You may be familiar with the expression prepare an umbrella before it rains. This expression feels appropriate for vehicle owners when entering the rainy season. It's a good idea if you just bought a car and drive it in the middle of heavy rain, You still care for the important components it has.
One of the vital components of a four-wheeled vehicle during the rainy season is the wiper blade. So that it lasts, There are several things you must do to care for your favorite car wipers and you can do these things yourself, namely as follows.
Clean the wiper blades twice a week
Clean the wiper blades twice a week with car shampoo to remove dust and dirt particles stuck to the wiper blades. Therefore, The wiper can still sweep water optimally and avoid fine scratches on the glass when activating the wiper.
Do not use multipurpose fluid or tire polish
Never use multipurpose fluid or tire polish to keep the rubber moist. This liquid actually reduces the performance of the wiper blade rubber when activated.
Do not lift the wiper rod when parking
Recently, Wiper blade rubber is designed to withstand the heat from car windows. The goal is to maintain the flexibility of the wiper rubber. So therefore, You also don't need to lift the wiper rod when parking because it will make the spring on the wiper rod stretch. As a result, The pressure of the wiper blade against the car window becomes weak and reduces the wiping performance of the wiper blade.
Besides that, with the wiper blade raised, the load point will focus on the hinge of the wiper rod which gives more pressure. As a result, The hinge and dynamo driving the wiper rod will be problematic in the long term. If you still don't want to stick the wiper on the glass, Use a support rod sold at accessory stores so that the wiper rubber doesn't stick directly to the glass.
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