[Topspinmo]

My wipers were streaking and not touching it spots.

I found these on amazon

Amazon.com

Had to go to Gainesville few day ago, got caught in heavy thunderstorm that was pouring rain coming home. The new 16 dollar wipers worked great better than factory blades.


On way back home I hit big puddle in low spot in road that I couldn’t avoid going 38 MPH. Heard strange sounds like something rubbing? When I got home lost hubcap (yes some vehicles still have hubcaps) and plastic inner front fender wall was blown loose rubbing tire. The water pull plastic snaps out and fender well plastic piece flopping around. When got home snapped plastic back in place with push nuts and ordered some hubcaps.

But, wipers works great.

[GregR]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

My wipers were streaking and not touching it spots.

I found these on amazon

Amazon.com

Had to go to Gainesville few day ago, got caught in heavy thunderstorm that was pouring rain coming home. The new 16 dollar wipers worked great better than factory blades.

Just a warning -- I bought this same brand before and while they worked great out of the box, that performance didn't last long before they were streaking badly. I think the Florida sun degrades the rubber quickly. I went back to real Bosch Icons that seem to work best and last the longest for me. I do watch for them to go on sale since they're on the pricy side.

[villagetinker]

I have found RAINX works so well that I can turn off the wipers in heavy rain and see better than with the (new) wipers on.

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I have found RAINX works so well that I can turn off the wipers in heavy rain and see better than with the (new) wipers on.

Good advice.
I been using RainX for years and seem to extend the life of wipers.
Many times I didn't even need the wipers on when moving, (drives my family crazy). 😮
The only draw back using RainX is the glare from night lights.

[retiredguy123]

I was able to buy the exact wiper blades from Amazon that my vehicle came with as a new vehhcle for less than half the dealer price.

[CarlR33]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I have found RAINX works so well that I can turn off the wipers in heavy rain and see better than with the (new) wipers on.

I use the RainX washer fluid it is more expensive but it makes it nice to treat the windshield occasionally and forgo the wipers. I have not noticed a glare or film at night as someone above suggested. They might be using the bottle RainX. If the windshield needs cleaned much at all I do it by hand. I always laugh at the person with the wipers swinging on high in a down pour rain.

[Topspinmo]

I’ve tried rainX bottle on windshield while beads water good its streaks and created spotty spots, But might have be me. About time to change my wiper fluid (that create some rants) I’ll try rainX brand which should good for at least 2 years. I had some brand in mine for about 4 years and it started to coagulate. I think most washer fluid just water down windex?

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I have found RAINX works so well that I can turn off the wipers in heavy rain and see better than with the (new) wipers on.

I agree, RAINX is a great product. They also make a product designed for plastic, instead of glass, that comes in a spray bottle and beads up rain on golf cart windshields. One caution with RAINX, it can’t gum up and clog the windshield washer fluid pump. After 10 years of using RAINX, I had to replace the pump in my truck. No big deal, the new pump cost about $30 and took about 10 minutes to replace. Hopefully I’ll get another 10 years out of the new pump.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by GregR

Just a warning -- I bought this same brand before and while they worked great out of the box, that performance didn't last long before they were streaking badly. I think the Florida sun degrades the rubber quickly. I went back to real Bosch Icons that seem to work best and last the longest for me. I do watch for them to go on sale since they're on the pricy side.

We see? most don’t last pass 6 month anyway if car driven daily in elements. My sits in garage most time. When I lived in Nebraska put new set wipers on before winter set in.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

I agree, RAINX is a great product. They also make a product designed for plastic, instead of glass, that comes in a spray bottle and beads up rain on golf cart windshields. One caution with RAINX, it can’t gum up and clog the windshield washer fluid pump. After 10 years of using RAINX, I had to replace the pump in my truck. No big deal, the new pump cost about $30 and took about 10 minutes to replace. Hopefully I’ll get another 10 years out of the new pump.

It’s only guaranteed for 2 years like all others. That’s why I drain mine every 4 years so reduce odds of ruin pump when it coagulates up.

[CarlR33]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

It’s only guaranteed for 2 years like all others. That’s why I drain mine every 4 years so reduce odds of ruin pump when it coagulates up.

I learned a long time ago to not fill the reservoir clear up as most will hold a little over a gallon of fluid and I don’t use it that much so I only fill it about half way and run until empty and refill. Same process as draining and refilling it after a few years.

[thevillages2013]

I just bought and installed the Motium brand on the Honda Ridgeline purchased from Amazon for $16 . We shall see how long they last. I could buy three sets for what Oreilley charges for one set of their mid grade wipers

[Mrmean58]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I have found RAINX works so well that I can turn off the wipers in heavy rain and see better than with the (new) wipers on.

I also use RainX on the car windows. I now use it on the outside of my house windows to help prevent water spots. Rain water runs right off.

[thevillager1988]

When our wipers need to be replaced, we always joke that we need to buy a new car. It's impossible to get a good replacement.

[mikreb]

Clean your wiper blades. Spray a little WD-40 on a rag and wipe the blades several times. Then put some rainx on a rag and wipe again. Wiper blades will work like new.