ACDelco CONVENTIONAL WIPERS

ACDelco All season Metal Wipers are conventional-style windshield wipers and are an economical replacement component for your vehicle.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • All-metal blade construction for durability.
  • Precisely fitted wiper elements for a smoother and quieter operation.
  • Universal fit conventional blades equipped with the latest windshield wiper technology.

SIGNS OF WEAR AND TROUBLESHOOTING

It's time to install new ACDelco Windshield Wipers if you are experiencing any of these symptoms:

  • Streaking, caused by worn wiper blades, starts to occur on the windshield.
  • Chattering or skipping windshield wiper blade, caused by the permanent set or curve in the rubber of old blades.
  • Worn rubber on the wiper blade caused by extended use.
  • Cracked or split rubber on the windshield wiper, caused by prolonged exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays.
  • Bent or broken wiper blade frame caused by the use of automatic car washes.
  • Squeaking windshield wiper blade.

GOOD MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

  • Before purchasing and installing a windshield wiper blade, make sure it is the correct size and fit for your vehicle.
  • Do not turn wipers on if they are frozen to the windshield.
  • Clear all debris from the wiper arm before operation.
  • Be sure to install a proper length blade for your application.
  • Regularly inspect blades for signs of damage or failure, and replace them if signs of damage or failure are found.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Can running the windshield wiper blades on a dry windshield cause damage?
A: Yes. Running the wiper blades on a dry windshield could damage the blade or scratch the windshield.

Q: Do the windshield wiper blades need to be replaced more than once a year?
A: Yes. A blade's natural rubber deteriorates after about six months.

Q: Do the windshield wiper blades withstand most types of weather?
A: Yes. Windshield wiper blades withstand most types of weather. They are most affected by exposure to sunlight and ozone. There is little that can be done to reduce ozone exposure, but limiting the amount of time your blades are exposed to direct sunlight will help prolong the life of the wiper blade.

Q: Will the sun melt the rubber on the windshield wiper blades?
A: No. Windshield wiper blades will not melt in the sun, but overexposure to the sun can harden the rubber, causing the blade to lose its ability to conform to the shape of the windshield which can degrade performance.

Q: Do I need to clean the windshield wiper blades on my vehicle?
A: Yes. It's recommended that windshield wiper blades be cleaned periodically to remove road grime, bugs, and other debris. If your windshield wiper blades smear water, try cleaning the windshield and then your wiper blades with hot soapy water or another non-abrasive liquid.

Q: Will the windshield wiper blades scratch the windshield?
A: No. Only the rubber element of the windshield wiper blade should come in contact with your windshield. It’s important to change windshield wiper blades immediately when the wiper element becomes torn so the wiper blade's frame does not come in contact with your windshield.