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blewbyyou · 08-18-2017, 08:38 PM

Car is a three year old DD it needs new blades. As simple as it may seem to replace them i always seem to struggle with changing these things out on all my vehicles. Do i go to the dealer to get OEM or is ther something out there that is good quality. Can someone give me some direction on how to change them and what to buy.

BAD DAB · 08-18-2017, 08:45 PM

The dealer blades are priced closed to what you would pay at an auto parts store. NAPA has blades that look very close to what the factory blades look like.

shibbs · 08-18-2017, 09:13 PM

I recommend PIAA AeroVogue - looks exactly like OEM, but the silicone wipers are far superior to OEM or even aftermarket rubber. Mine are two years old and wipe absolutely perfectly. I have them on my truck for the last 3 years, and the same old wiper blade is still perfect - even parking outside every day.

http://www.piaa.com/aerovogue

Z2880 · 08-19-2017, 07:28 AM

I use Bosch icon s I buy them on Amazon for my camaro and the rest of my fleet

Rock-It Man · 08-19-2017, 11:11 AM

I like the sculpted look of the OEM blades. As I recall, the dealer's price was reasonable.

To change one, just lift the little door on the blade covering the joint to the arm, and slide the blade out. This latch is easier to open than most.

If my description is unclear, there's an illustration in the OM.

CamaroFred · 08-19-2017, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by shibbs

I recommend PIAA AeroVogue - looks exactly like OEM, but the silicone wipers are far superior to OEM or even aftermarket rubber. Mine are two years old and wipe absolutely perfectly. I have them on my truck for the last 3 years, and the same old wiper blade is still perfect - even parking outside every day.

http://www.piaa.com/aerovogue

3 years is not a long term test. Waste of money.

My OEM lasted 5 years. I went to Advanced Auto Parts. I told them I wanted the winter blades. They had a guy who does this shit everyday install my new wipers for no cost. I watched and he never once came close to touching my Camaro except for the blades.

It saved me a bunch of nickles from the swear jar.

If they last three years I will go back again.

OlePhu · 08-19-2017, 11:30 AM

FL sun flat tears up wiper blades. I've tried several different after-market blades in the past and get 6 months out of them, if I'm lucky...GM's have lasted a little longer I don't know if silicone would last much longer but I may try them one time to see.

The GM ones cost about the same as most after-market and they fit in the wiper arm better. There are a few places online that you can get them from so might be cheaper than dealer. Blade Asm-Wsw RIGHT GM 23367644 Blade Asm-Wsw LEFT GM 23365874. You can also just buy the inserts to save a little more money.

Baldman · 08-19-2017, 11:36 AM

Go down to Autozone or Advanced Auto Parts and buy a pair. They put them for free if you ask them to.

myold88 · 08-19-2017, 12:10 PM

My factory blades are still fine but they haven't seen a lot of rain in the last 8 years.

RJT Impala · 08-19-2017, 12:20 PM

My personal experience over the past 20 years, and 8 different GM vehicles, is that the OEM wipers last between 2-3 years; aftermarket from AutoZone, WalMart, you-name-it-whether Bosch, Rain-X, etc last approximately 6 months before they begin to chatter and streak. They cost virtually the same per set; therefore, the actual out-of-pocket expense for OEM is approximately one-quarter of the after market. The decision is yours, but sharing my experience.

CamaroFred · 08-19-2017, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RJT Impala

My personal experience over the past 20 years, and 8 different GM vehicles, is that the OEM wipers last between 2-3 years; aftermarket from AutoZone, WalMart, you-name-it-whether Bosch, Rain-X, etc last approximately 6 months before they begin to chatter and streak. They cost virtually the same per set; therefore, the actual out-of-pocket expense for OEM is approximately one-quarter of the after market. The decision is yours, but sharing my experience.

Well, if there is little turnover at Wal-Mart the blades are probably three years old before you pick them from the hook. Sitting in a package, warping because they ae hung by a hook in an unnatural setting.
More than likely your dealer stores them properly by laying them flat on a shelf.

Welker2 · 08-19-2017, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Z2880

I use Bosch icon s I buy them on Amazon for my camaro and the rest of my fleet

Same here, but I often get them at AutoZone cheaper; I price match them with Amazon or wherever I can find them the cheapest and then use my military discount on top of that

2010reddevil · 08-19-2017, 01:17 PM

I can tell you from experience, if you can find a brand called Silblade, I highly recommend them. South Texas sun and heat is no joke, every other brand I've tried have lasted was at most, a year. I had a set of Silblades last for 4yrs and were still on the car when I traded it. Hard to find them, but I highly recommend them hands down. If they ever start to chatter, just give them a good wipe when you wash your car and they are good as new again.

lafountain · 08-19-2017, 02:55 PM

I have always gotten Trico blades from Advance Auto. For my '95 it was mainly due to the fact that those were the only ones I could find in a store that would fit a 4th Gen. When I got my 2011, I ended up sticking with Trico and went with the Trico Instinct Blades. So far, they have been quite good.

