SteveBrady

Driving back today after the big storm was the worst experience I had with
my wipers....well...not that they were at fault but I went through all the
fluid in my washer reservoir. My original wipers (3years old now) are
holding up....but here's a question:
Anyhow else have issues with the side windows getting all coated with the
windshield juice getting slopped over? Frig this was a pain....drivers
window was entirely useles (as was the mirror).

Anyone put little drip edges along the sides? Or just grin and bear it?'

"Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:JnQId.18353$ox3.5835@attbi_s04...
> LOL.
>
> On the windshield wipers subject. I have a 2001 TJ and I'm guess I'm used
> to the wipers. I just put up with them. But, I have seen mechanisms
> (springs) on the web that aid in pressing the wipers more, on the window.
> I don't remember where, just not interested.
>
> Andy
> Cabin Fever in Kentucky
> All sort of plans for the spring/summer
> Trail adventures!
>
>
> "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:9FOId.22549$iC4.17950@newssvr30.news.prodigy. com...
>>I bet those 'cute kids' are in their 40's by now!
>>
>> Andy wrote:
>>
>>> Cute Kids!
>>>
>>> Andy
>>>
>>> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
>>> news:41F33944.C9D91D9E@***.net...
>>>
>>>> Is there any other way to drive off road:
>>>>http://www.----------.com/cj5jeeptrailer.jpg
>>>>http://www.----------.com/rexBarb.jpg
>>>>http://www.----------.com/46jeepdesert.jpg
>>>>http://www.----------.com/55Jeep.jpg
>>>>http://www.----------.com/buickV8jeep.jpg
>>>>http://www.----------.com/jerrJeep.jpg
>>>>http://www.----------.com/jerryJeep.jpg
>>>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>>>>mailto:--------------------
>>>>
>>>>Matt, Osborn wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>Martin,
>>>>>
>>>>>I've read your posts over on AWV. I'll bet you haven't run with
>>>>>windshield down since the '60s.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> --
>> __________________________________________________ _________
>> tw
>>
>> 71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
>> 01 XJ Sport
>>
>> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
>> -- Dave Barry
>>
>> Pronunciation: 'jEp
>> Function: noun
>> Date: 1940
>>
>> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
>> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
>> World War II.
>>
>> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
>> __________________________________________________ _________
>
>

SteveBrady

Driving back today after the big storm was the worst experience I had with
my wipers....well...not that they were at fault but I went through all the
fluid in my washer reservoir. My original wipers (3years old now) are
holding up....but here's a question:
Anyhow else have issues with the side windows getting all coated with the
windshield juice getting slopped over? Frig this was a pain....drivers
window was entirely useles (as was the mirror).

Anyone put little drip edges along the sides? Or just grin and bear it?'

"Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:JnQId.18353$ox3.5835@attbi_s04...
> LOL.
>
> On the windshield wipers subject. I have a 2001 TJ and I'm guess I'm used
> to the wipers. I just put up with them. But, I have seen mechanisms
> (springs) on the web that aid in pressing the wipers more, on the window.
> I don't remember where, just not interested.
>
> Andy
> Cabin Fever in Kentucky
> All sort of plans for the spring/summer
> Trail adventures!
>
>
> "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:9FOId.22549$iC4.17950@newssvr30.news.prodigy. com...
>>I bet those 'cute kids' are in their 40's by now!
>>
>> Andy wrote:
>>
>>> Cute Kids!
>>>
>>> Andy
>>>
>>> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
>>> news:41F33944.C9D91D9E@***.net...
>>>
>>>> Is there any other way to drive off road:
>>>>http://www.----------.com/cj5jeeptrailer.jpg
>>>>http://www.----------.com/rexBarb.jpg
>>>>http://www.----------.com/46jeepdesert.jpg
>>>>http://www.----------.com/55Jeep.jpg
>>>>http://www.----------.com/buickV8jeep.jpg
>>>>http://www.----------.com/jerrJeep.jpg
>>>>http://www.----------.com/jerryJeep.jpg
>>>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>>>>mailto:--------------------
>>>>
>>>>Matt, Osborn wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>Martin,
>>>>>
>>>>>I've read your posts over on AWV. I'll bet you haven't run with
>>>>>windshield down since the '60s.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> --
>> __________________________________________________ _________
>> tw
>>
>> 71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
>> 01 XJ Sport
>>
>> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
>> -- Dave Barry
>>
>> Pronunciation: 'jEp
>> Function: noun
>> Date: 1940
>>
>> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
>> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
>> World War II.
>>
>> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
>> __________________________________________________ _________
>
>

DougW

SteveBrady did pass the time by typing:
> Driving back today after the big storm was the worst experience I had with
> my wipers....well...not that they were at fault but I went through all the
> fluid in my washer reservoir. My original wipers (3years old now) are
> holding up....but here's a question:
> Anyhow else have issues with the side windows getting all coated with the
> windshield juice getting slopped over? Frig this was a pain....drivers
> window was entirely useles (as was the mirror).
>
> Anyone put little drip edges along the sides? Or just grin and bear it?'

My outside mirrors have little heaters in them. :)

As for the side window, yes. I usually just point the dash vent at it and
flick the switch to high. If that fails it's time to stop and scrape.
I did wax/polish the side windows one winter and that did real good at keeping
the ice from sticking.

--
DougW

DougW

SteveBrady did pass the time by typing:
> Driving back today after the big storm was the worst experience I had with
> my wipers....well...not that they were at fault but I went through all the
> fluid in my washer reservoir. My original wipers (3years old now) are
> holding up....but here's a question:
> Anyhow else have issues with the side windows getting all coated with the
> windshield juice getting slopped over? Frig this was a pain....drivers
> window was entirely useles (as was the mirror).
>
> Anyone put little drip edges along the sides? Or just grin and bear it?'

