Wiper blade replacements

[mraschko]

I contacted service about replacement wipers. They told me to bring the vehicle in or go to Napa. So, looking online I found these:

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BSH3397007088

 

[NorcalEV]

I contacted service about replacement wipers. They told me to bring the vehicle in or go to Napa. So, looking online I found these:

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BSH3397007088

They don't work. They don't have the washer fluid holes and the heating element. You need to get them from Lucid. You don't need to replace the entire wiper blade. You just need to replace the rubber insert, should only be a few dollars.

 

[canuck]

Thank you! They weren't very good right off the bat, the rains here in CA went pretty hard about a week after I got the car (it had 25 miles on it). I'll try cleaning them and see if that does anything.

Try a windshield coating like Aquapel. It's helped on all the cars I have owned over the years.

 

[Cosmo Cruz]

Actually, I think they are great. Have you truly cleaned them? You need to lift them and use a soap or APC solution and a course cloth to get road oil and grime off of them. Scrub the rubber edge. Washed wife's new Audi today and I was surprised at the oil and dirt that came off the blade and rubber when I cleaned it with a cotton cloth and APC.

And using a hydrophobic coating works wonders.

One Hundred PerCent.

You cannot use different blades on a Lucid.

Not sure this is so. The Lucid replacement rubbers (got them from Service Center ~$16/ea.) look pretty basic, with a T -groove that slots into the arm. I bet you could just get a long refill and cut it to size. Also, make sure the plastic trim at the bottom of the windshield is flush with the glass. If it sticks up just the slightest bit it will catch the rubber edge and pull it out of the groove.

 

[borski]

One Hundred PerCent.

Not sure this is so. The Lucid replacement rubbers (got them from Service Center ~$16/ea.) look pretty basic, with a T -groove that slots into the arm. I bet you could just get a long refill and cut it to size. Also, make sure the plastic trim at the bottom of the windshield is flush with the glass. If it sticks up just the slightest bit it will catch the rubber edge and pull it out of the groove.

You can use different inserts… I don’t think you can use a different wiper blade/arm.

 

[martinmeyer]

My blade on the drivers side is leaving a constant streak on the downstroke every time. It continued doing this even after replacing the insert. It’s so bad I basically have to leave the wipers off most of the time. When the water eventually dries it leaves a horrible water streak across my sight line.

Are there any adjustments they can make to the wipers, aside from replacing the blade insert? My wipers are basically useless to me.

 

[joec]

My blade on the drivers side is leaving a constant streak on the downstroke every time. It continued doing this even after replacing the insert. It’s so bad I basically have to leave the wipers off most of the time. When the water eventually dries it leaves a horrible water streak across my sight line.

Are there any adjustments they can make to the wipers, aside from replacing the blade insert? My wipers are basically useless to me.

Call service. This sounds like maybe the whole fixture needs to be replaced. Or perhaps your blade arm is bent out of shape somehow?

 

[WTC]

Apparently most wiper blades need cleaning, not replacement. Esp if they are the higher quality silicone type that Lucid seems to spec.

 

[Neurio]

Apparently most wiper blades need cleaning, not replacement. Esp if they are the higher quality silicone type that Lucid seems to spec.

I don't think I'd trust that guy. I've always read to only use rubbing alcohol or glass cleaner on the blades. This seems to back that up:

"Can you use WD40 to clean wiper blades?
The short answer is yes; you can use WD40 to clean wiper blades. WD40 can act as a powerful solvent, dissolving dirt and debris that has accumulated on the wiper blade. It can also help to lubricate the blade, which can improve its performance and prevent it from skipping or streaking across the windshield. However, there are some important considerations to keep in mind when using WD40 on wiper blades.

One of the most significant concerns with using WD40 on wiper blades is that it can remove the graphite and/or teflon layer from the blade. This layer is essential to the blade’s performance, keeping it gliding over the glass and silent in operation. If this layer is removed, the blade can become noisy or less effective at clearing the windshield.

Additionally, using WD40 on wiper blades can cause the rubber to deteriorate over time. WD40 can dry out the rubber, causing it to crack or split, which can affect the blade’s performance and cause it to wear out more quickly.

So, while WD40 can act as a strong effective cleaner to clean wiper blades, it is essential to use it carefully and sparingly, to avoid causing damage to the blade."
https://www.uniwiper.com.au/can-you-use-wd40-to-clean-wiper-blades/

 

[WTC]

I don't think I'd trust that guy. I've always read to only use rubbing alcohol or glass cleaner on the blades. This seems to back that up:

"Can you use WD40 to clean wiper blades?
The short answer is yes; you can use WD40 to clean wiper blades. WD40 can act as a powerful solvent, dissolving dirt and debris that has accumulated on the wiper blade. It can also help to lubricate the blade, which can improve its performance and prevent it from skipping or streaking across the windshield. However, there are some important considerations to keep in mind when using WD40 on wiper blades.

One of the most significant concerns with using WD40 on wiper blades is that it can remove the graphite and/or teflon layer from the blade. This layer is essential to the blade’s performance, keeping it gliding over the glass and silent in operation. If this layer is removed, the blade can become noisy or less effective at clearing the windshield.

Additionally, using WD40 on wiper blades can cause the rubber to deteriorate over time. WD40 can dry out the rubber, causing it to crack or split, which can affect the blade’s performance and cause it to wear out more quickly.

So, while WD40 can act as a strong effective cleaner to clean wiper blades, it is essential to use it carefully and sparingly, to avoid causing damage to the blade."
https://www.uniwiper.com.au/can-you-use-wd40-to-clean-wiper-blades/

Hmm good point.
I just cleaned mine quickly with rubbing alcohol today and they seem about 50% better. Will try again soon. Also heard silicone lubricant can help.