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12-24-15, 07:13 AM

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Northern quilted.

Love it!

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12-24-15, 07:53 AM

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There are very few things that suppliers make that are better designed and better quality than what Lexes does. Blades are no exception. Wouldn't use anything else.

My nearest Lexus dealer sells Rain-X Latitudes as replacements

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12-24-15, 08:01 AM

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I have replaced mine once in 4 years. Damn good blades. You can also clean the blade with a bit of rubbing alcohol on a paper towel. This helps restore performance on older blades.

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12-24-15, 10:55 AM

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Thanks Lav. Yup Northern quilted does not scratch the gl ***. Keeps the streaks down!

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12-24-15, 11:57 AM

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Northern quilted.

God. First the A/S3 and now quilted northern?!?

Good lord! Everybody knows Charmin is superior!

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12-24-15, 12:53 PM

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My nearest Lexus dealer sells Rain-X Latitudes as replacements

WOW! A Lexus dealer that doesn't sell OEM parts. I'd run away.

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12-24-15, 02:00 PM

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My nearest Lexus dealer sells Rain-X Latitudes as replacements

I'd be quite surprised if that was true. The typical Lexus dealer franchise agreement prohibits any non-Lexus branded auto part, accessory, etc. from being offered/sold. Lexus exclusivity clause.

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12-25-15, 10:54 AM

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I'd be quite surprised if that was true. The typical Lexus dealer franchise agreement prohibits any non-Lexus branded auto part, accessory, etc. from being offered/sold. Lexus exclusivity clause.

You'd think that was true but they have the Latitudes in stock and recommend them.

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12-25-15, 11:05 AM

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When I purchased my '06 CL 2 years ago (56K miles), the only thing incorrect was the prior (elderly) owner unwittingly allowed a non-OEM wiper & blade to be installed on the driver's side, and to get the non-OEM wipers attached, someone removed the wiper clip on the OEM wiper arm ... so I had to replace the whole wiper arm.

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