Why You Should RESTORE YOUR WIPER BLADE ARMS Immediately!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ต.ค. 2024
- When driving your vehicle one of the first things you see out the windshield is your wiper blade arms. If you drive an older vehicle, those arms may have eroding paint. In this video I show a quick and easy method to restore those wiper arms using black semi-gloss spray paint. It was a very simple process and now my wiper blade arms look good as new!
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Old classic cars used to come with Chrome wiper arms.Then switched over to black when people started to complain about the reflection, safety issue lol.
Details make a HUGH difference on a older vehicle. Keep them looking great. Makes it easier to get more money for them if you sell it.
Thanks for the video, I'm 71 years old and learned something new today by watching your video, I'm going to repaint my windshield wiper arms. 👍👍👍
Nice one, just did this to my 1989 Nissan GQ Patrol, it's the little details that make a huge difference.
I thought I was the only person that did this lol... something about staring out the windshield at worn paint gets under my skin
Cool video. I sanded and primed and painted mine gloss black on my 1996 Tahoe. Looked good but then I bought new arms on rock auto for cheap. The glass was streaking a lot. I heard that the springs underneath the arm go soft after many Years. No more streaks with the new arms
I just bought a car, and it's been sitting up for 3 years part of the wiper arms are rusty. So ... seeing how to take them off is just what I needed. thanks man.
Thanks 1 Road... I have a 98 Tahoe with the same problem with my wiper arms. I've been wanting to paint them but I had a problem with the clip. I will now get out the needle nose and solve that problem. Thanks again Jimmie.
I have a 1996 Chevy Silverado. The wiper arms were also looking bad, but the windshield wiper cowl, the screen below the wipers, was broken. I replaced it from a junkyard and sanded the wiper arms. I washed everything and wiped it down with alcohol. I sprayed the parts with gloss black, suitable for plastic. The reassembled parts are a very nice surprise, they are stunning. If you do replace the cowl, you don't have to remove the hood. Go slow and take advantage of how it flexes. As to the wiper arms, I used a few successively larger flat head screwdrivers to insert into the gap between the arm and the cog on which it sits. A simple twist pushes it up, change to a bigger screwdriver and repeat.
My 1964 Oldsmobile f85 has bright shiny chrome wiper arms and they still look good after 55 years of use.
And that’s because you have an Oldsmobile! Best cars ever.... I miss mine.....
@@Deadbuck73 so true. Mine has a nice showroom look to it and only has 6,800 original miles on the clock. Also all original.
Thanks for this video - I have a slightly rusty wiper arm in a 2007 Volvo which lets down the appearance. Great tip on the tape. I'm going to try spraying the blades suspended from Ladders as you showed. Hi from the UK.
For other vehicles, there are some special flat tip screwdriver style that fits under the edge of the arm base to loosen it. Rather than pay the money, stop by the local hardware stores and pick up a paint can opener (the metal style they give away for free or sometimes $1).
Paint can key (opener) is an extremely versatile tool. I always bring one with me when I go to the junkyard.
My parents' 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 came with Chrome arms and blades. Years later, the replacement blades were satin chrome to reduce glare from the sun.
Great video, Thanks 1Road! I'm going to follow your process for mine now - things start to rust quickly in the wet Irish weather!
I believe they are black, usually flat, as to not reflect light and disrupt your vision and to blend into the cowlings which are usually black for the same reason. IMHO. 😀
Don't forget to replace old worn spring that holds windshield wiper arm and blade to the glass. Over time it looses tension and doesn't press as hard on the glass leading to streaks.
Great idea
Watched for the windshield arms but gave it a thumbs up for the socks and flip flops
I have a 99 ranger and I always wanted to paint mine too but never knew how to take them off the until I watched your video here thank you so much for your great help your videos are amazing
Gonna do this to my suburban when spring time comes around. Thx for the video.
TAPE location great idea
I used plasi dip on my wipers and antenna about 3 years ago and it still looks great, I prepped the surface for an even finish. I wish I would of used the tape idea when I replaced the linkage on my 97 gmc thanks!
Shit... I sprayed plastidip on my tow hitch cover almost 4 years ago, with no prep at all, and it's still looks like I just did it today.
I always wondered what I would have to do in order to take off my windshield wiper blade arms
I would add a layer of clear coat to further protect the finish for a longer period of time
For all that u might as well jus buy a new set..The cost will prolly be about the same
A very clear, very useful video. Thanks!
It's funny I came across this video because I just painted my wiper arms today on my 96 Silverado 5.7L and I'm waiting for them to dry. I've done this before on other vehicles and it's cheaper than buying OEM wiper blades for sure. If anybody tries this just remember prep work goes a long way to making the painted surface last a long time. I've even used Meguiars wax that is safe for black trim on my wiper blades. This makes the water bead off of them and the color last even longer. Goodluck everyone.
Thanks for the handy video! I need to do this on my 96 Roadmaster!
On my 2004 Tahoe, my front wipers look ok, but the rear was bad. So I've tried your fix. I got a bit too much paint in one place, so I'll have to sand and touch up, but the arm looks great. BTW, I have exactly the same ladder, so I hung the arm like you did, only I raised the ladder so I didn't have to bend over so much. Thanks.
I know your comment is 2 years old but if I were to replace the arm, would that also be a fix from it looking a little loose than the other?
Hahaha this format of video is great. Well written and cut. Thanks man
I have a 2016 Ecosport and my wipers are rusted.... looks horrible. Going to try this.