08-18-2017, 08:38 PM	#1
blewbyyou Drives: Dusk SE Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Apopka Fl. Posts: 453	Wipers Car is a three year old DD it needs new blades. As simple as it may seem to replace them i always seem to struggle with changing these things out on all my vehicles. Do i go to the dealer to get OEM or is ther something out there that is good quality. Can someone give me some direction on how to change them and what to buy.

08-18-2017, 08:45 PM	#2
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	The dealer blades are priced closed to what you would pay at an auto parts store. NAPA has blades that look very close to what the factory blades look like. __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

08-19-2017, 11:30 AM	#7
OlePhu Oldskool Drives: 2013 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Treasure Coast FL Posts: 166 View My Garage	FL sun flat tears up wiper blades. I've tried several different after-market blades in the past and get 6 months out of them, if I'm lucky...GM's have lasted a little longer I don't know if silicone would last much longer but I may try them one time to see. The GM ones cost about the same as most after-market and they fit in the wiper arm better. There are a few places online that you can get them from so might be cheaper than dealer. Blade Asm-Wsw RIGHT GM 23367644 Blade Asm-Wsw LEFT GM 23365874. You can also just buy the inserts to save a little more money. __________________

08-19-2017, 11:36 AM	#8
Baldman EMERALD COAST CAMAROS Drives: None Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Cridersvile, OHIO Posts: 2,973	Go down to Autozone or Advanced Auto Parts and buy a pair. They put them for free if you ask them to. __________________

08-19-2017, 12:10 PM	#9
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	My factory blades are still fine but they haven't seen a lot of rain in the last 8 years. __________________

08-19-2017, 07:28 AM	#4
Z2880 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS ls3 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Ma Posts: 42	I use Bosch icon s I buy them on Amazon for my camaro and the rest of my fleet

08-19-2017, 11:11 AM	#5
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,033 View My Garage	I like the sculpted look of the OEM blades. As I recall, the dealer's price was reasonable. To change one, just lift the little door on the blade covering the joint to the arm, and slide the blade out. This latch is easier to open than most. If my description is unclear, there's an illustration in the OM.

08-19-2017, 12:20 PM	#10
RJT Impala Stovebolt BluFlame 6 Drives: '12 2LT/RS, IBM; '20 Traverse Prem Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wherever! Posts: 893 View My Garage	My personal experience over the past 20 years, and 8 different GM vehicles, is that the OEM wipers last between 2-3 years; aftermarket from AutoZone, WalMart, you-name-it-whether Bosch, Rain-X, etc last approximately 6 months before they begin to chatter and streak. They cost virtually the same per set; therefore, the actual out-of-pocket expense for OEM is approximately one-quarter of the after market. The decision is yours, but sharing my experience.

08-19-2017, 01:17 PM	#13
2010reddevil Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Victory Red 6M Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gulf Coast, TX Posts: 1,424	I can tell you from experience, if you can find a brand called Silblade, I highly recommend them. South Texas sun and heat is no joke, every other brand I've tried have lasted was at most, a year. I had a set of Silblades last for 4yrs and were still on the car when I traded it. Hard to find them, but I highly recommend them hands down. If they ever start to chatter, just give them a good wipe when you wash your car and they are good as new again. __________________ 2011 2SS 6A Red Jewel Metallic, Vararam Tune CAI, Magnaflow 3" Competition c/b, Speed Engineering 1-7/8 LT's, Circle D 5C, M/T 275/40R20 S/S, HPTuners tune by Ryan@GPI 12.3 @ 112 ACM as of 12/22/19 Gone on 12/28/19 R I P 2010 2SS 6M Victory Red/Black (old ride) CAI intake, Speed Engineering 1 7/8" LT's, X4 base tune, Flowmaster Outlaw axle-back. 12.6 @ 115 SAR as of 9/19/15 Gone but never forgotten.

08-19-2017, 02:55 PM	#14
lafountain Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington Park, MD Posts: 887	I have always gotten Trico blades from Advance Auto. For my '95 it was mainly due to the fact that those were the only ones I could find in a store that would fit a 4th Gen. When I got my 2011, I ended up sticking with Trico and went with the Trico Instinct Blades. So far, they have been quite good. __________________ Hey, you want to lay the fate of the world on the kid's Camaro? That's cool. I bought a car, turned out to be an alien robot. Who knew?