Better performing wiper blades?
#1
Better performing wiper blades?
What do you other 4th gen owners recommend?
I'd like to spend a couple bucks and put on a set of wiper blades whose performance I'll really be impressed with. Given that fall is upon us, winter is damp, and spring is next, now is the right time.
I really appreciated any recommendations you can make for me.
Thanks
I'd like to spend a couple bucks and put on a set of wiper blades whose performance I'll really be impressed with. Given that fall is upon us, winter is damp, and spring is next, now is the right time.
I really appreciated any recommendations you can make for me.
Thanks
#2
Re: Better performing wiper blades?
Those Bosch Microblade or something like that works perfectly well. Oh, if you apply some Rain-X on your windshield, I don't think you will need your wiper blades when it's raining (assuming you are driving 45 + mph).
Originally posted by Big Kyle
What do you other 4th gen owners recommend?
I'd like to spend a couple bucks and put on a set of wiper blades whose performance I'll really be impressed with. Given that fall is upon us, winter is damp, and spring is next, now is the right time.
I really appreciated any recommendations you can make for me.
Thanks
What do you other 4th gen owners recommend?
I'd like to spend a couple bucks and put on a set of wiper blades whose performance I'll really be impressed with. Given that fall is upon us, winter is damp, and spring is next, now is the right time.
I really appreciated any recommendations you can make for me.
Thanks
#5
Anco Aerovantage. About $5 a blade if remember correctly. The cheaper Ancos are good too. I have used Bosch Micro Edge Excels in the past and I found them to be not worth the money.
The secret to having your wipers work well is to keep your glass clean.
The secret to having your wipers work well is to keep your glass clean.
#9
Triple edge
I have run Triple Edge wipers on my last 3 vehicles. The kicker? Same set on all 3. I bought them fo rmy Cherokee, then bough 2 newer cherokees and transferred them each time. I actually had to return them and get them replaced once, but they have a lifetime warrany if you keep the reciept and UPC code, so while I PAID for one set, I have really had 2 sets.
This was the first thing I added to my Max when I bought it.
This was the first thing I added to my Max when I bought it.
#11
Perhaps you want to maintain them too..
Big Kyle,
Using the Rain-X...apply it to the cloth, and make sure the glass is clean before you start wiping the glass with the rain-x cloth. Afterwards, let the Rain-X sit for a minute or two, and start wiping the glass again to remove the haze on the glass. Make sure there is no haze left.
For wipers, make sure that the section of the glass where the wipers reside are clean before you activate the wiper. Usually, there are debris/dust in there so wipe them out every so often. Also, clean the wiper blade using a damp cloth. Please remember that your cloth will be black after you wipe them to your wipers. Some others use WD-40 to clean the edge of the blade....and actually this will work well.
You will see that even with Rain-X and thunderstorm ahead, you will see through your windshield clearly.
Heck, I even bring Rain-X whenever I rent a car for my jobs.
Using the Rain-X...apply it to the cloth, and make sure the glass is clean before you start wiping the glass with the rain-x cloth. Afterwards, let the Rain-X sit for a minute or two, and start wiping the glass again to remove the haze on the glass. Make sure there is no haze left.
For wipers, make sure that the section of the glass where the wipers reside are clean before you activate the wiper. Usually, there are debris/dust in there so wipe them out every so often. Also, clean the wiper blade using a damp cloth. Please remember that your cloth will be black after you wipe them to your wipers. Some others use WD-40 to clean the edge of the blade....and actually this will work well.
You will see that even with Rain-X and thunderstorm ahead, you will see through your windshield clearly.
Heck, I even bring Rain-X whenever I rent a car for my jobs.
Originally posted by Big Kyle
I ended up buying Bosch Excel Microedge blades, and added some Rain-X to the mix. Hope it all works out.
I ended up buying Bosch Excel Microedge blades, and added some Rain-X to the mix. Hope it all works out.
#12
Originally posted by flyer
Mine make this nasty and loud screeching noise, what could that be due to?
The noise is there even there when it's raining.
Mine make this nasty and loud screeching noise, what could that be due to?
The noise is there even there when it's raining.
#13
Really depends where you live. I used those Anco teflon blades before and I'm using Bosch now. Doesn't matter what the heck it is, and doesn't matter if you use Rain-X at all, here in the NW, it rains 8 months out of the year, you use it quite frequent. I have to change blades about 2x a year.
Tifosi
Tifosi
#18
once i pay off the 3 grand i have on my credit card i'm goig to www.weathertech.com and getting myself those piaa blades and those weathertech rain guards for my windows...love to buy the toys!! maybein 2 months??
#19
I don't see how there can be real differences between the blades. They all seem to wear out and need to be replaced. I know some are more expensive and some are cheaper. Can somebody show me some proof that more expensive blades will last longer?
