which wiper blades?

[ahoier]

what kind of wiper blades does everyone use?

Usually, I'm one to go for the cheap ones....2 or 3 bucks off the shelf. Well, this past oil change, I had Walmart install "their brand" (some un-named, I asked them and they said they don't have them on the shelf) - it was like 9 dollars for the wipers +installation (receipt lists the wipers as $3 each lol).

Well, it's been maybe 3 months, and they need to be replaced again, so I was curious what wipers everyone else uses.

Is it worth the 12 bucks to go for the "Michelin" brand wiper blades? I was reading the package, and they are made of some other material (not plastic - but can't remember what) that is supposed to be more "resistant" to the elements/windshield wash, etc.


And well, the thing is, it hasn't even rained much lately here....for me to use the wipers, but I do use the windshield washer fluid a lot

[RacerE7773]

I tried the funky angled blades on my cars, and they were supposed to last for "years"; they lasted 6 months like regular blades. So I am going back to using Anco blades.

[97TaurusGuy]

Michelin blades are worth the money. Bought htem for a minivan and they worked great. AC Delco blades are also great.

[oldblu65]

Another great option is using RainX on your windows . It sheds the water and usually ( unless you're in a downpour ) you won't even need to turn the wipers on . This lessens the wear and tear on your wipers and wiper motor assembly .Just my $ 0.02 !

[icovernanotech]

try using iCover Car Glass Clear View, after reaching speeds of 44mph, no wipers needed

[akboss]

Originally Posted by oldblu65

Another great option is using RainX on your windows . It sheds the water and usually ( unless you're in a downpour ) you won't even need to turn the wipers on . This lessens the wear and tear on your wipers and wiper motor assembly .Just my $ 0.02 !

RainX is amazing, I too used it for the first time a couple years back and haven't stopped applying seasonally since. It works best in heavy rain, and if you're at highway speed the wipers are completely unnecessary.

For regular wipers, you get what you pay for. I usually pay $15/blade for mine here in Canada, house brand from Canadian Tire, but they have a full metal frame and I think teflon blade, something like that. But if you're worried about spending more on blades, why pay for an installation? It takes 2 seconds to do and saves you $10 you could put towards better blades.

[icovernanotech]

Originally Posted by akboss

RainX is amazing, I too used it for the first time a couple years back and haven't stopped applying seasonally since. It works best in heavy rain, and if you're at highway speed the wipers are completely unnecessary.

For regular wipers, you get what you pay for. I usually pay $15/blade for mine here in Canada, house brand from Canadian Tire, but they have a full metal frame and I think teflon blade, something like that. But if you're worried about spending more on blades, why pay for an installation? It takes 2 seconds to do and saves you $10 you could put towards better blades.

RainX is a slilicone based product, silicone happens to be a hydrophilic (water-loving) material which was great back in the day when it first came out on the market... Technology has advanced and so have such water-repellent / protective products. iCover Car Glass Clear View is a water based nanotechnology product which creates a true bond with the glass surface it is applied to, therefore allowing water, snow, sleet to literally roll and slide off. Check it out.

[akboss]

Originally Posted by icovernanotech

RainX is a slilicone based product, silicone happens to be a hydrophilic (water-loving) material which was great back in the day when it first came out on the market... Technology has advanced and so have such water-repellent / protective products. iCover Car Glass Clear View is a water based nanotechnology product which creates a true bond with the glass surface it is applied to, therefore allowing water, snow, sleet to literally roll and slide off. Check it out.

Dude quit the sales rep gig, this is a car forum not a shortcut to 'buy my crap'.

[tom3]

I've come to the conclusion that the wiper blades are not the problem with premature wear. I suspect the windshield surface gets weathered, rough, or something and the blades get damaged. Notice that the blades on a new car last a long time, most replacements turn to crap pretty quick. I've tried every type of blade and never get more than six months service, if that, on my older vehicles.

[RT Jam]

Piaa wipe excellent and last a long time.