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Yes I am aware of that but I need a new one now and don't want to pay Tesla's bloated price!
NigelM
Recovering Member
Mod Note: some posts went here - Windows-wipers-breaking-off-in-Norway-Known-weakness-apparently-fix-available
Effects said:
There's definitely talk of them in the Roadster forum: wiper blade - Page 2
But as for Model S owners... based on this page: PIAA | Super Silicone which sizes would be most appropriate? The 18" and the 26"??? Are adapters needed? I need someone who knows what the heck they're doing to let me know
kevincwelch
Active Member
To the OP and any others interested, I was experiencing some skipping of the blades regardless of the type of blade I tried.
I put 22PLE VG1 Perfect Vision on my windshield and the skipping is effectively gone. I started experiencing this when my Gtechniq G1 was thinning out. I also use Duragloss Rain Repel #751 for regular cleaning, and this works nicely as well.
I put 22PLE VG1 Perfect Vision on my windshield and the skipping is effectively gone. I started experiencing this when my Gtechniq G1 was thinning out. I also use Duragloss Rain Repel #751 for regular cleaning, and this works nicely as well.
KenN
Member
No. Heated wipers is actually heating elements on the windshield in the area of the wipers' resting position.
But as for Model S owners... based on this page: PIAA | Super Silicone which sizes would be most appropriate? The 18" and the 26"??? Are adapters needed? I need someone who knows what the heck they're doing to let me know
...So I asked the local Tesla Service Center which I should buy and this was their response:
"I just forwarded your question about the wipers to our techs and the wiper sizes to look for are 27.5" and 17.5". They do however, caution that the mount may not be compatible to what we offer from the factory. I hope this helps. "
So... what do I do with this information? Anyone with experience with PIAA wipers on a Model S? The largest size they sell seems to be 26"
;I suppose I could try just buying, trying, and returning. If it needs some sort of adapter though... I have NO idea.
also...
KenN said:
thanks for the response. That is a relief!
Edit: decided to go with the Bosch wipers. They seem to be similarly highly regarded and at least I know they will fit!
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tstafford
Active Member
I love TMC. My car is doing this too. And like some others - I applied Aquapel shortly after I took delivery. While it sounds like the Aquapel is an issue, I still contacted the SC to see what they say. I have one or two other small post-delivery issues so I hope to drop the car off and see what they say/do.
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