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I'm having problems finding wiper blades that actually WIPE as opposed to
SMEAR the water across the windshield..

I've heard of those PIAA Super Silicone Blades.. but those are (for my
car) $19 and $22 (at tirerack.com) !!

I'm going to assume my problem is buying the cheapest blades.. or perhaps
my windshield isn't 100% clean..

Is there a brand I should try? Something you can get at (for example)
Wal-Mart/AutoZone/PepBoys would be preferable.

Thanks!

--
-Chris

http://www.ChrisGarcia.com <- My Homepage
http://www.chrisgarcia.com/cars/ <- *NEW* My cars
http://www.chrisgarcia.com/dogs/ <- *Sort-of NEW* My dogs
http://starwars.chrisgarcia.com/ <- Centerpoint Station, the "ghost-
town" of the Star Wars Universe!

I think they are just a scam. Just use Honda or Bosch, don't spend too much
on it.

"Chris Garcia" <NcOhSrPiAsM@chrisgarcia.com> wrote in message
news:Xns94169B4A27F4DNcOhSrPiAsMchrisgarc@68.1.17. 6...
> I'm having problems finding wiper blades that actually WIPE as opposed to
> SMEAR the water across the windshield..
>
> I've heard of those PIAA Super Silicone Blades.. but those are (for my
> car) $19 and $22 (at tirerack.com) !!
>
> I'm going to assume my problem is buying the cheapest blades.. or perhaps
> my windshield isn't 100% clean..
>
> Is there a brand I should try? Something you can get at (for example)
> Wal-Mart/AutoZone/PepBoys would be preferable.
>
> Thanks!
>
> --
> -Chris
>
> http://www.ChrisGarcia.com <- My Homepage
> http://www.chrisgarcia.com/cars/ <- *NEW* My cars
> http://www.chrisgarcia.com/dogs/ <- *Sort-of NEW* My dogs
> http://starwars.chrisgarcia.com/ <- Centerpoint Station, the "ghost-
> town" of the Star Wars Universe!

I like using the Lexor brands at Wal-Mart. Good sturdy metal arm with real
rubber inserts. Only $10 CDN. If you are getting smearing make sure the
windshield is free of road grime and grease.

Additionally I use the Rain-X rain repelent to treat the windshield. At
highway speeds you don;t even need wipers , the water just rolls off


"Chris Garcia" <NcOhSrPiAsM@chrisgarcia.com> wrote in message
news:Xns94169B4A27F4DNcOhSrPiAsMchrisgarc@68.1.17. 6...
> I'm having problems finding wiper blades that actually WIPE as opposed to
> SMEAR the water across the windshield..
>
> I've heard of those PIAA Super Silicone Blades.. but those are (for my
> car) $19 and $22 (at tirerack.com) !!
>
> I'm going to assume my problem is buying the cheapest blades.. or perhaps
> my windshield isn't 100% clean..
>
> Is there a brand I should try? Something you can get at (for example)
> Wal-Mart/AutoZone/PepBoys would be preferable.
>
> Thanks!
>
> --
> -Chris
>
> http://www.ChrisGarcia.com <- My Homepage
> http://www.chrisgarcia.com/cars/ <- *NEW* My cars
> http://www.chrisgarcia.com/dogs/ <- *Sort-of NEW* My dogs
> http://starwars.chrisgarcia.com/ <- Centerpoint Station, the "ghost-
> town" of the Star Wars Universe!

Honda blades are really good and reasonable priced.

Chris

"Robert" <rsvn@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:R2Djb.1676$wj.183@twister.austin.rr.com...
> I think they are just a scam. Just use Honda or Bosch, don't spend too
much
> on it.
>
> "Chris Garcia" <NcOhSrPiAsM@chrisgarcia.com> wrote in message
> news:Xns94169B4A27F4DNcOhSrPiAsMchrisgarc@68.1.17. 6...
> > I'm having problems finding wiper blades that actually WIPE as opposed
to
> > SMEAR the water across the windshield..
> >
> > I've heard of those PIAA Super Silicone Blades.. but those are (for my
> > car) $19 and $22 (at tirerack.com) !!
> >
> > I'm going to assume my problem is buying the cheapest blades.. or
perhaps
> > my windshield isn't 100% clean..
> >
> > Is there a brand I should try? Something you can get at (for example)
> > Wal-Mart/AutoZone/PepBoys would be preferable.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > --
> > -Chris
> >
> > http://www.ChrisGarcia.com <- My Homepage
> > http://www.chrisgarcia.com/cars/ <- *NEW* My cars
> > http://www.chrisgarcia.com/dogs/ <- *Sort-of NEW* My dogs
> > http://starwars.chrisgarcia.com/ <- Centerpoint Station, the "ghost-
> > town" of the Star Wars Universe!
>
>

"7th GenCivic" <wongw6@hotmail.com> decided to join the conversation on 16
Oct 2003 with message news:a9Djb.8993$PM2.1033667@news20.bellglobal.com:

> Additionally I use the Rain-X rain repelent to treat the windshield. At
> highway speeds you don;t even need wipers , the water just rolls off

I've tried using that stuff.. Usually it just makes my wipers skip and
shudder over the glass..

