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Trentin24 · 03-07-2013, 01:57 PM

My windshield wipers have not been doing their job, leaving streaks and making it hard to see out of. What windshield wipers do you recommend? What work the best?

CamaroDreams07 · 03-07-2013, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Trentin24

My windshield wipers have not been doing their job, leaving streaks and making it hard to see out of. What windshield wipers do you recommend? What work the best?

I got the Bosch Marathon blades. No complaints so far.

Trentin24 · 03-07-2013, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

I got the Bosch Marathon blades. No complaints so far.

How much??

The_Stache · 03-07-2013, 10:20 PM

After my factory ones died (always happens in the desert, dry rot/dust and rains twice a year) after almost 2 years (better than most aftermarket), I went back to the dealer and got both sides for under $25.00. Thats cheaper than only one side of most aftermarket brands.

Get a quote from your dealer if the factories lasted!

CamaroDreams07 · 03-08-2013, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Trentin24

How much??

I have no idea. They were cheaper than the rain X ones

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axis · 03-08-2013, 04:20 PM

The aftermarket ones all seem to be complete replacements and not just the blade. If I remember correctly, they are all in the $30-40 range. This is taken from Advanced.

Lil' Nasty · 03-08-2013, 06:39 PM

I really like the stock wipers, but for my DD MDX, Bosch Icons are very good, if they are maintained.

midnighter · 03-08-2013, 06:40 PM

I have used Bosch blades two times for my truck and have been satisfied.

sjmautoprod · 03-08-2013, 06:41 PM

Stock is the best! Not expensive, either.

otter · 03-09-2013, 08:37 PM

A lot of times you don't need to replace the blades, a simple clean up of the rubber will help.

Trentin24 · 03-09-2013, 09:49 PM

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A lot of times you don't need to replace the blades, a simple clean up of the rubber will help.

With what?

Supermaro585HP · 03-09-2013, 09:58 PM

I agree about stock is the best. They test different kinds of blades on cars to see the best fit. Just like they test tires to see the best fit.

otter · 03-10-2013, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Trentin24

With what?

I use Armor All cleaning wipes. I just wipe the dirt and grime off the blades. It also keeps the blades pliable, which helps.

Larz29 · 03-11-2013, 10:51 AM

For our cars we just purchased PIAA silicone wiper blades. They are supose to last longer and work a little better. I'll let you know how we like them when they get here this week.

03-07-2013, 01:57 PM	#1
Trentin24 Trentin24 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Washington Posts: 1,377 View My Garage	Windshield Wipers My windshield wipers have not been doing their job, leaving streaks and making it hard to see out of. What windshield wipers do you recommend? What work the best?

03-07-2013, 10:20 PM	#4
The_Stache SoCal Race Team #13 Drives: 2010 1SS:RS:LS3:SW Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,803 View My Garage	After my factory ones died (always happens in the desert, dry rot/dust and rains twice a year) after almost 2 years (better than most aftermarket), I went back to the dealer and got both sides for under $25.00. Thats cheaper than only one side of most aftermarket brands. Get a quote from your dealer if the factories lasted! __________________ A.K.A - Diarmadhi (old handle) - So much to do.. So little money Owner : Fast-Stache Industries LLC

03-08-2013, 04:20 PM	#6
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	The aftermarket ones all seem to be complete replacements and not just the blade. If I remember correctly, they are all in the $30-40 range. This is taken from Advanced. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

03-08-2013, 06:39 PM	#7
Lil' Nasty [COTW 4/13/15] Drives: Supercharged LLT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 5,957	I really like the stock wipers, but for my DD MDX, Bosch Icons are very good, if they are maintained. __________________ LiL' Nasty's Build Journal

03-09-2013, 08:37 PM	#10
otter Drives: Eastbound and Down Join Date: May 2012 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 555	A lot of times you don't need to replace the blades, a simple clean up of the rubber will help. __________________

03-08-2013, 06:40 PM	#8
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	I have used Bosch blades two times for my truck and have been satisfied.

03-08-2013, 06:41 PM	#9
sjmautoprod Drives: '16 2SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 2,271	Stock is the best! Not expensive, either.

03-09-2013, 09:58 PM	#12
Supermaro585HP Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,186 View My Garage	I agree about stock is the best. They test different kinds of blades on cars to see the best fit. Just like they test tires to see the best fit.

03-11-2013, 10:51 AM	#14
Larz29 Drives: 2010 camaro ss LS3 cyber grey Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Madison,wi Posts: 226	For our cars we just purchased PIAA silicone wiper blades. They are supose to last longer and work a little better. I'll let you know how we like them when they get here this week.