What is recommended to help realign the windshield wiper blades?

What is recommended to help realign the windshield wiper blades?

• A. Masking tape on the windshield
• B. WD-40 on the blades
• C. Soap and water
• D. A rubber mallet for adjustment

Answer: (A)

Realigning windshield wiper blades relies on having a clear, temporary reference of where the blade should rest and travel. Masking tape on the windshield provides that safe, removable guide, letting you mark the blade’s parked position and the sweep path so you can adjust the arm and blade to sit and move correctly against the glass. This helps achieve even contact and a proper parked position. Using WD-40 would damage the rubber and attract grime, soap and water only cleans without guiding alignment, and a rubber mallet could damage components.

Realigning windshield wiper blades relies on having a clear, temporary reference of where the blade should rest and travel. Masking tape on the windshield provides that safe, removable guide, letting you mark the blade’s parked position and the sweep path so you can adjust the arm and blade to sit and move correctly against the glass. This helps achieve even contact and a proper parked position. Using WD-40 would damage the rubber and attract grime, soap and water only cleans without guiding alignment, and a rubber mallet could damage components.