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Old 01-28-13, 09:04 AM
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Default Whats your favorite wiper blades?

So I need some new wiper blades and was just curious of what others owners like. I usually go with a middle of the road cost pair and just replace them about every 6 months or so. Any thoughts?
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I have always used rain-x. I use the more expensive one on the drivers side and the less expensive one on the passenger side
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ive been using the rain X latitudes..Not bad..
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maybe I need to upgrade myself. I always buy the cheapest blades lol. I always thought that those more expensive blades were more marketing...buy maybe I'm wrong. Kind of like the Silverstar bulbs SCAM!
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Originally Posted by GokuSSJ3
maybe I need to upgrade myself. I always buy the cheapest blades lol. I always thought that those more expensive blades were more marketing...buy maybe I'm wrong. Kind of like the Silverstar bulbs SCAM!
I used to buy the cheapest blades also. You do not like the Silverstar bulbs? Which bulbs do you like, I need to upgrade mine soon.
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Originally Posted by subzero32
I used to buy the cheapest blades also. You do not like the Silverstar bulbs? Which bulbs do you like, I need to upgrade mine soon.
^^Silver star bulbs are crap. This is well known. Google search it and you will find multiple bad reviews. Short life span and they don't produce anymore light vs. their cheaper xtravision lights. I will say that their marketing campaign is def. working!! I upgraded to HIR bulbs (9012). Best bulbs nexts to HID. It produce a lot more light. Research 9012 bulbs.
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Originally Posted by GokuSSJ3
^^Silver star bulbs are crap. This is well known. Google search it and you will find multiple bad reviews. Short life span and they don't produce anymore light vs. their cheaper xtravision lights. I will say that their marketing campaign is def. working!! I upgraded to HIR bulbs (9012). Best bulbs nexts to HID. It produce a lot more light. Research 9012 bulbs.
Good to know for my light upgrade here. If I remember the low beams are 9006 size bulbs, do the HIR 9012 fit? Thanks. Can you find the Amazon link for me, sorry this has become a lighting thread but ohh well. lol.
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Bosch icon ftmw!
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Bosch icon ftmw!
I think Autozone has Bosh Icon buy one get one 1/2 off or something. Might have to pick one set up.
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OEM refills here.
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Originally Posted by subzero32
Good to know for my light upgrade here. If I remember the low beams are 9006 size bulbs, do the HIR 9012 fit? Thanks. Can you find the Amazon link for me, sorry this has become a lighting thread but ohh well. lol.
Yes they fit, but you do have to shave off the top tab to make it work. Not hard, I use a finger nail clipper to do it. Put 9012 into Amazon and you will find the bulb. I paid $20/per side. As stated, search the bulb to find MORE than enough info on it. I even think you should be able to find info on this site too.
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Originally Posted by ****-adkt
ive been using the rain X latitudes..Not bad..
This is also what I use... Do the job. I tried rain-x spray last week as well but couldnt tell the diff with the combo of the blades. All i had were a few annoying streaks.

The blades are fine on thier own.
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I used to buy the expensive blades but since it never rains here and lots of heat by the time I use them they streak same as the cheap ones. Seems the Michelin ones last a little longer but not much
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I get Michelin wipers from Costco.
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I use the Rain-X solution on my windshield and just drive faster when it rains ...


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