How to Make Windshield Wiper Blades Last in Your Car

Wiper blades in your car. Windshield wiper blades review, inspection and cleaning DIY with Scotty Kilmer. How to make your wipers blades last as long as possible and buy the best ones. A little cleaning or the use of silicone wiper blades can give them years of life. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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[@bradbrazil6628]

Those mwipers sound like farts

[@stylerweiland]

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[@neonwilliams5337]

Yeah, agree. Visually he reminds me of a cross between John Cusak and Jeff Daniels!

[@VanguardDragon]

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[@popacap21]

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[@ONLYROOF]

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[@scottykilmer]

only the fast ones, and those customers want me to get them set up to be able to burn out. They like em being highlighted in my intros.

[@ONLYROOF]

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[@rbruce63]

Scotty Kilmer Can my 1995 GMC Jimmy do burnouts on both rear tires, it has a posi-traction rear differential after all?

[@ItzzOzzyy]

MANGUS I would be honored to let Scotty squeal the tires on my 4.7 v8 Jeep lol

[@scottykilmer]

bring it on I'd love a jeep intro

[@lahbl]

"No more of that horrible noise!" *wiper blade noise * *cuts scene* Hahahahahhahahaha

[@Dcc357]

Well the noise didn't sound "horrible" like last time at least.

[@AzeOfSpadez]

+lahbl LOL! I thought of that exact thing when i saw it lmao

[@SantaWithGuns]

+lahbl Wipers will always make a sound when dry. Even a squeegee will do that. His point still stands, worn out wipers will leave streak marks because they are worn in certain areas, also loud.

[@bunsoft2]

+Hector Cortez , i noticed that many black "rubber" wiper blades have a graphit powder coating on it. Wipe one brand new with your fingers and you will see. I guess if this coating goes of the wiper will not slide so nicely on the glass surface and you will have that strange noise when they are dry.

[@Plur307]

+bunsoft2 I've tried graphite blades a few times and I don't notice any improved lifespan.

[@wayneashby5030]

Right! 13 years ago, I bought a pair of silicon wiper blades for my '98 Toyota Camry. 110,000 miles later they are still working great! Every time I wash the windows I use the squeegee scrubber to clean the blades too. Then I wipe them dry with a paper towel.

[@D3nn1s]

Nice. By his logic he would change his baldes every 6 months. This is so unrealistic, ive had two different cars for over a year, bought them used so god knows how long they havent been changed. One worked fine until i sold it, other still butter smooth. I guess ill consider it if i ever have to change them

[@Mattyew]

i love the way this guy talks

[@ATCRyderX]

*"Imagine if YOU were a Wiper Blade!"*

[@francevenezia]

ATCRyderX© back and forth and back and forth and back and forth and back and forth and back and forth and back and forth and back and forth and back and forth and back and forth.............

[@ayhamalhindi5172]

Wtf

[@probrotipstv6251]

I am dying 😂😂💀

[@Rottensteam]

Your endings always crack me up Scotty😂

[@kenport101]

He reused that ending but it's still funny tho, to the point where everytime a new videos coming up, I want to see how funny the ending is

[@texasprepper869]

i agree

[@nickc3053]

+Kendall Portee Would you say that he 'recycled' the ending? Oooosh!

[@Alex-qx5rv]

Its smart marketing because people waiting around until the end just for that. :)

[@EM8844]

damn

[@jimpinckard7891]

Scotty, you're right about the silicone blades. I bought a set of triple edge brand blades and installed them on my 2002 dodge truck when I bought it new. They're still on there doing just fine. I also installed some of the same kind on my other cars at the same time and they too are still on there and no problems. Silicone blades are the way to go. I will be cleaning them tomorrow.

[@ferreiraaveiro3908]

+Jim Pinckard those blades are very cheap on *bay and if they last 5 years its about 50 bucks worth of savings

[@lostsoul2744]

Probably the most underrated part of any vehicle -- visibility is a PRIORITY!!!!

