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06-02-2015, 02:08 AM | #1 |
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new wipers!!!
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!
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11-11-2015, 08:52 PM | #2 |
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Is there a consensus on what the best replacement wiper blades are? So Cal, El Nino prep, 2008 HB.
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11-12-2015, 06:26 AM | #3 |
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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!
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11-12-2015, 06:28 AM | #4 |
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Is RainEx good? I've never tried it but if it's worth it I might give it a go
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11-12-2015, 07:29 AM | #5 | |
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11-12-2015, 07:55 AM | #6 | |
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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.
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11-12-2015, 11:34 AM | #7 | |
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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. Quote:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJkfrY2owb0
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11-12-2015, 12:45 PM | #8 |
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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
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11-12-2015, 01:15 PM | #9 | |
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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. |
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11-12-2015, 03:01 PM | #10 | |
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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. Last edited by NYC-SE; 11-12-2015 at 08:53 PM. |
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11-12-2015, 05:44 PM | #11 | |
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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.
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11-12-2015, 05:46 PM | #12 | |
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I changed the inserts on my ECHO but Im too old to do it anymore...arthritis don't you know.
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11-13-2015, 06:06 PM | #13 |
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What brand inserts or blades?
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11-13-2015, 09:48 PM | #14 | |
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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 |
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11-13-2015, 10:31 PM | #15 |
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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. |
11-14-2015, 07:02 AM | #16 |
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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.
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11-14-2015, 07:10 AM | #17 | |
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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.
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11-15-2015, 05:46 PM | #18 |
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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.
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