Wiper arm rust repair

[rktsci]

I accidentally managed to scrape some of the paint off my wiper arm when I changed my wiper blades before the winter and now one of them is starting to rust. I\'m thinking of doing a bit of a repair job entailing sanding the rusted area and repainting(most likely with a spray paint). My question is, has anyone ever done this before...and if so, what product do you recommend?

[MajesticBlueNTO]

Originally posted by rktsci


I accidentally managed to scrape some of the paint off my wiper arm when I changed my wiper blades before the winter and now one of them is starting to rust. I\'m thinking of doing a bit of a repair job entailing sanding the rusted area and repainting(most likely with a spray paint). My question is, has anyone ever done this before...and if so, what product do you recommend?

get it replaced under warranty

[rktsci]

^ I never thought that would be eligible for warranty replacement.

[Caz]

If they won\'t replace it, try Tremclad exterior matt black or Semi-gloss black.

I used that on my civic and it looked like new.
Take the arm off before you paint (do both if the colour isn\'t 100%)

[TheProfessor]

Originally posted by Caz


If they won\'t replace it, try Tremclad exterior matt black or Semi-gloss black.

I used that on my civic and it looked like new.
Take the arm off before you paint (do both if the colour isn\'t 100%)

Yup, I used to use the same stuff on my Civic wiper arms and it worked beautifully.

[MajesticBlueNTO]

Originally posted by rktsci


^ I never thought that would be eligible for warranty replacement.

never know if you don\'t try :)

both of mine were rusting by the hinges (didn\'t scratch them or anything) and i told the dealers about the rust and they were replaced.

[bubba1983]

powdercoat them? hmmmmm lol

[3 Stylez]

Mine just rusted over time, I am gonna try to get it replaced.

[tommy36]

Mine are also rusting at the hinges, maybe i can get the dealer to replace them, but i\'ll wait a little longer. Thanks.

[FLIPDADY]

Originally posted by tommy36


Mine are also rusting at the hinges, maybe i can get the dealer to replace them, but i\'ll wait a little longer. Thanks.
My suggestion is not to wait and have them replaced now.

[3 Stylez]

Dave Wood Mazda just replaced mines today with no problems.

[Devin98]

Mine also have rust on them, and no more warranty left, looks like black rust paint here I come :p

[SwooshICE]

how 2 take off the wiper arms?? :p

[Dave_Mazda3]

3 stylez....was it covered by warranty?

[gigileung]

Wipe some WD-40 over them.

[rktsci]

This is a little late in posting but while having my 24,000 k service done last saturday, i mentioned the rust on the wiper arm and the dealer replaced it for me under warranty....needless to say i was very pleased!