time for new Windshield Wipers

Slinky · 10-09-06, 05:06

It's going to start raining soon... I havn't replaced the windshield wipers on my car for a long time and they need replacing. Can I have some recommendation reviews on good quality ones? Thanks!

velobard · 10-09-06, 09:09

I've been very happy with my Bosch MicroEdge wipers. They have a couple of others now, the MicroEdge Excel and the Icon, that are also supposed to be quite good. Mine are noticeably better and longer lasting than "run-of-the-mill" wipers.

02 SC Frontier · 10-09-06, 09:23

I second the Bosch wipers, they can be found @ Kragen.

LineNoise · 10-09-06, 10:58

I bought the Bosch Icon's and they lasted 1 rain and I had to take them off. They were the worst wipers I have ever purchased. I haven't tried any of the higher up Bosch's, but after trying those other ones, I won't be trying any more Bosch's.

I bought a set of the Triple Edge wipers from Wal-Mart and I have had them on for 3 weeks. I use the washer everyday since I drive in the boonies all the time and bugs love my windshield and they are awesome. They're only $7/ea and I was skeptical, but well worth it IMO.

skipperw · 10-10-06, 01:07

These are definitely the best!
http://www.silblade.com/

kompressornsc · 10-10-06, 04:53

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Originally Posted by skipperw

These are definitely the best!
http://www.silblade.com/

Another vote for Silblades. I had the PIAA Silcons as well, and there is virtually no difference, and Silblades are 1/2 the price. Doing buy them direct though- get them through Amazon.com. I think mine were like $22 / pr.

wytstang · 10-10-06, 11:08

Trico brand is pretty good imo last fairly long.

rjstaaf · 10-10-06, 11:20

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Originally Posted by velobard

I've been very happy with my Bosch MicroEdge wipers. They have a couple of others now, the MicroEdge Excel and the Icon, that are also supposed to be quite good. Mine are noticeably better and longer lasting than "run-of-the-mill" wipers.

+1

Over the years of living in Florida I have tried a lot of different blades. I too have been very happy with the Bosch MicroEdge on the Mustang and the Taurus. I generally get the MicroEdge Excel...

Advance Auto Parts is currently having a 25% off sale on wiper blades through Oct. 28...

http://www.advanceautoparts.com/engl...s/specials.asp

kbshadow · 10-10-06, 11:35

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Originally Posted by skipperw

These are definitely the best!
http://www.silblade.com/

I agree, the best.

kbshadow
stockton ca

jaobrien6 · 10-10-06, 11:43

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Originally Posted by LineNoise

I bought the Bosch Icon's and they lasted 1 rain and I had to take them off. They were the worst wipers I have ever purchased. I haven't tried any of the higher up Bosch's, but after trying those other ones, I won't be trying any more Bosch's.

I've got Icon's on my Integra, and have been very happy with them... I have no complaints at all. They clear the water very, very well and are very quiet. I definitely like the newer euro style wipers (not sure what the official term is for them) with the continuous contact, like the Icon's and the Valeo wipers. I've got Valeo's on my TSX, and they work very well too. I wouldn't pay full price for them, though, I picked them up on sale.

CDTGaticaW201 · 10-10-06, 11:53

You might want to try a set of Bosch Icons...they have a bracketless design so they look clean and I've heard good things about them. You'll also find the same wiper blade design on newer cars as opposed to the bracketed ones. I wish I could speak from experience, but my car's only got one wiper, so it wouldn't work in that application.

Here's a picture

Edit: Darn, someone beat me to it...damn class and having to pay attention.

Grimm · 10-10-06, 01:30

Don't forget a good coat of RainX. My windshields clean ten times better with that stuff on.