I've got a whole bottle full of Rain-X Wipes.. I may try them again.. clean
my glass really good.

--
-Chris

http://www.ChrisGarcia.com <- My Homepage
http://www.chrisgarcia.com/cars/ <- *NEW* My cars
http://www.chrisgarcia.com/dogs/ <- *Sort-of NEW* My dogs
http://starwars.chrisgarcia.com/ <- Centerpoint Station, the "ghost-town"
of the Star Wars Universe!

"Robert" <rsvn@yahoo.com> decided to join the conversation on 16 Oct 2003
with message news:R2Djb.1676$wj.183@twister.austin.rr.com:

> I think they are just a scam.

scam or not.. i still wouldn't spend $40 on blades

--
-Chris

http://www.ChrisGarcia.com <- My Homepage
http://www.chrisgarcia.com/cars/ <- *NEW* My cars
http://www.chrisgarcia.com/dogs/ <- *Sort-of NEW* My dogs
http://starwars.chrisgarcia.com/ <- Centerpoint Station, the "ghost-town"
of the Star Wars Universe!

"Chris Garcia" <NcOhSrPiAsM@chrisgarcia.com> wrote in message
news:Xns94169B4A27F4DNcOhSrPiAsMchrisgarc@68.1.17. 6...
> I'm having problems finding wiper blades that actually WIPE as opposed to
> SMEAR the water across the windshield..

I get my refills at the dealer. It costs 5$ Canadian per blade and they only
change the rubber part.
Usually, I change them one a year.

"Paul Bielec" <me@no.spam> decided to join the conversation on 16 Oct
2003 with message news:bmn1er$gdr$1@dns3.cae.ca:

> "Chris Garcia" <NcOhSrPiAsM@chrisgarcia.com> wrote in message
> news:Xns94169B4A27F4DNcOhSrPiAsMchrisgarc@68.1.17. 6...
>> I'm having problems finding wiper blades that actually WIPE as
>> opposed to SMEAR the water across the windshield..
>
> I get my refills at the dealer. It costs 5$ Canadian per blade and
> they only change the rubber part.
> Usually, I change them one a year.

That's not bad .. about $3.79USD ... I may grab a set tomorrow for both
cars...

Thanks to all that replied.

--
-Chris

http://www.ChrisGarcia.com <- My Homepage
http://www.chrisgarcia.com/cars/ <- *NEW* My cars
http://www.chrisgarcia.com/dogs/ <- *Sort-of NEW* My dogs
http://starwars.chrisgarcia.com/ <- Centerpoint Station, the "ghost-
town" of the Star Wars Universe!

Chris Garcia wrote:
>
> I'm having problems finding wiper blades that actually WIPE as opposed to
> SMEAR the water across the windshield..
>
> I've heard of those PIAA Super Silicone Blades.. but those are (for my
> car) $19 and $22 (at tirerack.com) !!
>
> I'm going to assume my problem is buying the cheapest blades.. or perhaps
> my windshield isn't 100% clean..
>
> Is there a brand I should try? Something you can get at (for example)
> Wal-Mart/AutoZone/PepBoys would be preferable.
>
> Thanks!
>
> --
> -Chris
>
> http://www.ChrisGarcia.com <- My Homepage
> http://www.chrisgarcia.com/cars/ <- *NEW* My cars
> http://www.chrisgarcia.com/dogs/ <- *Sort-of NEW* My dogs
> http://starwars.chrisgarcia.com/ <- Centerpoint Station, the "ghost-
> town" of the Star Wars Universe!
before you change the blades you got to clean the glass( i use rubbing
alcohol... and the old blades also..) then if that dont work use some
good blades like from the Honda dealer or Anco from auto zone, and just
about any other auto parts store.. use real rubber blades and not vinyl
or some other plastic or polymer.. they will not last..... but you
stillhave to clean the glass first to get rid of the grease/oils.

> Is there a brand I should try? Something you can get at (for example)
> Wal-Mart/AutoZone/PepBoys would be preferable.

if you have the original frames, you can get blades at the dealer