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Steve Millward
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V8 Limited

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Reg: 07-2005

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Friday, July 29, 2005 - 05:31 pm, by:  Steve Millward Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

What's the best replacement for the rubbers on the windscreen wipers? They aren't really clearing the screen properly, leaving thin arcs of water instead.

I have Toyota rubbers on there at the moment, but the ever helpful Toyota dealer refused to help me find the parts.
Peter Nitschke
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GT4.0 V8

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Friday, July 29, 2005 - 05:33 pm, by:  Peter Nitschke Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

You can buy rubbers from any car parts shop, eg Autocheap.

just cut to length and away you go. I was told to avoid the silicon ones, but others might have better information.
Daniel Lee
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Soarer GT Limited UZZ31 V8

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Friday, July 29, 2005 - 09:00 pm, by:  Daniel Lee Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi Steve,

I got this info from the ALSC forum and ppls recommended

TRICO - TRN610, Narrow Back Hi Quality Plastic-Black
Was around the $7 mark from Super Cheap Auto..
Don Bagnall
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GT4.0 V8

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Reg: 05-2005

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Friday, July 29, 2005 - 09:16 pm, by:  Don Bagnall Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

This may seem a bit weird to some of you, but I use fine grade steel wool to scrub the windscreen totally clean of impurities like diesel film, road tar, and general crappola.

Once that's done, I replace my wiper refills with fresh units.

I buy mine in "Bulk". As in I buy a packet of 20 or 30 (Can't remember which) from Repco ("Motoguard" brand), at trade price you save a heap of bucks, and always have fresh wiper refills on hand.

David Vaughan
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Soarer GT Limited (4.0L V8) and is300 (3.0L il6)

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Friday, July 29, 2005 - 09:46 pm, by:  David Vaughan Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Don, the steel wool, that is a damn good idea. Presumably you mean the ones designed for use on cast iron and non-stick, although glass is probably hard enough for anything this side of a wire brush anyway.
Steve Latimer
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V8

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Friday, July 29, 2005 - 09:59 pm, by:  Steve Latimer Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Don, I hope you DON'T mean ScotchBrite scourer pads or something similar. They will scratch the surface of the glass.(Ahhh!!!!!the voice of experience) Best to use a detergent/water mix and scrape with a single edge safety razor to loosen those grasshopper freckles.
Don Bagnall
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GT4.0 V8

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Friday, July 29, 2005 - 10:37 pm, by:  Don Bagnall Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

NO Steve, I definitely DON'T mean ScotchBrite pads.
Perry Morgan
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UZZ32 ( V8 )

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Saturday, July 30, 2005 - 07:10 am, by:  Perry Morgan Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Steel wool, like abrasive paper is available in a range of coarseness. A very fine grade will have no effect on it.
Don Bagnall
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Saturday, July 30, 2005 - 11:02 am, by:  Don Bagnall Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

In NEW ZEALAND, we get our steel wool from our rugged steel SHEEP!

Upload
Steve Latimer
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V8

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Saturday, July 30, 2005 - 06:08 pm, by:  Steve Latimer Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Don, are they the ones that go "Barbed,Barbed" and come in any colour you like as long as it's merino oxide?
Don Bagnall
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GT4.0 V8

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Saturday, July 30, 2005 - 07:18 pm, by:  Don Bagnall Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

peter lang
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uzz31 soarer ltd v8

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Saturday, July 30, 2005 - 08:33 pm, by:  peter lang Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

steel wool on glass??
i've been using windex?
Duy Le
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Sunday, July 31, 2005 - 09:58 am, by:  Duy Le Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hey Don, you mean steel wool Ship?
Don Bagnall
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Sunday, July 31, 2005 - 10:05 am, by:  Don Bagnall Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hahaha!
Mike Triggs
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3.0GT

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Sunday, July 31, 2005 - 06:54 pm, by:  Mike Triggs Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I've changed several "import" wiper rubbers and have found that the original Japanese ones were in poor shape, probably due to pollution (ozone attacks rubber). The rubber is very "chalky" and rubs off in the hands. The originals seem to be good quality, with thin metal strips I've never seen before. I have used the double ones on the Soarer and they work OK. We don't have the pollution you chaps get though. Just flying feral chooks and cow pats to avoid (it's bloody hard to get off once it's dry).
Peter Burrett
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How about allowing the few of us to say ST?

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Sunday, July 31, 2005 - 07:03 pm, by:  Peter Burrett Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Mike, what happens when you get a drop from an albatross or a pelican? Is it panel beater time? or is the trade off with fish oil enough to make it bearable?

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