I need a really good set that will last. I've used many different kinds and they all don't seem to last. I always have rain-x on the windshield which works awesome but the wiper blades always streak. When they are new their ok but that doesn't last long. I need a set that will last at least a year and actually remove the water. Any recommendations?

 

I'm using Rain-X wiper blades, i've been rather happy with them have worked well for me for the past 8 months.

 

I want to try the new Latitude blades from Rain-X.

 

I had them on my old ranger.. They were good, but i still noticed slight streaking from them..

 

Bosch Icons. FTW

 

^x2. Those have the new style with one pressure point instead of 3. Which makes an even wipe of the window and a clean streak free view!!

 

Best blades made! Big $$ as far as blades go...but worth it!

 

I'm running the Rain-X blades as well, and still had streaking/chattering. I found these at a local truck stop. no more streaking or noise. Work great. 5.00 a pair. They're called "wiper huggies"

 

your wiper blade lasts as long as weather permits. if you use your wipers every day, for hours at a time, or like to use them while mudding, they won't last as long as someone who uses them once a month. it really isn't the wipers themselves, but how much they are used. the "triple edge" or "silicone" or whatever wipers are just marketing gimmicksto get suckers to pay $15-$25 per wiper, when a set of normal wipers costing $10 can do just a good of a job. and last the same amount of time. which is normally 6-9 months.

 

Also make sure you spray fluid when it firsts start raining each time. That helps clean off some of the stuff that causes streaking... getting a good fluid can help a lot... I have stuff private labeled by the company I work for that actually fights against road film. I have to spray when I start the wipers and then they work like a charm (just standard ones... nothing fancy) otherwise they will streak.

 

Exactly.. I mean i only use mine if its raining (obviously lol) and if i need to clean the dust from my windshield with washer fluid.. When they do go bad, then they should be replaced immediately so they dont scratch your windshield.

 

I will try the 'new' style blades next time and see how it goes. I don't think it's the use that kills them, as much as it is the sitting in the sun. When the blade goes to park it is bent in one position, which is bad for the initial wipe...sun beating on it, kinda molds it that way.

Random cool thing - BMW 7-series cars will alter the wiper position by 1mm or so every couple of days to keep that "molding" to a minimum, in one position. They went through the trouble of designing that, must be somethin to it...

 

Piaa Silocone ftw! nothin' quite like 'em.

 

thats very true... the liquid you use makes a big difference... the cheap blue stuff works but get a few bugs on there and it streaks... I use a green liquid can't think of name, but it prevents build-up of road grime/bugs...I wanna say its by Prestone...

*edit*
http://www.prestone.com/products/win...sherFluids.php

 

Man your avatar is AWSOME...never seen that before...

But to your point, yeah i need some too..Guess ill try those bosch ones, i use rainex on my windsheild so i dont really use my wipers

 

My dads truck has the Anco Contour blades on it. they have been on there a year and no problems at all. i have the knock off contour blades and i havent had any problems so far, its only been about a week though

 

I just can't believe my wipers don't last long at all no matter what brand I use. My van at work has the original factory wiper blades on it still and it's an 05 chevy express and they still work fine, no streaking.

 

I've had the same pair on my truck for over a year, they put em on when I got my new windshield for free.

 

speaking of wipers, there some new movie out called "flash of genius" true story about the guy that designed the windshield wiper design for Ford Mo. Co. along time ago...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbtdtNiwdwc

 

i have been seeing previews for it lately. It looks like an ok movie. I dont think its work seeing in a movie theater so i am going to wait for it to come out on dvd.

 

Bosch Icon,had them on my ranger and now on the new 08 f150

 

I have had to sets of rain x and its been good to me..

 

How long do they last?

 

I've had the current set on my truck for 2 years

 

funny how I only had my stockers for a month b/c I bought the Bosch Icons... well the icons broke, and I'm back to the OEM blades and they are great, the icons had become old and stiff...