Before spending money replacing your worn windshield wiper blades, use a fine grit sand paper, about 10 strokes on the edge of the blade that touches the windshield and they will be just as good as new.
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Tip: Making Windshield Wipers Last Longer (09/14/2009)
To make your windshield wipers last longer, when you think you can't use them much more, try running the edges with a knife or the striking side of a matchbook cover over the blade.
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Tip: Making Windshield Wipers Last Longer
Archived on 09/14/2009
To make your windshield wipers last longer, when you think you can't use them much more, try running the edges with a knife or the striking side of a matchbook cover over the blade. This will expose softer rubber. My husband said this won't work in all regions, since wipers may have dry rot in some places.
By Terri H.
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RE: Making Windshield Wipers Last Longer
You can also use a piece of sandpaper and run it over your windshield wiper blades to give them a little longer life.
(06/28/2005)
