Windshield wiper blades
08-01-2004, 10:03 PM
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Windshield wiper blades
I just realized that I have never changed my windshield wipers. What is the correct size for a replacement? Which brand do you guys use? PIAA seem really expensive for wipers are they as good as they say? It never rains but sometimes I use them to clean my windshield.
08-01-2004, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 00MAXI
I just realized that I have never changed my windshield wipers. What is the correct size for a replacement? Which brand do you guys use? PIAA seem really expensive for wipers are they as good as they say? It never rains but sometimes I use them to clean my windshield.
08-02-2004, 05:16 AM
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you can get PIAA replacement blades and they're a direct replacement... perfect fit in your OEM wipers.
that's what I did, and the PIAA silicon works very nice. Friends have even commented 'what did you put on your windshield?' because they want theirs to do the same thing.
replacements are only about $7 and $9 for the short and long blades.
that's what I did, and the PIAA silicon works very nice. Friends have even commented 'what did you put on your windshield?' because they want theirs to do the same thing.
replacements are only about $7 and $9 for the short and long blades.
08-02-2004, 05:49 AM
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I'm gonna get the PIAA's when the time comes to replace. Been runnin' on stock blades for 2yrs now, and they still work great. It rains alot here, but I don't usually use wipers...just drive faster haha..
08-02-2004, 07:11 AM
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I bought PIAA ones. I love them. It comes with a chemical swab pad that you put on your windshield. Water just beeds off its hard to explain but there IS a difference. I use them all the time her in FL. Worth the price for me.
08-02-2004, 03:41 PM
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go to the local auto store. Buy Bosch....I have not replaced my bosch wipers since the beginning of last winter and they're still fine. Why would you want to pay twice as much for PIAA wipers, just because they're PIAA??? A wiper's a wiper.....
08-02-2004, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by irish44j
go to the local auto store. Buy Bosch....I have not replaced my bosch wipers since the beginning of last winter and they're still fine. Why would you want to pay twice as much for PIAA wipers, just because they're PIAA??? A wiper's a wiper.....
08-02-2004, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 2k2wannabe
I used to think that, too, then I bought PIAA replacement refills, which are cheaper than new Bosch whole blade setup. They really do work better than non-silicone blades.
08-03-2004, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by 2k2wannabe
I used to think that, too, then I bought PIAA replacement refills, which are cheaper than new Bosch whole blade setup. They really do work better than non-silicone blades.
08-03-2004, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by irish44j
considering my current blades wipe all the water off the windshield and don't streak, and don't make any noise - I'm not sure how exactly the PIAAs could work "better"....maybe "just as good" but not "better"
and yeah, the bosche are like 9-12 each, where as the piaa refills, which can be swapped, are 6 and 9 dollars.
08-03-2004, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by irish44j
considering my current blades wipe all the water off the windshield and don't streak, and don't make any noise - I'm not sure how exactly the PIAAs could work "better"....maybe "just as good" but not "better"
no streaking, no chatter, almost a rain-x kind of coating, they've last 2 years through 2 bad new england winters with no sign of slowing down, they were less expensive, I get to keep my OEM metal wipers...
Better.
08-03-2004, 11:18 AM
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just to clarify, the PIAA REFILLS are direct replacements for the OEM wiper arm? meaning...i dont need to do anything else except take out the old blades and put the PIAA replacements in? no extra parts to buy or compatibility issues? 17" and 26", correct? thanks
08-03-2004, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by 2k2wannabe
Better.
no streaking, no chatter, almost a rain-x kind of coating, they've last 2 years through 2 bad new england winters with no sign of slowing down, they were less expensive, I get to keep my OEM metal wipers...
Better.
no streaking, no chatter, almost a rain-x kind of coating, they've last 2 years through 2 bad new england winters with no sign of slowing down, they were less expensive, I get to keep my OEM metal wipers...
Better.
08-03-2004, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by irish44j
hey not bashing PIAA I'm sure they work as advertised. All I'm saying is that the Bosch ones work fine, never had any complaints......eh, I don't have the OEM wipers around anymore anyhow.....
i know your'e not bashing, but just stating how yes, they are pretty much the same, but piaa wins where it's simply cheaper =)
08-03-2004, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by smoon629
what i want to know is, will the PIAA refill definitely fit into my OEM wiper arm. thanks
the site owner saw my refill order and emailed me "they won't fit just any wiper" but he was wrong... they fit perfectly in our OEM wiper.
17" refill
26" refill
$6 and $8... I think I found a site that had $7 and $9 but free shipping so it was $16 total for both.
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