CrustyCrab Posted March 25, 2012 Posted March 25, 2012 What's your opinion... I removed rear wiper arm at the weekend (and waxed my car ). I'm going to give it a week or so and decide if I like it or not. I do usually use the rear wiper when it rains but I made a point a week ago of not using it and it didn't really bother me. I think it looks neater but i like the fact I can quickly put it back if I want/need to. sorry about the photo quality: I don't have a good camera, editing software or skills ha ha Quote
ninjaz Posted March 25, 2012 Posted March 25, 2012 Looks much better you never use the rear wiper anyway, especially with summer on its way. This was one of my first mod's and I havent looked back since! I also removed the washer jet at the top of the glass as well for the full clean look Quote
CrustyCrab Posted March 25, 2012 Author Posted March 25, 2012 I have another grommet plug so I can remove the washer but I wanted to be sure I like it before I did the next bit. I think it looks good though Quote
ChrisS Posted March 25, 2012 Posted March 25, 2012 Looks better, treat the rear glass with PIAA or Rainex and you'll be sorted. Quote
brillomaster Posted March 25, 2012 Posted March 25, 2012 yeah plenty of cars don't have a rear wiper, get rid! doesnt wipe that much of the rear screen anyways! Quote
ninjaz Posted March 25, 2012 Posted March 25, 2012 I have another grommet plug so I can remove the washer but I wanted to be sure I like it before I did the next bit. I think it looks good though Without a doubt It looks better! I'm sure both holes are different sizes though, You will need a smaller one for the washer jet if you are removing it Quote
CrustyCrab Posted March 25, 2012 Author Posted March 25, 2012 Yea, they are different sizes but I read up on it before i started and I have a selection of sizes so I can carry on without having to get more bits. Cheers for the input though Quote
Dblock Posted March 26, 2012 Posted March 26, 2012 I personally think it looks weird I think the rear wiper looks cool but good job Quote
Clarkie Posted March 26, 2012 Posted March 26, 2012 Keep it that way, i think i've only once been annoyed i didn't have a rear wiper but that was during a torrential downpour as i was trying to reverse in a dark carpark Quote
smudgedon Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 How easy is it to remove the rear wiper and what size grommet is needed? Quote
JetSet Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 I use mine quite a bit, especially in the winter . Would have been good if you could lift it up more than a few angstrom units though Pete Quote
flyboy Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 I use mine quite a bit, especially in the winter . Would have been good if you could lift it up more than a few angstrom units though Pete It lifts up like a front wiper arm. The cover usually gets stuck preventing it from moving. Just be brave! It may help to slide the cover over the end back by hand. Quote
smudgedon Posted May 13, 2012 Posted May 13, 2012 How easy is it to remove the rear wiper and what size grommet is needed? Anyone? Quote
CrustyCrab Posted May 13, 2012 Author Posted May 13, 2012 Easy to do; Interior trim just unclips but does require a bit of force and confidence then I think there was 3 screws holding the motor to the bootlid. The wiper arm has a cover on the outside where it rotates, lift that up and unscrew the nut. Again you need to be quite forceful to get the wiper off but just make sure you use a cloth or something to protect the paint. I think I wrapped a screw driver in a cloth to use as a lever. I got a pack of grommets from halfords for a couple of quid. I think it was a 19mm gromet I used in the end. Smudgedon - where abouts in Surrey are you? If you local to me I'll happily give you a hand? Quote
smudgedon Posted May 14, 2012 Posted May 14, 2012 Easy to do; Interior trim just unclips but does require a bit of force and confidence then I think there was 3 screws holding the motor to the bootlid. The wiper arm has a cover on the outside where it rotates, lift that up and unscrew the nut. Again you need to be quite forceful to get the wiper off but just make sure you use a cloth or something to protect the paint. I think I wrapped a screw driver in a cloth to use as a lever. I got a pack of grommets from halfords for a couple of quid. I think it was a 19mm gromet I used in the end. Smudgedon - where abouts in Surrey are you? If you local to me I'll happily give you a hand? Ta I'm in Wallington in Surrey Quote
CrustyCrab Posted May 14, 2012 Author Posted May 14, 2012 Near Croydon? I'm in bisley, any chance you'll be over this way? Quote
smudgedon Posted May 14, 2012 Posted May 14, 2012 Near Croydon? I'm in bisley, any chance you'll be over this way? Haven't even got the car yet will let ya know if/when i need help buddy Quote
JetSet Posted May 14, 2012 Posted May 14, 2012 How will this be affected by the new MOT rules? Under the new rules the rear wipers/washers are still not part of the MOT. Pete Quote
p40ulw Posted May 14, 2012 Posted May 14, 2012 How will this be affected by the new MOT rules? Under the new rules the rear wipers/washers are still not part of the MOT. Pete i dont think they ever will be as some cars come without them as standard. Quote
CrustyCrab Posted May 14, 2012 Author Posted May 14, 2012 Well Im not going to get rid of any of the motor etc. so if it was causing problems I could just put it back on. Tbh I didn't even consider it but I'm don't think it will be a major issue Quote
smudgedon Posted May 14, 2012 Posted May 14, 2012 Was gonna say that some cars (such as my current Alfa) don't come with rear wipers, so i can't see it ever being a problem for MOT If anyone gets bothered by the rain on the rear window, a 5er will get you a decent product like Rain-x to solve this problem Quote
spursmaddave Posted May 14, 2012 Posted May 14, 2012 Was gonna say that some cars (such as my current Alfa) don't come with rear wipers, so i can't see it ever being a problem for MOT If anyone gets bothered by the rain on the rear window, a 5er will get you a decent product like Rain-x to solve this problem Not sure it is 100% correct but when my missus old Punto had it's MOT the guy said he would have to fail the car as the rear wiper was not working at all, I took it off and he said it was not a fail as it had to be fitted to be defective Anyway I decided to delete my wiper in April and we have had the wettest few weeks for years and I haven't missed it once Quote
Wasso Posted May 14, 2012 Posted May 14, 2012 I've not had a rear wiper for 2 years, and as ChrisS said RainX the window and you'll never miss the wiper. For me the wiper is a pain in the bum and carries excess weight, but then I like weight loss (for the car that is) Quote
spursmaddave Posted May 15, 2012 Posted May 15, 2012 I've not had a rear wiper for 2 years, and as ChrisS said RainX the window and you'll never miss the wiper. For me the wiper is a pain in the bum and carries excess weight, but then I like weight loss (for the car that is) I just need to get the actual washer bit out at the top of the glass and I will be happy.... oh and paint one of my spare grommits blue Quote
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