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Title: Death of the wiper blade?
Post by: chrisgixer on 15 December 2013, 19:34:43

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/technology-science/technology/windscreen-wipers-replaced-jet-fighter-2931244

Stretching a bit with the fuel economy angle though.

Title: Re: Death of the wiper blade?
Post by: MR MISTER on 15 December 2013, 19:41:53

Can you leave it on overnight so that birdshit won't stick?

Title: Re: Death of the wiper blade?
Post by: chrisgixer on 15 December 2013, 19:54:13

Never see Kapoo on a planes windscreen, Mr Esta.

Title: Re: Death of the wiper blade?
Post by: chrisgixer on 15 December 2013, 19:55:45

I thought it might be a wind up, given planes move so much faster, but no. Its on several web sites.

See how it gets on with snow. :-\ (not that we get much of that, before cem starts ::) )

Title: Re: Death of the wiper blade?
Post by: Rods2 on 15 December 2013, 21:54:14

Sounds good, no more wiper and motor noise, no regular blade replacement, adjustments to wiper arms to stop juddering, smearing or fine scratches that dazzle at night. I wonder if they can be retro fitted?

Title: Re: Death of the wiper blade?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 15 December 2013, 22:40:39

Opti will be pleased! He gets through wipers like no tomorrow!!  :o  ;D

Title: Re: Death of the wiper blade?
Post by: chrisgixer on 15 December 2013, 22:59:39

Quote from: Rods2 on 15 December 2013, 21:54:14

Sounds good, no more wiper and motor noise, no regular blade replacement, adjustments to wiper arms to stop juddering, smearing or fine scratches that dazzle at night. I wonder if they can be retro fitted?

For £10, I guess so.

Title: Re: Death of the wiper blade?
Post by: chrisgixer on 15 December 2013, 23:24:34

Or maybe we should stick to eating carrots ;D

Title: Re: Death of the wiper blade?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 16 December 2013, 10:42:17

I can't believe that anything from McClaren would only cost £10. :'(

Title: Re: Death of the wiper blade?
Post by: MarkC on 16 December 2013, 13:55:58

I use 'RainX' on my windscreen, very effective (albeit above 50mph) the rain just beads off the screen.

Not an end to wiperblades per se, but will prolong the life of the rubber over time.  :y