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I buy cheap wiper blades, Anco, Acme, whatever.
After a season or to, prior to the rainy season (which we don't really have around here) I'll scrub the windshield really well, and run a little sanding block with 600grit sand paper along the edge a few times to dress it.
I try to avoid using them 'just because' the windshield is a little dirty. I'll wipe the window down with some glass plus from time to time to keep from dragging the blades across dirty and grime that have eased themselves onto the windshield.
This allows my blades to be useful a very long time.
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Bosch for my wife's car since they won't get replaced until she complains long after they should have been replaced., I'll put cheaper ones on my car and just replace when needed. It seems to work out about the same pricewise.
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Another vote for Bosch. Price is comparable to the Michs & RainX. iirc, Bosch is the
OEM for most Euro autos & as noted Infiniti.
Important thing is to
clean and polish the windshield first, then install the blades.
Maybe just me but I use
Rain-X Glass Treatment twice a year (all ext. glass).
$5 for 16oz bottle which should last 2+ years.
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I just buy whatever is cheapest that uses a metal frame. We usually end up replacing at the end of winter due to snow and ice damage, and again at then end of summer due to sun and heat damage. I have tried the beloved Bosch and found them to be better, until they are not better. They lasted about as long as the cheap ones.
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I buy the Michelin's in bulk when Costco has them on sale. As mentioned, removal is a pain until you figure out the trick. I've used Bosch and like them, but the Mich's on sale are well below half the price and performance differences are minuscule.
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Okay, one of you needs to post a youtube video on the Michelin Blade Trick!
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Bosch ICON for all my vehicles.
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According to reviews I have seen, plus checking those fit guide books at the stores, those Michelins from Costco don't fit some GM vehicles. Coincidentally, I have a set of them I need to take back to Costco.
