hemi1300 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 any recommendations for the best beam style type wiper blade? Have been using bosch icon for the last few years and doesn't really seem like they seem to be lasting as long as they used to. Any other brands better than bosch, was thinking about trying trico or michelin stealth blades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron_Von_Awesome Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I use the Trico beam blades - like them a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ryan Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I'm a pretty big fan of the Bosch icon. I've tried a few others and haven't been impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemi1300 Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 Decided to go with the Bosch icon again. Last time I replaced them on both the wife's jeep and my truck was about a year ago, does that sound like normal life span for wipers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CooperS7777 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Decided to go with the Bosch icon again. Last time I replaced them on both the wife's jeep and my truck was about a year ago, does that sound like normal life span for wipers? I do mine annually, usually at the beginning of snow season for the DD and the beginning of summer for the seasonal rides. Not sure if thats overkill or not, but it sure is nice to have good blades when you need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_pappy Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I see you bought wipers already, but I really like the PIAA silicone wipers, very happy with performance and longevity. Just a little pricey. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFairbanks Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Not sure what is expected for wiper blade life span; but a year seems like a long time. I change mine every six months, and have for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDude Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I have had great results out of PIAA Super Silicon brand here lately. I have used PIAA brand since 2009. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Wiper blades? What are wiper blades? I use Adam's glass sealant? The Ryan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidg Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I've been doing parts retail while going to school for the past few years. Any of the big box stores (Oreillys, Advance, Zone) will top out at the Icons. One year is twice as long as traditional style blades typically last. Wipe the edge off with a towel every few washes. If you're in cold weather you will see less life from wipers than those in warmer climates. If you start them on an icy windshield they will be toast quickly. UV rays will damage them if the car is outside all the time. So many factors come into play. Also, your tolerance, or opinion, of what makes a wiper blade "used up." I get tons of customers who replace them when the rubber dry rots so bad it's about to break. I also believe Dylan posted a tip to use some fine grit sand paper to knock the hard edge off that wipers get after some time and allow soft rubber to form to the glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natch02 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Bosch Icons for me also!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwisejr Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I use the Bosh or The rainx latitudes. Not that I use them much due to Adam's Glass sealant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matts88yj Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 PIAA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butchman Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Michelin steath for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHTEVO Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 I also use the piaa super silicone wiper blades on a couple of my cars and couldn't be happier. They are quiet, and seem to last forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Periodic Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Just installed the trico force blades. So far very impressed...they even stocked a 15" for the g8. With a freshley clayed and fine machine polished windsheild...sealed with rainx (hopefully not breaking any rules) and they wipe perfect everytime...usually I dont even have to use them over 60kmh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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