What are some good wipers to user?

RedlineIRL · 11-08-08, 09:37

I'm needing to get some replacement wipers before too long and was wondering what are some good brands and types out there. I've been looking at the piaa wipers, but I'd like to see what else is comparable. Any reccomendations?

DigitalN. · 11-08-08, 10:44

I use the Rain-X Weatherbeaters (with the metal frame) I do not recommend using their latitude line, it always streaks for me. But these have been going strong for 4 months now, I just make sure to do a run over with a rag and some glass cleaner everytime I was the window, it still doesn't streak

Denzil · 11-09-08, 01:21

I personally use any of the wipers of the Bosch brand. However, considering that my windshields and windows are generally well protected, I really don't use them all too often.

Cleaning Fool · 11-09-08, 04:03

The last article I read from Consumer Reports, they had the Rain X as the top blade ( I can't remember the exact name of it) They also concluded most blades were toast after 6 months

lland · 11-09-08, 04:37

The OEM blades on my car were unbelievably noisy to the point the dealer tried everything to stop the noise and was ready to replace the windshiled. I tried PIAA Super Silicone inserts and they were immediately silent, wiped clean, and are long lasting.

LL

Bunky · 11-09-08, 05:29

In a recent CR issue. they rated Valeo 600 tops, RainX Lattitude second, with Anco 31 series and Michelin Rainforce as 3rd and 4th. Based upon the scoring (just a few points), it is not clear if there is any meaningful difference in top 10 blades. Often they try to make a difference when there is not much difference. They do not mention wiper noise -- one of my criteria.

Per their report, the RainX did not clean as well as many other blades but lasted more than 6 months so I guess it is more consistent.

What I get out of it is that you can buy 2 Anco's for the price of a pricey beam blades. I think others speak more highly of beam blades.

Other factors: what brand of wiper fluid used, etc. These variables could affect results.

kaval · 11-09-08, 11:41

PIAA Super Silicone Wiper Blades work great. Here's some info on them
PIAA Super Silicone Wiper Blades - Available at Stage Four Motorsports - Toronto Subaru Club

I got mine from the vendor in that link.

ajnavo61490 · 11-09-08, 12:32

Bosch ICONS

RedlineIRL · 11-11-08, 04:13

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Originally Posted by ajnavo61490

Bosch ICONS

I was looking at those, but I thought they looked kind of cheap being constructed of a big piece of rubber and then having a thin stip for the blade itself.

How are the PIAA Super Silicone blades when usign RainX? Does it cause them to chatter or streak?

ajnavo61490 · 11-11-08, 04:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedlineIRL

I was looking at those, but I thought they looked kind of cheap being constructed of a big piece of rubber and then having a thin stip for the blade itself.

How are the PIAA Super Silicone blades when usign RainX? Does it cause them to chatter or streak?

the one blade is actually how they are designed, instead of 6 points of contact, there is one huge blade that provides uniform pressure across the blade to prevent streaking

Bosch ICON Wiper Blade - OE Bracketless Technology for the Aftermarket

askjeffro · 11-11-08, 04:45

Very happy with the Bosch ICON's I installed on my Focus. Have about 35k on them and still work great.

Scottwax · 11-11-08, 05:14

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Originally Posted by ajnavo61490

Bosch ICONS

I have the Bosch blades that are one step below, upgrading to ICONs when I need new ones.