yact: windshield wipers

[JEDI]

i bought my chevy prizm in 2002. the oem wpers that cme w/the car is finally dying on me. i can now see streaks. (not bad for 2 years)

when i had my sentra, i tried various replacement wipers, and none seem to last more than 6 months before it starts streaking. the only one i remember using is Arco.

so any recommendations of which wipers to buy that wont break down in 6 months?

THX

 

[natto fire]

I like my Bosch wipers. Lasted over a year now. Of course I don't use them often, what with the Rain-X and all.

 

[AmigaMan]

I think they design them to last only 6 months. Plus cold weather and ice and snow (if applicable to you) also shorten their lifespan. I would recommend ones with silicone in them. I think my RainX brand ones have it. I installed some on my wife's Accord last week, we'll see how long they last. They're expensive, but they glide on the windshield.

 

[rh71]

I had some that had some sort of covering for it (just black rubber/plastic) that went over the entire blade up to the hinge... worked quite well for even Buffalo winters. Helps to keep the blade from wearing easier when wiping snow I suppose.

I don't know if snow falls in Micronesia though.

 

[Mr N8]

I like Bosch blades. They seem to hold up the best for me, and clean better than most, too. I have them on both of my cars.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

Those triple blade wipers are awesome. Forget who makes them though. They also work great in snow even though they are not "winter wipers"

 

[The Stigenator]

another recommendation for bosch

 

[psteng19]

Bosch is pricey ($12 per wiper) but it wipes the best.
Don't skimp on a safety by getting crappy $5 blades that leaves streaks and is unusable after a couple of months.

 

[JEDI]

Originally posted by: psteng19
Bosch is pricey ($12 per wiper) but it wipes the best.
Don't skimp on a safety by getting crappy $5 blades that leaves streaks and is unusable after a couple of months.

the crappy ones cost $3 for a pair that last for 6 months.

how long does the bosch ones last?