[@robertfolmer8478]

I just ordered 6 Silicon refill kits on Amazon for $3.99 each. Thanks for the info.

[@JustLouIt]

Great tip. This worked for my blades. A new pair would have cost me over $30. A can that size from Lowes was only $8. I did all three of our cars. Thanks !!

[@GadgetMan222]

Scotty, you just crack me up, your videos are both educational and entertaining at the same time. I've randomly watched your vids from time to time, but now I'm subscribed, I don't want to miss any of the new ones. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@adamwright9741]

God, 55 dislikes on this video. Who is so mean-spirited as to "dis-like" a video about maintaining your wiper-blades!!?

[@Zeppelinlv2007]

+Adam Wright Wiper blade companies.

[@adamwright9741]

Hahahah,,, priceless!!

[@louf7178]

It may be because, it really doesn't do any more than just washing them with the soap and water while washing the car; or it may be because they believe the alcohol will dry out the rubber; it may be because they are too lazy to do it and would just buy new ones. It's not as likely that thumbs-down from the people here means "you suck" as much as it means "I wouldn't recommend or agree with that".

[@zeffur7]

+Lou Fazio Agreed. I also thought the recommendation was unnecessary & possibly harmful to the blade material. I just wash my blades with soap & a sponge--clean wipers work great with good windshield washer fluid. Silicone wipers do in fact last longer, however they are much more expensive. It would be interesting to compare standard wiper life to silicone wiper life to see if the $ & hassle is worth it--for many people--I doubt the extra cost for silicone wipers makes any difference to them.

[@louf7178]

+zeffur7 Yep. I've tried it. It doesn't recover the edge. Haven't tried the silicone ones for the same reason. I've been finding refills for $2...just gonna go that. FYI, I've noticed that RainX seems to break them down. Not doing the windshield where the wiper rests seems to help. -Then I think, boy, do I need a life? But hey, I hate crappy wipers, and I'm not ignorant (for the most part, lol). Have a good one.

[@sassylady1098]

Agreed. I put PIAA silicone blades on my car 3 years ago - and they are as new. Love them. Make sure you install them exactly as instructions say - rubbing silicone pad on windshield.

[@zesty2023]

Little shredded pieces of Scotty were later found at the local composting facility.

[@bmorant1902]

+Ian Knau hahahahahah !!!!

[@ShadyO-e]

lol

[@m4rs12]

+Ian Knau Are you happen to be Benz owner? LOL

[@twayland6186]

lol

[@zesty2023]

m4rs12 I'm a proud Hyundai owner.

[@Jeff_Seely]

Silicone wipers are the bees-knees! Much like yourself, I live in Texas and that hot summer sun beats the heck out them. Buying quality silicone will actually save you up to about $100's in the long run. I will usually side on the "buy once, cry once" philosophy but thee wipers really aren't that much!Thanks Scotty. Live free!

[@GDISinc]

Also after washing the wind shield rub some Rain X on the wind shield makes rain bead up and acts as a wax on glass so blades slide smoothly!!! 😄

[@warcraftarenas8770]

Pfft bro if you put RainX on your windshield u dam near dont even need to use your wipers 😂😂 that shit is no joke its like hockey pucks sliding across an ice rink..flys right off

[@sheldonm3535]

Francis G yup and since I’m in NY meaning cold as crap! I run the orange rain X washer fluid. Find them on sale and buy early. Once it snows they are all gone. They contain more alcohol so they clean super well and doesn’t freeze like the cheap blue stuff at gas stations.

[@fixedgearforlife]

QuickCarCare, driving on the interstate highway I don't even use my wipers with all the RainX I buff onto my windshield. At that speed all the water beads off. The only time I have to use the wipers is when I'm driving thru urban areas at slower speeds.

