wipers?
05-19-2009, 06:45 PM
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wipers?
So, I have an 06 and it has about 24K miles on it. My wipers SUCK when it isn't like pouring. like a light rain, they just smear it very badly.
Someone suggested some spray that like repells rain? sounds like a gimic.
Does anyone have a solution or some great wipers they could recommend?
Someone suggested some spray that like repells rain? sounds like a gimic.
Does anyone have a solution or some great wipers they could recommend?
05-19-2009, 06:51 PM
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i spray with rain-x and use valeo wipers. i think the combination is fantastic and tire rack has the valeo wipers buy one get one free at $20. can't beat it.
05-19-2009, 07:00 PM
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I think the Bosch ICON's are the best. I've tried the other ones (rain x, etc).
Things I like about the Bosch Icons more than the others:
Ease of installaton, As simple as hooking through and closing the clip.
Look of the clip (the connectors are completely sealed in a nice, clean, black clip
Angled blades that contour to the windows
Durability..my last pair lasted 1 year and over 40k miles and they still worked fine (work better then any wiper i've used when new).
Things I like about the Bosch Icons more than the others:
Ease of installaton, As simple as hooking through and closing the clip.
Look of the clip (the connectors are completely sealed in a nice, clean, black clip
Angled blades that contour to the windows
Durability..my last pair lasted 1 year and over 40k miles and they still worked fine (work better then any wiper i've used when new).
Last edited by exsequor; 05-19-2009 at 07:03 PM.
05-19-2009, 07:16 PM
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I did clean with alcohol when i put these new ones on, Just becuase i drive the highway and bugs love my window. but i had it all wiped down.
They are a rainx wiper. they work good they just skip.
I was going to put this thread up when i got home from work today, when i saw this i LOL and said damn someone beat me 2 it!
They are a rainx wiper. they work good they just skip.
I was going to put this thread up when i got home from work today, when i saw this i LOL and said damn someone beat me 2 it!
05-19-2009, 08:49 PM
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i think the bosch icon's are the best. I've tried the other ones (rain x, etc).
Things i like about the bosch icons more than the others:
Ease of installaton, as simple as hooking through and closing the clip.
Look of the clip (the connectors are completely sealed in a nice, clean, black clip
angled blades that contour to the windows
durability..my last pair lasted 1 year and over 40k miles and they still worked fine (work better then any wiper i've used when new).
Things i like about the bosch icons more than the others:
Ease of installaton, as simple as hooking through and closing the clip.
Look of the clip (the connectors are completely sealed in a nice, clean, black clip
angled blades that contour to the windows
durability..my last pair lasted 1 year and over 40k miles and they still worked fine (work better then any wiper i've used when new).
05-19-2009, 10:49 PM
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I think the Bosch ICON's are the best. I've tried the other ones (rain x, etc).
Things I like about the Bosch Icons more than the others:
Ease of installaton, As simple as hooking through and closing the clip.
Look of the clip (the connectors are completely sealed in a nice, clean, black clip
Angled blades that contour to the windows
Durability..my last pair lasted 1 year and over 40k miles and they still worked fine (work better then any wiper i've used when new).
Things I like about the Bosch Icons more than the others:
Ease of installaton, As simple as hooking through and closing the clip.
Look of the clip (the connectors are completely sealed in a nice, clean, black clip
Angled blades that contour to the windows
Durability..my last pair lasted 1 year and over 40k miles and they still worked fine (work better then any wiper i've used when new).
05-19-2009, 11:30 PM
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Indeed, I can testify the Bosch do a remarkable job. I use them in combination of the rain-x windshield solution to repel the water. I hardly ever need to max out the wipers, for the water will just slide down the windshield even in downpours.
05-20-2009, 12:33 AM
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love my bosch wipers. was looking at wiper reviews and they were correct. These are amazing
05-20-2009, 12:48 AM
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My OEM wipers lasted 4 yrs before the rubber started peeling from body. Replaced it with the Valeo wipers (buy 1 get 1 free). For the price, pretty damn good! Only thing that I would recommend Valeo upgrade/improve is the 18" wipers..the corner end does not contact the window. Otherwise, works flawlessly!! Smooth wipes with no streak marks and skips..and this is without the Rain-X!!
05-20-2009, 09:58 PM
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My OEM wipers lasted 4 yrs before the rubber started peeling from body. Replaced it with the Valeo wipers (buy 1 get 1 free). For the price, pretty damn good! Only thing that I would recommend Valeo upgrade/improve is the 18" wipers..the corner end does not contact the window. Otherwise, works flawlessly!! Smooth wipes with no streak marks and skips..and this is without the Rain-X!!
