replacement wipers?
#1
replacement wipers?
The OEM wipers have convinced me once and for all that they're made out of the cheapest crap that Nissan could find... Nothing says "we're commited to quality" like $1 wiper blade inserts on a $30k car... although I'm convinced that they're not even worth $1...
Anybody has any suggestions for replacements?
Anybody has any suggestions for replacements?
#2
Originally Posted by viguera
The OEM wipers have convinced me once and for all that they're made out of the cheapest crap that Nissan could find... Nothing says "we're commited to quality" like $1 wiper blade inserts on a $30k car... although I'm convinced that they're not even worth $1...
Anybody has any suggestions for replacements?
Anybody has any suggestions for replacements?
#3
Originally Posted by joemax1
why? whats wrong with the wipers? just curious....
Maybe it's my car, or maybe the blades... doubt it though, since I just had Nissan replace them last week and the new ones (unless they didn't change them) work just as bad as the old ones did.
That's why I'm looking for replacements.
#6
Yeah, even after 1.2 years mine are still working well (although it is probably time to change them).
Has anyone tried any of the silicon blades? I've heard that they are excellant, and last a lot longer.
Has anyone tried any of the silicon blades? I've heard that they are excellant, and last a lot longer.
#7
A friend of mine suggested these because he replaced all his Nissan vehicles with them, PIAA Wiper Blades (silicone based). When its time for me to change over I will switch to these for sure.
http://www.weathertech.com/store/veh...pt_choice_id=0
http://www.weathertech.com/store/veh...pt_choice_id=0
#8
I found a great replacement blade. It is called Sil-Blade. It is made of surgical silicone and is reported to last 5 years. I have had them on two vehicles for about a year and they show little wear. If I can find the website again I will post a link. They are not cheap (around $20 for the blade and wiper) but even my wife who is definitely not a car person noticed how well they worked.
#10
Originally Posted by Yanksrule57
I found a great replacement blade. It is called Sil-Blade. It is made of surgical silicone and is reported to last 5 years. I have had them on two vehicles for about a year and they show little wear. If I can find the website again I will post a link. They are not cheap (around $20 for the blade and wiper) but even my wife who is definitely not a car person noticed how well they worked.
http://www.silblade.com/
#11
Originally Posted by 3.5 Lover
A friend of mine suggested these because he replaced all his Nissan vehicles with them, PIAA Wiper Blades (silicone based). When its time for me to change over I will switch to these for sure.
http://www.weathertech.com/store/veh...pt_choice_id=0
http://www.weathertech.com/store/veh...pt_choice_id=0
#12
24,000+ miles and 14 months and mine are still golden.
I have a personal thing against Rain-X, though. It puts a film on your windshield that's supposed to repel rain, but it makes it look like it's fogged up half the time. I hate it. And it's a biottch to get off ... you practically have to use steel wool to get rid of it. I'd never ever use that crap on my windshield again.
Mike
I have a personal thing against Rain-X, though. It puts a film on your windshield that's supposed to repel rain, but it makes it look like it's fogged up half the time. I hate it. And it's a biottch to get off ... you practically have to use steel wool to get rid of it. I'd never ever use that crap on my windshield again.
Mike
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There were a couple of threads
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....t=wiper+blades
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....t=wiper+blades
Hope that helps. Let us know what you go with.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....t=wiper+blades
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....t=wiper+blades
Hope that helps. Let us know what you go with.
#21
My blades work fine. Crappy blades would leave streaks and smudge every time it makes a pass on the windshield. This is also a sign of blades being worn out and needed to be replaced. Mine work fine though, no streaks or smudges. I also use rain x.
#22
Originally Posted by Mike_TX
24,000+ miles and 14 months and mine are still golden.
I have a personal thing against Rain-X, though. It puts a film on your windshield that's supposed to repel rain, but it makes it look like it's fogged up half the time. I hate it. And it's a biottch to get off ... you practically have to use steel wool to get rid of it. I'd never ever use that crap on my windshield again.
Mike
I have a personal thing against Rain-X, though. It puts a film on your windshield that's supposed to repel rain, but it makes it look like it's fogged up half the time. I hate it. And it's a biottch to get off ... you practically have to use steel wool to get rid of it. I'd never ever use that crap on my windshield again.
Mike
I know what you mean, this is the problem I had many years ago along with the rain x looking like its shmuging. However, they have changed their formula and it works great now. Also to get it off, the parts store sells a windshield conditioner that you can buy. Just rub it on, let it sit there for a while and wash it off. Works good.
#25
my oem wipers suck...i think part of the reason is because the wiper fluid they fill your car with is supposed to be mixed with water, otherwise it screws up your blades. This is a fact by the way not an assumption.
#26
Originally Posted by Mike_TX
24,000+ miles and 14 months and mine are still golden.
I have a personal thing against Rain-X, though. It puts a film on your windshield that's supposed to repel rain, but it makes it look like it's fogged up half the time. I hate it. And it's a biottch to get off ... you practically have to use steel wool to get rid of it. I'd never ever use that crap on my windshield again.
Mike
I have a personal thing against Rain-X, though. It puts a film on your windshield that's supposed to repel rain, but it makes it look like it's fogged up half the time. I hate it. And it's a biottch to get off ... you practically have to use steel wool to get rid of it. I'd never ever use that crap on my windshield again.
Mike
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Originally Posted by carcus
Yep, when it is time to change, that is what I am looking at also. I still find the stock ones work fine for me...and this is in Mississippi, we know rain pretty well. Bosch makes some good ones also.
#28
http://www.tricoproducts.com/brochur...location_id=65
in case anyone was wondering what the trico's i used looked like. good stuff.
in case anyone was wondering what the trico's i used looked like. good stuff.
#29
Originally Posted by greg hazlett
Where from and how much?
Amazon is one place you can get them from:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search.html...s=bosch%20icon
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