Why You Should RESTORE YOUR WIPER BLADE ARMS Immediately!

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Күн бұрын

When driving your vehicle one of the first things you see out the windshield is your wiper blade arms. If you drive an older vehicle, those arms may have eroding paint. In this video I show a quick and easy method to restore those wiper arms using black semi-gloss spray paint. It was a very simple process and now my wiper blade arms look good as new!
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@DocZoidberg549 3 ай бұрын

Details make a HUGH difference on a older vehicle. Keep them looking great. Makes it easier to get more money for them if you sell it.

@brandonevans4142 5 жыл бұрын

I thought I was the only person that did this lol... something about staring out the windshield at worn paint gets under my skin

@robbyota5598 5 жыл бұрын

Old classic cars used to come with Chrome wiper arms.Then switched over to black when people started to complain about the reflection, safety issue lol.

@ppx4243 5 жыл бұрын

Nice one, just did this to my 1989 Nissan GQ Patrol, it's the little details that make a huge difference.

@terryswails1191 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, I'm 71 years old and learned something new today by watching your video, I'm going to repaint my windshield wiper arms. 👍👍👍

@jeffreytidwell5509 Ай бұрын

My parents' 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 came with Chrome arms and blades. Years later, the replacement blades were satin chrome to reduce glare from the sun.

@odissmith9965 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought a car, and it's been sitting up for 3 years part of the wiper arms are rusty. So ... seeing how to take them off is just what I needed. thanks man.

@mbarter1991 5 жыл бұрын

Cool video. I sanded and primed and painted mine gloss black on my 1996 Tahoe. Looked good but then I bought new arms on rock auto for cheap. The glass was streaking a lot. I heard that the springs underneath the arm go soft after many Years. No more streaks with the new arms

@916nando 3 жыл бұрын

Watched for the windshield arms but gave it a thumbs up for the socks and flip flops

@ryangilbert9896 5 жыл бұрын

Don't forget to replace old worn spring that holds windshield wiper arm and blade to the glass. Over time it looses tension and doesn't press as hard on the glass leading to streaks.

@sBIGGIEn 3 жыл бұрын

I would add a layer of clear coat to further protect the finish for a longer period of time

@condeerogers5858 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks 1 Road... I have a 98 Tahoe with the same problem with my wiper arms. I've been wanting to paint them but I had a problem with the clip. I will now get out the needle nose and solve that problem. Thanks again Jimmie.

@cmdr_talikarni 5 жыл бұрын

For other vehicles, there are some special flat tip screwdriver style that fits under the edge of the arm base to loosen it. Rather than pay the money, stop by the local hardware stores and pick up a paint can opener (the metal style they give away for free or sometimes $1).

@genericusername1365 2 жыл бұрын

Paint can key (opener) is an extremely versatile tool. I always bring one with me when I go to the junkyard.

@michaelhill9485 5 жыл бұрын

My 1964 Oldsmobile f85 has bright shiny chrome wiper arms and they still look good after 55 years of use.

@Deadbuck73 5 жыл бұрын

And that’s because you have an Oldsmobile! Best cars ever.... I miss mine.....

@michaelhill9485 5 жыл бұрын

@@Deadbuck73 so true. Mine has a nice showroom look to it and only has 6,800 original miles on the clock. Also all original.

@REVNUMANEWBERN 5 жыл бұрын

TAPE location great idea

@tonyneises5195 5 жыл бұрын

I believe they are black, usually flat, as to not reflect light and disrupt your vision and to blend into the cowlings which are usually black for the same reason. IMHO. 😀

@colacurciolaw7745 3 ай бұрын

A very clear, very useful video. Thanks!

@woffordsoverlandjourneys8618 4 жыл бұрын

I always wondered what I would have to do in order to take off my windshield wiper blade arms

@Kaiser187 11 ай бұрын

I thumbs up for the socks and flops!

@markbriggs5531 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video - I have a slightly rusty wiper arm in a 2007 Volvo which lets down the appearance. Great tip on the tape. I'm going to try spraying the blades suspended from Ladders as you showed. Hi from the UK.

@Rebel9668 4 жыл бұрын

I remember when all wiper arms came OEM in chrome...but I suspect I'm a bit older than you.

@charlesbracewell8728 5 жыл бұрын

Most windshields have a small black line embedded in the glass to show where they suppose to rest

@MrNeilSherman 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, Thanks 1Road! I'm going to follow your process for mine now - things start to rust quickly in the wet Irish weather!

@AWIERD1 5 жыл бұрын

I have the same year vehicle just a Silverado truck and I notice the same issue with the paint on the wiper arm. There is not such thing as paint and primer all in one. They only make the paint spray thicker.

@josephbragg1162 2 жыл бұрын

It's funny I came across this video because I just painted my wiper arms today on my 96 Silverado 5.7L and I'm waiting for them to dry. I've done this before on other vehicles and it's cheaper than buying OEM wiper blades for sure. If anybody tries this just remember prep work goes a long way to making the painted surface last a long time. I've even used Meguiars wax that is safe for black trim on my wiper blades. This makes the water bead off of them and the color last even longer. Goodluck everyone.

