Thanks for the info NYCsport

That's interesting what you say about the "new " wiper blades from LR Brian

Will keep my ears to the ground on that one too  
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Hi MDP. Yes, he had a knowing smile on his face when I raised the issue of mine necessitating ear-defenders and valium every time they unexpected leapt into action sensing a molecule of moisture in the air!!!

Firstly, he did say they keep a special fluid in the workshop for removing the build-up of deposit left on the screen by the blades which wont come off with normal washing. But I've already had that done on my crap rear wipers and the problem still returned after 4-5 weeks. He also acknowledged the new blades were a different compound, but I didn't bother with the "warranty arm-wrestle" as they're not in stock yet. I think the smirk gave the game away, bless!

How come the boys over the pond have so many alternatives when we've only got poxy Halfords???

Hopefully the power of the internet will prevail  
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Let's hope so? Please let me know if you find an online alternative, in case the nice man at LR decides I've got to pay for my own future silence and calm nerves!!

Ok.............

so I have found these tonight so far.... [ valeo ultimates ] http://www.1stautobulbs.com/ClassicWiperFusion.php

Will need to give them a call tomorrow to substantiate fittment etc.

Have a good look on their website

Things are looking up  
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Thanks! They look very similar, but the key question is.., are they going to give a nice peaceful drive??? Shame we cant get our hands on the ones tried and tested by the US boys!

Sod the cost .............. i'm up for trying anything  
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Good on Yer!!!

The Valeos that I used are made in France, so I hope that those over the other side of the pond have easy access.

They are alson on Amazon.com -- I assume they will ship anywhere.

http://www.amazon.com/Valeo-900-22-1B-Ulti...automotive

I am also interested in the post mentioning some cleaning fluid to remove the wiper residue. I too have a haze on my winshield that does not come off with normal cleaning. If you have a lead, please pass it on.

Thanks all.

Hi NYC. Yes, it must be a mildly-abrasive compound which did indeed initially prevent smearing, but the problem returned, thus proving it's the blade rubber. My car's at the Stealer's now for a few days warranty work (as always) so I'll ask the guy when I collect and see if it's a LR product or just a proprietary brand.

Thanks for the front wiper information. I'll give Valeo a try, if LR wont replace mine under warranty.

I found these on google

http://www.1stautobulbs.com/ClassicWiperFusion.php they are the valeo ones.

I have emailed them for more information/spec/price etc etc  
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Hi MDP. I think I'll have the warranty discussion with the Stealer first, but if that's fruitless I'll give your lead a try. Please update with price, etc. I do remember the wipers are really hard to lift off the screen when washing- do you think it's going to be a pig of job to change blades?

I've just had my arms and blades replaced under warranty, which has fixed the problem for the short term
However, they have also ordered some new "special" blades for me that aren't yet on general release

I've also had the loadbay cover relaced again under warranty due to it not retracting properly. It is now akin to Arkwright's till and will have your fingers off if you're not careful .....much better

My driver's door window has been dismantled, re-lubricated and re-assembled and it is now much quieter and quicker.

I'll post the full details of the work done on a more appropriate thread.

Paul

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Thanks Paul and Envoy. I'll make sure I take the knuckle dusters then and stand my ground for a warranty change?