I am having trouble (again) with the windscreen wipers, mainly that they are dragging across the windscreen, even in heavy rain. I have bought quality ones, rather than cheapies, but still have the problem. I was told that they may be pressing too hard on the screen, as there is too much tension on the arm. Not sure if this is correct, and, if so, can the arms on mine be adjusted?

Steve.

Try this stuff, I'm sure it's available in the UK, really works



Stops blades catching on screen and no need to adjust!

Trust me!! I'm an Australian!!! It's a novelty to use the wipers but when you do you don't want them skating across the screen😡😡😡😡. Very damn anoying!!!

This stuff really works, water beads and runs off screen like well polished paint work! Wipers glide across screen!! good luck  MY15
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Valley Boy, before you try Rainx, do a little search on here for Rainx  p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior

I use Rainx, if applied correctly, as opposed to wiped on and wiped off, it works fine, I have used it on many cars over the years without issue.

Really, thought you used Mer
http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic16776.html?


Perhaps you can explain why the same application method used, works fine on non Flat Blade Wipers, no judder whatsoever  p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior

Well! Interesting!! Totally cured my shuddering wipers on my new FL2 and my last FL1 with one application lasting a decade.
Swear by it!
My wipers glide across screen now and perfect coverage, no smear!
As long as you apply correctly its excellent and last for ever from my experience. MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

I did it ran out

Always spray a light mist of water on lastly and buff off, make sure the wipers are clean. Never have any issues doing it this way, if you don't buff the stuff off it gets on the blades and, I guess, coats them and gives a problem.

In fact my screen needs doing so i will go and try it now.

i used to swear by ( not at Rainx), now it seems to smear all too often.

am looking for a non silicone based alternative now.... 

I must admit, the MER stuff I did find better in use, haven't seen it in a while and Rain X was on offer.

Just been out and cleaned the windscreen, applied Rain X, rinsed and polished off, not a single judder.

Clean the screen first to get back to the glass


Buff the cleaner off and rinse the screen, polish dry then apply Rain X



Soak the screen and polish dry and job done




Video of first wipe after application

I use Simoniz Mixra windscreen cleaner spray which means you don't even have to leave the drivers seat to clean the windscreen just open drivers window arm out spray windscreen with the foam then squirt the washers and let the wiper blades do the work. This also cleans the traffic film greese etc off the wiper blade rubber resulting in a smooth clean wipe.





I paid £1.29 for a large spray can from my local Trago mills store.

Well, I remembered having some RainX in my shed, so followed the instructions and applied to front,back and side windows.
The wiper blades now work properly, and don't shudder anymore.
Rain just 'beads away' too.

I recommend this product.

They even admit it now, May cause juddering
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