#20
Question...
what size are the stock wiper blades or those replacement insert strips?
I am going to go to Pepboys or Autozone and get some new ones..
I drive almost a 1,000 miles a week and hit a lot of rain.. my wiper blades suck and they smudge water all over and feel like they just pass over it instead of wiping it to the side... definately time to replace them..
what size do i need?
what size are the stock wiper blades or those replacement insert strips?
I am going to go to Pepboys or Autozone and get some new ones..
I drive almost a 1,000 miles a week and hit a lot of rain.. my wiper blades suck and they smudge water all over and feel like they just pass over it instead of wiping it to the side... definately time to replace them..
what size do i need?
#21
Originally posted by NYCe MaXiMa
Question...
what size are the stock wiper blades or those replacement insert strips?
I am going to go to Pepboys or Autozone and get some new ones..
I drive almost a 1,000 miles a week and hit a lot of rain.. my wiper blades suck and they smudge water all over and feel like they just pass over it instead of wiping it to the side... definately time to replace them..
what size do i need?
Question...
what size are the stock wiper blades or those replacement insert strips?
I am going to go to Pepboys or Autozone and get some new ones..
I drive almost a 1,000 miles a week and hit a lot of rain.. my wiper blades suck and they smudge water all over and feel like they just pass over it instead of wiping it to the side... definately time to replace them..
what size do i need?
#22
Piaa blades
PIaa super silicones very nice wipers and comes with its own winshield wipe like rain x the price is kindah steep can you say around$20 dollars a blade
[QUOTE]Originally posted by BBaker025
I dont know if they are made for our car, but I was reading in a mag about PIAA wipers. These things are pretty high tech, anyone know if these are good? [/QUOTE
[QUOTE]Originally posted by BBaker025
I dont know if they are made for our car, but I was reading in a mag about PIAA wipers. These things are pretty high tech, anyone know if these are good? [/QUOTE
#23
get these high performance wiper blades itz som jdm shiet adds +5hp http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1867548561
#24
Originally posted by flyer
Mine make this nasty and loud screeching noise, what could that be due to?
The noise is there even there when it's raining.
Mine make this nasty and loud screeching noise, what could that be due to?
The noise is there even there when it's raining.
worked it's way out a little bit and one of the metal clips may be scratching the windshield.
#25
get these high performance wiper blades itz som jdm shiet adds +5hp http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...item=1867548561
-gambit
#26
Originally posted by 975spEEd
Check and see if the rubber part is on all the way, it may have just
worked it's way out a little bit and one of the metal clips may be scratching the windshield.
Check and see if the rubber part is on all the way, it may have just
worked it's way out a little bit and one of the metal clips may be scratching the windshield.
Thanks for the idea but I looked at the refills, and they looked really white cracked and etc, so I put in new ones for $5 and it purrs away smoothly in the rain now.
#27
piaa
Originally posted by BBaker025
I dont know if they are made for our car, but I was reading in a mag about PIAA wipers. These things are pretty high tech, anyone know if these are good?
I dont know if they are made for our car, but I was reading in a mag about PIAA wipers. These things are pretty high tech, anyone know if these are good?
#28
Silblades
I bought a pair of Silblades when I got my car two years ago and they have worked great:
http://www.silblade.com
http://www.silblade.com
#29
Re: Triple edge
Originally posted by phenryiv1
I have run Triple Edge wipers on my last 3 vehicles. The kicker? Same set on all 3. I bought them fo rmy Cherokee, then bough 2 newer cherokees and transferred them each time. I actually had to return them and get them replaced once, but they have a lifetime warrany if you keep the reciept and UPC code, so while I PAID for one set, I have really had 2 sets.
This was the first thing I added to my Max when I bought it.
I have run Triple Edge wipers on my last 3 vehicles. The kicker? Same set on all 3. I bought them fo rmy Cherokee, then bough 2 newer cherokees and transferred them each time. I actually had to return them and get them replaced once, but they have a lifetime warrany if you keep the reciept and UPC code, so while I PAID for one set, I have really had 2 sets.
This was the first thing I added to my Max when I bought it.
Hey phenryiv1 what was the cost, send me PM with the info..
#30
Originally posted by flyer
They have a book that will tell you what size you are goning to need, one of the is 20 and the other 21...
They have a book that will tell you what size you are goning to need, one of the is 20 and the other 21...
right -- the passenger wiper doesn't "wipe" across its entire sweep...
make sense?
OK, so, that said, are the sizes 20 and 21?
thanks all!
FLO_BOY
#31
Originally posted by max1ma97se
get these high performance wiper blades itz som jdm shiet adds +5hp http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1867548561
get these high performance wiper blades itz som jdm shiet adds +5hp http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1867548561
+Vented frame reduces aerodynamic lift and provides perfect contact with the windshield
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