Squeaking Wiper Blades

[Tam]

I guess there is something getting on your screen which is causing them to go squeeky ..

What windscreen wash are you using - try changing it / using just water.

What car cleaning products are you using (i.e. is there some sort of soap/wax all in one that is going on the screen?) - Garage car wash are the worst for that.

 

[Nath.]

Clean your screen and blades with some alcohol or meths if it's just a case os squeeking, if it's more than squeeking check out post no2.

 

[/dev/null]

I'm using autoglym shampoo and autoglym glass spray to clean with. I've done them with autoglym glass polish too but made no difference.
They are more than squeaking, they are sticking. I tried twisting as suggested in #2 but to no avail.

THanks

 

[Stealthdave]

Slightly cheaper on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BOSCH-WIPER-B...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2557011aaf

 

[Stealthdave]

Ordered as posted above. Ordered Wednesday night, delivered Saturday morning. I can now see when it rains again...

 

[honz12]

Someone told me to rub my blades with a potato peeling! Haven't tried it yet so I'm afraid I can't confirm if it works or not.

 

[richteddy]

Are the bosch still holding up now you have had them a few months?
Cheers Rich

 

[IanG]

Yes the Bosch blades are still doing a good job which after all the snow and ice we've had is a miracle

 

[richteddy]

Ian are the bosch wipers the A099, seems hard to find the correct ones for a 56 leon fr.
Thanks Rich

 

[-pseudonymous-]

Try wiping the blades with some vinegar on a cloth.

 

[eltawater]

The bosch ones are the A099S
I've had both those and the Valeo VM420 on my 58 FR, and tbh I've found the Valeos much easier to fit.

 

[rikwandi]

The bosch ones are the A099S
I've had both those and the Valeo VM420 on my 58 FR, and tbh I've found the Valeos much easier to fit.

Are these the whole set or only the rubbers?
Bit confused actually whether we need to change the whole set or only rubbers suffice.

 

[eltawater]

Are these the whole set or only the rubbers?
Bit confused actually whether we need to change the whole set or only rubbers suffice.

Check with where you're buying them from.

I have bought from here before:
http://www.wiperblades.co.uk/seat-leon-2005-to-2010-wiper-blades/

but my most recent set came from fleabay. They are the blade + tab fitting. Flat blades don't come as rubbers only afaik.