Wiper Blades
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From: 3rd Rock
I have used both on three different vehicles, none that I know of will stand up to the sun out here…cannot figure out why, however. Buy the good ones it is worth the six months of good cleaning you will get out of them, and I never get any more than 4/6 months out of a pair….too dry here.
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From: Scottsdale, AZ
Tim I hear your 6 months mine needed replacing a few months ago. If I'm lucky I'll get 9 months of good cleaning out of set but after that its hit and miss. I'll check those out. I prob won't go for real expensive ones as I'll be replacing them next july before monsoon time any way.
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From: NW Montana
Originally Posted by mikewrt
I need new wipers as the AZ sun destroys them in about a year. I need some for rain and snow. any suggestions.
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I've used both Anco and Bausch in the past (on various vehicles I've owned). Both work fine. I buy 2 sets at a time so I have an extra on hand when they start to fail me. I replace my wipers 1x/yr. I've found that a good washer fluid (de-ice, etc) is also a valuable investment; makes a bit of difference, especially in the winter.
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Daryl
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i used the bosh on my jeep for years and have loved them, i defatly feel they are worth the extra cost, better materials seem to last a lot longer.
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SilBlades
Has anyone tried the SilBlades? I have always used the Bosch blades with excellent results, but I have been considering trying a set of silicone blades like those made by SilBlade. They say that they are not as effected by UV so they might be a good alternative for those of you in AZ. They also are not suppose to stick to the glass like what happens to us in the colder climates.
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From: NW burbs of chicago
Originally Posted by mikewrt
I need new wipers as the AZ sun destroys them in about a year. I need some for rain and snow. any suggestions.
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From: Tucson, AZ
I grew up in southern Arizona, and am moving back there next month (soon.....soon I'll be warm.....). While here in upstate New York I use ANCO winter blades. They have rubber boot over the frame and springs which keeps snow and ice out. That really helps keep things flexible when you've got freezing rain that wants to freeze your wipers and make them straighter than your windshield, making only 10% of the wiper actually clean your windshield. Up here they only last 9 months, so 6 months in the desert is pretty respectable.
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From: Metro DC
Has anyone tried a silicone blade, such as the PIAA Super Silicone Wiper? Seems to me silicone will outlast rubber in sunlight and winter weather. They are around $18 each though, so they'd have to outlast rubber by 3X.
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From: NW Montana
Originally Posted by mrc59
Has anyone tried a silicone blade, such as the PIAA Super Silicone Wiper? Seems to me silicone will outlast rubber in sunlight and winter weather. They are around $18 each though, so they'd have to outlast rubber by 3X.
