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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 11:01 AM
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Default Windshield Wiper Replacement
I'm looking to replace my Windshield Wipers and was curious if there was anything better than OEM that folks had tried out.
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 11:28 AM
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The OEM replacements are actually the best and reasonably priced. You'll get other opinions.
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I'm curious if you've had issues with the OEM blades.
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 01:24 PM
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The OEM replacements are actually the best and reasonably priced. You'll get other opinions.
No different opinion here Joe.
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 01:37 PM
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I fell for the marketing hype in years past. Remember "triple edge", etc. Never found anything that worked better than OEM for any of my vehicles and they usually looked out of place on the car, because they were not engineered specifically for the car.
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I also stay with OEM, and found I can buy them at the dealer with my parts discount cheaper than I can buy at the parts store.

GM recommends that you not use any wiper fluids with water repellants since they can cause streaking or skipping.
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OEM only. Don't fall for the Safelight crapola........
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Originally Posted by JoeD-C7
OEM only. Don't fall for the Safelight crapola........
This is WINDSHIELD WIPER replacement. I know it is easy to mis-read the OP's thread starter, I did too at first. But then again, maybe Safelight makes wipers too.
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Originally Posted by JoeD-C7
OEM only. Don't fall for the Safelight crapola........
Ooops, missed the wiper part. Get stock blades and treat your glass with a sealant!
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Originally Posted by JoeD-C7
Ooops, missed the wiper part. Get stock blades and treat your glass with a sealant!
Guess you did not read my response either about glass treatments.
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Originally Posted by TEXHAWK0
I also stay with OEM, and found I can buy them at the dealer with my parts discount cheaper than I can buy at the parts store.

GM recommends that you not use any wiper fluids with water repellants since they can cause streaking or skipping.
I had that problem with RainX applied directly onto the windshield, as per instructions on the bottle and not using too much. Switched to Aquapel about 10 years ago and no streaking/skipping, seems to work a little better than RainX and also lasts longer. I've not tried anything special in the washer fluid, and don't plan to.
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Best place to buy the OEM blades? Internet link?
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Best place to buy the OEM blades? Internet link?
https://www.trunkmonkeyparts.com/oem...Y4LWdhcw%3D%3D
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I’ve only had my Corvette a year and a half and haven’t had the opportunity to use the wipers yet. Pretty pathetic huh?
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Best place to buy the OEM blades? Internet link?
You can also check Ebay. There are several GM dealers on there that ship for free. You may save a buck, or two.
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