Tegger wrote:
> techman41973 <techman41973@yahoo.com> wrote in news:159c3f7f-8619-48ee-
> 902c-d4e2c64debb0@p6g2000pre.googlegroups.com:
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>> I have a Honda Accord nearing 300K. It could be that my winshield has
>> too many small pitts that make my windshield wipers wear out quickly
>> (2-months).
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> There's a very good possibility of that. It's happened to me more than
> once.
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>> I clean them once a month with rubbing alcohol and polish
>> my winshield with newspaper every 2-weeks or so.
>> I have always used aftermarket blades. But I see no difference in
>> longevity between the more expensive and cheaper brands/models.
>> I thought about trying the OEM blades, but they are pricey at the
>> dealer.
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> Five dollars is pricey?
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> However, if you've discarded the metal wiper blades themselves, then yes,
> OEM is expensive (~$40 per side). But only the first time. After that it's
> five dollars per side for the rubber refill.
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>> Has anyone noticed any longevity differences in Honda OEM blades vs.
>> aftermarket?
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> OEM lasts longer and works better (six months to a year). In my humble
> opinion, which is based on 18 years of trying everything out there and
> eventually going back to the five dollar OEMs.
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We had this discussion about a week ago and Tegger you called the price
at $5. I stopped by the Honda dealer in Manassas. Retail for both
sides were $13. That seemed to be pricey. Maybe you get a special
rate, but I don't.

Daveed