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What kind of wipers do you use?

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Old 05-11-17, 03:02 PM
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Default What kind of wipers do you use?

I need a set. Just interested in what has been working for you.
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I got a pair of RainX and they work well.
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Originally Posted by dlbuckls10
I got a pair of RainX and they work well.
Same here, pretty happy with them.
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I just order the 26" silicone fillers from ebay for about 2 bucks a piece in a set of 12 then cut to length.
Why pay more at the stealer or other places when all you have to do is replace the rubber part.
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I have a set of PIAA Aero Vogue wipers that are excellent.
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Originally Posted by anthony1
I just order the 26" silicone fillers from ebay for about 2 bucks a piece in a set of 12 then cut to length.
Why pay more at the stealer or other places when all you have to do is replace the rubber part.
Nothing wrong with doing it that way. A set of blades like RainX or Bosch are smoother, quieter, and just cleans better.
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I replaced the wipers with RainX Latitude wipers. They worked ok, but they looked cheap and clunky.
I tossed the RainX wipers and put back on the Lexus wipers with new oem blade inserts from dealer.
The service department replaced the inserts for free.
Well worth the money for looks and performance.
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BOSCH ICON for me...... I have them on all my vehicles.

NOT a fan of the Rain X blades.
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Something to note the goodyear brand that costco sells do not work on the ls460. They hit the hood. I use lexus blades.
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Originally Posted by dlbuckls10
Nothing wrong with doing it that way. A set of blades like RainX or Bosch are smoother, quieter, and just cleans better.
I had them on my E39 540i for over a year and they still clean well and doesn't make any noise.
Did I mention that it was only 2 bucks a piece?
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OEM refills from Lexus. I think I paid $10 last time I walked in, don't think even Autozone has any at that price.
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Originally Posted by altoreid
I replaced the wipers with RainX Latitude wipers. They worked ok, but they looked cheap and clunky.
I tossed the RainX wipers and put back on the Lexus wipers with new oem blade inserts from dealer.
The service department replaced the inserts for free.
Well worth the money for looks and performance.
That's why I like the PIAA blades, they look like the Lexus arms but they're actually metal, look better than OEM, similar performance
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Originally Posted by 213374U
OEM refills from Lexus. I think I paid $10 last time I walked in, don't think even Autozone has any at that price.
You are lucky and I didn't realize you could purchase anything from Toyota/Lexus for under $10. My sister (taken advantage of) paid almost $80 at a Toyota dealership to have her wiper blades replaced and they were cheap blades.
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$80 for just the blade refills?!?!? You sure they didn't replace wiper arms as well?
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Originally Posted by 213374U
$80 for just the blade refills?!?!? You sure they didn't replace wiper arms as well?
No blade refills or wiper arms replacement just a new set of wiper blades on her older Camry.
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