New Windshield Wiper Time - Recommendations Needed

June 01, 2022, 09:20 AM

BOATTRASH1

I have used Bosch Icon for years.
I also polish my widows 2x per year and apply Rain X. I use Rain X fluid also.

And OKC, I've seen lots of covers over wiper blades on class A motor homes. If the yacht I run stayed out in the sun I'd get some for the blades on it.

June 01, 2022, 09:38 AM

HRK

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Originally posted by V-Tail:
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Originally posted by Poppi:

I'm going to go against the grain with my reccomendation and say the cheapest ones you can get. It's Florida, the sun is going to degrade anything in a short matter of time, especially wiper blades. Try Ollies, I found Tristar blades for my Tundra for less than $4 each. Wiper blades denigrate very quickly in the florida sun. Best of luck
Yup. I too, am in Florida, as is ArtieS who started this thread with the question.

I arrived here 37 years ago, and have found that heat is the enemy, and I have not found any significant difference in wear, between expensive wipers and the cheapest that I can find at Walmart or Advanced Auto (they give a military / veteran discount). I just pick them by price and change as needed.

Yep same here, and if you leave the vehicle outside, basically it's an annual thing, when the rain season hits, head to Costco, $20 and I've got a brand new set on the truck.

Like changing oil, it's a FL Thang...

June 01, 2022, 09:47 AM

Edmond

I guess my wipers last because I always keep my cars in the garage. I can't stand parking cars outside.

June 01, 2022, 01:48 PM

Rey HRH

I buy the OEM inserts and replace them every year just before the rainy season.

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June 01, 2022, 06:48 PM

kcl1960

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Originally posted by trapper189:
Motorcraft. I have Bosch on my F350 and I’m going back to the Motorcraft ones. They worked better, lasted longer, and were less expensive. Florida sun was not kind to the Bosch.

Yep motorcraft go by your dealer and pick up a pair, I find they do last the best! JMO

June 02, 2022, 03:51 PM

Aeteocles

Bosch Icons in my vehicles.

A word of caution on the Rain-X washer fluid. Some cars use an electronic sensor (rather than a mechanical float) in their fluid level monitoring. Purportedly does not play nice with the Rain-X fluid.

June 02, 2022, 03:55 PM

RogueJSK

I use Bosch Icon or Rain-X Latitude wipers, paired with the orange Rain-X washer fluid.

June 02, 2022, 04:13 PM

gpbst3

I will never buy rain x blades again. Had a set one month old that would streak and skip. Emailed them with no response.

I have been happy with the Napa brand blades

June 03, 2022, 05:02 PM

Calif Phil

Trico now has some USA made wiper blades, that is what I bought. Always try and buy USA made products, plus the blades have been fantastic.

June 03, 2022, 05:06 PM

doublesharp

Trico for me

June 03, 2022, 06:16 PM

ArtieS

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the suggestions.

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June 06, 2022, 11:28 PM

jimmy123x

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Originally posted by trapper189:
Motorcraft. I have Bosch on my F350 and I’m going back to the Motorcraft ones. They worked better, lasted longer, and were less expensive. Florida sun was not kind to the Bosch.

I have a 2018 expedition so it's similar. I've found the rain-x ones are pretty good but the blade shape makes them lift a little from the windshield at 70-75+ mph. Bosch didn't last long here in South Florida. The Michelins at Costco for $10 each work pretty well for the money. BUT, nothing worked as well as the motorcraft wipers or lasted as long and they're only $13 each at partsgeek.