Hi Guys 

 

I've noticed every time I use my rear wiper the rubber makes a lot of noise and judders when wiping and doesn't glide across the glass like the front wipers do, is this normal on a new car? It also touches the metal on every 3 or 4 stroke.  

 

Secondly I've noticed that the rear glass has what look like small circle print on the glass, I can only see it in certain light and more when the glass is dirty, does anyone else have this. 

 

cheers

When my Octy was new I got the same effect on the front wipers. I used a couple of glass cleaners which didn't help. Finally used the old fashioned water with a bit of white vinegar solution and hey presto no problem since. You might find that will stop the wipers crashing into the bodywork as mine did on the A pillar.

The circles on the glass might be where labels etc have been stuck. Cleaning usually gets rid of those also.

Circles will be where the machines have held the glass during the manufacturing process.

Does it look like a rain drop pattern? I've seen that before, its probably fallout bonded to the glass, either paint over spray, lacquer or just industrial fallout.

 

If you clayed the rear glass it would clean off.

 

Wiper should not be touching the metal. If its in warranty  get the dealer to realign it. Or take the cap off, undo the bolt and realign yourself.

Does it look like a rain drop pattern? I've seen that before, its probably fallout bonded to the glass, either paint over spray, lacquer or just industrial fallout.

 

If you clayed the rear glass it would clean off.

 

Wiper should not be touching the metal. If its in warranty  get the dealer to realign it. Or take the cap off, undo the bolt and realign yourself.

I'll try and get a pic next time I notice it, it looks like little ovals in a perfect patten and the wipper only hits the body work on the 3rd wipe  

 

 

When my Octy was new I got the same effect on the front wipers. I used a couple of glass cleaners which didn't help. Finally used the old fashioned water with a bit of white vinegar solution and hey presto no problem since. You might find that will stop the wipers crashing into the bodywork as mine did on the A pillar.

The circles on the glass might be where labels etc have been stuck. Cleaning usually gets rid of those also.

I did notice today that I can't slide my hand across the back window after the wiper wipes as if there's something on the glass.  

 

Circles will be where the machines have held the glass during the manufacturing process.

hadn't thought of that 

I'll try and get a pic next time I notice it, it looks like little ovals in a perfect patten and the wipper only hits the body work on the 3rd wipe  

 

Noticed it on my Scout estate the other week too, it is something in rather than on the glass.

 

Try a pair of polarised sun glasses, then it's easy to see it.