Best Wiper Blade Brand???

[tom4bren]

Pretty lame question ... but inquiring minds want to know.

I've had pretty rotten luck the past few years with wiper blades. Can anyone recommend any that fit well and last?

I just put RainX blades on the Proton. They seem to fit well but only time will tell how they last. The previous ones (can't remember the brand) would not stay on.

[WILLY]

I have tried them all and the anco ones i get at wal-mart work the best,they fit the glass great and the rails are strong and sturdy and they glide on the glass well.

[bigkoala1]

i just put the rainx latitude blades.

they work well in the down pours we get every afternoon down here.

several of my friends swear by them.

[etlsport]

i put on some bosch blades 18 months ago (the middle grade ones that still have a structure to them, not the icons that are just rubber) workin great

[nfpgasmask]

I've got the RainX blades on and they work fine for me. The only problem I have is when I actually use RainX. It makes the blades stick and chatter...

Bart

I just put RainX blades on the Proton. They seem to fit well but only time will tell how they last. The previous ones (can't remember the brand) would not stay on.

[driver3]

I use the bosch icon wiper blades.. I think they are the best. I ran an icon on the driver's side and a micro edge excel on the pass side, and the icons are wiping better longer... so I'm going with both icons next time

http://www.boschautoparts.com/Produc...lades/Icon.htm

[Raque Thomas]

Bosch Icons are the shizelnitz! I always had the wiper hop and noise when there wasn't enough rain to run the wipers, but enough that it was obstructing my view. These blades don't hop, skip (or jump), they swipe the windshield totally clean and I couldn't recommend them more if I were paid to do so (which I AM NOT). They look a little odd when you first put them on, because they hug the windshield more so than regular blades, but they are the best wiper blades I've had on any vehicle I've owned. They've been on the VX for about 18 months - still work like the day I installed them - not cheap (at $40), but worth every penny!

[creeg]

What is this "rain" you speak of? Los Angelinos do not understand.

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

Bosch Icons....nuff said!

[cyronman]

What is this "rain" you speak of? Los Angelinos do not understand.

I know, right

I got the PIAA blades from Weathertech and they work great...
coming out of car washes or wiping an occasional morning dew off with one swipe!

[LittleBeast]

I know, right

I got the PIAA blades from Weathertech and they work great...
coming out of car washes or wiping an occasional morning dew off with one swipe!

I've got the PIAA super silicone on mine as well and I have never been more happy with wipers!

[tom4bren]

Thanks for all the input. I read about the Bosch after I had put the rainx on. I'll probably take that route next time.

Rain??? I've forgoten what that's like too. I need the wipers though because some tree in my yard sprays some kind of sticky sap all over so both the washer & wipers are used daily. If it ain't the tree spraying sap the only other thing I can think of is the squirrels are pissing on my P&J - Not Good!!!

[Ldub]

If it ain't the tree spraying sap the only other thing I can think of is the squirrels are pissing on my P&J - Not Good!!!

My guess would be aphid poop...no, really, I'm serious.

[tom4bren]

Why not. I've got locusts living under my pool (trust me - it's unique). Might as well have bugs pooping on my cars.

Trouble is though that the residue is clear. Never heard of clear poop before.

[k4tmc]

The PIAA's from Weathertech are the best blades I have ever used.

Rain-X on the windshield also helps.

Henry