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Old 03-01-10, 11:11 PM
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where from?
Old 03-01-10, 11:58 PM
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I'm still on my original OEM's after two years and they are holding up perfect. The key is to wipe them off once a week to keep dirt, rocks, twigs, leaves, etc from getting stuck between the blade and glass. This is what starts deformation, then cracking, then streaking. Also good to slowly lay the wipers back on the glass after propping them up, being sure the leading edge isn't bent too much one way or the other. A perpendicular resting point is ideal. (Yes, I am ****.)
Old 03-02-10, 11:57 AM
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2 years. That's good... I wipe mines off to when i was the car so hopefully mines will last for two years...
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My OEM wiper blades don't usually last longer than a year down here in the hot Florida sun. I wish they made some silicone refills that fit the OEM blades.
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Originally Posted by 98023IS250
where from?
http://www.oemlexusparts.com/seccat/...439/121/44439/

i buy them whenever i need to order other stuff such as filters or brake pads. since they are so cheap, i stock up a couple pairs and just change them out when they get crappy.
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Originally Posted by tromly
+1, the only blades I use !
Yes. The RAIN-X ones work well too...
Old 03-06-10, 07:37 AM
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Default Wiper blades

I think it's time for me to replace the wiper blades on my IS250. It streaks, even when clean.

Which wiper blades should I replace them with? I was looking on tire rack but they seem to have a lot of choices. Anyone got any pointers?
Old 03-06-10, 07:57 AM
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http://is.sewellparts.com/accessorie...-2006-173.html
Old 03-06-10, 12:00 PM
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Default Windshield Wipers

If you clean your windshield wipers with isopropyl alcohol. It will keep the blades from streaking. After they dry apply a small amount of silicone. And you won’t have to replace your blades.

My RX is over 3 years old. And I have only replaced the rear one when I tore it during a wash.
Old 03-06-10, 12:57 PM
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+1. Cheaper than any other option, especially with the CLUBLEXUS discount, but just as good as, say, the Rain X blades which are $20 each.
Old 03-06-10, 05:33 PM
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What's the club lexus discount?
Old 03-07-10, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by MrHarris
What's the club lexus discount?
10% I think. Do a google search for "Sewell Lexus Discount Code"
Old 03-07-10, 12:43 PM
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just buy new rubber inserts... $4 and $7, i think the passenger side is cheaper because it is a common size(used on the camry, ES350, and numerous other toyotas) and the drivers is $7 because its an odd size.
Old 03-07-10, 07:33 PM
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I looked up shipping for sewell, 8 bucks for shipping on 10 dollar wipers. ;/
Old 03-07-10, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by ltran
I looked up shipping for sewell, 8 bucks for shipping on 10 dollar wipers. ;/
Well then go to your local dealer and get them for like $15. Of course then you have to consider sales tax.


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