[@sheldonm3535]

fixedgearforlife yea the aerosol Rain X is really good too. I use that and also Rain X washer fluid. The orange stuff. The blue stuff freezes for me as I live in NY. The rain X aerosol also doesn’t require buffing. It also makes ice and snow stick less.

[@rdoody2067]

One of the best sites. Helped me with a transmission problem. I do pay attention to my wiper blades. Clean them when I’m pumping gas and cleaning the windshield. From now on will clean with alcohol as demonstrated. Thanks keep up the good work.

[@PecosHank]

Thanks Scotty! You rock dude.

[@Heimdallr00]

THANKS Scotty! ... Clean and serviceable wiper blades is a BIG issue where I live, the rainiest city in the USA... My BMW M6 still gets free wiper blades replacement at yearly servicing, but when the maintenance warranty expires, I WILL be following your advice... Keep up the good advice... and keep that Mustang between the ditches!

[@Shamus71]

I hit mine with some Aerospace 303 protectant, it rejuvenates the rubber nicely.

[@JonFox1945]

I was wondering about this 🤔

[@Ifartedsowhat]

Wow, thanks Mr. Kilmer, I just recently found your videos and they have been helpful. It's nice to see a mechanic who has been at it for that long with a sense of humor. Not much of a car mechanic myself, but have been working on trucks and trailers, military equipment, almost anything heavy equipment since 1998, but I'm actually learning new tricks from you, thanks and keep it up

[@mjsboda777]

Love your videos Scotty, keep up the good work, and society will benefit from your experience this world should have more people like you!

[@lcameeno1]

hey scotty, just wanted to stop by and to thank you for all your videos. I remember starting watching your videos when i was in high school wanting to be a car mechanic. I didn't become a car mechanic but instead became an aircraft mechanic. But non the less because of you I've learned so much and how t do sinple fixes on my car and do alittle trouble shooting here and there. You sir are someone i wish to be like in the future. I consider you a mentor of mine. Thanks again for the videos please don't stop making them!

[@sc0tte1-416]

Mmm...alcohol...a sip for me, a sip for my wipers.

[@Toastmaster_5000]

+sc0tte1 meanwhile: 1 hour later, you're passed out on the floor with no alcohol left and only 1 wiper blade is clean

[@sc0tte1-416]

Peter Schmidt lol :)

[@mjlsx376]

+sc0tte1 Have fun drinking poisoned alcohol

[@wotan20]

+Stoney527 You've mixed-up denatured alcohol with methyl alcohol. Denatured alcohol are not poisonous per se, it just made really bad tasting for taxation purposes, so the producer doesn't have to pay the various excise and consumer taxes what natural ethyl-alcohol producers obligated to do.

[@mjlsx376]

+wotan20 I know what denatured alcohol contains. Still wouldn't drink it.

[@samjohnson466]

If you live in a cold climate I would suggest lifting your blades off windscreen, leaving them parked has ate many a wiper blade when I forgot. Never clack the blades against the windscreen, although it doesn't happen very often I have seen the window explode due to worn blades and metal hitting it sharply. Thanks Scotty, good one.

[@trishanuray3833]

To everyone who think Scotty is a bit like this bit like that... Indeed he acts funny in front of the camera but a strict professional. Advises only tried and tested hacks. If you listen to the your car will be an asset and not a liability.Adorable man he is. Though every thing depends on how much he charges , lol... Not my concern. He seems very honest. Thanks for making so many enjoyable videos on car maintainance.

[@VqVick]

This was really helpful. Never really thought about cleaning wiper blades.

[@sulutkin]

First time I saw this guy I thought he was out of his mind, ADHD, almost lunatic nutcase or just restless soul but I love him exactly the way he is and his humor is real not just pretending and making stupid jokes. I have a awful noise and stripes on my windshield when it rains a little and I just can't stand that any longer. Otherwise I'll buy new ones but first I have to try this denatured alcohol. Thanks again dear Scotty from Finland.

