Auto brush restorers: how they work and how to use them
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Some tools for restoring wiper blades, in addition to the cutter, are equipped with a lubricant that additionally impregnates the wipers, restoring their elasticity. The kit may include a special cloth for cleaning the gum after working with the restorer.
Old windshield wipers are usually thrown away, but wiper blade regenerator will help prolong their life. This device works on the principle of sharpening a blade. Wiper blade reconditioner is available from auto parts stores and specialty markets.
How brush restorers work
Wipers wear out quickly. Temperature fluctuations, dirt, abrasive dust particles, low-quality antifreeze liquids spoil the rubber part of the brushes. Brushes are considered consumable items with a maximum life of two seasons.
Then the autobrush restorer comes to the rescue. It allows you to restore old wipers at home, restoring the quality of glass cleaning. This is due to the blades that are inside the plastic case. They cut off the top layer of rubber, which hardens and becomes uneven during use, and restores the sharpness of the cleaning part.
Wiper Blade Rebuilder
Some tools for restoring wiper blades, in addition to the cutter, are equipped with a lubricant that additionally impregnates the wipers, restoring their elasticity. The kit may include a special cloth for cleaning the gum after working with the restorer.
After restoration, the wiper blades should work like new. Rubber blades will adhere more tightly to the glass with the entire surface, better cleaning it from moisture and dirt, leaving no streaks.
How to use restorers
The wiper blade restorer is fairly easy to use. With it, you can repair the cleaning blade with your own hands, the janitor does not even need to be removed.
Sequencing:
- Raise the windshield wiper by pulling it towards you.
- If necessary, wipe the rubber blade of the brush dry.
- Push it inside the windshield wiper.
- With light movements, walk the cutter over the surface several times.
The wiper blade restorer may come with a lubricant. In some models, one side is intended for sharpening, and inside the other there is a sponge that needs to be impregnated with graphite or silicone (depending on the configuration). Then the pre-cleaning side of the wiper is lubricated, and then the cutter is passed along it. At the end of the restoration of the wiper blades, the rubber sheet must be thoroughly cleaned of small debris so that the effect becomes as noticeable as possible.
Wiper Blade Rebuilder
One wiper restoration device can be used several times, but keep in mind that after each restoration, the rubber part becomes shorter. The quality work of the cutter can be prevented by debris inside the body and insufficient sharpness of the blades.
Running wiper restorers
In the first place among the popular models is the Wiper Wizard wiper blade restorer. This product is made in China, its cost is 600-1500 rubles.
The set includes the Wizard cutter itself in a plastic case and five napkins. The compact auto brush restorer can be stored in the car and used to renew the wipers when needed. After repair, the rubber part must be thoroughly wiped with a microfiber cloth to collect all small debris. An ordinary floor cleaning rag will not cope with this task.
On sale you can find a car wiper blade restorer from other companies. The 2Cut cutter costs within 1000 rubles, EcoCut Pro - 1500 rubles.
The two-sided ZERDIX restorer costs around 1000 rubles. On the one hand, there is a sponge in the body, which must first be soaked with grease (included), on the other, the cutter itself.
How to extend the life of car brushes
Restoring the brushes with a cutter will not make the wipers eternal, you still have to buy new ones. You can extend the life of your windshield wipers with quality care:
- Do not attempt to clean dry or icy glass. In the first case, you need to use a non-freezing liquid, and in the second, warm up the interior and remove the ice layer manually.
- Wipers are not designed to clean a large layer of snow from the glass. This puts an excessive load on the electric motor of the cleaners and leads to rapid wear.
- Rubber bands need regular cleaning and degreasing. Especially in winter, it is important not to forget to apply silicone grease to the brushes.
- Do not forget to lubricate the mechanisms.
- In severe frost, it is better not to raise the windshield wipers, as this leads to wear of the springs, but to let the car interior cool down. This will help prevent the wipers from freezing to the glass.
Wiper blade reconditioner is an inexpensive and handy tool for extending the life of your wipers. It is reusable, easy to use, and can improve glass cleaning after the first application. In car dealerships, you can find different models of restorers, but the principle of their work is the same, they differ only in appearance and additional products that can be included in the kit.
