Windsheld Wipers

Rain X has been great for me.

IdaD wrote:
Whatever Costco has when they go on sale. Maybe Goodyear? I can't remember exactly.

Same here, I think the last ones were Michelin.

I just change out the blade (rubber part) twice a year, as the OEMs have summer and winter compounds

Trying the newer blade holders and don't have enough time on them to have an opinion. Though found one has replaceable rubber part

Tried them because the old setup was starting to rust

I always carry spare rubber blade replacements and a gallon of wiper fluid (303 tablets in case need to make more fluid)

I do lift the blade to rest it square and not allow it to sit long bent over. Do that whenever the wipers are used and when get out, lift them to sq them to the glass

TurnThePage wrote:

SweetLou wrote:

schlep1967 wrote:
Rain-X washer fluid and whatever blade you want to buy. With the rain-x washer fluid you can run down the highway in a heavy rain without any wipers running.

Now that would be interesting. I have used just rain x and it is great but never knew they had a fluid wash

I've heard reports of the RainX washer fluid clogging the nozzles on the hood. Reverting back to regular fluid usually clears it. I use the old fashioned RainX product that requires elbow grease during the application. After that, it doesn't matter what wipers are on the vehicle. I rarely have to turn them on when on the interstate regardless of sprinkle or downpour.

I've been using the rain-x washer fluid for years and never had any problems.
Well, just one problem..... when I take the vehicle in for oil change or other service I have to remember to fill the washer fluid reservoir first or make sure I tell them not to fill it with regular fluid.

I usually get the black ones. Seem to work the best...

TurnThePage wrote:
I use the old fashioned RainX product that requires elbow grease during the application. After that, it doesn't matter what wipers are on the vehicle. I rarely have to turn them on when on the interstate regardless of sprinkle or downpour.

Ditto.

Been doing the RainX treatment since the late 80s. A bottle typically last 3 years or longer.

The Rain-X wipers coat the windshield nicely when they are new and you get nice beads of water but it wears off pretty quickly and they are just normal wipers.... still good but the early stages are the best for sure.

SweetLou wrote:

schlep1967 wrote:
Rain-X washer fluid and whatever blade you want to buy. With the rain-x washer fluid you can run down the highway in a heavy rain without any wipers running.

Now that would be interesting. I have used just rain x and it is great but never knew they had a fluid wash

I've heard reports of the RainX washer fluid clogging the nozzles on the hood. Reverting back to regular fluid usually clears it. I use the old fashioned RainX product that requires elbow grease during the application. After that, it doesn't matter what wipers are on the vehicle. I rarely have to turn them on when on the interstate regardless of sprinkle or downpour.

schlep1967 wrote:
Rain-X washer fluid and whatever blade you want to buy. With the rain-x washer fluid you can run down the highway in a heavy rain without any wipers running.

Now that would be interesting. I have used just rain x and it is great but never knew they had a fluid wash

Since I live in California and rarely experience rain...whatever the cheapest are.