Dreaded Wiper Hop

Man, I’ve tried all kinds of wipers recently. From the OEM Toyota ones to the high dollar Rain-X ones. The standard style to the blades and even the hybrid one’s. But I just can’t seem to get rid of the wiper hop that has become increasingly annoying.

Wipers usually are good for first month then things turn south quickly. It’s weird. I really hate watching my wipers jump across the windshield. This is the only vehicle I’ve ever owned in which this has been such a problem.

Anyone find a good solution?

 

Yep. You can clay or synthetic clay the windshield. I usually once month steel wool my windshield with glass cleaner and quad zero steel wool.

 

Buy Bosch beam style

 

If you have that much problem with all those wipers, it's probably your windshield. I would do a deep clean/scrub on your windshield and clear out any built up grime and contamination. Then try your wipers again.

 

DENSO Designer

 

Yap. Clean and degrease the windshield. Look up tutorials on YT

 

Agreed, it's something on your windshield.
I stopped taking my work truck through a local wash, as it's seems to be them. I only hand wash my Tacoma, no issues.

 

Double check your nuts that hold down the wiper arm. I found one of mine was coming off.

 

Same here (ICON). Bosch actually designates a model #, followed by a letter (A or B). Front: Driver's Side: 22A; Pass. side: 20B.
The 'A' is for the drivers side and should look a little flatter. The 'B' blade is for the passenger side and should have a little more curve to it to help it contour the sharp dropoff of most smaller windshields. They cost more.... but last a lot longer.

 

If having much trouble with multiple brands of wipers it's your windshield or possible arms, not your wipers.

 

I bought my first pair of the Bosch icons a year and a half ago... Will never go back to another blade they are still on my truck and still no streaking or hopping.

 

rainX, repel, or wax your windshield after a thorough cleaning. no more skip. Ski

 

Wow my original wipers are going past the 3rd year in February. Have you tried rain x?

 

Buy beam style blades and then use rainx cleaner and then rainx treatment. Make sure to apply the rainx to the blades as well. Repeat every time you wash your truck

 

0000 steel wool and a 50/50 vinegar/water mix. Scrub the glass clean.

also the OEM refills are about the best wipers you can get and they are $16 off eBay.

 

Takes crescent wrench and tweak the angle of the arm a bit. Works like a charm.

 

My bosch icon beam wipers hop but goes away once I use the windshield sprayers.

 

I'm from Seattle. Get rainx fluid or similar stuff. No need those wipers

 

Are you talking about the spray you wipe on the windshield? I hear it leaves a noticable film on and not clear.

 

I use rainx windshield washer fluid for past decade or so.
Wiping dry window is effing up those blades.