@albrown8890 5 жыл бұрын

Gonna do this to my suburban when spring time comes around. Thx for the video.

@lislevollgraaff1236 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2016 Ecosport and my wipers are rusted.... looks horrible. Going to try this.

@harysuper 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the handy video! I need to do this on my 96 Roadmaster!

@theangrybass3389 2 жыл бұрын

Did my 98 Mustang’s blades looks threat!

@edwintorres4614 5 жыл бұрын

I used plasi dip on my wipers and antenna about 3 years ago and it still looks great, I prepped the surface for an even finish. I wish I would of used the tape idea when I replaced the linkage on my 97 gmc thanks!

@Des420 5 жыл бұрын

Shit... I sprayed plastidip on my tow hitch cover almost 4 years ago, with no prep at all, and it's still looks like I just did it today.

@Glee73 3 жыл бұрын

i gave thumbs-up for the socks & flops

@juniorlopez8206 11 ай бұрын

I sanded down to the metal until I got it smooth then wet sand and polish to get the chrome finish

@Taylor57179 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 99 ranger and I always wanted to paint mine too but never knew how to take them off the until I watched your video here thank you so much for your great help your videos are amazing

@NoName-tz5ji 5 жыл бұрын

My cutlasses,grand marquis and Ltd was chrome.

@jeffalan6339 3 жыл бұрын

In the modern era yes they are black My old Nova's had stainless steel as my 83 Monte my touring car, 305 is history 454 and th400 for nice cruiser open the moon roof Mash the throttle feel the rush, I doubt the stainless color will harm my vision more than big block Chevy distorting your vision.

@juice610 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha this format of video is great. Well written and cut. Thanks man

@wendylucas9628 Жыл бұрын

Thank you..need to do my 04 trailblazer too!!

@davidterrie7661 3 жыл бұрын

On my 2004 Tahoe, my front wipers look ok, but the rear was bad. So I've tried your fix. I got a bit too much paint in one place, so I'll have to sand and touch up, but the arm looks great. BTW, I have exactly the same ladder, so I hung the arm like you did, only I raised the ladder so I didn't have to bend over so much. Thanks.

@luisfermar04 Жыл бұрын

I know your comment is 2 years old but if I were to replace the arm, would that also be a fix from it looking a little loose than the other?

@GRREZ Жыл бұрын

that was easy. I'm doing this thanks for sharing

@ceejay9663 4 ай бұрын

Older cars had CHROME wiper blades. The semi-gloss black was a cost-cutting measure. I think it started with Asian cars......

@eh503 Жыл бұрын

Should I clear coat it as well for a shiny look?

@edgarokras5695 4 жыл бұрын

Oh no... now I need to by a ladder to hold wiper arms 😲😊

@x-man5056 4 жыл бұрын

Not a gear or cog. It's a splined shaft. Looks good Jimmy.

@christopherpivarnik4959 5 жыл бұрын

I plasti dipped mine. Came out great. No sanding

@JUKE179r 4 жыл бұрын

I used black high temp paint on my Discovery 2's wiper arms that I had extra for my BBQ grill. After it dried it was a chalky texture but at least the paint won't come off... EVER!!!

@Stickykobe420 4 жыл бұрын

Yup, or you can use spray paint for engines or anything really that is exposed to High temperatures.

@fuffoon Жыл бұрын

I'd like to renew mine. They are dull and there is some spot rusting. New ones are very expensive.

@ja.935g67 5 жыл бұрын

Good job I did mine in mid 2017! Hung them off of a small tree using fishing line

@djmattplay 5 жыл бұрын

Going to use paint remover and strip mine down to metal. Then use primer - flat black base - matte clear coat.

@franciscorodriguez6166 5 жыл бұрын

Hay jimmy. Where is my one road sticker.. Have anymore... Great video

@kimb7970 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@1silvervespa 5 жыл бұрын

There is black "Trim " paint and it is not quite Flat but not shiny either it is for the arms and blackened trim on cars & trucks. Look for it ...

@condeerogers5858 5 жыл бұрын

Socks and flops. That's funny. Thumbs up for sure. How about Birkenstocks and socks?

@anakinandy 5 жыл бұрын

My 96 Honda had this issue. the glare was unbearable before painting them black

@brentbucher1923 5 жыл бұрын

My 76 chevy g20 came with bare metal or silver I guess you'd say but yes usually black

@doughboy1966 5 жыл бұрын

I need to do that to my wiper arms. Sure like that burban.

@steviegene4006 5 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@handyvan3422 3 жыл бұрын

i paint mine but im planning on putting a nice 2k clear coat on um to see if its better

@mikefemenella9680 3 жыл бұрын

Over a year now, wondering how it held up.

@garydeandeery 2 жыл бұрын

I’m going to cover mine in carbon fibre weave I’ll still keep them dulled

@XXGunzNClipzXx 5 жыл бұрын

Or plastidip so you don’t need to remove then just use lawyer thinner on the glass to remove over spray same thing with the fading door trim

@cswann8 4 жыл бұрын

0:49 No...nobody was thinking that :P

@n9wox 5 жыл бұрын

Doesn't the arm have a pivot point near the bottom that the paint can clog up?

