paint wore off my wipers..

anyone has any tips on what i should do to repaint it? what kind of paint?
should i used a paint thinner first?



thanks.

 

i have same problem... i will get around to them one day... prob use some spray paint... or touch up paint

 

actually i got flat black paint from pepboys.. took the thing off, sanded it and sprayed it few times..

so far looks good..

 

I typically use satin black instead of flat black. Lasts longer, and looks more factory original.

Just a quick cleaning, maybe a light sanding, then very important - use a paint "degreaser" and wipe them down first. Adhesion is really good then.

Oh, and take them off the car and remove the blades...

 

i need to do this sometime also when its sunny and warmer out.

 

I've gotta do this too, might do it this week actually.

If not, copy, you up to add that to our list? Haha, seems like there are quite a few things us rhode islanders have to get done.

 

im down man. i got so much crap i gotta do to my car. haha

 

I use some metal paint with a paintbrush

 

Why a brush instead of a spray? To me a spray seems easier, and it seems like it would come out smoother.

 

for just one reason..I haved not a lot of time for cover my windshield...lol...
but with spray its goot too!

 

Ah I see what you are saying.

I was going to take mine off and paint so I could just spray them instead, since I find spraying easier.

 

me too

 

I pulled one off last night just to see how they sit on there, they come off pretty damn easy, and go back on easily too. You just have to make sure that you put it back on in the right direction/posisition.

 

I would never brush on the paint. A toothbrush?????

It is so easy to shoot the paint.

 

yeah fuck that

 

Best way to refinish your METAL wiper arms is to remove the arm assembly lightly sand the old paint off... use a 1000 grit and wipe the the arm down with Solvent Cleaner (this is the name of it go to an auto paint store and ask for it) clean the arm down and use a spray paint flat, semi-gloss, or what ever you like and hit the arms with the paint let the paint dry until it is kind of sticky and give them another shot of paint to seal them up good. let them dry about six to eight hours and there you go brand new wipers OEM baby!

 

I'll second that.

 

i did my wipers and just remember to wait at least 24 hours for the paint to fully dry bfore touching them

 

Hmm.... did you remember?

The semi flats I use dry in about 1 - 2 hours in the sun...

 

yo! lol... i painted my wiper arms and nuts blacks today!!! looks awesome

 

I need to do this soon

Thanks for the tips guys

 

im doing now! ..minds is ugly

 

if you dont cover ur windshield up real well and happen to get paint on it, its easy to clean paint off of glass. Just use a razorblade and carefully scrape the paint off.

 

wellz i got it done like a half hr ago, here some flix..i used my extra lieing around
spray can from dupoint graphite wheel paint(drys fast) and my clear coat from my car paint also drys fast..just hoping it doesnt rust on me,also got some paint on my car i was liek shit....i was running around tryin to find my goo..i was like wow these stuff work glad the paint came off other wise it look like it have pure dots,got it on my windsheild too but came off at ease

 

i just took my wipers off when i did mine. all i did was sand then spray... no washing or solvents or anything like that. just did it. the way i figure it... the paints gonna be screwed by the sun in like 4 months anyway so wtf. ill just do it again then!