silicone wipers
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From: Helmville MT
I have 22 inch wipers on my 2000 F350 - does the '06 have a smaller windshield? What's the advantage of the silicone vs "regular" wiper? Here in Montana, I run winter blades from Oct thru April and regular cheapo blades the rest of the year, usually replacing both sets every year.
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The edges on the silicone blades are not supposed to harden & start streaking like traditional rubbed-edged wipers do after a couple months.
I haven't went that route myself; so I cannot offer any feedback to the original poster.
I haven't went that route myself; so I cannot offer any feedback to the original poster.
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From: Marble Falls, Tx.
Will it work on my 03
bearhunter, can I do the different blade sizes you mentioned on my 03 F-250? I live in Houston and have my eyes open for your truck just incase the stupind people that stold it are stupid enough to drive it around.
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Originally Posted by RedBoat
bearhunter, can I do the different blade sizes you mentioned on my 03 F-250? I live in Houston and have my eyes open for your truck just incase the stupind people that stold it are stupid enough to drive it around.
..and thanks for keeping your eyes out for me
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Silicon blades do last longer than regular rubber, but down here in sun country, they all are eaten up or take a permanent "set" after six months. So I replace all of the blades every six months or so. I use the $7 to $8 ones from AutoZone, Checker, or Pep-Boys whichever is on sale.
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From: Milky Way Galaxy
Originally Posted by Bear Hunter
Absolutely... The reason for the 22" on the passenger side is because a 24" on that side does not contact completely on the edge of the glass when it is in the stowed position. 24" on the drivers side keeps contact the whole way.
..and thanks for keeping your eyes out for me
..and thanks for keeping your eyes out for me
Originally Posted by whooboy
Silicon blades do last longer than regular rubber, but down here in sun country, they all are eaten up or take a permanent "set" after six months. So I replace all of the blades every six months or so. I use the $7 to $8 ones from AutoZone, Checker, or Pep-Boys whichever is on sale.
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Any particular brand?
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I use the Rain-X almost exclusively without the wipers and am very pleased. I have the standard Bosch Micro-Edge that last a long time. I suppose because I almost never turn them on... Use Rain-X!
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