@torah2trumpets957 5 жыл бұрын

I did mine in caliper red (:

@sutheshnaidu1486 Жыл бұрын

What's the alternative for 3m heavy duty stripping pads. Can't find those here where I live

@mdmcolt 5 жыл бұрын

I did enjoy your video

@TahoeJake 5 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Going to do this on a 99 2 door. Any opinion on 2 door blazers and Tahoes that are the same body style as your burb?

@mohe7645 5 жыл бұрын

GOOD JOB

@ketchup521 11 ай бұрын

There's craters on your wiper from not sanding enough lmao

@frankiem749 5 жыл бұрын

Did you do one coat or two? Did you use a clear coat or just the paint? Socks and flops sound like a lounge café. Got a 94 with the same issue did you do the rear glass wiper arm as well?

@samuelspence8212 5 жыл бұрын

I gotta 95 Civic hatchback coupe, how do I get that rear wiper blade arm off ?

@luxchannelx6039 4 жыл бұрын

Dose it matter how many coats u do. ?

@1964rmcc 5 жыл бұрын

Great look good 👍

@familieaa1968 3 жыл бұрын

شكرا جزيلا

@dbsdodgeboy 2 жыл бұрын

old cars had plated or stainless arms, not black

@intraterrestrial69 7 ай бұрын

You didnt give a reason for the urgency to restore my wiper blades though? It sounded like you were going to convince me?

@stevieanderson7281 13 күн бұрын

I don't blame you. This is also the least of any worries for any car. I've never seen AAA tow a car cause of the wiper arms 😳

@Kastriot13 5 жыл бұрын

Change the headers men

@B_HarTz 4 жыл бұрын

Haha good video. I was debating if I should paint my arm the color of my truck... but like you said, comes in black from dealer and don’t want to decrease the value hahah so black it is

@pitdawg6418 5 жыл бұрын

Powder coating would be best

@micahyarbrough5513 2 жыл бұрын

How is that paint holding up after a couple of years? I did something similar on my old Pathfinder and I need to on my 82 Toyota pickup.

@garydeandeery 2 жыл бұрын

Iv done few bits myself on my rx8 just do a good cleaning job and sanding to help stick I’m going to sand down mine then put resin on with carbon fibre to see how it looks I did my oil caps the other day

@jeffjustus4969 5 жыл бұрын

My truck has 323,000 miles on it, and this is the least of my worries.

@Deft300 7 ай бұрын

4 years later I’m here to tell ya, no one asked 😂

@BryceCzirr-jz7ju Ай бұрын

@@Deft300And nobody asked your opinion either. Sit down.

@Deft300 Ай бұрын

@@BryceCzirr-jz7ju yo momma

@BryceCzirr-jz7ju Ай бұрын

@@Deft300 Creative. If you wanna talk offline I am in Nashville, TN Jr.

@smokey2540 25 күн бұрын

@@BryceCzirr-jz7jubozo

@sinistersilverado965 Жыл бұрын

wiper blade arms used to be chrome

@CJ-tt7bx 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t take mine off :( can I just put loads of newspaper and spray them whilst they are on?

@mikeingeorgia1 3 жыл бұрын

That would work as well. I’d use plastic though, paint can seep through newspaper.

@robertdavis3433 3 жыл бұрын

Why not just paint the arm while attached. I did that.

@chrismurphy7358 5 жыл бұрын

Hey let me know where you got your sweat shirt from and the kind it is thanks

@jeffstone7912 5 жыл бұрын

A little wax on the paint after tears will help it from getting beat by the sun again.

@issaelss8855 5 жыл бұрын

😃😃😃 0:21

@punker4Real 5 жыл бұрын

so a single coat?

@dontderockmeriz4546 5 жыл бұрын

I wear my flip flop with socks too!

@luxchannelx6039 4 жыл бұрын

But those paint fade ?? Or peel off

@luxchannelx6039 4 жыл бұрын

Dose

@jasonibarra1542 3 жыл бұрын

Good sh!+

@iwoww562a9 2 жыл бұрын

Just buy new ones is the same cost as painting it. Plus the point only last 1 year

@FloridaTwoWheelAdventures 5 жыл бұрын

Me: “ Boy, I’m sure not enjoying my ride today.” Me (in reply): “ I wonder if the paint on my wiper arms is peeling and flaking off?” 😂

@1silvervespa 5 жыл бұрын

You get the Blade and Arm confused .....

@jonathanschultz2472 4 жыл бұрын

All I can see is that run

@RMACIAS2460 5 жыл бұрын

Powder coat it .A much nicer finish much more durable well worth the extra money

@nouseforaname6846 5 жыл бұрын

Just did this a few weeks ago with some Van Sickle Industrial Enamel Super Premium. 😁

@Had22s 5 жыл бұрын

So what you're saying is painting your wiper arms will make your vehicles value decrease, but painting tow hooks a different color won't. Gotcha 🙄

@SuperClayJones 16 күн бұрын

Socks and Crocks!!! Even better!

@Des420 5 жыл бұрын

Demonetized for naked wiper arms.