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rktsci
04-04-2006, 09:23 AM
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
04-04-2006, 10:01 AM
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
04-04-2006, 10:21 AM
^ I never thought that would be eligible for warranty replacement.
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
04-04-2006, 03:42 PM
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
04-04-2006, 04:42 PM
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
04-04-2006, 04:57 PM
powdercoat them? hmmmmm lol
3 Stylez
04-05-2006, 09:39 PM
Mine just rusted over time, I am gonna try to get it replaced.
tommy36
04-06-2006, 09:01 PM
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
04-07-2006, 09:37 AM
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
04-07-2006, 06:07 PM
Dave Wood Mazda just replaced mines today with no problems.
Devin98
04-08-2006, 11:07 PM
Mine also have rust on them, and no more warranty left, looks like black rust paint here I come :p
SwooshICE
04-10-2006, 11:22 PM
how 2 take off the wiper arms?? :p
Dave_Mazda3
04-11-2006, 11:49 AM
3 stylez....was it covered by warranty?
gigileung
04-22-2006, 12:04 AM
Wipe some WD-40 over them.
rktsci
06-07-2006, 06:22 PM
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!
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