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I had an XPEL windshield film installed on the car before I took delivery - so far after 6 months its saved my windshield from a few nasties on the freeway - but I notice it makes my wipers skip when it rains. Couldnt find a ton of info on what people are doing to address this on windshield PPF film.
I did notice though that if I spray the windshield down with wiper fluid the slipping stops - for like 10 wipes. Thinking about putting rain x or cerakote on - but I think the traditional wisdom is to not put ceramic on windshields because it causes this problem.
Anyone have any experience before I go experimenting?
It is what it is, but when cleaning the windshield I’d use a ceramic detailer like Gyeon. Go heavy. Also periodically apply a fresh ceramic coating to the film like Gyeon View or Nextzett’s windshield coating which even a Cro-Magnon person such as myself can apply with ease!
Last edited by BlackBeauty; Apr 26, 2026 at 09:51 PM.
I had an XPEL windshield film installed on the car before I took delivery - so far after 6 months its saved my windshield from a few nasties on the freeway - but I notice it makes my wipers skip when it rains. Couldnt find a ton of info on what people are doing to address this on windshield PPF film.
I did notice though that if I spray the windshield down with wiper fluid the slipping stops - for like 10 wipes. Thinking about putting rain x or cerakote on - but I think the traditional wisdom is to not put ceramic on windshields because it causes this problem.
Anyone have any experience before I go experimenting?
I experienced this same exact thing. First drive through heavy rain, and wipers kept skipping.
Good to know its not just me and theres a potential solution.
That's interesting. I had my windshield done with XPEL and have never had a skipping / chattering issue. I do believe my windshield PPF was ceramic coated along with the wiper blades. Darien Detail in CT did the work.
My PPF windshield protection has paid for itself multiple times. I have had several hits on the windscreen which would've easily cracked the lightweight glass - but with the protection I'm safe.
By the way, have you guys noticed that the wiper fluid tank leaks fairly significantly when driving.
My PPF windshield protection has paid for itself multiple times. I have had several hits on the windscreen which would've easily cracked the lightweight glass - but with the protection I'm safe.
By the way, have you guys noticed that the wiper fluid tank leaks fairly significantly when driving.
leaking on the outside under the hood or dripping from underneath ?
My PPF windshield protection has paid for itself multiple times. I have had several hits on the windscreen which would've easily cracked the lightweight glass - but with the protection I'm safe.
By the way, have you guys noticed that the wiper fluid tank leaks fairly significantly when driving.
Has anyone removed/replaced their windshild protection film? I have read someone had to remove his and the lightweight windshield cracked in the process. It defeats the purpose of having the film.
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Windshield PPF and Wipers
