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Old 05-24-11, 09:52 AM
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Default RainX Wiper Blades

This is just a warning to everyone. NEVER EVER use RainX brand wiper blades on your GS. They SUCK. I've had them for about a month and a half, and I need to replace them already. Which wiper blades are you guys using?
Old 05-24-11, 09:53 AM
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Old 05-24-11, 11:21 AM
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I've tried them all (well most of the big brands). They all about the same. Wiper blades are seasonal, but add the RainX stuff and your glass is better in the rain.

Stay away from silicon wiper blades. Usually they have life time warranty but it will ruin your windshield's smoothness by making it sticky when wipe even after replace with regular rubber wiper blade.
Old 05-24-11, 12:13 PM
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I use whatever they install at the stealership. I know, i'm paying 2 prices but i've only used 2 sets in 3 years. I'm due again and i'll get the same thing again. Because they work; that's why
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all i have used for the last 2 years is rainx..........change them every 6 months. they work fine.
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Originally Posted by MichaelPea
I use whatever they install at the stealership. I know, i'm paying 2 prices but i've only used 2 sets in 3 years. I'm due again and i'll get the same thing again. Because they work; that's why
same here.. whatever they put on there works fine for me
Old 05-24-11, 03:03 PM
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There were times where I haven changed 2 sets of wipers in 1 month. It all really depends on how long do you drive in the rain? Also my car parks outside and there is always little debris, sand, leaf get stuck between the windshield and the wiper. Every morning I always lift up my wipers and blow all the particles away. That way it last longer.
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Originally Posted by LexBubba55
same here.. whatever they put on there works fine for me
+2. they usually last about 2 years... rains a lot in MD too..
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I just buy refills from Lexus and replace them myself.
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Originally Posted by stvincent
+2. they usually last about 2 years... rains a lot in MD too..
+3 stock wipers for me they work fine.
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Originally Posted by bigblack06
+3 stock wipers for me they work fine.
+4 i stick to OEM now. On my previous car, i used the aftermarket stuff and they all ended up wearing out soon and left streaks on my windshield.
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+5 for stock
Old 05-25-11, 06:30 AM
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I use a less well known brand of wiper blade called Lexus.
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Trico Neoforms.

Like anything else on our vehicles, wiperblades need regular maintenance as well. Keeping them clean will extend the life of the blade as well as it's effectiveness.
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Lexus for me too! 2 years and still going strong in RAINY Washington State!!


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