ABOUT WIPER BLADES

The wiper blades are one of the few highly visible parts that can be easily replaced if they wear out. They are essential for removing rain, snow, ice, dust, pollen, and other debris from your windshield, allowing for a clear view while driving. As poor visibility is a common cause of automobile accidents, windshield wipers, along with lights and ventilation, are essential for driver safety.A windshield wiper blade consists of various components, such as a metal windshield wiper arm. The arm transfers the movement from the wiper motor to the blade. There are connectors that connect the wiper arm to the wiper blade. To ensure that the windshield wiper operates quietly and effectively, it is essential to use the proper type of connector. Spring flexors (either inside or outside the rubber blade) ensure that the rubber blade maintains a consistent pressure and wiping action along its entire length. The spring flexors are contoured to match the curvature of the windshield, allowing for optimal blade-to-windscreen contact. In addition, rubber elements comprised of natural or chloroprene rubber provide maximum flexibility as the angle of the blade changes at the end of each stroke across the windshield. The rubber element that makes contact with the windshield is treated with a special coating and graphite powder to reduce friction, and the precision formed profile ensures a smooth change in angle as the wiper moves up and down the windshield. Lastly, the spoiler is attached to the windshield wiper on the driver's side to improve aerodynamic performance and reduce wind-lift at high speeds.

TYPES OF WIPER BLADES

There are three primary varieties of windshield wipers: conventional, flat, and hybrid. Depending on the length of the blade, conventional windshield wipers have a metal or metal-plastic composite structure with a central bridge and articulated links that provide between four and eight pressure points. Spring flexors distribute the force generated by the wiper arm spring to the rubber element via the wiper bridge, links, and flexors for a uniform pressure on the windshield. Flat windshield wipers, on the other hand, have tensioned metal flexors that support the rubber element and a full-length integrated spoiler to utilize the air pressure. This permits a flatter aerodynamic shape, which reduces wind noise. The flexors, which shape the blade profile to precisely match the windshield, ensure uniform pressure along the entire contact edge. In addition, hybrid windshield wipers are a combination of conventional and flat windshield wipers. They merge the aerodynamic properties and aesthetic appeal of flat windshield wipers with the functionality of traditional windshield wipers. The integrated spoiler spans the entire length of the blade to reduce wind lift and maintain constant down force. This maintains the rubber blade's contact with the windshield for a smooth and quiet operation, particularly at high speeds.

WIPER BLADES IN VIVID RACING

It is rarely easy to find the ideal aftermarket component. We completely understand, and we are here to assist you in locating the best wiper blades and upgrades for your particular application. Our passion is assisting customers in creating their dream vehicles. Vivid Racing guarantees that their products meet the quality, comfort, and strength requirements of their customers.