Can windshields just become too rough for smooth wiping?

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Can windshields just become too rough for smooth wiping?

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I've cleaned the windshield intensely and used glass polish and new wipers. The wipers still squeak & jump slightly at the end of their stroke up (driver side only). When I run my finger over the glass in that area I notice it feels smooth for an inch and then not smooth for an inch. It's as if some 1 inch streaks run down the glass in the last 6 inches where the wiper engages. Any thoughts or ideas on how to repair such a problem?
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Re: Can windshields just become too rough for smooth wiping?

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What sort of car?
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2003 E500 Mercedes
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I have a funny feeling they had a problem with the wipers juddering on that car, do a Google for any information. I certainly remember a lot with scratches from the wipers, but that could have been because they did not convert to RHD very well.
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the wipers were 'very' smooth for 2 years, then after rain-x they could not be quieted. What is RHD that you refer to?
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Right hand drive. Then the Rainx or its application must be the problem, I have never used to stuff so I will not comment further.
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