Wiper Arms - Repainting

[ian85]

Hi guys, looking for some advise (again)

My windscreen wiper arms are looking very tired, and are letting the front of the car down slightly.

I‘d rather not buy new, and I want to have a go at doing it myself...my only problem is I‘ve never done anything like this before!

I‘m guessing it‘s a case of rubbing them down, primer and paint. I was just wondering if anyone could suggest some products to me!

Thanks in advance.


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[ste01]

I did this on my old dc5 and just got rattle cans from halfords. Worked fine 👍

 

[hondamad2204]

Satin black paint and satin lacquer. Grey primer first hand and you‘ll be good.

 

[dave7368]

Done mine at the weekend, just fitted them back on tonight..

the little things....

 

[ian85]

Thanks guys. That helps a lot!

They are looking good Dave. Yeah all the little things build up to make a big difference.

Did you do yours like the guys have suggested above?


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[dave7368]

Thanks guys. That helps a lot!

They are looking good Dave. Yeah all the little things build up to make a big difference.

Did you do yours like the guys have suggested above?


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Thanks,

Pretty much as Jimmer said, didn't bother with lacquer though, see how it holds up...

 

[Teggs]

Nice Work Dave, I've got mine on the 'to do' job list, seems like quite an easy win, will probably go with the laquer..

 

[Teggs]

Embarrasing question.. I took the holding nut off, is that all I need to do to get the wiper arms off? Seemed to be still pretty well much attached, can I just rive it off, probably like most of the parts on this car, just needs gentle persuasion from a lump hammer! Could not see anything about this in the workshop manual.

 

[dave7368]

once the nut is off just give it a jiggle it should break free of the splined shaft.

 

[ian85]

Embarrasing question.. I took the holding nut off, is that all I need to do to get the wiper arms off? Seemed to be still pretty well much attached, can I just rive it off, probably like most of the parts on this car, just needs gentle persuasion from a lump hammer! Could not see anything about this in the workshop manual.

Yeah just a bit of force after the nut bud. Maybe just a bit of WD40 soaked in. Mine were quite tight too.


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