Danny G Posted June 27 Author Share Posted June 27 I appreciate all the help. Im also worried about these seals/scrapers on the back doors. The one for the fixed window. I'm sure there is generic cut to fit material out there if needed. I could also potentially see a glass shop. Wiper motor out and linkage arms It's interesting how these are just press fit onto the wiper "studs"/"mount" not sure the actual nomenclature. E2B-17532-AB is printed on it the main body appears to be fiber reinforced plastic, it's worn and has fibers visible. I'm curious if this is paintable to help seal and protect it. I decided while I had it apart I would just go ahead and clean, treat and paint the pieces. Also going to get new weather seals etc for the cowl. I really want to get into powder coating, but for now some ceramic/high temp paint is quick and cheap for these small parts. Did these use to have a nylon waster or bushing between the metal and the plastic wiper? Also going to get some new screws with sealing washers. This will protect the paint and metal from being damaged and causing future issues with rust etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny G Posted June 27 Author Share Posted June 27 Wiper motor out and linkage arms It's interesting how these are just press fit onto the wiper "studs"/"mount" not sure the actual nomenclature. E2B-17532-AB is printed on it the main body appears to be fiber reinforced plastic, it's worn and has fibers visible. I'm curious if this is paintable to help seal and protect it. I decided while I had it apart I would just go ahead and clean, treat and paint the pieces. Also going to get new weather seals etc for the cowl. I really want to get into powder coating, but for now some ceramic/high temp paint is quick and cheap for these small parts. Did these use to have a nylon waster or bushing between the metal and the plastic wiper? Also going to get some new screws with sealing washers. This will protect the paint and metal from being damaged and causing future issues with rust etc. Adjusted the hood it was grinding the cowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny G Posted June 27 Author Share Posted June 27 Adjusted the hood it was grinding the cowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 Wiper motor out and linkage arms It's interesting how these are just press fit onto the wiper "studs"/"mount" not sure the actual nomenclature. E2B-17532-AB is printed on it the main body appears to be fiber reinforced plastic, it's worn and has fibers visible. I'm curious if this is paintable to help seal and protect it. I decided while I had it apart I would just go ahead and clean, treat and paint the pieces. Also going to get new weather seals etc for the cowl. I really want to get into powder coating, but for now some ceramic/high temp paint is quick and cheap for these small parts. Did these use to have a nylon waster or bushing between the metal and the plastic wiper? Also going to get some new screws with sealing washers. This will protect the paint and metal from being damaged and causing future issues with rust etc. Nylon bushingsfor the linkage available in the Dorman HELP! section. There is nothing beneath the wiper arm on the pivot. I turned Gary on to the idea of garage door weatherstrip for a cowl seal. He has a tutorial.... 💡👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny G Posted June 28 Author Share Posted June 28 Wiper motor out and linkage arms It's interesting how these are just press fit onto the wiper "studs"/"mount" not sure the actual nomenclature. E2B-17532-AB is printed on it the main body appears to be fiber reinforced plastic, it's worn and has fibers visible. I'm curious if this is paintable to help seal and protect it. I decided while I had it apart I would just go ahead and clean, treat and paint the pieces. Also going to get new weather seals etc for the cowl. I really want to get into powder coating, but for now some ceramic/high temp paint is quick and cheap for these small parts. Did these use to have a nylon waster or bushing between the metal and the plastic wiper? Also going to get some new screws with sealing washers. This will protect the paint and metal from being damaged and causing future issues with rust etc. Got home and started cleaning what remained of the old rotted open cell foam seal under the cowl. Went to the garage to find some goo gone and didn't but, came across my gallon of WD40 and remembered that it works well on removing adhesives. WD 40 didn't disappoint. I like using it to clean tools and then oil any hinge work after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny G Posted June 28 Author Share Posted June 28 Got home and started cleaning what remained of the old rotted open cell foam seal under the cowl. Went to the garage to find some goo gone and didn't but, came across my gallon of WD40 and remembered that it works well on removing adhesives. WD 40 didn't disappoint. I like using it to clean tools and then oil any hinge work after. The blue bristle Otis firearm brushes are my go to "toothbrush" style cleaning brush for just about everything. Work better than metal bristles for most tasks especially if damage is a concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 The blue bristle Otis firearm brushes are my go to "toothbrush" style cleaning brush for just about everything. Work better than metal bristles for most tasks especially if damage is a concern. Haven't tried WD40, but will now that you show those results. Nor have I heard of those brushes. May try them as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny G Posted June 28 Author Share Posted June 28 Haven't tried WD40, but will now that you show those results. Nor have I heard of those brushes. May try them as well. I remember my dad telling me it removed old duct tape glue like a champ. I put it on there let it soak in and started scrubbing it about then wiped it up with a cloth. Benefit is it also helps with rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny G Posted June 28 Author Share Posted June 28 Haven't tried WD40, but will now that you show those results. Nor have I heard of those brushes. May try them as well. The cloth in the picture is a "wire" cloth. Non scratch dish type thing The brushes available are blue, white and brass. Blue is the stiffer of the two nylon types. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 The cloth in the picture is a "wire" cloth. Non scratch dish type thing The brushes available are blue, white and brass. Blue is the stiffer of the two nylon types. Thanks, Rufus. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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