[@graydation]

@ 1:30... Is that loogie you just spit into the rag going to help clean them? LMAO!

[@Brooklynapoli]

Joe Gray 😝😝😝

[@bobbylee8791]

Joe Gray lmao!

[@rideswithscissors]

Yes it was. I about lost it!

[@marcusscott4450]

I think it was a tooth

[@loumcnabb2819]

I bought a set of Kincaid blades in 1989 and they still work great! Thanks Scotty!

[@iamyourrealfatherkid]

i laughed so hard and ended up subscribing this channel. I wish my dad is half as cool as you.. dang!

[@nikgilliland7253]

I wish I had this man's energy or enthusiasm.

[@rickovideo]

Scotty knows a lot of good stuff! Very helpful...and entertaining! Thanks Scotty!

[@benbmx1000]

Another good video Scott never really thought to bother going out of my way to clean my wipers but I guess it makes sense! The point about it stopping them making that irritating sound when they get old all dirty is probably the best one! I think for most people the bog standard ones are so cheap (about £10 each) you dont really bother thinking about maintaining them. But when you consider you have managed to get 6 years out of one set it is quite cost efficient. I think I usually get about a year and a half out of a set if I am lucky! Cant believe the auto store was so honest to you about the situation but guess that is how business works!

[@anassyria5176]

2:54 Never heard of a more honest store manager 😂

[@norincobro658]

Nice one Scotty! Just cleaned my wipers and they seem way gooder, now. I had to Google it, but denatured alcohol is called methylated spirits in New Zealand. I had heaps in the garage. Thanks

[@WhittyPics]

I have been rubbing silicone on mine and that seems to help them last longer

[@TJH11638]

In Missouri, a state vehicle inspection is required every two years to renew vehicle license. The inspection stations seem to have racks of wiper blades on display and they tend to fail good wiper blades. Before the last inspection at a VALVOLINE Franchise, I inspected my car before taking it in. The failed it for wiper blades, and when I checked, they had torn the blades on the end on both blades.

[@senatorbeasleymd]

"The first time I've seen advertising that lied in the wrong direction" 😂😂😂

[@hussainimtiaz33]

Thank you very much Scotty. It did work no more annoying wipers. It saved me around 30 to 40$ for now at least as avalon wipers sold here in KSA for around 170SR.

[@hothamandfauri]

My question is. After cleaning the wiper blades could I then spray them with a sylicone lubricant? Would this help the rubber to last longer or would it have no effect?

[@alzaidi7739]

Yeah, another guy on KZbin recommends soaking rubber in silicone solution. He used a n aircraft can, but Armour-All will do. did my wipers

[@chieftp]

yes, it would be a fantastic idea to have some sort of oil, grease or tire spray smeared all over your windshield.

[@MrBilld75]

My thoughts too. I would rather use something that treats the rubber, than something like alcohol that can dry them out. As for what chieftp said, I can see his point but there are rubber treatments that are not oily. I use one from Germany called Gummi Fusslig or something and it's not oily. I believe I may experiment with it. I just don't like the idea of something like alcohol that is known to dry things out. Much as I like Scotty K. I don't think he is correct on this one.

[@JR-wj9fn]

thank you for the tip scotty. i cleaned the wiper blades with 90% alcohol and now they work perfect. they ckean better and dont squeak

[@brianbrewster6532]

Hey - I used rubbing alcohol and that worked perfectly fine. Window hardly every smeary any more.

[@bicanoo_magic3452]

Scotty! The silicone idea is great (should have thought about it earlier).. but I recently treated my windscreen to a 'compound rub' and rubbed every bit of grime off the screen.. I then replaced the blades and what a massive improvement. If I put the silicone blades on I reckon I'll get another ten years..

[@danpeters4182]

Put this video in half speed. Thank me later

[@dubiouslycrisp]

Was cynical, but tried it anyway. Haven't laughed that hard in I-don't-know-how-long.

