running smoothly. What's the difference between using clean water and a microfiber cloth v. a 'high quality glass cleaner' and cloth? I get pretty good results with the water, especially if I've treated the glass with RainX, previously.
Thanks for watching!
Love that thumbs-up at the end! 💗 Good tips as always 🙂
Thanks Eivind!
That's awesome tips... I was always worried about my glasses... Can you help us for scratch on glass
Polish away scratches on glass!
Happy to see your cleaning advices. This One Gave me a little more of confidense on the way a do to cleane the whippers. Thanks pan !!!!
Thank you, Pan! Your videos are excellent.
Thanks Martin! How did you discover my channel?
Wow, great video!!! One of the things I was waiting for! Thanks, Pan!
So this is what the dealer does and gives you the "$60 wiper replacement" receipt
you bring your car to the fucking dealer to deal with your wiper blades?
you deserve to pay the $60 then.
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Next time put a mark on your old wiper blade..
I took my car In for an oil change and the dealership added suggestions for items needing attention with one of them being replace the wiper blades and gave an estimate of $45.00 which makes me wonder if that’s just the cost for the parts or does it include the installation? As we’ve learned, the labor charges are what they make a real killing with. 😳
Tier 1 dbag move.
Thanks Pan for such a quick and easy trik..
50/50 water and alcohol will prevent premature drying of the rubber material that the wiper is made of. Great video pan!
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@@PanTheOrganizer Oh man i've been watching you for ages now! I think I subbed last year, I found you from just searching around to different detailing channels.
Thanks Panta Claus! I forgot to say that during the Holidays.
Hahahah better late then never hunh?
Well I see same amount of dirt on the wipers every time I clean windshield. I do it every couple of days. Garage is nice! 😀 They only problem (irritating) is that even I use brand new towel, in the sunshine I still can see small dust particles on the windshield.
Great content, Pan. There are very few videos that focus on this topic, so thank you.
I use a citrus base car wash soap and scrub them when washing the car than seal the windshield. My wipers are almost a year old currently. Usually only last a month
Thanks for the video. What caught my interest was your interesting garage door opener.
Thanks! It’s a high end side mounted Lift Master. All the details in my latest garage tour video here: ua-cam.com/video/gyehNOd44SY/v-deo.html
I tried this on some of my Rain-X blades that were maybe 8 months old (it's rained 3x here in Southern California since I put them on), it's mostly just fairly dry and hot. It was like wiping a marker. I gave up after one micro-fiber towel and like 2-3 shop towels per wiper blade kept coming back nearly as black as when I started, and on each of those I probably used 6-8 different sections on each microfiber towel or shop towel. I'm not sure if it's the type of rubber, if there's really that much caked on there, or if the rubber itself was being broken down by the IPA, but I gave up after about 15 minutes of wiper blade scrubbing. One blade did seem quite a bit better, the other a tad, but not a huge difference.
Wow that’s amazing-I’m gona give it a go tomorrow 👍🏻👍🏻
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ok pan , have never heard your last tip on other glass cleaning videos ... I plan on doing it next time I was my car,,,thanks for the tip !
You are so welcome!
Thank you for the tip on wiper blades
No problem 👍
Nice one Pan, would really appreciate more of these quick tip videos
Thanks!
Thanks Pan! Another awesome video
Thanks Richard!
If you want the wipers to last longer and actually be able to see in the rain use Rain x washer solvent. Huge difference! Not recommended in BMW's because it might make the low washer fluid sensor malfunction. The alcohol cleaning does work though.
Hey pan great video
Always love watching your videos and I highly recommend to everyone I talk about detailing to follow your channel.
I noticed you have someone filming the video and I must say it is great to see you fully and having someone following your steps. Keep it up👍looking forward for your next video👍
Very nice tip about the rubbing alcohol. 👍
I never thought to lubricate my wiper hinge...and I lubricate everything even my power window motors! Thank you! I heard putting wipers up in winter during storms loosens those hinges and effects the pressure on the window over time...not sure if true
Glad I could help!
Last winter I didn’t put my wipers up and my windscreen got covered with snow and ice, as I got in the car and started it the wipers automatically turned on because of the snow and Ice on the windscreen and I completely forgot to switch auto off and it ripped both rubbers off my wipers blades. Luckily I have a auto shop near me so £35 later I had new blades, only to sell the car the week after 🤣
I just love all your videos....top quality advice.....😎👍👍👍
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I love the beginner D.a. buffer tutorials videos it really help me
To do a better job buffing ...awesome 😎👍👍👍
Exelent job Pan.Greetings from Miami
Thanks Jose!
Nice Video this really helps with cleaning the wiper blades properly thanks Pan!
Thanks for the feedback Chuck!
Love your videos, my friend! Learning a lot about how to take care of my ride!
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@@PanTheOrganizer I recently bought my first new car, and wanted to learn how to keep it looking good, so I have been watching a ton of UA-cam vids. The main thing I've learned is that I have been doin it all wrong my whole life, lol! Your videos in particular are helping me get on the right path!
Cool! I have been detailing cars for over 24 years now and I love sharing my passion and knowledge with my viewers. We have built one of the biggest and fastest growing detailing channels on UA-cam. :)
What new car did you get? It’s always a fun time when we get new cars!
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A trick I’ve heard to renew blades that are on the way out but not yet cracked to the point of no return is to apply wd-40 to the rubber.
Correct. Also treat the rubber with wd-40.
I use 303 to treat the blades.
brilliant video, and some great tips...
Thanks!
It helps if you never let your windshield get that dirty either. That makes a lot of dirt that your wipers have to pick up. Another tip, use a rubber protectant on your wipers too. Just wipe it off after a few minutes of soaking.
First of all Big Fan; I have a question: Can I correct deep scratches on clear coat with menzerna 400 heavy cut?? Or do I need wet sanding? Actually both flatten clear coat, so the mechanism is same. If I stand longer on the scratch with polishing machine it should be gone right?
Very nice! Wish there was a love button
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@@PanTheOrganizer I found it when I searched how to clean microfiber towels. It was one of the suggested videos. Very glad I did, now I can step up my car detailing.
Putting extra virgin olive oil helps to keep the blades pliable. Put it on the blade and let it sit for 10 minutes. Then wipe off the excess. This also helps with door seals.
Watched a similar video on cleaning the wiper blades and the guy use WD-40 direct on his blades to clean them...of course on his video it worked...cant remember who or where I saw it.
Happy to see your cleaning advises. .....
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Awesome video my man and definitely will be 💯 doing this to my wipers on my vehicle, thanks 👍
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@@PanTheOrganizer through UA-cam videos and your channel of other videos my man 💪 and like to let you 💯 know to keep up without the amazing tips on cleaning the vehicle's!!! I really appreciate!!
Thank you Sir
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Pan, Can you please let me know more about your garage door opener. Seems much better that the chain or belt driven models. Much thanks !!
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Thanks so much for this training video
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I put WD 40 also on the wipers.
The dust dont get the full contact on the wipers and is easly removeable from the wipers.
(Sorry for my English knowledge)
Rip smear
WD-40 is petroleum-based and contains solvents that will degrade the rubber in your wipers over time. You should never use any petroleum-based lubricant around rubber, (bushings, wiring, weather stripping, tires, etc) use a silicone-based lubricant in those areas.
Good info Pan always enjoy thanks 😊
Thanks Anthony!