Ady Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 As some members asked if I caould do a guide, I whipped on up this morning and ive attached it. Could a Mod or Admin please save it or move and edit this post into the Refrence and guide section on the site? AdyGuide to - Refurbishing Window Wiper Arms.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick001 Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Nice one Ady, did this myself a few months ago with the exception that i wire brushed all old stuff off (on a drill adaptor) Well done mate for doing the piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjodrell Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Good post mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonut Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Top bloke. Just have to wait for some warm weather now otherwise I'll get shouted at for spraying indoors! I removed the wiper blade holders in the spring and resprayed them with Autoglym Satin Black but its not 'weatherd' our conditions. What brand of paint did you use Ady? thanks and well done Linda xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 Top bloke. Just have to wait for some warm weather now otherwise I'll get shouted at for spraying indoors! I removed the wiper blade holders in the spring and resprayed them with Autoglym Satin Black but its not 'weatherd' our conditions. What brand of paint did you use Ady? thanks and well done Linda xx Hi Linda I used halfords own make of primer and lacqure - think it was under £10 for them both, but i baught them a while ago and never used them. I used a black aerosol spray paint - nothing AMAZING, got it from my local car shop (wich isnt the best) It Was SATIN black - HY-COTE was the brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mawby Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I started doing this tonight but couldn't get the rear wiper arm off. Having just broken the plastic bolt cover in my attempts I thought I'd ask if anyone had any bright ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwayne Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 mine were a bit of a struggle so i gently wiggled them from side to side while lifting as even as i could and it did the trick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mawby Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Hmm... I tried that. I've left it soaking in WD40 over night so hopefully that will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwayne Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 if all else fails there is a tool on the market although i expect one could be made without too much trouble http://www.toolshopdirect.co.uk/item.php/site/froogle/sn/71462 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mawby Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 £10 just to remove the wiper arm - ouch! But it has given me an idea... thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilps Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 I started doing this the other day... just with the rear one to start with, in case I screw it up! I've sanded down the outside of the arm to bare metal, but the spring inside the arm is too tight to get out. I've tried clamping the end of the arm in a vice and pulling at the spring with a pair of pliers, but it's too tough for me Has anyone else gone to the extent of removing the spring to sort out the rust inside? Has anyone got any idea how I can safely extend the spring so I can take it off without it pinging off and taking my eye out?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 I did my front wipers about 18 months ago, a quick & easy job and makes them look like new! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Guide To - Referbishing Window Wiper Arms Refurbishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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