Question Window Perf around Rear Windshield Wiper

[DPkleonard]

Good Morning! What's the absolute best way to window perf a rear windshield with a wiper?
If you suggest removing the wiper...how? Thanks!!!

 

[ForerunnerJesse]

Case by case answer. I have done a dozen rear windows with wipers and never had to remove a wiper yet, I make a clean vertical relief cut below the wiper pivot. Remember to inform the customer that they should NOT use their rear wiper with perf on the window ... and be 100% sure to use optically clear over-lam. Hope this helps.

 

[rjssigns]

Last one I did I removed the wiper and installed a cover. Client liked the clean look, I've worked around them too. The ones that don't want them removed are usually good for repeat business as they continue to use the wiper.

 

[ForerunnerJesse]

Thanks rjssigns, great idea. I think that is a great way to provide the customer a clean look and keep them from "wiper...ing" my art Where do you find "covers"

 

[eahicks]

I usually remove the wiper, which leaves just the post with a rubber surround usually. I tape up the perf in place, and where the post sticks in to it, I cut a small hole, or just mark with a Stabilo. Then I measure the rubber trim around the wiper post, and go back to the table with the perf and cut out a circle around that mark or hole I made. I have a circle cutting tool that makes a perfect circle. Then when installing the perf, it fits perfectly over the wiper post.
Simply slicing a 'relief cut' looks unprofessional and leaves something that can peel up later due to heat, moisture, etc.

 

[rjssigns]

Thanks rjssigns, great idea. I think that is a great way to provide the customer a clean look and keep them from "wiper...ing" my art Where do you find "covers"

I use these: WIEGMANN Gray Oiltight Hole Seal, Steel, 1.12" Hole Dia., Conduit Size: 0.75", Polyester Powder Finish - 6C750|WAS075 - Grainger
Not this exact size though. You'll have to measure.