[@mysonspapa]

thank you. what a drunkard.

[@jimbrown341]

lol, thank you. If you want a funny part go to 1:57 and change it to 0.25 speed and watch from 2:00 to 2:06. That's what you sound like before going to the ER for drinking too much. lol

[@victorhernandez790]

Lol

[@BUTTALUV]

Hilarious

[@richardshort3914]

This guy is great! I drop by the channel every few months and there's always something new and sensible.

[@rrwalla757]

Wouldn't the alcohol dry out the rubber?

[@thomaskishmanii2675]

Robert Wallace it’s denatured

[@sqh1988]

You can also use WD-40

[@JonFox1945]

@@sqh1988 good to know !

[@shawjoe71]

Denatured alcohol is actually perfect for cleaning glass as well. The can that I have says it right on the front. I also clean the inside of my windshield with denatured alcohol to remove the streaks. Nothing works better.

[@floridafyme]

And as I told my daughter, don't turn them on while they're frozen to the windshield.

[@Toastmaster_5000]

+don stromberg don't turn them on if there's several inches of snow on top either. It'll blow the fuse.

[@Luke-san]

+don stromberg that is sometimes the case with these auto wipers also. I love them, but in winter they can be an absolute mess when it is freezing outside. Automatic means that you will forget to put them in the 'off' position

[@jorrogboe]

That could burn out the wiper motor.

[@FoodOnCrack]

+rogerjordan what are the fuses then for?

[@coccinelle78]

+rogerjordan i broke the wiper bars on a mazda 323 back in 97. I learned after than lol

[@daveaaron8209]

Ive had those PIAA silicone blades on my 04 4runner for YEARS AND YEARS still work like new!

[@billiebobbienorton2556]

can we use vodka alcohol instead? we have a lot in our kitchen cabinets. my younger sister has lots of silicone if you know what i mean.

[@eksine]

I don't know you mean at all. So what you're going to cut her chest open and rip out her fake boobs and take it to a wiper blade manufacturer so they can use it to make you special wiper blades? That's murder

[@billiebobbienorton2556]

that's silly I wouldn't kill her I would ask if I can borrow some silicone. Geeze!

[@eksine]

Billie Bob Norton III She's going to rip open her own chest to give you some silicone? that makes sense

[@billiebobbienorton2556]

why do you keep sayin open her chest? huh? not goin to get it from there!

[@eksine]

w9j15g There is no way you think he meant silicone baby dolls, silicone baby dolls, really? wow

[@curbowman]

I bought Bosch wiper blades for my Renault and they are still working perfectly. Even in this tropical climate.

[@heavymechanic2]

I will agree with the auto store, its all about repeat customers and not the quality of their products. We live in s disposable world that revolves around having cheap products that don't last.

[@alfabdall]

I used isopropyl rubbing alcohol because I didnt want to run to the store to buy denatured alcohol. Worked well, blades are no longer skipping.

[@wendys390]

Hey Scotty, thanks for your channel! I really love it. You are informative as well as funny, and I think it's great of you to provide the benefit of your experience to everybody like this. I can tell you genuinely care about what you do, and I frequently agree with your opinions on things. Since I try to be my own mechanic when possible, it's invaluable to have advice such as yours. If I ever have a certain question I plan to ask you first :) thanks!

[@TheRoshan89]

+Wendy S you are so beauitufl wendy! and the roshan said wendy, you're a fine girl, what a gooood girlfriend you would be!

[@Wahinies]

Helpful video! One thing to keep in mind of denatured alcohol is that it can actually eat materials softer than metals, I'm not sure what it does to rubber but plastic and fiber glass (printed circuit board) are susceptible to its affects. A gentle concoction I use is 1 part isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, 1 part simple green or purple power, and 1 part distilled water. Good stuff although if SG/PP is left long on softer materials that can be bad too from what I've heard. This can be used on just about everything aside from anti glare coating :)

[@RetroDayOfficial]

Nice video and I love your energy Scotty! I was wondering what else do you use Denatured Alcohol for whether on car or around the house? It's a big can so I don't want to only use it for the Wiper Blades! Lol.

