Anyone Installed Rain-X Wipers? [Archive] - Toyota Yaris Forums

M4One

11-19-2008, 07:36 PM

I bought a pair of rain-x weatherbeather wipers to replace the originals on my hatchback. They slide in, but they aren't secured on properly. I can easily push them back off.

TheRealEnth

11-19-2008, 11:33 PM

do they work good tho

M4One

11-20-2008, 12:40 AM

I have not actually put them to use since I'm scared that they might fly off.

firemachine69

11-20-2008, 04:08 AM

"Rain-X wipers" is a generic term. Are we talking the standard wipers, the frameless ones, or their winter variety?

IsLNdbOi

11-20-2008, 04:47 AM

I remember a thread about wiper blades awhile back and I think we all came to the conclusion that the stock wiper blades are the best ones (better than aftermarket blades that do work on the Yaris).

Masteraal

11-20-2008, 07:57 AM

i dont have the wipers but ive used the wax type stuff rainx makes.. freaking fantastic stuff :)

jclo3313

11-20-2008, 09:21 AM

I use them on my Jeep and love them, as far as my Yaris I have no need to change them so I can't say.

IllusionX

11-20-2008, 10:48 AM

I bought a pair of rain-x weatherbeather wipers to replace the originals on my hatchback. They slide in, but they aren't secured on properly. I can easily push them back off.

you might just have improperly installed them. Though, the weatherbeater's are just generic replacement blades. the framless ones should better, but then they are not available smaller than 15"

kargoboy

11-20-2008, 11:05 AM

I have Rain-X wipers on my dd and love them.
Haven't had to replace the blades on the wife's Yaris yet but will use Rain-X.

TheRealEnth

11-20-2008, 12:23 PM

Yeah the wipers work fine with Rain-x Washer fluid <3

M4One

11-20-2008, 05:27 PM

I remember a thread about wiper blades awhile back and I think we all came to the conclusion that the stock wiper blades are the best ones (better than aftermarket blades that do work on the Yaris).

I bought into the commercials that I keep seeing for Rain-x wipers. My old ones needed replacement so I went for them. I bought the steel frame ones, but only because they don't have the frameless ones in the right size.

IllusionX

11-20-2008, 07:05 PM

I bought into the commercials that I keep seeing for Rain-x wipers. My old ones needed replacement so I went for them. I bought the steel frame ones, but only because they don't have the frameless ones in the right size.

i haven't seen anywhere else than walmart who sell rain-x wipers. but if you happen to shop at walmart.... it's the only place where i've seen 14" (or was it 13??) frameless wipers. they are not rain-x though.

pinoypizzaboy

11-21-2008, 03:43 AM

rainx wipers are great specially with rainx windshield treatment and rainx washer fluid. it takes all the bugs off. just installed these in my sisters matrix and oddessey.:thumbsup:

Astroman

11-21-2008, 11:54 AM

rainx wipers are great specially with rainx windshield treatment and rainx washer fluid. it takes all the bugs off. just installed these in my sisters matrix and oddessey.:thumbsup:

They work even better when I'm wearing my rainx shirt and hat! :laugh: Sorry, just sounded like a plug for rainx. :biggrin:

I have the rainx wiper for the big wiper up front. Couldn't find a 14" from any manufacturer except store brand.

IsLNdbOi

11-21-2008, 03:45 PM

M4One

11-21-2008, 05:47 PM

AutoAnything has RainX "Latitude" wipers for the Yaris. Comes with one 14" blade and one 24" blade.

http://www.autoanything.com/driving-accessories/61A4295A0A0A2679990.aspx

What size is the rear wiper?

I don't think Rain-X actually has a 14" "Latitude" blade. I know that when you go to their website and try to buy online, the passenger blade it lists is a regular steel frame version. Even in the picture from the website you listed, it shows a picture of the steel frame version, which sucks because I originally wanted the frame less ones.

Black Yaris

11-21-2008, 06:02 PM

I have rain-x latitudes and I love them

but for the Yaris, Scion xD wipers are the only way to go for flat blades

Black Yaris

11-21-2008, 06:03 PM

IsLNdbOi

11-21-2008, 09:06 PM

read that page carefully
"2-Blade Set (Weatherbeater passenger side)"
What's your point? I know it says it's a 2 blade set...

