Reply With QuoteI don't mind the appearance, but for performance I think stock is better than most cars have - just change the inserts before every winterOriginally Posted by jaylebo
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Better looking wipers
Anybody done anything to improve the appearance and/or performance of their windshield wipers?
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I don't mind the appearance, but for performance I think stock is better than most cars have - just change the inserts before every winter
BMW E34 528i, M52B28 + M50 manifold, Remus exhaust, ///M Parallel Spoke 18" rims
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Actually I had an idea for a little touch on the air foil thing on the drivers side. It has a little BMW logo on it. I've been trying to find a small BMW color logo decal to put there, but I haven't found anything that size yet.
Other than that I just either need ro repaint or buy new the parts of my arms which are a little pitted.
Ralph Mendoza Jr. - Long Beach, CA
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Improve the performance by putting Rain-X on your windows and not using the wipers. Works for me.
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I put some back-to-black on my faded wind deflector thing.
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anybody know where to get that air foil thing? P/n.
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Build Date: 05-1995 /Engine: m50tu /Automatic Transmission /ABS /NO ASC /Open Differential /EAT Chip
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In a jam (drivers side went south in a major storm) in a city without a BMW dealer, I hit up the Audi dealer. They sold me a proper sized, nice looking wiper arm with a wing, complete with insert for $20 Can. They were embarassed about the price, which surprised me as I've heard Audi parts do not come cheap. More than happy to pay it given the circumstances.
I think its great,
Later,
Dave M
10/90 Build 525im, 630,000+km, Eibach/Sachs, Engine Rebuild
*RIP Oskar the DOG*
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I repainted the wiper arms on my volvo (all the paint was peeling off) with some simple flat black auto spay paint from wal-mart. They look 100% better now, and haven't peeled a bit. Thats my suggestion for improving the look.
93 525i / 01 330Ci / 98 Camry / 91 Volvo 240 / 99 Jeep GC
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I got inserts from BMW, NZD$60 for the pair.... Gas stations sell them for about $8-10. I'm sure the bmw ones are 6x better though.
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If you paint them, do you have to mask of the hinges or anything, or just paint everything?
I tried Rain-X on my other car and didn't like it. The odd time I did need the wipers, they left a haze on the screen. I could be persuaded to try it again if a lot of other people like it.
BTW, I have new OE inserts and really can't complain about the performance. They're terrific, but looking old and tired.
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