Wiper Arms

Bio · Post by **Bio** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 9:18 am

Hi all,

Does anyone know how much replacement wiper arms are likely to cost/where to get them?
Mine are flaky and corroding;

The other alternative is, should I try and re-furb them? Only problem is its gone right up to the joint so I'd have to remove the spring on the back which I don't much fancy my chances with

Also looks like they are aluminium?

Post by **vanzep** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 9:52 am

Ive got a set of 4th gen ones if thats of any help - theyre in good condition

pretty sure you can refurb the ones youve got

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 10:28 am

rub them down and paint them

Post by **rob quilter** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 11:03 am

Use nitro mors to strip the paint off, give them a good sand, then repaint them.

Bio · Post by **Bio** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 11:34 am

Got it on the go about 30 minutes ago by seeing how much would come off with a crip wire brush before going any further, in the drill. Unsurprisingly, everything that was loose

Of course now I'll have to high build prime it because its scratched to hell

bennyboy · Post by **bennyboy** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 1:30 pm

I'm very tempted to get mine powder coated, anyone does this?
I've painted them before, but I want something more hard wearing.

Post by **Lude-dude** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 2:37 pm

I just sanded mine down, not even nitro mors

can of paint, couple years on they still look good

littlefeller · Post by **littlefeller** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 7:17 pm

mine are the same on my 4th, was thinking of doing mine in phantom gray the same as the car (just because i have half a tin left

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Post by **paul bristol uk** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 8:02 pm

littlefeller wrote:mine are the same on my 4th, was thinking of doing mine in phantom gray the same as the car (just because i have half a tin left )

Have you painted your sills, if not use the paint on them.

littlefeller · Post by **littlefeller** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 8:17 pm

eer yeh, i used hamarite rust beater, and only a splash of the grey, but then they are under the plastic skirts

also got a small amount of bubbling again, same spot

seems vanzep was right in his prediction

there appears to be a kind of rubbery substance in part of the rear arch structure which i think hold water