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Salt/screenwash/wipers
« on: 20 December 2010, 20:54 »
Anyone else with this problem?

Does anyone know of a way of keeping the windscreen clear of dry salt, I've used 4 litres of screenwash over the last few days. (400 miles mainly motorway/dual carriageway in the dark - this is when you need a really clear screen)

I've tried switching the blower away from the screen (A/C on), helps a little as the heat isn't on the screen but then starts misting up due to condensation from snowy shoes etc...

Is it maybe time for new wipers? (Only 14 months old, fine when its wet but the dry salt needs clearing every few minutes)??
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Re: Salt/screenwash/wipers
« Reply #1 on: 20 December 2010, 20:58 »
I cannot comment as I have not collected Wolfgang.
But, the Polo suffers from a completely smeared windscreen and the washers are not working.
Urgh.
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Re: Salt/screenwash/wipers
« Reply #2 on: 20 December 2010, 21:07 »
I had this problem a couple of weeks ago on my golf, replaced the wiper blades and much better now.
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Re: Salt/screenwash/wipers
« Reply #3 on: 20 December 2010, 21:08 »
As the majority of my driving is round town, I generally scrape the snow off the windscreen - and try and drive to work without using the wipers.  Generally they smear dirt everywhere, so I just try and put up with the odd speckle of dirt I get on my travels.
I'm always scared that my jets are frozen and I end up with the wipers dry wiping the mess everywhere!!
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Re: Salt/screenwash/wipers
« Reply #4 on: 20 December 2010, 21:19 »
Thanks guys.

New wipers it is then.
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Re: Salt/screenwash/wipers
« Reply #5 on: 20 December 2010, 21:56 »
Thanks guys.

New wipers it is then.

Nah... just don't use them  :laugh:
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Re: Salt/screenwash/wipers
« Reply #6 on: 20 December 2010, 21:58 »
Thanks guys.

New wipers it is then.

Nah... just don't use them  :laugh:

Think I'd be an ex GTI owner by now :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Re: Salt/screenwash/wipers
« Reply #7 on: 20 December 2010, 22:01 »
GolfTi:
Did you get my PM?
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Re: Salt/screenwash/wipers
« Reply #8 on: 20 December 2010, 22:41 »
GolfTi:
Did you get my PM?

Yes, thanks.
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Re: Salt/screenwash/wipers
« Reply #9 on: 20 December 2010, 22:44 »
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