Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Wiper Arm Chatter

If the wipers chatter or shudder, clean the windshield and the blade elements. Refer to Wiper Chatter Repair.

Marking the Windshield
Use only a water-soluble marker to mark the windshield. Other types of marker may damage the wiper elements. The chemicals that remove other types of marker may damage the following components:
^ The paint
^ The glass
^ The wiper elements

The chemicals may leave a residue on the glass that could lead to wiper chatter.

Painting
Do not subject the wiper arms to temperatures above 70°C (160°F). Remove the wiper arms before starting any painting operation that uses an oven to cure the paint.