I have a wiping problem

[cucarachafea]

At work I somehow always manage to park in front a crappy sprinkler head that waters everything, except the lawn. By the time I get out, I have a whole bunch of water spots on my windshield, which make it difficult to see. I tried just using the windshield washer, but it has no effect on the water spots. I’m planning on getting some new blades and changing the wiper fluid but before I do I wanted to see if anyone else had the same issue. Was it worthy enough of driving down to the dealership and complaining about it? I started carrying Windex and paper towels in my trunk to clean my windshield before driving off, (yeah its that bad)

[Demonspawn]

the topic header alone was worth the giggle!

but sounds like a hard water issue with the water supply for sprinkler not a dealership problem in my opinion!

[proxim2020]

My problem are the bugs. They hit the windshield but the wipers don't seem to flick them off. More of a smear or it just skips over them. I could use a bug remover washer fluid, but it tend to leave white trails after it dries. I'd try better blades and maybe a stronger washer fluid.

[Althalus]

My problem are the bugs. They hit the windshield but the wipers don't seem to flick them off. More of a smear or it just skips over them. I could use a bug remover washer fluid, but it tend to leave white trails after it dries. I'd try better blades and maybe a stronger washer fluid.

I've got the same problem. I hate bugs.

[VersaKing]

i have the same problem with the water spots and the bugs

[idunno22221]

the title of this post kills me. but yeah. i have the bug problem too. i think i hit every bug possible on the highway.

[motoguy128]

Using Rain-X seems to make it easier getting this stuff off. Overall, I agree the spray pattern... what there is of one is pretty useless. You rely on hte wiper itself to spread the washer fluid. It's a very poor design. Our Altima is the same way.

Some American cars seem much better about having a real spry nozzle that sprays a fan or fluid evenly across the windshield. These might plug easier, but we have a Dodge Dakota at work we affectianately call "rust bucket or RB1" with 190,000 abusive miles on it and it's one feature that suprisingy still works great. I think I remember some older Mazdas and Fords being good at this.

[XterraVersa]

vinegar will remove water spots.

[AriesQtPie]

Boy was I disappointed to see what this thread was really about!

Being the Mom I am I was going to suggest diaper wipes!

I agree that it's not a wiper problem as much as a water problem. Like the poster above me said try vinegar...if that doesn't work maybe a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser? I use Magic Erasers on EVERYTHING and it's never failed to clean anything.

We have lovebugs galore here and I have a huge oak tree right next to my driveway that spews out Spanish moss, leaves, acorns and little seed pod things (and 6 more total in my yard). My car stays clean all of about one day before it's covered with one thing or another, and most times all of the above!

[cucarachafea]

Thanks for all your feedback. Im off to get new blades and a different wiper fluid. My wife suggested parking away from the sprinklers. I think she might be on to something...

[arco]

I agree that it's not a wiper problem as much as a water problem. Like the poster above me said try vinegar...if that doesn't work maybe a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser? I use Magic Erasers on EVERYTHING and it's never failed to clean anything.

Just be careful with those Magic Erasers on any part of your car. They can leave scratches.