<VV> Wiper Refills

[Sethracer at aol.com]

In a message dated 9/9/2006 6:51:52 PM Pacific Daylight Time,  
mhicks130 at cox.net writes:

BTW, how  long can you store wiper blades reliably?  I'd like to get a couple 
pairs  and store them for the inevetible day when it's raining and my wipers 
are  bad.  

mike



Really good question! _ I'll bet if you stored them in a tight sealed bag,  
to limit the oxygen attacking the rubber, and in a cool dark place, to limit UV 
 attack, they would live a long time. How about a double zip-lock bag in a 
garage  cabinet. I was going to suggest the Vair Trunk, but heat would hurt them 
a bit.  I would be cautious about treating the rubber with anything, some 
stuff might  make it last forever, but limit the wiping effectiveness when you do 
use them.  There might be something that would seal them but let them work 
after  installation. - Seth