[@forevercomputing]

Had my car 4.5 years, changed blades twice. I just wanted better ones so I still have a pair of "good" blades. Some places "recommend" changing them every year. I only change them when they split.

[@dixoncider7256]

+Forever Computing licorice whips mean change the wipers.

[@firstnamelastname7143]

How do they get the nature out of alcohol, and what do they do with it? Though, I like it better natured, with a little coke or pepsi.

[@sok8888]

I have a theory. You can drink alcohol. To prevent people access to cheap alcohol, they denaturalized it so it'll blind the drinker instead.

[@coloradoboo1071]

By far your funniest clip, Scotty! I never thought about it much but I do seem to have to replace my wipers yearly due to our crazy weather here in Colorado. I just ordered the PIAA silicones from Amazon and, hopefully, they'll last at least 6 years like yours! Thanks!

[@user-xn6it6sz2o]

Do you prefer blue shop towels or the white shop rags?

[@scottykilmer]

+Barack Hussein Osama blue towels

[@Mickdoodle1]

+Scotty Kilmer lmao!

[@MazdaBass971]

I see what's going on here! lmfao!

[@BilalKhan-ng3ex]

I usually wrap the whites around my head, while screaming "allahu akbar"

[@xodiachd6823]

+Barack Hussein Osama HAHAHAHA nice username

[@roytiller4537]

I only use water and a green scotch bright pad to clean my wipers, done it for years and it works great . Just like you said you gotta clean them now and then and that is the key. If you don't have denatured alcohol just try it my way it works too.

[@AnthonyLarson.3]

1:52 it still squeaks just the same!

[@nunyabiznis817]

Actually, it was much less. Reason for the squeaking this time was because the window was too dry after the first swipe plus, over time the factory coating has worn off. The blades aren't ever going to be as new, but they will last longer if you clean them, just like anything else. No need to waste denatured alcohol. Glass cleaner will do the trick just fine.

[@yorickaname9475]

Treat the windshield with a little bit of white distilled vinegar (same active ingredient that's used in RAINx) I did that and I was in a POUR-DOWN right after--really didn't even have to turn my blades on. When I did, no squeaks. Also.... might ask him a question above...something that i don't know about--so... check out that....

[@lanceemil3208]

Yorick Aname wrong: the main ingredient in Rain-X is hydroxy-terminated polydimethylsiloxane and acts like a silicone coating. Although, it's good to clean glass with acids like white vinegar, it wipes off nearly immediately, whereas Rain-X stays behind & coats much like car wax.

[@Qui-9]

+Yorick Aname since when does RainX smell like, or give ANY indication it contains vinegar? Stop making up and spreading bullshit, mmmkay? It's a silicone based substance in an alcohol solvent.

[@yorickaname9475]

Bawb Lablaw Not spreading BS dipshit. I was wrong, ok, it is alcohol, but the vinegar did WONDERS for my windshield, lasted a LOT longer than the rainx.

[@ussling]

Way back sometime in the 1980s, I got a pair of Bosch silicone blades. They were terrible. I went back to ANCO AeroVantage. Back when I lived in snow country, every October was winter blades, every April was summer blades. Been doing that for about four decades. Now that I live in a Southern state, Woo Hoo! No more winter blades. I still change them every six months. Even with periodic cleaning and treating them to Mothers VLR, that seems to be their life span. Oh, how I miss the days when cars had a pair of 18 inch wiper blades on the front. Now I have that funky setup of a 26 inch and a 16 inch. When my 2017 car is paid off in a few years, I may sell it and get an older, less computer-controlled car. I hate it when the car tries to think for me. And I want a rear wiper again. I have several gallons of the blue stuff in stock. I may slip in a bottle of orange Rain-X washer fluid to see if I like it. Thanks for all the videos, Scotty.

