new wipers!!!

[toad]

not a big deal, but did something to the wife's 07 sedan today. installed trico nu-vision blades for both sides(13" and 24"). i hope the 24" is long enough! it said on amazon the 24" fits the 07 yaris sedan, but there were 26" on there already anyways, just thought i'd share!

[tomm9050]

Is there a consensus on what the best replacement wiper blades are? So Cal, El Nino prep, 2008 HB.

[bronsin]

I have the new one piece bar type wipers which are like $25 each and worth it if you like clear windows.

But nuthin beats a newly RainXed windshield!

[tmontague]

Is RainEx good? I've never tried it but if it's worth it I might give it a go

[IllusionX]

Originally Posted by bronsin

I have the new one piece bar type wipers which are like $25 each and worth it if you like clear windows.

But nuthin beats a newly RainXed windshield!

I'm still using my 9 years old original wiper frames. :)

Sent from my ONE A2005 using Tapatalk

[WeeYari]

Originally Posted by tomm9050

Is there a consensus on what the best replacement wiper blades are? So Cal, El Nino prep, 2008 HB.

No there is not!

I stand by my choice to by replacement Toyota rubber inserts rather than replacing the entire blade assembly with something else. That said, since I am in a winter climate, I do run solid Bosch blades in the winter since open frames can ice up at times rendering conventional blades near useless.

[invader166]

I've been using Michelin Stealth wipers for the last 2 years and I love them!

You can get them fairly cheap at Costco, and as anyone in western BC can attest to, it's important to have good wipers, since we see about 8+ months of rain on average every year.

But nuthin beats a newly RainXed windshield!

I've heard regular car wax can be just as effective and possibly last longer...at least Chris seems to think so:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJkfrY2owb0

[tmontague]

I've used wax before, it turned out not too bad. My interior windshield was dirty so i can't comment on how clean it came out. I just cleaned the interior of my windshield yesterday so I'm going to wax my windshield this weekend again and see how it turns out. I have a synthetic was /paint sealant so it should last longer than the other wax I used previous

[Kalispel]

Originally Posted by tmontague

I've used wax before, it turned out not too bad. My interior windshield was dirty so i can't comment on how clean it came out. I just cleaned the interior of my windshield yesterday so I'm going to wax my windshield this weekend again and see how it turns out. I have a synthetic was /paint sealant so it should last longer than the other wax I used previous

I haven't done anything to my windshield yet, as it was already beading/repelling water nicely when I received the car.

During this month's cleaning/detailing session, I think I will do half my front windshield with the "Griot's Garage 11033 Glass Sealant" that I purchased a few months ago, and the other half with the "Sonax (201200-755) Hybrid NPT Liquid Wax" that I purchased for regular car waxing/polishing. Now I'm interested in seeing how they compare overall, on glass.

On a related note, the single-blade wiper assembly on my 2015 Yaris does a far better job than any two-arm wiper assembly I have ever had on a car. It absolutely rocks.

[NYC-SE]

Originally Posted by Kalispel

On a related note, the single-blade wiper assembly on my 2015 Yaris does a far better job than any two-arm wiper assembly I have ever had on a car. It absolutely rocks.

+1 on the single wiper. Does a great job and I like the way it looks and the uniqueness factor of it.

Concerning Rain-X, I can't understand the accolades thrown at it. Everybody seems to love it but I can't see why. Several years ago I tried it out. It worked, I mean it did repel water, but there was a haze on the windshield that refracted light. During the day it was fine but driving at night was a harrowing experience. If the headlights from oncoming traffic hit at a certain angle my windshield would literally "white out". You could not see out of it and would be driving blind. Terrifying.

I figured I must have applied it wrong. (Although wipe on, buff off seems fairly straightforward.) So I removed what was there (it was a pain in the butt to get it all off), got the windshield nice and clean and tried again. Same result. Scary. I couldn't get it off my windshield fast enough.

[bronsin]

Originally Posted by tmontague

Is RainEx good? I've never tried it but if it's worth it I might give it a go

I find it most awesome! In light rain the water beads so well you hardly need the wipers and once your going over 35, the rain magically streams right off! Is has to be raining really hard to need the wipers...

When I was learning to fly I was so enthused I showed up in the middle of a thunderstorm. My regular instructor wasn't there but a 75 year old instructor who flew in WW2 was and he took me up. Sitting on the end of the runway it was raining so hard I couldn't see out the window. "Umm....I cant see a thing. What should I do?"

"Apply full power and take off!" was the command from the old timer.

I did and the wind from the prop blew the pouring rain clear of the windshield!

RainX is like that.

[bronsin]

Originally Posted by IllusionX

I'm still using my 9 years old original wiper frames. :)

Sent from my ONE A2005 using Tapatalk

Excellent! And cheap!

I changed the inserts on my ECHO but Im too old to do it anymore...arthritis don't you know.

[tomm9050]

What brand inserts or blades?

[shepd]

Originally Posted by NYC-SE

Concerning Rain-X, I can't understand the accolades thrown at it. Everybody seems to love it but I can't see why. Several years ago I tried it out. It worked, I mean it did repel water, but there was a haze on the windshield that refracted light. During the day it was fine but driving at night was a harrowing experience. If the headlights from oncoming traffic hit at a certain angle my windshield would literally "white out". You could not see out of it and would be driving blind. Terrifying.

I figured I must have applied it wrong. (Although wipe on, buff off seems fairly straightforward.) So I removed what was there (it was a pain in the butt to get it all off), got the windshield nice and clean and tried again. Same result. Scary. I couldn't get it off my windshield fast enough.

No, you applied it properly. Rain-X is a silicone grease. It is unsurprising that it left film on the windshield.

Clean the windshield really well (use Bon Ami--if you don't clean the windshield properly the grease will prevent bonding--the shop might be able to do it for you) and have a professional glass service treat it with Aquapel. Aquapel is used on airplanes and instead of being a grease (which leaves haze and quickly wears away) it is a fluorine based compound that bonds chemically to the glass. This means it will last 2 or more months without needing re-treatment, does not affect visibility in any way, and water will bead up FAR better than Rain-X ever did. You'll find that wipers aren't necessary.

This video shows just how useless Rain-X is:

https://youtu.be/K-qhq_AigpM

[NYC-SE]

Agreed Bon-Ami is great for cleaning exterior glass. In fact that's just what I used to get the Rain-X of my windshield. Just make sure to use the original 1886 formula. It's not as abrasive, less chance of scratching.

I'm going to take a pass on the Aquapel. I have heard good things about it but after my Rain-X experience I'm weary of anything on my windshield. I just keep it clean and make sure the wipers are in good condition. Works for me.

[bronsin]

Originally Posted by tomm9050

What brand inserts or blades?

If youre going to go the insert route I recommend Toyota. Reasonably priced and long lasting.

Whole wipers I leave up to you. I have a feeling most go on price.

[bronsin]

Originally Posted by shepd

This means it will last 2 or more months without needing re-treatment, does not affect visibility in any way, and water will bead up FAR better than Rain-X ever did. You'll find that wipers aren't necessary.

How much for aquapel?

I find RainX lasts at least two months. In fact Im going out this am and put some on for winter. I will need another application before spring, if the weather permits.

BTW I find I can remove the haze just fine. Aquapel sounds great if its used on airplanes. But I bet its $$$ and if it has to be done every 2 months, that's n better than RainX.

But then I have a feeling YMMV.

[MoneyT8]

I've just bought some Aero wiper blades from Amazon which look pretty dame good. They are 26 and 14 and this is in preparation for el nino in cali.