My Aeromax journey.
I have a steadily growing list of items that require attention. I am therefore wondering what views there are on getting work done at the factory, Melvyn Rutter or somewhere else.
Wiper blades, particularly the nearside one is splitting at both ends, seems to catch on the windscreen rubber. Any solutions?
The middle wiper appears to lack any strength, it barely tickles the screen when in use. Perhaps requires adjustment and tightening.
The windscreen rubber itself has perished and taken a small section of paint with it. I'm being advised glass out job to touch up paint and redo the rubber trim, probably resulting in broken glass. New windscreen would be needed and I'm not sure on availability of screens. Leather trim inside appears to be glued to windscreen, that will need to be considered by the removers and fitters.
Bodywork that holds the front number plate has clearly taken a small knock which I never noticed until I washed the car, so that needs repairing.
Interior leather trim that covers the lower rear glass screen latches has come away and seems only to be attached by sticky back plastic.
Also one latch on the lower part of the nearside rear screen doesn't actually meet the hole in the metal... eek!!!
Found a foot long thin black rubber tube in the footwell when rummaging - no idea where that goes.
Apart from the above, everything mechanical is in fine fettle.
Alex
Alex, others with more knowledge will (and have) suggested various fixes to the problems you mention.
My two penn'orth is that you can source better wiper blades from a number of sources (I used a Mini (the original, not BMW!) supply firm on eBay; others recommend Land Rover suppliers).
The blades might need to be cut down in length but it is worth the effort.
On my Aero8, the blade ends were catching the screen rubber so I fashioned little black
'end caps' from mouldable silicone.It is sold as 'Sugru" ;see here -
Sugru - and is very useful stuff.
I can also recommend Shaun at Allon Whites for interior work - or you could DIY some bits ,but remember to use high temperature adhesive if you are re-sticking the leather ; this stuff is very good -
Spray adhesiveEnjoy your car; it looks great....
James