I have the same year vehicle just a Silverado truck and I notice the same issue with the paint on the wiper arm. There is not such thing as paint and primer all in one. They only make the paint spray thicker.
Most windshields have a small black line embedded in the glass to show where they suppose to rest
i gave thumbs-up for the socks & flops
You can clean and buff the white oxidized color off the arms very quickly as well, try it first - reinstall the arms and step back and you won't be able to tell.
Did my 98 Mustang’s blades looks threat!
Should I clear coat it as well for a shiny look?
I used black high temp paint on my Discovery 2's wiper arms that I had extra for my BBQ grill. After it dried it was a chalky texture but at least the paint won't come off... EVER!!!
Yup, or you can use spray paint for engines or anything really that is exposed to High temperatures.
that was easy. I'm doing this thanks for sharing
I thumbs up for the socks and flops!
I'd like to renew mine. They are dull and there is some spot rusting. New ones are very expensive.
I remember when all wiper arms came OEM in chrome...but I suspect I'm a bit older than you.
Thank you..need to do my 04 trailblazer too!!
I plasti dipped mine. Came out great. No sanding
Did you do one coat or two? Did you use a clear coat or just the paint? Socks and flops sound like a lounge café. Got a 94 with the same issue did you do the rear glass wiper arm as well?
Good job I did mine in mid 2017! Hung them off of a small tree using fishing line
What's the alternative for 3m heavy duty stripping pads. Can't find those here where I live
Thank you
I sanded down to the metal until I got it smooth then wet sand and polish to get the chrome finish
How is that paint holding up after a couple of years? I did something similar on my old Pathfinder and I need to on my 82 Toyota pickup.
Iv done few bits myself on my rx8 just do a good cleaning job and sanding to help stick I’m going to sand down mine then put resin on with carbon fibre to see how it looks
I did my oil caps the other day
Great idea! Going to do this on a 99 2 door. Any opinion on 2 door blazers and Tahoes that are the same body style as your burb?
Going to use paint remover and strip mine down to metal. Then use primer - flat black base - matte clear coat.
My cutlasses,grand marquis and Ltd was chrome.
i paint mine but im planning on putting a nice 2k clear coat on um to see if its better
Not a gear or cog. It's a splined shaft. Looks good Jimmy.
Socks and flops. That's funny. Thumbs up for sure. How about Birkenstocks and socks?
Haha good video. I was debating if I should paint my arm the color of my truck... but like you said, comes in black from dealer and don’t want to decrease the value hahah so black it is
There is black "Trim " paint and it is not quite Flat but not shiny either it is for the arms and blackened trim on cars & trucks.
Look for it ...
Great video!
My 76 chevy g20 came with bare metal or silver I guess you'd say but yes usually black
I need to do that to my wiper arms. Sure like that burban.
In the modern era yes they are black
My old Nova's had stainless steel as my 83 Monte my touring car, 305 is history 454 and th400 for nice cruiser open the moon roof
Mash the throttle feel the rush, I doubt the stainless color will harm my vision more than big block Chevy distorting your vision.
My 96 Honda had this issue. the glare was unbearable before painting them black
I don't blame you. This is also the least of any worries for any car. I've never seen AAA tow a car cause of the wiper arms 😳
Oh no... now I need to by a ladder to hold wiper arms 😲😊
GOOD JOB
I did enjoy your video
Doesn't the arm have a pivot point near the bottom that the paint can clog up?
Over a year now, wondering how it held up.
Hay jimmy.
Where is my one road sticker.. Have anymore...
Great video
Dose it matter how many coats u do. ?
I gotta 95 Civic hatchback coupe, how do I get that rear wiper blade arm off ?
By time u buy all the stuff u need paint clear coat that 3m scuff pad u could had jus bought sum brand new lls
Great look good 👍
Or plastidip so you don’t need to remove then just use lawyer thinner on the glass to remove over spray same thing with the fading door trim
I’m going to cover mine in carbon fibre weave I’ll still keep them dulled
My truck has 323,000 miles on it, and this is the least of my worries.
4 years later I’m here to tell ya, no one asked 😂
@@Deft300And nobody asked your opinion either. Sit down.
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I did mine in caliper red (:
Older cars had CHROME wiper blades. The semi-gloss black was a cost-cutting measure. I think it started with Asian cars......
I can’t take mine off :( can I just put loads of newspaper and spray them whilst they are on?
That would work as well. I’d use plastic though, paint can seep through newspaper.
0:49 No...nobody was thinking that :P
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I wear my flip flop with socks too!
Just did this a few weeks ago with some Van Sickle Industrial Enamel Super Premium. 😁
Me: “ Boy, I’m sure not enjoying my ride today.”
Me (in reply): “ I wonder if the paint on my wiper arms is peeling and flaking off?”
😂
so a single coat?
Good sh!+
There's craters on your wiper from not sanding enough lmao
Powder coating would be best
Change the headers men
A little wax on the paint after tears will help it from getting beat by the sun again.
You didnt give a reason for the urgency to restore my wiper blades though? It sounded like you were going to convince me?
old cars had plated or stainless arms, not black
😃😃😃 0:21
But those paint fade ?? Or peel off
Dose
Why not just paint the arm while attached. I did that.
So what you're saying is painting your wiper arms will make your vehicles value decrease, but painting tow hooks a different color won't. Gotcha 🙄
For someone who wants to do it in a better way, use a wiper arm remowel tool. It's around €5 on aliexpress or ebay.
wiper blade arms used to be chrome
Powder coat it .A much nicer finish much more durable well worth the extra money
You get the Blade and Arm confused .....