So, I have an 06 and it has about 24K miles on it. My wipers SUCK when it isn't like pouring. like a light rain, they just smear it very badly.

Someone suggested some spray that like repells rain? sounds like a gimic.

Does anyone have a solution or some great wipers they could recommend?

 

i spray with rain-x and use valeo wipers. i think the combination is fantastic and tire rack has the valeo wipers buy one get one free at $20. can't beat it.

 

I also wipe down my blades with the cloth after applying the RainX. It cleans junk off them.

 

I think the Bosch ICON's are the best. I've tried the other ones (rain x, etc).

Things I like about the Bosch Icons more than the others:

Ease of installaton, As simple as hooking through and closing the clip.
Look of the clip (the connectors are completely sealed in a nice, clean, black clip
Angled blades that contour to the windows
Durability..my last pair lasted 1 year and over 40k miles and they still worked fine (work better then any wiper i've used when new).

 

This makes me laugh.. We have had rain the past couple days here in florida. I just put new wipers on and THEY SUCK! well i mean they clear the water but youll see them skip across! WTF?!?! They are brand new! lol

 

+1
I've had mine for a couple years and they are still performing well.

 

Also I would like to comment on the effectiveness of proper window cleaning and exterior & interior Rain X applications. The interior stuff really does reduce interior fog and I could imagine would be really useful if you live somewhere humid.

 

You probably have a film on the window that needs to be removed. Clean the glass with alcohol. Rain X will also remove window grime.

 

heres what the (dirty) clip looks like installed on my 8. also i know my windows cracked

 

I did clean with alcohol when i put these new ones on, Just becuase i drive the highway and bugs love my window. but i had it all wiped down.

They are a rainx wiper. they work good they just skip.

I was going to put this thread up when i got home from work today, when i saw this i LOL and said damn someone beat me 2 it!

 

I went with the stupidly expensive rain-x wipers, they work great even when the rain-x spray has worn off the glass.

 

they work WELL!

sheesh.

 

I've only had mine skip once, but i was doing 70 and the glass was pretty dry (return swipe in light drizzle). Only had them on for 2 months though, so it might be an age issue.

 

anco wipers that look like the bosch wipers = crap. do not get them. ill be replacing them with bosch wipers soon.

 

il have to get some stuff for my glass it was pouring hardley could see. it was easier to have them off then skip in front of me! lol its not a bad skip but you can see it.

 

Cleaning the blades with rubbing alcohol and keeping the windows clean is key. I also think the Rain-x wipers are inferior to the Icon's but thats my opinion (ive used both).

 

So this rain-X spray. How long does it last for like one application?

 

^x2

 

The Bosch Icons are the best...they work good even in snow/ice and high wind, they look nice too.

 

fyi.. most wiper blades have a break-in procedure

 

Indeed, I can testify the Bosch do a remarkable job. I use them in combination of the rain-x windshield solution to repel the water. I hardly ever need to max out the wipers, for the water will just slide down the windshield even in downpours.

 

love my bosch wipers. was looking at wiper reviews and they were correct. These are amazing

 

My OEM wipers lasted 4 yrs before the rubber started peeling from body. Replaced it with the Valeo wipers (buy 1 get 1 free). For the price, pretty damn good! Only thing that I would recommend Valeo upgrade/improve is the 18" wipers..the corner end does not contact the window. Otherwise, works flawlessly!! Smooth wipes with no streak marks and skips..and this is without the Rain-X!!

 

4 years without replacing wipers and you waited till the rubber started peeling off?

 

Wait, so how big should I get them anyway?