normkit108

Guys,

What are some good wiper blades as far as durability and reliability? Mine are streaking like crazy..

Thanks.

Omarvelous

Wanted to replace my 07 blades already, they are crap. Who's got what?

chernmax

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I prefer the Bosch ION brand of wiper blades, available at most Automotive stores, these babies are like squeegees when removing water...

Propa Teknique

Hey whats up... I usually get my blades from Overnight Auto. I use the Bosch Micro Edge Blade. They work great and I replace them twice a year. They have like a film on them that prevents streaking and they sometimes get the gook off the mirror.. You should try them. Here is the link if you want to give em a look...

http://www.overnightautoparts.com/st...per_blade&my=1

jsmithsole

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Bosch ICONS all the way they are the best blades I have ever used (and they look good) Got mine through Amazon.com...

AscendantMax

iTrader: (7)

stay away from trico wipers. the actual rubber piece can easily get seperated from the rest of the wiper blade body.

i have a set of anco flat wipers. works great.

MaxFan

After 2yrs+8mths, one of my blades was falling apart. I know we should change them out once a year, but this was the 1st time I have one falling apart within 3 yrs. I normally change blades every 3 years (it doesnot rain much in California). I went to many stores and they don't have the driver's side and pretty expensive. So I got the Nissan refills at the dealer for $4.xx/$8.xx. It's cheaper than aftermarket stuffs. I think I should start changing them out every two years from now on. It's a quick 5minute job.

spoon787

I second the Bosch Icons. the best overall wiper on the market. got mine from autozone in fla.

xorbitman

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Bosch: even great at Minus 20 Celcius with road salt and grime!

normkit108

thanks guys. so it looks like the borsch's are the best huh? I'm gonna look for them during my lunch break tomorrow..

NVRSATISFYD

Pay the extra for the Bosch Icons! They're awesome!

MisterSparkle

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so how do the bosch icons stand up to freezing weather? cause in NY it gets cold and gets hot...

jsmithsole

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Read post #9...

dopestar129

on the Bosch ICONS. I live in the Chicago area where it's been below 10 degrees for the past two weeks and they're great. Even great with the snow we're getting right now

DRopinski

Valeo ULTIMATE® Wiper Blades through tirerack.com are THE best. Very light. No metal. Synthetic rubber.

Been using them this winter (Chicago) and I've never had a better blade.

http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/valeo/ultimate.jsp

D.

xoomer.com

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I use anything I can find at the store that costs less then $10 a piece cause they all fall apart within 2-3 months. I use them every couple of days to wash my windhield so even the BOSH and Rain-X fail pretty quick.

jsmithsole

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Looks just like the icons, no metal.

gizzsdad

I have both (Icons and Valeo). Valeos are vastly superior, and Tire Rack does seem to be the best place to buy them.

Mike

NVRSATISFYD

For anyone who wanted to try out the Valeos....they're buy one get one free at Tire rack right now. I figured I would give them a try on my wifes pathfinder.

MacGarnicle

iTrader: (1)

I have mixed reviews about my Valeos - when they work, they work like a champ, but they don't always work.. part of the rubber midway down the blade bends and when it does it streaks very badly (more like one huge streak depending on how long the bend in the wiper is) .. not sure if I have a bum blade or if its a design flaw.

CVicVogel

Max'ers:

Use Rain-Ex on your windshield!! It allows you to go longer with semi-worn blades. I buy Nissan blades about every 2 years but because the Rain-Ex works so great...I have good rain visibility.

Of course, your mileage may vary.

SilverMax_04

You don't tell us where you live -- it makes a difference.

I use Rain-X and it certainly does help with rain. But when driving in snow slush with salt and sand on the road to improve snow melting and traction on snow-packed roads, it does not help that much. You need good wiper baldes and cleaning fluid in your windshield washer. In this situation, you don't want semi-worn blades -- they streak badly.

CVicVogel

SilverMax:

Oops. I live in South Jersey and we do have snow, rain, sleet, sand and crap. In fact, lots of crap from those lost Canadian geese!

xoomer.com

iTrader: (19)

Well, I went with Rain-X my last change for like $15 a piece and they weren't any better than standard ANCO I used to buy. I don't know but I seem to be going through sets at a fairly quick pace. I change driver's side about every 3 months and passenger side about every 6.

I wipe mine with alcohol when they start streaking and it seem to help by extending the life for another few weeks. I remember one manufacturer used to bundle an alcohol pad with their blades but don't see it anymore. I guess they weren't selling as many blades so they discontinued this practice.

SilverMax_04

The suggestion was to wipe Rain-X fluid on your windshield from time to time.
The recommendations was not for the Rain-X Blades.

xoomer.com

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Noted ... every once in a while I apply the liquid but its pain in the butt to get rid of glazing, works miracles thou once on, the rain just flies of the windshield.

I wanted to save time so I bought the Rain-X sheets that you just wipe the glass with, piece of crap, IMO at least

peetah

Been using these for two years on three different cars, no problems, highly recommended!

T800

Still using the stock wiper blades. 20K miles, 2 yrs. No problems yet.

normkit108

I just came back from pep boys and the bosch icons are out of stock!!
anyone know the exact model number for both the passenger and driver sides?
thanks.

xoomer.com

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PEP Boys never have them. I stop by every week and they are always on sale but except sizes that nobody uses, everything else is outta stock.

jsmithsole

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I just bought them off of Amazon, had them in a few days...
Size: drivers side 26", passenger 17

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw...rds=bosch+icon

SilverMax_04

They should be willing to order the blades you need from their supplier. Ask them to place that order. You may have to pay for them when you place this order, but at least you will be getting the sale price for them.

NVRSATISFYD

I dont know that any advance auto, autozone, or Pepboys keeps our Bosch 26 or 17 size wiper blades in stock....you gotta special order. They keep those sizes at a nearby warehouse...got mine in a day!

MaxFan

I don't know if this makes any difference, but the 26" is wider than the 17". I think it's called 26W. Or maybe 26" is always wider, but who knows. So be careful.
I guess the OEM wipers aren't as good. But if you have to change every year, why not buy OEM for a lot less $$$ and sure to fit.

NVRSATISFYD

What do you mean "wider"?? do you mean longer? Because the driver side wiper is 26 while the passenger side is 17

Stevied23

I'll have to try those wipers, mine leaves bad streaking in the lower center of the windshield

Stevied23

I actually saw some RainX ones on a commercial the other day that are supposed to be really good

Trurida18

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yea they are called the Rain-X Latitude...Im using those now, after my previous pair OF RAIN-X started streaking after about 6-7 months of use

wahoohead

I live at altitude and deal with snow all winter, and a little rain in the spring and fall. UV kills blades here very fast, but I have found that I can get more than a year out of Silblades. Available on Amazon.com, roughly $15.00 apiece

lmuscella

Rainx and Boush for me!