The Law

iTrader: (39)

can alcohol rub clean the rubber parts on the windshield wipers? cause i thought i remember reading something about alcohol rub cleaning the wipers but i cant seem to find the thread. any suggestion is appreciated

maximaownsyou

well i cleaned mine because they were sticking and hopping a little every time i used them, i just ran a rag over them with car soap when i washed my car, seemed to work

sloppymax

iTrader: (8)

you can use alcohol on the rubber portion. most new wipers/blades come with an alcohol pad.

steven88

iTrader: (28)

Hey, are u tryin to clean your wipers cuz they streak? If so, just invest in some new blades....I bought some Michelin wipers at walmart for like $11 for both sides...they work great!

If it's for other reasons, then ignore my post

The Law

iTrader: (39)

they kinda streak but not a lot, im asking this because they hop once ina while and i was getting stick of it hopping everytime i turn my windshield wipers on. also these are the stock wiper blades for all i know

steven88

iTrader: (28)

Oic...well u can always invest in new blades...its cheaper than I thought...I walked into walmart and saw they were only like $5 a pop...its not just refills either, its the whole assembly....I'm sure these will last for quite awhile...I mean Michelins do make one of the best tires out there....haha

super6

iTrader: (5)

u can use rubbing alcahol to clean almost anything, its safe on paint and cleans virtually anything.

NmexMAX

iTrader: (22)

My last set came with a pad as well. Keeps the edge clean, and dry(at the moment in order to keep it minimal of dust and debris)

kobalt

iTrader: (3)

I would be careful with rubber parts/mouldings as alcohol makes untreated rubber swell up

steven88

iTrader: (28)

so its safe to use on the body of our maximas?

NmexMAX

iTrader: (22)

It depends on you're using it on...

Fezzik

iTrader: (2)

You can invest in some nice wiper blades like piaa. Mine have lasted for about 2 years without any problems. I've been up in canada a lot too in the snow and ice and no problems. Still cleans the windows like they were new.

woosh

Yes, 70 or 90% rubbing alcohol is safe to use on the body/paint. It's is actually perfect for cleaning bird poo.

00MaxSE

iTrader: (25)

I always thought that alcohol tends to dry out rubber and eventually crack it.

igzy

iTrader: (18)

I had used Armorall (or whatever the spelling) to clean them and protect them from elements... It works well when sprayed on a cloth or paper towel and wiped a few times along the edge... Alcohol may dry them, but then again the windshield washer fluid is full of it...