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Feb 14, 2005 | 01:36 PM

tocoman

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Wiper Blade Refill or Replacement

What the best refill or replacement for the windshield wipers?

Feb 14, 2005 | 04:26 PM

JackTsDBG

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Bosch is very good and cheaper than PIAA.

Feb 14, 2005 | 08:13 PM

jdmvette

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Just replace the whole arm with a new one...tripledge works well.

Feb 14, 2005 | 08:53 PM

George8211

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I still have the factory wiper blades on my 99 ... at 60,000 miles and a daily driver at that. I aslo drive in the winter

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Feb 14, 2005 | 09:52 PM

cl601amt

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I just went into the garage and looked and I do have wipers. Wasn't sure I did, the baby never gets out in weather that requires them

Feb 14, 2005 | 10:00 PM

wolfmd

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Originally Posted by jdmvette

Just replace the whole arm with a new one.

Feb 14, 2005 | 11:10 PM

b_pappy

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I went from Bosch to PIAA, won't use anything but PIAA silicone blades now. They also have a slightly cheaper version of the PIAA blade in more applications.
Bruce

Feb 14, 2005 | 11:48 PM

debmwb

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Man...I'm glad someone asked that question. Living here in TX is a nightmare for wiper blades......they usually get torched during the summer.

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Feb 15, 2005 | 12:58 AM

Bill Dearborn

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I use the refill. There isn't much that can go wrong with the main portion of the blade and I have had some for as many years as I owned the car. However, sometimes it is just as cheap to replace the blade.
Bill

Feb 15, 2005 | 09:01 AM

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vetdude

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I've always had best results (durability & performance) with OEM blades on all my cars.

Feb 15, 2005 | 09:03 AM

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Cajun99

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Originally Posted by vetdude

I've always had best results (durability & performance) with OEM blades on all my cars.

Same here. Money is no object when it comes to wipers.

Feb 15, 2005 | 08:46 PM

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George8211

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why is your dog smiling

Feb 15, 2005 | 10:12 PM

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PaceThis

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Can't imagine why you'd replace the whole arm if there's nothing wrong with it...just get the refill...plus it'll save you a couple of bux and be just as easy to put on ...

Feb 16, 2005 | 12:33 AM

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Bill Dearborn

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Originally Posted by PaceThis

Can't imagine why you'd replace the whole arm if there's nothing wrong with it...just get the refill...plus it'll save you a couple of bux and be just as easy to put on ...

The wiper arm is where the wiper blade attaches. The refill just replaces the little strip of rubber in the blade. Most wiper blade manufacturers sell replacement blades or refills.

Bill