seeking the good windshield wiper

[SykVSyx]

Never heard of them, but that could be because Canada only has so much selection..........

I think I will be getting another set of the Goodyear's, or the Michelin's.

Not sure if the Icon's are available here as well or not.

 

[blacknight]

On a side note
To preserve your wiper blades, use a paper towel and soak it in rubbing alcohol.
Then start from the top and work your way to the bottom and wipe the blade.
You'll be suprised at how dirty the blade is.
Since I've been doing this it has expanded the life of the blade tremendously
I now replace my blades every 2-3 years

 

[SykVSyx]

I thought rubbing alcohol would dry out the blade........

 

[RedRyder]

 

[blacknight]

I thought rubbing alcohol would dry out the blade........

Not with me it hasn't
Even when you purchase new blades they give you a small alcohol pad to clean dibris from the blade when installing them.

Some people have told me to use some dish detergent but I never tried that since the alcohol technique has worked for me..

 

[RedRyder]

^How often do you wipe it?

 

[blacknight]

^How often do you wipe it?

I normally wipe each blade 2 times every 3-4 months

However when I wash my car I normally wipe the blades a couple of times with the soapy sponge I use

 

[sodaks2k]

oh at the top? I've never had that issue..

Yes at the top. I had a pair a year ago or so and I think they worked well. I'm not sure why there would be a difference with this pair. Rain X crapped out within a few months. Michelins were the worst IIRC. Well, anco "plain" blades crapped out within a week. The rubber fell off.

 

[truWarier02]

Anyone ever try these Bosch?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BYELN2/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&psc=1

$9 for the 19" and $15 for the 24"

**edit** So, if my driver's side wiper has been "chattering/skipping" do I need to replace the whole wiper or just change the blade?

 

[curiousfunk]

I just put Bosch Icons on my accord and my wife's corolla. I like them a lot. They are pricey. However, since two pair of them are approx $85, use coupon code BIG35 to get $35 off $85 order at advanceautoparts.com. Brings it down to $25 per car, which is a good deal IMO. That code worked for me in Dec and looks like it's still working now. Can only use the code online, but you can pick up in-store the same day.

edit

So, if my driver's side wiper has been "chattering/skipping" do I need to replace the whole wiper or just change the blade?

Most likely just the insert/blade.