Post by: AJP on January 18, 2017, 06:43:29 pm
The blank I used before was a black glass one from gecleant, fixed in place with clear silicone. Are these still the ones to get?
Feel free to post pics!
Post by: Adam0604 on January 18, 2017, 07:27:49 pm
Pretty simple job like you said. Need to blank off the hose though.
Post by: AJP on January 18, 2017, 08:12:16 pm
Indeed they are still the ones to get.Yep, I put a screw tight in the end of the washer hose on the mk4. I'll get one ordered. Cheers
Pretty simple job like you said. Need to blank off the hose though.
Post by: vwpete91 on January 19, 2017, 12:00:39 am
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Post by: Dan_FR on January 19, 2017, 08:37:51 am
http://www.killallwipers.com/product/vw-golf-mk5-flush-wiper-delete-kit-including-estate
Post by: pudding on January 19, 2017, 09:32:56 am
Post by: MIJ_JAGGER on January 19, 2017, 10:42:03 am
Used this company on mine, would recommend. Comes with black sealant etc. tooI used the same
http://www.killallwipers.com/product/vw-golf-mk5-flush-wiper-delete-kit-including-estate
can't faultWas an arse to take wiper off though! Had to angle grind it off in the end lol
Post by: MIJ_JAGGER on January 19, 2017, 10:44:16 am
I take it the absence of a rear wiper isn't an MOT issue? Is it one of those if it's not fitted, they can't test it, so can't fail it things?Didn't have an issue regarding when I had my MOT
Post by: PirelliDroo83 on January 19, 2017, 01:02:10 pm
I like the look of this though!
What glass sealant are people using?
Post by: Dan_FR on January 19, 2017, 01:25:26 pm
I take it the absence of a rear wiper isn't an MOT issue? Is it one of those if it's not fitted, they can't test it, so can't fail it things?MOT is simple: If it's there it has to work, if it's not there, it cannot be tested or failed
Mmm, I was wondering what I could do with my rear wiper as I really don't like the exposed bolt.
I like the look of this though!
What glass sealant are people using?
The kit I posted comes with black silicone which does the job fine
Post by: richtung on January 19, 2017, 01:44:53 pm
Rich
Post by: AJP on January 19, 2017, 02:06:07 pm
Genuine Question for those who have done the rear wiper delete.... how the hell do you see out of the rear window when its chucking it down or when it gets covered in general crap and dirt??You get used to it. It's like driving a van, but easier. And a bit quicker
Rich
Also it's a good idea to treat the glass with a repellant. Rain X used to be well regarded but I think there's a G Techniq product that does a better job.
Post by: Dan_FR on January 19, 2017, 02:23:37 pm
I do wash my car every couple of weeks though and do limited mileage which helps too
Post by: pudding on January 19, 2017, 03:12:46 pm
I take it the absence of a rear wiper isn't an MOT issue? Is it one of those if it's not fitted, they can't test it, so can't fail it things?MOT is simple: If it's there it has to work, if it's not there, it cannot be tested or failed
I don't think it's quite that B&W.
Post by: AJP on January 19, 2017, 03:15:06 pm
My rear window has a coat of normal body wax (Fusso Soft) which works better and lasts longer than Rain-X. The G Techniq product is silly money.I'll try that. Got some Autoglym HD Wax.
I do wash my car every couple of weeks though and do limited mileage which helps too
Post by: AJP on January 19, 2017, 03:19:57 pm
It's simple enough if your tester isn't one of those picky types! Thankfully the guy I use is pretty fair.I take it the absence of a rear wiper isn't an MOT issue? Is it one of those if it's not fitted, they can't test it, so can't fail it things?MOT is simple: If it's there it has to work, if it's not there, it cannot be tested or failed
I don't think it's quite that B&W.
I did use one place a while ago when I was in a mk4, just on Koni shocks and springs at the time. Flew through, no advisories, but he still went out of his way to add "Lowered" to the notes. Yeah, I know mate, but thanks for reminding me...!!!
Post by: pudding on January 19, 2017, 04:01:59 pm
It's simple enough if your tester isn't one of those picky types! Thankfully the guy I use is pretty fair.I take it the absence of a rear wiper isn't an MOT issue? Is it one of those if it's not fitted, they can't test it, so can't fail it things?MOT is simple: If it's there it has to work, if it's not there, it cannot be tested or failed
I don't think it's quite that B&W.
I did use one place a while ago when I was in a mk4, just on Koni shocks and springs at the time. Flew through, no advisories, but he still went out of his way to add "Lowered" to the notes. Yeah, I know mate, but thanks for reminding me...!!!
Lol, I was thinking more along the lines of that only applies to non essential stuff like rear wipers, front fogs, rear seatbelts, reverse lights etc. Pretty sure if you turned up with no front wipers, no front seat belts etc you'd get an immediate fail?
Not sure if it was on here, but I saw a thread about amusing advisories like "Stereo sounds gash", "Nice car, but schitt wheels" etc etc :grin:
Post by: AJP on January 19, 2017, 04:23:04 pm
Yeah I've seen that somewhere. You'd hope the tester and car owner were mates or something. If not... brutal! But funny.It's simple enough if your tester isn't one of those picky types! Thankfully the guy I use is pretty fair.I take it the absence of a rear wiper isn't an MOT issue? Is it one of those if it's not fitted, they can't test it, so can't fail it things?MOT is simple: If it's there it has to work, if it's not there, it cannot be tested or failed
I don't think it's quite that B&W.
I did use one place a while ago when I was in a mk4, just on Koni shocks and springs at the time. Flew through, no advisories, but he still went out of his way to add "Lowered" to the notes. Yeah, I know mate, but thanks for reminding me...!!!
Lol, I was thinking more along the lines of that only applies to non essential stuff like rear wipers, front fogs, rear seatbelts, reverse lights etc. Pretty sure if you turned up with no front wipers, no front seat belts etc you'd get an immediate fail?
Not sure if it was on here, but I saw a thread about amusing advisories like "Stereo sounds gash", "Nice car, but schitt wheels" etc etc :grin:
Post by: Dan_FR on January 19, 2017, 06:05:18 pm
Post by: Adam0604 on January 19, 2017, 10:51:14 pm
Also try using Rainex, waters just runs off it.
Post by: richtung on January 20, 2017, 08:40:52 am
Each to their own i guess and everyone can mod their cars as they wish - just not for me.
Rich
Post by: AJP on January 20, 2017, 09:11:38 am
Personally, i don't think i could live without the rear wiper. When you get the spray mixed with road salt being thrown up onto the rear window and then drying, im not sure any product can effectively counter that?I thought exactly the same before I did it on the old car. Turns out it's really not as bad as I thought.
Each to their own i guess and everyone can mod their cars as they wish - just not for me.
Rich
I will say this though - if you do any sort of regular motorway driving it's probably wise to keep the wiper. I don't, so I can get by.
Post by: Duke on January 21, 2017, 10:21:36 pm
Personally, i don't think i could live without the rear wiper. When you get the spray mixed with road salt being thrown up onto the rear window and then drying, im not sure any product can effectively counter that?
Each to their own i guess and everyone can mod their cars as they wish - just not for me.
Rich
Same here, no idea why you'd do this, just looks odd as well. Each to their own.