Incorrect. In fact, I don't think I've clayed my windshield in the past year -- or more, maybe.

Oh yeah... I do *a lot* of work within industry. In fact, I'm sitting in my office at a 'major Fortune 500 home appliance manufacturer' right now.

Gotz' anything else there beer boy?

-RP-

 

I've had the Bosch Icon wiper blades for about a year now and they are great. I had one of those ends pop off but it snapped back on... and now I'm just careful not to let them slam back down after washing the windshield.

I also use the RainEx brand washer fluid (its orange, about the same price as any other good fluid). Its great - after using it for awhile it will give you the rainex affect without having to apply the rainex manually. I've also had problems before where the windshield will be somewhat streaky after apply the rainex manually - this is NOT an issue with the rainex washer fluid. I've been using this fluid for at least a year now and just yesterday I was driving in the rain with the water rolling right off the windshield. This way you can run your wipers slower and still see fine.

 

Allow me to stick my neck out...I'm not impressed with my Silblades. In fact when they towed my car away I left the dang things on there. My truck sits outside so it gets a bit of fallout. Get in and squirt the squirters and the tiny pieces of dirt seem to embed themselves and streaks away. So that may be my fault for not cleaning them, but c'mon these things are magic right? I've also noticed some rust appearing where they mount on the arm. No biggie I'll be giving them a call for a new set and if that pair sucks, I'll take a look at others.

 

I don't really use my wipers. I just let RainX do the work. I think I can see better with the wipers off, and the water just beading off.

But I have Michelin wipers, the "frame" type. I've had them for about a year (maybe more.) It's about time I replace them since the driver side rubber strip is starting to fall off.

 

Thanks for the input fellas. I finally got my windshield installed today. It was 145 bucks installed at my work. I'm going to the auto store to see what they have hopefully something yall described.

 

how bout some pics?

 

Check with Tirerack.com. They have a sale going on for Valeo wipers. Buy one, get one free.

 

Yeah, so far I have a set of silblades on since about February and they leave behind tiny tiny beads of water behind(almost like streaks). Did this since new out of the box. During the day it's not that noticeable but at night it pretty well sucks. But besides that they seem to be a great blade. I might see if I can get them replaced though.

I have how ever bought the Valeo from Tire Rack for my fiancées' Honda back in March or so. These seem to be awesome blades. Absolutely no streaks and no chatter. Seems that Tire Rack always has some type of sale by one get one free.

 

Any place that carries Silblade besides their website?

 

I had silblades and still have the set sitting in my garage that I took off. The blade would STICK to the windshield and the blades would chatter and squeak unless the window was completely soaked. The Valeos have been awesome since day 1

 

JC Whitney....Get the 22" for both sides and they double the warrenty length to 10 years

 

thanks for the reference. That's a great warranty.

I bought some Bosch Icons at Advanced Auto last night. I first bought the 20" but after installing them in the parking lot they looked too small and went with the 22". They fit great. Got to try them out in light rain today. It was smooth from tip to tip. I spent about 45 bucks. Never thought I would ever spend that kind of money on a wiper but you gotta be able to see. I hope this will help the main issue of splashing because the water gets really deep/thick on the windshield and takes quite a long time to wipe away.

 

$45?? WHY? Hahah, tirerack had em for $19.99 for both......

 

D'oh!!! I guess I could've saved myself a few bucks, probably 10-15 bucks after shipping. If I was going to order online I probably would've gone with the Silblades. I just wanted to get it over with that way I didn't have to worry about it and move on to my next deal. I hate to have lingering projects/chores to do.

 

Buy them from tirerack for$19 and return them to Advanced with your reciept