OK, so the previous owner put on some Valeo Ultimate wiper blades:



Unfortunately, it seems that you cannot replace the actual squeegee on the Valeos, which is ridiculous, since they're $30 apiece + shipping.

They started chattering, so, not knowing any better, I went out and got some Bosch Microedge blades and put them on. They were great for the first day or so, but I've already got a really annoying streak on the driver's side after 3 or so days.

So, then I spotted the PIAA Super Sporza Silicone Whatever blade with the spoiler and everything, looks pretty slick. It also appears that they have a "refill kit," so you don't have to replace the ENTIRE F#$%ing BLADE each time.



Does anyone have any experience with these? What's the largest size you've gotten the blades in (I have had 22" on both sides)? How much did you pay and where? I don't want to lay down $50+ on top of the $30 that I just spent on the damn Bosch blades if they're not going to perform as well as the $50 price tag would suggest.

And yeah, I'd get the black blades, not the carbon fiber.

Thanks,
Nathan

 

I'm using the Bosch blades, there awsome. Clean the edge with some alcohol and clean your glass with some 000 steel wool. I get almost a year out of the Microdeges.

 

I purchased the PIAA Super Silocone Wiper Blades from http://www.autobarn.net/pisupsilwipb1.html
I make sure to clean the wipers everytime I wash the car so theyve lasted quite a while, going on a year soon. Oh yeah, I just purchased the refills and not the whole arm and wiper. I just didnt want to spend $60+ for something that said PIAA. Anyhow, good luck with your choice.