2 questions about exterior (door trim & wiper)
07-10-11, 01:28 PM
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2 questions about exterior (door trim & wiper)
1. I was washing my car last night and noticed the trim on the passenger door stick up. How is this supposed to stay down & tight? I'm wondering if there are tabs, and the last owner broke them? It looks like they used a bit of epoxy / glue to hold it down.
2. I purchased new windshield wipers because they were getting old and worn. The passenger side also did not stay flush to the glass on the outer edge. Instead of the cheaper metal ones, I bought the rainX latitude "blade" wipers. 20" for driver side, 18" for passenger. Drivers side fits fine, but just like the old ones the passenger outter edge is not flush with the glass. Should I try 17" instead or am I missing something?
2. I purchased new windshield wipers because they were getting old and worn. The passenger side also did not stay flush to the glass on the outer edge. Instead of the cheaper metal ones, I bought the rainX latitude "blade" wipers. 20" for driver side, 18" for passenger. Drivers side fits fine, but just like the old ones the passenger outter edge is not flush with the glass. Should I try 17" instead or am I missing something?
07-10-11, 07:06 PM
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The window trim does hold on with clips. It looks like that trim is bent, you might just be better off replacing it.
Many wipers don't fit right on the FD, the glass has a lot of curve. Won't hurt anything necessarily.
Dale
Many wipers don't fit right on the FD, the glass has a lot of curve. Won't hurt anything necessarily.
Dale
07-10-11, 07:26 PM
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^ +1. Many of the new style wiper blades I've seen do not fit flush on the outer edge and I do not understand the hype about these blades. They are more expensive and look thicker. I got a classic style Bosch (like in the link below), works fine looks fine.
http://www.bosch.com.au/content/lang..._A1_Poster.pdf
As for the window seals mine also has a tab missing or broken and lifts up very little but I am not sure if the tabs are sold separately. I searched and found the window seal itself in mazdatrix website, but it's expensive to buy just for that.
http://www.mazdatrix.com/doorwin3.htm
http://www.bosch.com.au/content/lang..._A1_Poster.pdf
As for the window seals mine also has a tab missing or broken and lifts up very little but I am not sure if the tabs are sold separately. I searched and found the window seal itself in mazdatrix website, but it's expensive to buy just for that.
http://www.mazdatrix.com/doorwin3.htm
