Windshield wipers are a life saver when they are in good condition. They make your view clear. When your windshield wipers get old, they can create hazardous driving conditions, like driving in the rain or at night. If the wipers cause streaks, it can block your view and make it difficult to see road signs or oncoming traffic.
How do windshield wipers scratch your windshield?
The rubber edge gets worn out or damaged leaving the metal exposed. Then the metal comes in contact with the glass. The windshield wiper blades are designed to press firmly against the glass and the movement of the blades can cause the metal to dig into the surface resulting in small indentations. The scratches and streaks will only worsen unless resolved.
What can you expect from damaged windshield wipers?
- Scratches can reflect sunlight and headlights from oncoming cars
- Blades will not wipe all the water off the blades causing limited vision
- Water streaks can cause a distraction
Can windshield scratches be removed?
Depending on the depth of the scratches, many can be polished out, however, deep scratches on the windshield may require a full windshield replacement.
Regularly checking and replacing your windshield wipers is a good practice to avoid a full windshield replacement. Replacing your wipers takes very little time.
If you do need a windshield replacement, let 7 Star Auto Glass do the job. Our certified technicians can install a new windshield on any domestic or foreign vehicle.