Reply With QuoteDid this today on the MK5. Kmart want $8 for the refills now
MK5 needs 24inch / 610mm.
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That's some good bumpage right thurr. Thanks!
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Did this today on the MK5. Kmart want $8 for the refills now
MK5 needs 24inch / 610mm.
Last edited by JustCruisn; 19-07-2015 at 08:10 PM.
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oooo. will have to give this a go.
certianly a lot cheaper than the alternative.
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The Aunger ones? I couldn't find Tricos at my local KMart.Originally Posted by JustCruisn
Did this today on the MK5. Kmart want $8 for the refills now
MK5 needs 24inch / 610mm.
I used the Repco ($19 less 20% this month) plastic backed blades for our Mk6 and 9N3 Polo as these have a full width, flat retaining section (the bit that holds the blade in) like the original blades (just had to remove the plastic backing). Most of the refills have a narrow retaining section and I was worried these could pull through the groove
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Yep They had a generic blue one and the Aunger ones with graphite.
Hmm graphite gets on your fingers dunno how it helps clean the windscreen though.
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I think the graphite helps by stabilising the rubber vs UV and also lubricates the blade against the glass to prevent squeal.
I'll try a set of the Aungers on the in-laws Camry
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Graphite don't help the wipers when its all over my fingers
I assume there is enough stuck on there to not just wash off on the next rain.
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So the refills I got from Repco had a plastic backing which doesn't fit. But if I remove the plastic backing the groove in the rubber would be too shallow and just pull out. Where do I get the right refill blades which are just the rubber section and nothing more?
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Which refills did you buy?
I specifically bought the Repco branded 6.5mm plastic backed refills since they have the full width holding section. There's no way these would pull out without tearing the rubber
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Yeah, seems I chose poorly - go the Trico ones. I gather they have some others which are better suited so I'm heading back tonight.
Hopefully I can find ones that work.
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