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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 12:26 PM
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hey has anyone heard of anything to dress up the rear wiper arm... since we get crap weather now a days I've actually been using it a lot. but it still looks cheap and plastic-y ...

So with all the CF flying around... i'm figuring someone must have made a cf wiper arm by now... or at least a cf overlay for the wiper arm... anyone know or heard anything?
Old Mar 1, 2005 | 03:33 PM
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well i know PIAA makes the CF replacement blade but i havent heard anything about the whole wiper arm itsself. What you might want to consider is using the CF overlay sticker & wrap the arm that way or contact someone that can make a mold of the arm using CF material.
Old Mar 1, 2005 | 08:19 PM
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The PIAA replacement blades are fake cf plastic peices.
Old Mar 2, 2005 | 04:16 AM
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id pick up a set for that subtle look. As long as it was done tastefully.
Old Mar 2, 2005 | 04:27 AM
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how bout chrome ones?
Old Mar 3, 2005 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by hotxb990
how bout chrome ones?
ugh no thanks CF only
Old Mar 4, 2005 | 12:02 AM
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Yeah, the only one I've seen is chrome...

Steve? Gary? anyone need a new project to make???
Old Mar 4, 2005 | 01:25 AM
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i think a cf wiper would be a cool idea, id buy it.
Old Mar 4, 2005 | 03:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ugly duck
Originally Posted by hotxb990
how bout chrome ones?
ugh no thanks CF only
Max2k//disagrees.
Old Mar 4, 2005 | 04:24 AM
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thats ok i accept your dissagreeal. Good luck with that
Old Mar 4, 2005 | 04:33 AM
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try www.optauto.com to see if they have any for the box. i bought my cf blades for my accord from them.
Old Mar 4, 2005 | 03:11 PM
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i "heard" that the rear wiper gives it or makes the wiper less efficient.
in any event the chrome looks nice.. but CF would look great as well
Old Mar 4, 2005 | 03:21 PM
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I'm still kicking myself for not snagging the last chrome
JDM one on EBay.

Does anyone know where I can find a Chrome rear wiper
for the xB? Or do I have to buy one off another truck of
some sort and have it chromed?
Old Mar 4, 2005 | 03:22 PM
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^^ keep a look out on ebay.. or pm me for more info.
Old Mar 4, 2005 | 04:09 PM
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Not a fan of the chrome one ...
Old Mar 4, 2005 | 07:49 PM
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who do we have to ask to make a cf one???
Old Mar 5, 2005 | 12:16 PM
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Yes I second that inquisition
I'd settle for just an applique though... since this is really for look rather than function...
Old Mar 5, 2005 | 01:07 PM
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Here's an image of the PIAA CF Wipers.



SCION - Xb 2004 APPLICAITON

Inches:
Drivers Side - 20"
Passenger Side - 20"

mm:
Drivers Side - 500mm
Drivers Side - 500mm

Adapters:
Drivers Side - C1/C11
Passenger Side - C1/C11

HOPE THIS HELPS.
Old Mar 5, 2005 | 05:21 PM
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Not he actual wiper arm like the chrome one.
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