Painting Wiper Arms

[Spike]

I did mine this past spring...

I picked up some rust converting black from PepBoys
(Cant remember the brand - Rustoleum, Krylon, cant remember, I will have to update the post later on when I find it)

Only one arm was REALLY bad with flaking paint chips and light rust spots, the other one had only faded. But I wanted to make them look uniform - so I treated them equally.

First I used a wire brush to get any loose bits off, wiped them down and let them dry about a half hour.

Then I took the rattle can to them for 3 or 4 coats (at the minimum wait time recommended on the can)


Next morning I put them back on. Looked like brand new... they still look great.

Tip - before unbolting the arms - I took a blue sharpie to the bolt head and a spot inside the arm. I made a small line to realign them later.

Oh, Don't forget to spray the little bolt cover cap too, so everything matches.

[WormGod]

Steps I took:

1- Wetsanded with 600
2- Wipe clean with evaporating degreaser
3- Polyuerethane primer
4- Scotchbrite scuffed
5- Wipe clean with evaporating degreaser
6- Sprayed flat black Rustoleum
7- Sprayed semi gloss Rustoleum Clear

Clear has worked great because it allows me to wax the arms for extra protection throught the year.

Shadetree mechanics do it better!

[Navigator]

Simply washed of any excessive dirt. Then when they were dry used Rust-O-leum satin black. They still look good today. Mine were never rusty, so if yours are, remove the rust before you paint for a better finish.