PHATBRAT Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Chattering Windshield Wipers Sure are Annoying! Windshield wipers chatter and skip even though they are new? The reason is that your windshield is dirty! Yeah, we know you cleaned it with Windex after washing the car, but it's still dirty with an invisible film of road salts and oils. This film must be scrubbed off. The best thing to accomplish this task is Bon Ami cleanser, still found in its original 1940s-style can in the supermarket. Wet down the windshield, liberally sprinkle the powder and scrub with a soft-bristle brush (you know, the kind your Grandmother used to scrub the kitchen floor with). Rinse thoroughly and dry off with paper towels. You can clean older wiper blades the same way too, since the films accumulate on them as well. Tip for this tip: Do this before washing the car to avoid mess. 2nd Tip for this tip: Don't (repeat: DON'T), use Ajax or Comet or any other chlorinated or pumice-containing cleanser. If you do, you're going to have to learn how to re-polish the windshield glass. We'll be doing an article on how to do that, but that's later… Visit SecondChanceGarage.com. They will show you how to take it apart, restore it, get it back together and have fun doing it. Written by those who have done it for those who are doing it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Thanks, Bozz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldoat Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Thanks. You must have been riding in my Brat over the last few days. Am also going to need a class on repolishing the windshield...I can hardly wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 found this might be helpful: TIP OF THE MONTH Fast Rust and Paint Removal It's dramatic, it's quick and it's easy to screw up, but boy does it work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Bon Ami also gets rid of those water spots that never come off after you wash the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subi81 Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Don't forget to do the how to polish the windshield, Hot grinder sparks + whindshield = Dammit! Did that while cutting my hood scoop, Dout! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHATBRAT Posted April 5, 2004 Author Share Posted April 5, 2004 I didn't subscribe, I just ran across it while on the carlisle website www.carsatcarlisle/mailinglist As for sparks from a grinder or welder, yeah, I made that mistake as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Oohh.. sparks.. I will keep that in mind.. will be cutting my hood soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Remove the hood Caleb. I too did the hot spark thingy, but I was 10ft or more away from the car. Didnt notice I was spraying the side of the car wtih sparks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Yeah.. you are probably right.. oh well. won't matter until I find a hood scoop for my car.. Rob.. if you're still on the puter, hop on MSN for a minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahDL88 Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 this seating the rings thing with bon ami, could you elaborate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahDL88 Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Thanks, i just got a long block form CCR and i seem to have a heck of a lot of blowby, and i'm gonna wait to try and break it in more, but i would be nice to get some of that blowby to go byebye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 change the oil to JOHN DEERE BREAK IN OIL it is specificaly fourmulated to help the engine break in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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