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12-06-2019, 07:56 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: RV
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Wiper Blades
I have to replace my jumping wiper blades in the morning..... what do you like?
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Sold RV.... downsized to a 6x12 cargo trailer with Starlink and mini-split A/C. Easy to tow at 1200# - real happy now.
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12-06-2019, 08:06 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Full timing in the 377, but Llano, Texas is now home
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Well don’t spend $58 like I did on 24” Bosch wiper blades. After 2.5 months, several streaks now are appearing. Sent a grief msg to Bosch, no response after 10 days. My previous pair of Boschs lasted 3.5 years, at $40 then, but ended up replacing due to tree sap skipping. I really liked Bosch, but I’ll try something a less expensive.
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12-06-2019, 08:21 PM
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Join Date: May 2018
Location: Colorado
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I’ve been running Trico, excellent price point and longevity. Their winter blades are great too!!
https://www.tricoproducts.com/
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12-06-2019, 08:25 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Nor Cal
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Our summer sun beats the heck out of ‘em, cheap or expensive. I’ve had great luck with basic Motorcraft blades — about $12 as I remember.
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12-06-2019, 08:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Port Huron, Mi
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I use RainX, water repellant, not the blades. Keep a good coat of RainX and you dont need the wipers, or rarely use them. I have Bosch I beam blades on my wife G6 and on my 01 Yukon and haven't replaced them in years because of the RainX.
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12-06-2019, 09:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: RV
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I've used RainX since it came out and it really helps.
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Sold RV.... downsized to a 6x12 cargo trailer with Starlink and mini-split A/C. Easy to tow at 1200# - real happy now.
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12-06-2019, 09:49 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Newark, NY
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X3 on the RainX. I put it on all the windows, and that makes scraping off the ice much easier. The truck and car get treated about three times a year. Great stuff!
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12-06-2019, 10:20 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Minnesota
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X4 on rain-X, it seams to last really good for 10 months. I apply it every fall. I apply 2-3 coats, and then wiped it clean, wash the window with clean water a couple times. Otherwise it looks smeery until it rains.
As for wipers, I have not found anything I like, since Napa discontinued their teflon wipers.
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12-07-2019, 07:56 AM
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Location: DFW
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I buy the Michelin brand from Costco.
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12-07-2019, 09:29 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Natalbany Creek Campground, Amite City, LA
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Last pair I purchased were Piaa. Silicone type blade. They come with a coating that you apply to the windshield that after 7 months is still holding up very well.
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12-07-2019, 09:58 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Pacific Northwest
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AKRUEBBE
Last pair I purchased were Piaa. Silicone type blade. They come with a coating that you apply to the windshield that after 7 months is still holding up very well.
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X2 .....very good blades. I have them on my car, have had for several years now and they still work flawlessly 
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12-07-2019, 10:26 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: RV
Posts: 893
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I bought the Rain X blades.
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Sold RV.... downsized to a 6x12 cargo trailer with Starlink and mini-split A/C. Easy to tow at 1200# - real happy now.
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12-10-2019, 01:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: McKean, PA
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I am very satisfied with my Rain-X Latitude blades. They wipe the windshield clear and the rain-x treatment allows the water drops to stream off the windshield even without the wipers. Mine last at least 2 years, but the vehicles remain in a garage when not in use. SYMMV
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12-10-2019, 01:44 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: South Texas
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I've always had good luck with the Bosch blades. I use RainX washer fluid. After a few uses, it's almost as good as applying the stand-alone product. TX is pretty tough on blades, especially since I live in a rural area. I can rarely get more than one year out of a set of blades. If I'm lucky I can eek out two years if I keep up on the cleaning.
I'm curious about the Michelin products. I didn't know they did that, but I LOVE their tires.
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12-10-2019, 01:51 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Southern Indiana
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Camper_bob
I'm curious about the Michelin products. I didn't know they did that, but I LOVE their tires.
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Available at your local Wal Mart. 
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12-15-2019, 04:12 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Clute
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ICE ?? Whats ICE??
OH, that cold stuff we put in our iced tea?
Whats it doing on the windshield ?
I am confused.
David
South Texas
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12-15-2019, 08:39 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Newark, NY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1SGPETE
ICE ?? Whats ICE??
OH, that cold stuff we put in our iced tea?
Whats it doing on the windshield ?
I am confused.
David
South Texas
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When we have too many ice cubes in the freezer, we store some on our windshields for safe keeping. Sometimes they stick, so we have to scrape them. 
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2016 Ford F150 XLT 2X4 SC 3.5L Eco Max Tow
2010 Tundra TRD DBL Cab (Traded)
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12-16-2019, 07:09 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Closer to Crysler, ON
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Dskyward, your Bosch wipers may have replacement rubber inserts available, much cheaper and easier to replace, they just slide out and you slide the new ones in.
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12-22-2019, 07:45 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Milpitas
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I now buy only the blades on sale at Costco. In 50 years of driving, having worked in auto repair shops, been a Fleet Manager, etc. the high end blades are never worth the money. For safety sake I replace all our blades a minimum of once every 24 months. I've never had my DW complain that she can see.
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12-22-2019, 08:57 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Clute
Posts: 192
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JFlightRisk
When we have too many ice cubes in the freezer, we store some on our windshields for safe keeping. Sometimes they stick, so we have to scrape them. |
Oh, now I see. ( no pun intended)
David
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