Superb Wiper Blades

[brad]

I bought the Bosch ones online from Bosch... Very disappointed, they lasted me around 9 months. The car is always garaged and I use Bosch wiper fluid to keep them moist... I complained to Bosch and they said that's normal.
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you need a very clean windscreen & very clean wiper blades.

It does make you wonder because my factory fit wipers lasted 5 years. Normally I'd change them every year.

The Bosch replacements I bought were looking really bad after 12 months - juddering & smearing. Then I smashed my windscreen. Suddenly the wipers were like new again. I used to keep my windscreen really clean but the sandblasting of the surface must have been an issue.

I believe Costco sell Goodyear wipers that are very good

[Vexed]

you need a very clean windscreen & very clean wiper blades.



It does make you wonder because my factory fit wipers lasted 5 years. Normally I'd change them every year.



The Bosch replacements I bought were looking really bad after 12 months - juddering & smearing. Then I smashed my windscreen. Suddenly the wipers were like new again. I used to keep my windscreen really clean but the sandblasting of the surface must have been an issue.



I believe Costco sell Goodyear wipers that are very good

Interesting point. I do wash the car once a week though. I will try to clean the windscreen really well and will see if it makes a difference.
There is no physical damage on the blade, it only leaves a smear on the way back...

[bobski]

I've found wax is a real killer for wipers. If I'm being lazy and using a hand carwash (about 85% of the time LOL), I try not to get wax on the front/rear screens.

Doesn't hurt to give it a really good clean and a coat of rainx (people have varying opinions of it, but I reckon that stuff is fantastic).

[brad]

Clean the windscreen with toothpaste or ajax on a damp cloth. Allow to dry completely & wipe off with dry kitchen towel.

Clean wiperblades with metho or window cleaner

[Transporter]

There are dedicated glass polishes, like Autoglym, that I use for years. My wiper blades last always 5 years or so.

+1 for the Rainx, they do a glass cleaner now as well as the headlight restorer... good stuff.

[Vexed]

Thanks guys, will try that and let you know how it goes.

[ashmannnn]

My $22 a pair off Ebay from a company in Melbourne.. were less than impressive.. first rain, the drivers side wiper flow off with the second pass..... great....

[Vexed]

I have tried rainx for a while now... It is not bad, somehow how the wipers start smooth, especially when there is enough rain, then after 5-10 minutes the chattering starts... I will just buy new wipers, probably Bosch, I can't find any better alternative...

[brad]

I have tried rainx for a while now... It is not bad, somehow how the wipers start smooth, especially when there is enough rain, then after 5-10 minutes the chattering starts... I will just buy new wipers, probably Bosch, I can't find any better alternative...

RainX isn't really for making your wipers operate smoothly. I use it in lieu of wipers.

If you are getting chatter then it's either build up on the blades or glass.

Car Care Products sell Nanolex glass sealant. It's a level above rainX in both price & performance. They also have Stoners & Wolf but I'm not sure how they perform.

[Vexed]

RainX isn't really for making your wipers operate smoothly. I use it in lieu of wipers.



If you are getting chatter then it's either build up on the blades or glass.



Car Care Products sell Nanolex glass sealant. It's a level above rainX in both price & performance. They also have Stoners & Wolf but I'm not sure how they perform.

Yeah I see where you are coming from, but I noticed that RainX works best if your are doing 60kmh+
Below that I had to use wipers to clear the water.