Windshield Wipers - Toyota Yaris Forums

misterwolfe · 04-12-2013, 01:43 AM

Hi, I have crappy wipers. Especially for being in Florida with the bipolar weather changes.

I was wondering, with new wipers, how I get rid of the streaking and funny marks on my windshield from the crap wipers? My boyfriend was the previous owner, but he went into the US Army so he gave the car to me.

He never never used to wash it. It was only done maybe 4 times at most per year with oil/service.

It makes me sad because I am anal retentive and used to like, always clean it out when he was at my house visiting. It is happily garage kept at home, and parked in a parking garage at work. Always clean and happy except for that windshield streaking on the outside.

Also, this is my first Toyota, and it is very negatively viewed in my family of Chevy owners. For a 2007 model Yaris, It has never been in for repair on anything. That can't be said for any vehicle my family has had since 2000. That aside, over half of the Chevys we've had were from Mexico, same as my 2004 Ford Fuckedus. Such bigotry. Especially since I also have the lowest fuel expense of anyone, even though my daily commute is 190 miles a day all highway pushing 47MPG.

yarisugi · 04-12-2013, 02:45 AM

It depends on how deep the scratch/streak is. If it's deep, there are glass cleaning abrasives that look and feel like fine mud that can be used. After rubbing the glass with that fine mud, the streaks will be reduced or maybe even disappear.

YarisSedan · 04-12-2013, 02:46 AM

Theres a product called stoners invisible glass, Spray that on your windshield and clean it several times with a microfiber cloth.

misterwolfe · 04-12-2013, 03:00 PM

Is this generally caused by not clearing sand off of the windshield or wipers?

Makes me sad the previous owner only wasted it 2 or 3 times a year.

misterwolfe · 11-13-2013, 03:28 PM

Also, is there a way to get better wipers? I want the really nice RainX Latitude ones but they don't make one in the stupid 12" passenger side one.

IllusionX · 11-13-2013, 03:35 PM

I thought passenger side was 14" on the hatchback ?

i think Bosh make this size.

bladesmith6 · 11-13-2013, 06:19 PM

If you want the better wipers you can do as I have done, buy the 14" size and remove the end caps cut it down about and 1" or 2 and then snap the caps back on. A exacto knife and wiss snips and you are good to go.

04-12-2013, 01:43 AM	#1
misterwolfe What is a clutch? Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: United States Posts: 21	Windshield Wipers Hi, I have crappy wipers. Especially for being in Florida with the bipolar weather changes. I was wondering, with new wipers, how I get rid of the streaking and funny marks on my windshield from the crap wipers? My boyfriend was the previous owner, but he went into the US Army so he gave the car to me. He never never used to wash it. It was only done maybe 4 times at most per year with oil/service. It makes me sad because I am anal retentive and used to like, always clean it out when he was at my house visiting. It is happily garage kept at home, and parked in a parking garage at work. Always clean and happy except for that windshield streaking on the outside. Also, this is my first Toyota, and it is very negatively viewed in my family of Chevy owners. For a 2007 model Yaris, It has never been in for repair on anything. That can't be said for any vehicle my family has had since 2000. That aside, over half of the Chevys we've had were from Mexico, same as my 2004 Ford Fuckedus. Such bigotry. Especially since I also have the lowest fuel expense of anyone, even though my daily commute is 190 miles a day all highway pushing 47MPG. Last edited by misterwolfe; 04-12-2013 at 01:47 AM. Reason: Added additional information.

04-12-2013, 02:46 AM	#3
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	Theres a product called stoners invisible glass, Spray that on your windshield and clean it several times with a microfiber cloth. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

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04-12-2013, 02:45 AM	#2
yarisugi やりすぎだ～ View User's Garage Drives: Me: Nuts: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ハワイ Posts: 2,041	It depends on how deep the scratch/streak is. If it's deep, there are glass cleaning abrasives that look and feel like fine mud that can be used. After rubbing the glass with that fine mud, the streaks will be reduced or maybe even disappear.

04-12-2013, 03:00 PM	#4
misterwolfe What is a clutch? Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: United States Posts: 21	Is this generally caused by not clearing sand off of the windshield or wipers? Makes me sad the previous owner only wasted it 2 or 3 times a year.

11-13-2013, 03:28 PM	#5
misterwolfe What is a clutch? Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: United States Posts: 21	Also, is there a way to get better wipers? I want the really nice RainX Latitude ones but they don't make one in the stupid 12" passenger side one.

11-13-2013, 03:35 PM	#6
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	I thought passenger side was 14" on the hatchback ? i think Bosh make this size.

11-13-2013, 06:19 PM	#7
bladesmith6 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 yaris HB Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 394	If you want the better wipers you can do as I have done, buy the 14" size and remove the end caps cut it down about and 1" or 2 and then snap the caps back on. A exacto knife and wiss snips and you are good to go.