W204 "choppy" windshield wipers

[Guest MRBall]

Just took over a 2007 W204, first time in rain this morning. Windshield wipers very "choppy" and noisy

Set to 'highest' setting seems to be better.

When I spray with the wash it gets better but only for a short while (not sure what is in the wash, but the car was from Republic Auto, but still probably whatever the last owner left in it...)

Any ideas?

[Guest io5885]

Few possibilities I can offer..

- windscreen oily.

- wipers rubber harden. Try rejuvenate with armorall spray or chain new one.

One set cost ard $60-80 depending how big ur carrot is.

- some bros here clean with wet newspaper, some clay bar, some use polish.

- pretty common thing abt merc windscreen.

Go dig up on threads in C class folder abt juddering wipers or windscreen for more insight.

- soapy water from washer helps me too but after a few swipes, choppy again.

I usually dun on the wipers all the time. I let the rainwater fly off or flow down by itself. Maybe can try getting used to this cos even coming to 2 yrs wif my ride, rainwater still flies off or roll down my windscreen..

Personally for me, I would avoid using those carwash dat is wash n wax on windscreen.

Kinda feel the wax will cause wipers to judder too..

[Guest jtang]

Congrats on your "new" W204 ride. The juddering wipers is an old problem with most merc models. you can read thru my thread http://www.sgmerc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15438

& try out several of those suggestions that work. For me, I haven't had any more juddering wipers for a long time.

[Guest MRBall]

wow didn't know so many have this problem. can't believe c&c has not sorted it out after so many years!

so this autosol thing worked for you until now?

[Guest jtang]

MRBall wrote:

wow didn't know so many have this problem. can't believe c&c has not sorted it out after so many years!

so this autosol thing worked for you until now?

Yes! :becky:

[Guest iactac]

Get silicon wiper. Wiper from c&c is good but nothing compared to silicon blades. I changed mine at this workshop (tampines st 93 blk 9012 01-159) few months ago - the guy literally changed the blade to fit into the car wiper. So far, works really well during rainy days....no regrets....

[Guest blackknight]

yes , sililcone wipers seems to be better...got lifetime warranty somemore

[Guest jtang]

iactac wrote:

Get silicon wiper. Wiper from c&c is good but nothing compared to silicon blades. I changed mine at this workshop (tampines st 93 blk 9012 01-159) few months ago - the guy literally changed the blade to fit into the car wiper. So far, works really well during rainy days....no regrets....

What car model is yours? The blades on W204 & W212 can be stripped with much difficulty but almost impossible to assemble back with the silicon blade. . Been thru that route before & gave up. Sacrificed a good rubber wiper blade & spoilt the new silicon blades as well.

[Guest iactac]

W204. Agreed that its tough to take out and assemble; so I didn't do it myself. I went to the workshop and get the fellow to do it for me. Until today, it's still there....and he said got any problems, just go back to him. Nice chap....

[Guest blackknight]

maybe all who have this juddering problems shd all change the wipers..hahaha

[Guest MRBall]

iactac wrote:

W204. Agreed that its tough to take out and assemble; so I didn't do it myself. I went to the workshop and get the fellow to do it for me. Until today, it's still there....and he said got any problems, just go back to him. Nice chap....

what was cost?

[Guest iactac]

$30....Good value and I can change 4 times a year and still cheaper than the original wiper/blade....