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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 08:56 AM
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Its time for new wiper blades

Winter has ruined my blades and the ends are starting to flap in the wind.
I posted two Manufactures but they both make more than 1 blade. Let me know which one you would most likely go with and why.
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 09:24 AM
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Walmart Triple Edge. $4.88 for a refill. Buy 5 for the cost of one pair of PIAAs.
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 10:54 AM
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Nissan blades.
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 11:46 AM
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A blade is a blade. I don't think it's worth over-spending on a pair. I just got new refills myself from Checker Auto and they are just fine.
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 11:59 AM
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id go with nissan blades... those triple blades look wicked ugly
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 12:17 PM
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Since when are blades suppose to look good? I thought they were suppose to function well? I just bought some today actually. Anco AeroVantage. Bought them at AutoZone.
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 06:02 PM
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is this a real post???
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 4DRSpeed
Since when are blades suppose to look good? I thought they were suppose to function well? I just bought some today actually. Anco AeroVantage. Bought them at AutoZone.
hense why i said nissan, they work very well. and i wouldnt want my blades to look ridiculous like the triple bladed ones do
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 07:49 PM
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Nissan blades.
Bump I've replaced my wipers twice, first time I went with some "super performance" wiper blades roflmao (God I fealt like eating rice) Then the second time I went to dealership and got mine replaced (about 4 months later) I've had my OEM Nissan blades for 8 months now, and yes very soon to replace them again. I'd highly recommend the OEM wiper blades from Nissan.
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 08:03 PM
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Gillette Mach 3 Triple Blade for the closest shave on your car's windshield
Old Apr 3, 2005 | 06:41 AM
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Go Triple edge from Wal*Mart.You'll notice the wiper usage will be less.Just test it to become a believer.Buy one Triple Edge and one of another that you think you would buy.Put the triple Edge on the driver side and bring someone with you on a rainy day.That person will see the results with you.
Old Apr 3, 2005 | 10:13 AM
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RAIN X then u hardly even need blades
Old Apr 3, 2005 | 10:29 AM
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RAIN X then u hardly even need blades
Yeah, that RainX makes any blades seem like brand new.




Old Apr 3, 2005 | 01:31 PM
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RainX windshield washer fluid... keep your blades forever.
Old Apr 3, 2005 | 02:15 PM
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well i bought the PIAA ones about a yr ago and i think the diff b/t them and the stock ones is like night and day... every seems to say a blade is a blade, but im more than satisfied w/ my PIAA ones... its so smooth its like ur wipers r not even on and it gets rid of the water like a squeegie... thats my vote
Old Apr 3, 2005 | 02:19 PM
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make sure you do a write up for replacing the blades
Old Apr 3, 2005 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by dukelubas
RainX windshield washer fluid... keep your blades forever.

Nope, the RainX windshield washer fluid only keeps the blade from squeeking for the first couple of days. The product advertise to repell water from the glass. It doesn't improve the quality of the blade. Been there, done that. A new replacement blade is the best bet in wiping water off the windshield.
Old Apr 3, 2005 | 04:20 PM
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Nope, the RainX windshield washer fluid only keeps the blade from squeeking for the first couple of days. The product advertise to repell water from the glass. It doesn't improve the quality of the blade. Been there, done that. A new replacement blade is the best bet in wiping water off the windshield.
True, but I'm also speaking from experience.
Old Apr 3, 2005 | 04:49 PM
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bosch seem to hold up the best for me.
Old Apr 3, 2005 | 05:02 PM
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when purchased my car last may, the owner gave me 2 pairs of wiper blades, forgot the brand name tho, i think it was bosch
Old Apr 3, 2005 | 08:40 PM
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I use the walmart refills...been on there now for over a year and still goin!
Old Apr 3, 2005 | 09:13 PM
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get these, it'll be gansta

Old Apr 3, 2005 | 09:28 PM
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be careful when you go to buy blades. there was one size for the driver's side, but then a thin and a wide for the passenger side. I asked the guy at the store if i could take both out to my car to see whidh one worked, and i think it was the thin one, but not sure.
Old Apr 3, 2005 | 09:38 PM
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I suggested PIAA, as they are great blades, but they're expensive (for blades) and not always readily availiable. If you want a great blade that's availiable at every WalMart, Advance Auto Parts, and AutoZone, go with RainX brand, they're a little more than the ARCO blades that Wallyworld sells and they work great, I've had mine on for 3 months now and we've had an a**ton of rain, they clear the windshield, don't streak, don't squeek or make other annoying noises, I love em, best ones I've bought, short of the PIAAs

EDIT: we have a lot of rain here, I tried those triple edge and they were okay, but after about 2 months of use they started to squeal.
Old Apr 4, 2005 | 07:08 AM
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Tried RainX blades and they do not cause the rain to bead like Triple Edge.That's the downfall.If you want to see without wiping all the time,Triple Edge.
Old Apr 4, 2005 | 07:20 AM
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I got a set of bosch a while back and ever since I have gotten them I have been very dissapointed in them...maybe it was just a bad set.
Old Apr 4, 2005 | 10:31 AM
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Bosch sets suck! They last about 3 weeks fine then they streak. I've had a few people use them and they all said they suck. Maybe they work better on German cars but not Nissan.

Dont let the price tag fool you. they just plain suck.

I've used Michellin blades too, they are pretty good but not too much better than the $5 blade.

I just get Plyon's for $5 ea. They last about 6 months and they work just fine.
Old Apr 4, 2005 | 01:15 PM
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All blades basically suck, IMHO.
Old Apr 4, 2005 | 01:20 PM
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Move to NJ where it DOESN'T rain nor snow.
Old Apr 5, 2005 | 11:50 AM
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Bosch- 2 YEARS and still like day one! And I have real seasons, not like cali.
Old Apr 5, 2005 | 12:03 PM
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Piaa Sporza is a good choice.

or you could pay 10 dollar extra for each blade and the the super sporza with the tiny wiper spoilers
Old Apr 5, 2005 | 12:06 PM
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wiper blade spoilers... lol how rice!
Old Apr 5, 2005 | 12:12 PM
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RainX got 20 dollars wealthier today thanks to my pocket.
Old Sep 26, 2005 | 02:46 PM
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 4DRSpeed
Since when are blades suppose to look good? I thought they were suppose to function well? I just bought some today actually. Anco AeroVantage. Bought them at AutoZone.


Same here.
Old Sep 26, 2005 | 05:31 PM
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i go to the zone and pick up a set.. they all work fine to me!
Old Sep 26, 2005 | 09:55 PM
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Silblades

2.5 years now on the Silblades. 100% silicone wiper. Even through dirty/harsh NY winters, still going strong.

http://www.silblade.com/

5 year guaranteed life.
Old Sep 26, 2005 | 10:09 PM
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I lean forward, stick my arm out the window, and move it in a rapid sweeping motion.
Old Sep 26, 2005 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 99Automagic
I lean forward, stick my arm out the window, and move it in a rapid sweeping motion.
Old Sep 26, 2005 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 99Automagic
I lean forward, stick my arm out the window, and move it in a rapid sweeping motion.
omg i cant stop laughing



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