My outside mirrors have little heaters in them. :)

As for the side window, yes. I usually just point the dash vent at it and
flick the switch to high. If that fails it's time to stop and scrape.
I did wax/polish the side windows one winter and that did real good at keeping
the ice from sticking.

--
DougW

DougW

SteveBrady did pass the time by typing:
> Driving back today after the big storm was the worst experience I had with
> my wipers....well...not that they were at fault but I went through all the
> fluid in my washer reservoir. My original wipers (3years old now) are
> holding up....but here's a question:
> Anyhow else have issues with the side windows getting all coated with the
> windshield juice getting slopped over? Frig this was a pain....drivers
> window was entirely useles (as was the mirror).
>
> Anyone put little drip edges along the sides? Or just grin and bear it?'

My outside mirrors have little heaters in them. :)

As for the side window, yes. I usually just point the dash vent at it and
flick the switch to high. If that fails it's time to stop and scrape.
I did wax/polish the side windows one winter and that did real good at keeping
the ice from sticking.

--
DougW

mabar

Three year old wipers? That's way too long to go before replacing the
blades.

I like to see clearly, so I generally replace my wipers every six months. A
fresh set of winter blades in the fall and a fresh set of regular blades in
the spring. That may be overkill, but three years is stretching it a lot.

Tom

"SteveBrady" <steve.brady@(remove this)rogers.com> wrote in message
news:8rydnZzLytz0xGncRVn-pg@rogers.com...
> Driving back today after the big storm was the worst experience I had with
> my wipers....well...not that they were at fault but I went through all the
> fluid in my washer reservoir. My original wipers (3years old now) are
> holding up....but here's a question:
> Anyhow else have issues with the side windows getting all coated with the
> windshield juice getting slopped over? Frig this was a pain....drivers
> window was entirely useles (as was the mirror).
>

mabar

Three year old wipers? That's way too long to go before replacing the
blades.

I like to see clearly, so I generally replace my wipers every six months. A
fresh set of winter blades in the fall and a fresh set of regular blades in
the spring. That may be overkill, but three years is stretching it a lot.

Tom

"SteveBrady" <steve.brady@(remove this)rogers.com> wrote in message
news:8rydnZzLytz0xGncRVn-pg@rogers.com...
> Driving back today after the big storm was the worst experience I had with
> my wipers....well...not that they were at fault but I went through all the
> fluid in my washer reservoir. My original wipers (3years old now) are
> holding up....but here's a question:
> Anyhow else have issues with the side windows getting all coated with the
> windshield juice getting slopped over? Frig this was a pain....drivers
> window was entirely useles (as was the mirror).
>

mabar

Three year old wipers? That's way too long to go before replacing the
blades.

I like to see clearly, so I generally replace my wipers every six months. A
fresh set of winter blades in the fall and a fresh set of regular blades in
the spring. That may be overkill, but three years is stretching it a lot.

Tom

"SteveBrady" <steve.brady@(remove this)rogers.com> wrote in message
news:8rydnZzLytz0xGncRVn-pg@rogers.com...
> Driving back today after the big storm was the worst experience I had with
> my wipers....well...not that they were at fault but I went through all the
> fluid in my washer reservoir. My original wipers (3years old now) are
> holding up....but here's a question:
> Anyhow else have issues with the side windows getting all coated with the
> windshield juice getting slopped over? Frig this was a pain....drivers
> window was entirely useles (as was the mirror).
>

Patrick

A few year ago i was in Montreal and the city ran out of windshiel washer
you could not find some anywhere, got stuck on the highway during a metling
ice.
Never had a worse experience. Salt dry on the windshield and make it
impossible to see.



"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> a écrit dans le message de news:
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> SteveBrady did pass the time by typing:
>> Driving back today after the big storm was the worst experience I had
>> with
>> my wipers....well...not that they were at fault but I went through all
>> the
>> fluid in my washer reservoir. My original wipers (3years old now) are
>> holding up....but here's a question:
>> Anyhow else have issues with the side windows getting all coated with the
>> windshield juice getting slopped over? Frig this was a pain....drivers
>> window was entirely useles (as was the mirror).
>>
>> Anyone put little drip edges along the sides? Or just grin and bear it?'
>
> My outside mirrors have little heaters in them. :)
>
> As for the side window, yes. I usually just point the dash vent at it and
> flick the switch to high. If that fails it's time to stop and scrape.
> I did wax/polish the side windows one winter and that did real good at
> keeping
> the ice from sticking.
>
> --
> DougW
>

Patrick

A few year ago i was in Montreal and the city ran out of windshiel washer
you could not find some anywhere, got stuck on the highway during a metling
ice.
Never had a worse experience. Salt dry on the windshield and make it
impossible to see.



"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> a écrit dans le message de news:
UZYId.4997$8Q.4406@okepread06...
> SteveBrady did pass the time by typing:
>> Driving back today after the big storm was the worst experience I had
>> with
>> my wipers....well...not that they were at fault but I went through all
>> the
>> fluid in my washer reservoir. My original wipers (3years old now) are
>> holding up....but here's a question:
>> Anyhow else have issues with the side windows getting all coated with the
>> windshield juice getting slopped over? Frig this was a pain....drivers
>> window was entirely useles (as was the mirror).
>>
>> Anyone put little drip edges along the sides? Or just grin and bear it?'
>
> My outside mirrors have little heaters in them. :)
>
> As for the side window, yes. I usually just point the dash vent at it and
> flick the switch to high. If that fails it's time to stop and scrape.
> I did wax/polish the side windows one winter and that did real good at
> keeping
> the ice from sticking.
>
> --
> DougW
>