IllusionX

11-22-2008, 02:08 AM

btw, if you have a sedan, it's a 26" driver side.

the_boss

11-24-2008, 10:49 PM

wanted to buy rainx frameless wiper at walmart and they told me 14" doesnt exsist only 16"...bought an other brand framless and the driver side work perfectly but passenger side is kinda working...not that bad... need a lot of windshild washer to get rid of everything as per the whiper is not "pressing" enough on the windshield.40$ taxes inclued. Oh and free instalation

IllusionX

11-25-2008, 09:53 AM

mine's are alright. i can't remember the brand... it has something that says CAP on the wiper. I think it was "clear view max" or something like that.

My passenger side is working fine. but the driver's side is good, except for a little 1x1" at the top of the windshield where the wiper ends at 90degrees at the top.

MUSKOKA800

11-25-2008, 12:15 PM

I bought a pair of rain-x weatherbeather wipers to replace the originals on my hatchback. They slide in, but they aren't secured on properly. I can easily push them back off.

I've had good performance from the WetTec wipers from Canadian Tire.
Installed a set on our Escape following the windshield cleaning and pre-treating instuctions. The end result is the same as having fresh Rain-X. The water flies right off at highway speeds. Use the wipers much less.
I'll be trying these on my sedan once the OEM blades expire.

IllusionX

11-25-2008, 01:12 PM

Canadian tire brand is not available in smaller than 15". just so you know.

M4One

11-26-2008, 09:42 PM

So I've put them on even though the fit isn't as quite secured as I would like it to be. Hopefully, they don't go flying off while in use.

Benggolf2

11-26-2008, 10:07 PM

I was down at Wal-Mart in Bellingham, Wa. last week shopping for these wiper blades. They had the 24" wiper blades but not the 14" ones. :frown:
Bummer.

M4One

11-27-2008, 04:32 AM

If you're talking about the frameless Latittude wipers, I don't think Rain-X makes them in 14". Mine are the steel framed version which I bought at the New West Walmart.

GeneralDon7

02-03-2010, 09:53 PM

I know this is an old thread, but I was wondering, what size blade do you use for a sedan, The walmart book(as well as other ones), say 24, and 14 for rainx but all the brands say 26, 14?. Which one is right?

PolarWhite

02-04-2010, 12:51 AM

I operate a shop that sells and installs wiper blades. I have been using the "frameless blades" since they first came out. Would rather pay mucho money for them than get stock blades for free. Valvoline calls them Aero Blades, some call them Contour. Rain X makes them, Michelin makes them and I have used the Bosch as well. The driver is a 26 and is easy to find. The passenger is a 14 and you can't find them in the US in the "frameless" blade. I have installed them on my parents Lincoln and anyone that has ever used them in a good rain storm would not trade them for the old style ever again.
If you use the old style, you should change them at least every 6 months. The "frameless" will last much longer. Besides, what is a few extra dollars in a heavy rain and your life depends on being able to see? Just my .02 cents.

GeneralDon7

02-04-2010, 01:19 PM

Thanks for the info, I bought the 24" rainx blade last night so I'll just wait 6 months then and get the 26" when this one goes. I don't get why that 14" size is so hard to find anywhere. :iono:

Altitude

02-04-2010, 01:36 PM

Check out this thread http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23518&highlight=wiper&page=2

Buy the 16" and cut it down. Works perfectly.

Astroman

02-05-2010, 01:39 PM

I've been getting the 24 at autozone, then getting their generic for the 14. Bigger one does most of the wiping anyway, but I think cutting the 16 would be sweet. The wiper that really irks me is the 12" in the rear, nobody sells just refills anymore.

127.0.0.1

02-05-2010, 02:26 PM

best wipers are silblade

http://www.silblade.com/

have to order them online

for wipers you can get most anywhere, Rain-X are pretty good. silblade lasts far longer

JumpmanYaris

02-05-2010, 02:35 PM

I have the Lattitud ones. I like em

MadMax

02-05-2010, 06:01 PM

Check out this thread http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23518&highlight=wiper&page=2

Buy the 16" and cut it down. Works perfectly.

Agree, I have the RainX frameless blades cut down as posted in that thread (and I have pics posted in it (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=412375&postcount=21) so you can see the result) and it works perfectly!

Now I need to figure out how to cut a set down to 12" for my Jeep!

Cheers! M2

jeff618

02-12-2010, 11:15 AM

OK...here's the ticket: The Toyota Yaris' 14" passenger side replacement windshield wiper is very hard to find in the newer-style beam blades. The 12" rear is also very hard to find because its a special rear blade that fits the special rear arm.

After exhaustive research, I've only found one aftermarket set-up that works: 'Trico NeoForm Beam Blades' on the front (yes, they have a 14") and 'Trico Exact Fit Rear Integral Blade' on the rear. All of the above come with step-by-step, illustrated removal and replacement instructions - easy install. Got the whole set-up online.

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