[@luke7542]

1:29 excuse me don't spit on me and no it's not clean when u spit -.-

[@davesdatasystems]

I was wondering who else was going to notice that

[@luke7542]

+Dave Haha ikr me too

[@CarCare-India]

+ramsey144 i thought who has spit on my monitor till i saw ur message........

[@luke7542]

DE Nichols LOL ikr

[@jessescott6629]

lmao dude i died over ur comment that was funny as f.

[@southwestxnorthwest]

I've got Rain-X blades I bought in May of 2013 on my Tacoma and they still work great

[@45AMT]

Excellent video! Thanks for all the great videos!

[@graycloud057]

Scotty, I tried this. IT WORKS! Thanks!

[@hallmonitor98]

can i use regular rubbing alcohol?

[@doceigen]

I do this, but I do one more thing too... after cleaning them, I apply a coating of some hydrophobic fluid such as Rain-X, Prestone AS240, G-clean... That protects them from a certain amount of UV destruction and stops water from penetrating the porous damaged surface and leaving deposits. While you're at it, you can coat, then gloss, the windshield itself.

[@barnus877]

1:29 that spit lol

[@geoffdearth8575]

I couldn't believe that trolls were trashing you about silicone grease. I'm an old guy like you and I like the 99.99999% of your information.

[@everss02]

I just use the cheap Walmart brand ones, they are actually very good

[@helivesonforever]

+everss02 They lasted me 5 months. Used the rainx latitudes and they've lasted about a year, starting to make noise though. My next pair will be a silicon one for sure.

[@justinp8946]

I usually get mine at Fartmart, either Michelin or rainx

[@stephenmaurer3548]

+everss02 Most all replacements are made in China or Mexico?? Mine only last about 6 mons. :(( I'll try this trick to save some$$$$.

[@eldom20]

+Justin P. "Fartmart" lol

[@Dr_PeeWee]

I'm glad they treat you well, I put a pair on my car and right out of the box they sucked. oh well, it was only 6 bucks. I'll go get some Bosch or something along those lines

[@billyjack7421]

I have been cleaning my blades with window washer fluid on a rag, then after I apply 303 protectant on the blades to prolong the life. Thanks for your videos.

[@PokerFace837]

Scotty, I think you dropped something @ 1:30 Love ya buddy

[@joshuaclemency6883]

I love this guy . One of the best channels on KZbin

[@midnightrider7648]

this guy has a likeable quirkyness about him. good tips.

[@MrWalker1000]

love your philosophy of quality over quantity and things lasting a long time. This is something the japanese value as well not surprised those wiper blades are japanese. we need more things that last longer.

[@PuffinDragun69]

Do you disable the ABS for your intros?

[@Golo1949]

Ha Ha, I bet his neighbours love him.

[@jbouchard4877]

PuffinDragun69 it was a sound effect.

[@PuffinDragun69]

J Bouchard Ohh true, I feel like a dumb ass now. thanks for replying though hahaha

[@cl10racr]

THIS IS THE GREATEST VIDEO OF ALL TIME

[@scottykilmer]

Thanks for the support!

[@zhoaibraja2992]

"No more noise" he was shouting to cover the noise that was left 😂

[@xUSMCx4xLIFEx]

In the winter, when you're not going to be driving for a decent period of time (ex: when you're home for the night, at work, maybe even grocery shopping), pull your wiper blades up from your windshield so they don't freeze to it, and simply push them back onto it when you get back to your car!

[@xodiachd6823]

Mechanic for 48 years, wow, my mom is only 43 years old haha!!

[@silfuriu]

+Emil A thats hot tell me more

[@SunnyFLBoy]

+Emil A he's mechanic for 48years but he's 50y.o. so he started with 2years ????

