What wipers are you using?
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What wipers are you using?
My car has always had a rather deep scratch in the windshield that looks like it came from the metal wiper arm rubbing against the windshield without the wiper attached. Upon cleaning the windshield today, i noticed that the wiper is OEM!!! Completely plastic and the blade virtually disitegrated. I replaced it with a cheapo for the time being, but i'm looking for a good wiper.
I'm giving some thought to the new contour style wipers with no "skeleton" So far i'm looking at:
Rain-X "latitude"
Bosch "icon"
Anco "contour"
they all seem to be around the same price.
Any thoughts?
I'm giving some thought to the new contour style wipers with no "skeleton" So far i'm looking at:
Rain-X "latitude"
Bosch "icon"
Anco "contour"
they all seem to be around the same price.
Any thoughts?
Melting Slicks
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From: Los Angeles
Sounds like you left the wiper on for a long time. I replace mine every year (blade and "plastic skeleton"). I just buy the most simple ones that are the correct size, I don't like the wipers to stand out. I've not noticed any difference in performance between the brands.
Yes, I drive in the rain.
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I bought the Anco contour style blades at Walmart for my S-10 pickup. They work great and there is less blade to stand out visually. My Vette doesn't see rain very often, only if I'm out and get caught in it. I'm still going to get a set for the Vette, though. Besides their wet weather performance, there is less blade to notice and they should be easier to dry when washing the car. Definetely worth the money, about $28 for the pair.
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Not much help here - still using the OEM ones that came on the car on mine.
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My car has always had a rather deep scratch in the windshield that looks like it came from the metal wiper arm rubbing against the windshield without the wiper attached. Upon cleaning the windshield today, i noticed that the wiper is OEM!!! Completely plastic and the blade virtually disitegrated. I replaced it with a cheapo for the time being, but i'm looking for a good wiper.
I'm giving some thought to the new contour style wipers with no "skeleton" So far i'm looking at:
Rain-X "latitude"
Bosch "icon"
Anco "contour"
they all seem to be around the same price.
Any thoughts?
I'm giving some thought to the new contour style wipers with no "skeleton" So far i'm looking at:
Rain-X "latitude"
Bosch "icon"
Anco "contour"
they all seem to be around the same price.
Any thoughts?
