D Car — November 2003

POT

MELTING

Part 4

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Pull the end of the rubber insert and fit the frame’s metal tab into its stopper groove. That completes the replacement.

OCR reads ‘頭菜’; likely a damaged caption or graphic.

BOSCH makes wipers designed for water-repellent-coated glass. Purchase price: ¥1,580 each (varies by size).

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Water-repellent coating

There are also special wipers for coated glass

OCR reads ‘SNHOSAN’; not reliably legible.

OCR reads ‘CAAER’; not reliably legible.

Water-repellent coating improves visibility by causing water to bead and run off.

When the wipers run over water-repellent-treated glass, they wipe across a dry surface…

…which can cause chatter and uneven wiping. To prevent this, water-repellent-treated…

← The other end has no stopper, so it can stay as it is. Then install the blade on the wiper arm just as you would when replacing the whole blade…

Special wipers for coated glass are available. They have low resistance and move smoothly even when there is no water on the glass—that’s the key.

…attach it.

Applying water-repellent coating

OCR is too garbled to read reliably.

Water-repellent treatment on the windshield feels wonderful when driving fast in the rain. You can see clearly even without using the wipers, and visibility seems to improve as your speed increases. But the effect and how long it lasts depend on whether the coating is applied properly. So let’s try a thorough, professional application…

First wash the windshield thoroughly, removing all dirt and debris.

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Remove the cap and soak the sponge thoroughly with the coating agent. If it doesn’t come out easily, tap it gently.

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OCR contains only a question mark.

Shake the oil-film remover well before use. This is standard practice with liquid chemicals.

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Apply the coating evenly over the entire surface. Yōko-chan climbs onto the hood and works hard!

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Before applying the coating, use an oil-film cleaner to remove grime and oil thoroughly. If dirt remains on the glass, the coating will not adhere properly. Rinse away the dirt, wipe off all moisture, and let the glass dry completely before applying the coating.

OCR reads ‘ケボ’; fragment is not legible.

← After application, wait about 15–20 minutes (at 20°C). The coating will dry and turn white; let it dry completely.

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Spray on the oil-film remover and scrub the glass clean with the included sponge.

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The oil-film remover is also by Wilson. It is a spray-type foaming cleaner. Purchase price: ¥680.

Single character ‘联’; context unclear.

OCR reads ‘mny’; not reliably legible.

OCR reads ‘rier see’; not reliably legible.

Single character ‘己’; context unclear.

The coating used here is a two-part Wilson product. It resists deterioration and lasts longer. Purchase price: ¥980.

WILLSON

Glare

Safety

OCR reads ‘な待’; fragment is incomplete.

Remove it from the glass surface

OCR reads ‘想界’; not reliably legible.

After cleaning thoroughly, rinse off all the foam. Wipe away all moisture and let the glass dry completely.

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Once it is completely dry, polish it firmly with a clean, dry cloth. That completes the water-repellent coating.

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Oil film

Foaming type

Cleaner

OCR reads ‘きき’; not enough context to translate.

Isolated character ‘取’; context unclear.

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For the actual coating, shake the bottle well to mix the contents before applying.

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→ We took the car out in the rain that had just started to check the coating. It worked perfectly!

The oil-film remover can also help prevent wiper chatter. Just apply it to both sides of the blade.

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