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nfinity · Jan 26th, 2005, 05:03 PM

Now having to drive in the middle of winter, I'm constantly getting a salt/smear on my windshield that I can only get off by using windshield washer fluid, which I'm not going through about twice a week.

Is this a fault of the windshield wipers or just the design of windshield itself? I had no problems with this in my previous car but am struggling to see on the highways now, and it's getting extremely dangerous.

pcnorton · Jan 26th, 2005, 07:00 PM

Near vertical windshield so low to the ground. Also get some wheel spray. Try stepping back from cars ahead of you. The only thing I do is: Always have a full windshield fluid bottle in the car.
I doubt there is anything you could do. If you come up with something, please share. I have been having the same and just suck it up and use the fluid.

Paul

mini vanilli · Jan 26th, 2005, 07:15 PM

yea i easily go through a full windshield bottle each day on my 80 mile work commute. (40 miles each way). i wonder if we can get the bigger washer fluid tank (now available) retrofitted? anybody know? also even if nobody is near me on the highway my mini windshield gets tons of spray from my own front wheels. crazy.

S33BBY · Jan 26th, 2005, 07:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by nfinity

Now having to drive in the middle of winter, I'm constantly getting a salt/smear on my windshield that I can only get off by using windshield washer fluid, which I'm not going through about twice a week.

Is this a fault of the windshield wipers or just the design of windshield itself? I had no problems with this in my previous car but am struggling to see on the highways now, and it's getting extremely dangerous.

Funny you should say this. I seem to get it constantly when driving on the motorway.

nfinity · Jan 26th, 2005, 08:02 PM

I picked up a pair of "Reflex" wiper blades which supposedly grip the winshield better. Only had 19" ones left so I had to get 2x19". They fit pretty well. Both are a little big but better than being too small. Will let you guys know if that helps.

IBMiniG · Jan 26th, 2005, 08:06 PM

I invested in a set of silicone blades, really do nice work, and only need fluid if the windshield is dry.

spf · Jan 27th, 2005, 01:26 PM

I get this on one side of the windscreen only as if the wipers are not working very well. Car's only 6 months old so its not worn wiper.

Nev · Jan 27th, 2005, 11:02 PM

I also seem to get this problem. The wipers just leave a messy residue on the screen, and the rear wiper is next to useless. Can you actually order bigger wiper for the car?

Mini Me GB · Jan 28th, 2005, 12:12 AM

I haven't had this problem, although I use washer to help remove the salt anyway. When I picked up my Mini the guy said you should replace wiper blades twice a year, dunno if that would help this problem or not.

whovous · Jan 28th, 2005, 12:16 AM

I just replaced my wipers on Tuesday, and I am getting a bit of a smear on the lower right side even with washer fluid. And don't get me started on the rear wiper... Is there an aftermarket replacement option in the US?

fj0 · Jan 29th, 2005, 02:59 AM

I can nothing other then concur with the others.

Anyone tried some wipers that they can recommend?

Jan 26th, 2005, 05:03 PM	#1
nfinity MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 07:56 PM Posts: 43 Offline	Salt/Smear on Windshield constantly Now having to drive in the middle of winter, I'm constantly getting a salt/smear on my windshield that I can only get off by using windshield washer fluid, which I'm not going through about twice a week. Is this a fault of the windshield wipers or just the design of windshield itself? I had no problems with this in my previous car but am struggling to see on the highways now, and it's getting extremely dangerous.

Jan 26th, 2005, 07:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 11:56 PM Posts: 2,883 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by nfinity Now having to drive in the middle of winter, I'm constantly getting a salt/smear on my windshield that I can only get off by using windshield washer fluid, which I'm not going through about twice a week. Is this a fault of the windshield wipers or just the design of windshield itself? I had no problems with this in my previous car but am struggling to see on the highways now, and it's getting extremely dangerous. Funny you should say this. I seem to get it constantly when driving on the motorway. JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

Jan 26th, 2005, 08:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
IBMiniG MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Local Time: 04:56 PM Posts: 871 Offline	I invested in a set of silicone blades, really do nice work, and only need fluid if the windshield is dry. WARNING-Objects in rear view mirror have a tendency to disappear! 9/20 build '03 MCS IB/W/W, everything but the NAV & Sunroof

Jan 28th, 2005, 12:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mini Me GB MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kent Local Time: 11:56 PM Posts: 702 Offline	I haven't had this problem, although I use washer to help remove the salt anyway. When I picked up my Mini the guy said you should replace wiper blades twice a year, dunno if that would help this problem or not. Kent And East Sussex Mini Club - MINI to the Arctic

Jan 28th, 2005, 12:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
whovous motorist Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 07:56 PM Posts: 214 Offline	I just replaced my wipers on Tuesday, and I am getting a bit of a smear on the lower right side even with washer fluid. And don't get me started on the rear wiper... Is there an aftermarket replacement option in the US? 04 BRG/W MCS

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Jan 26th, 2005, 07:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
pcnorton MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chicopee, Ma Local Time: 07:56 PM Posts: 67 Offline	Near vertical windshield so low to the ground. Also get some wheel spray. Try stepping back from cars ahead of you. The only thing I do is: Always have a full windshield fluid bottle in the car. I doubt there is anything you could do. If you come up with something, please share. I have been having the same and just suck it up and use the fluid. Paul

Jan 26th, 2005, 07:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
mini vanilli MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2004 Local Time: 06:56 PM Posts: 154 Offline	yea i easily go through a full windshield bottle each day on my 80 mile work commute. (40 miles each way). i wonder if we can get the bigger washer fluid tank (now available) retrofitted? anybody know? also even if nobody is near me on the highway my mini windshield gets tons of spray from my own front wheels. crazy.

Jan 26th, 2005, 08:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
nfinity MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 07:56 PM Posts: 43 Offline	I picked up a pair of "Reflex" wiper blades which supposedly grip the winshield better. Only had 19" ones left so I had to get 2x19". They fit pretty well. Both are a little big but better than being too small. Will let you guys know if that helps.

Jan 27th, 2005, 01:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
spf MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cleveland Local Time: 11:56 PM Posts: 1,179 Offline	I get this on one side of the windscreen only as if the wipers are not working very well. Car's only 6 months old so its not worn wiper.

Jan 27th, 2005, 11:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nev MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2004 Location: Surrey Local Time: 12:56 AM Posts: 681 Offline	I also seem to get this problem. The wipers just leave a messy residue on the screen, and the rear wiper is next to useless. Can you actually order bigger wiper for the car?

Jan 29th, 2005, 02:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
fj0 Sugardaddy Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Local Time: 01:56 AM Posts: 221 Offline	I can nothing other then concur with the others. Anyone tried some wipers that they can recommend? Cheers, Mario MCS '03 JB/B - Black, LOUD and loow!

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