[@86Ivar]

I put silicone lubricant spray on the wipers and windows. The water repells off and the wipers work super smooth. Silicone lub is also great for the seals on the windows on the sides, the windows slides up and down much easier.

[@FroztiProductions]

1:30 LOL

[@robertfischer380]

FroztiProductions ..he just needed to wet the blue towel a little 👍

[@19Elroy70]

A Pep Boys near me just started selling Rain-X silicone wiper-blades in their store. Picked up a set for my car. Going to eventually get some for my whole household. They average about $67 a set.

[@tryithere]

Another way is to move to Arizona. Then take your wipers off and put them in the trunk. Put on car when needed.

[@tylisirn]

The gouges on my windscreen would be impressive the first time I accidentally bump the lever...

[@jnunez1203]

John Houseman lol

[@tryithere]

Oh brother.

[@LeGiiTWillie]

tryithere They get ruined so quickly here in Phoenix, especially during the summer. It's like they get a lot of use and get wet a lot but still wear out the moment it dries up and heats back up above 110.

[@steelermia]

lol I cringed .. yes that would suck very much

[@HonestFinance]

I love your channel!! I only watch your videos because I trust your advice. Thanks a million

[@pbsmick]

What is Denatured Alcohol?

[@Zeppelinlv2007]

+pbsmick Alcohol that's been removed from its natural habit

[@pbsmick]

+Zeppelinlv2007 *facepalm, rolling eyes, head tilt to the back/right with mouth open saying argh!*

[@computeraddic675]

+pbsmick Thatś a very good question!Alcohol is a natural product.So it must adapt to humans?

[@pbsmick]

+Computer Addic I'm too drunk right now to care what ur reply is....

[@computeraddic675]

pbsmick Sorry,i didn't meant to ask you.. I meant Zeppelinlv2007

[@VintageCars999]

Good tips. I'll have to order some silicon wipers. For now i just replace the rubber parts and keep the metal brackets and it's a lot cheaper. Another thing Amazon has that autopart stores don't have is replaceable blades.

[@timothyhinton5665]

I have to turn down my stereo when it is raining because the blades bounce because the windshield is moving..flexing. Any ideas on how to solve that problem?

[@scottykilmer]

+Timothy Hinton yea, turn the volume down before you go deaf and the windshield breaks. You can also put heavier springs on the wiper arms to they have more tension

[@timothyhinton5665]

+Scotty Kilmer yeah my sound system is tearing my minivan apart.. but I love that low bass..lol

[@coccinelle78]

+Scotty Kilmer helper springs cause the wiper motor to work harder. Blades are supposed to have 1oz. Pressure per inch length. Sometimes lubricating the pivot and spring helps bring back original wiper arm pressure. Just my 2 cents , like your vids scotty

[@Candisa]

Go to the firestation to hose your ears out. If that doesn't work get hearing aids.

[@trankt54155]

Scotty, what about cleaning the contact areas of the blades with silicone spray (like WD40 silicone spray). It works wonder for me. I just sprayed some liquid on a tissue and wiped the blades several times and let the blades dry and there went the streaks and noise.

[@blazerman61]

alcohol dries out rubber. ..you know that right?

[@The_Squirrel_Samurai]

This is a great tip. Something you can easily do when you change your oil.

[@klansix]

dont use alcohol, it's bad for the rubber. use armor all

[@mikeytobago]

i use Armour all

[@alexm2623]

Nah you're thinking of acetone. You'd have to let rubber sit for a very prolonged period of time in alcohol to damage it. Quickly wiping it down is no big deal. It's not a very strong solvent for plastics.

[@kssnyder2]

Denatured alcohol works great to clean the windows too. We used to use that to clean glass when I worked in a door factory.

[@yepsir7223]

try Vaseline

[@khockstedler]

Great info as usual Scotty. One of my FAVORITE parts of your video's is that you give a list of tools and LINKS! GREAT!