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I have a 2016 1500 silverado I don't remember the last time iv ever replaced windshield wipers does anyone have any preferences I apply rainX to my windshield 1 a month an a lot of it like 5-8 coats of rainX it works amazing so once in a blue moon I have to use wipers are the rainX once good .? I want the best wipers out there any insight to best brand would be a huge help thanks

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Sierra706 Senior Enthusiast

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I have a 2016 1500 silverado I don't remember the last time iv ever replaced windshield wipers does anyone have any preferences I apply rainX to my windshield 1 a month an a lot of it like 5-8 coats of rainX it works amazing so once in a blue moon I have to use wipers are the rainX once good .? I want the best wipers out there any insight to best brand would be a huge help thanks


Rain x wipers are fine. Bosch icons are the best. Keep using the rain x every time you wash the truck and your wipers will last years. I️ hardly ever use mine


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Just now, Bushleaguechew said:

 


Rain x wipers are fine. Bosch icons are the best. Keep using the rain x every time you wash the truck and your wipers will last years. I️ hardly ever use mine


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I have 19k miles on my truck and they just started to streetk I use rain x every time I wash my truck and also coat the windows once a month with it and I only use rainx in the washer fluid its only when im driving slow that I need them

Loco-diablo Senior Enthusiast

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I haven't yet replaced the blades on my 2017 Silverado, but I've always used Bosch on my vehicle with satisfying results. 

 

Sierra706 Senior Enthusiast

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I have 19k miles on my truck and they just started to streetk I use rain x every time I wash my truck and also coat the windows once a month with it and I only use rainx in the washer fluid its only when im driving slow that I need them


I’m at 37k and still on my factory wipers. Ice and snow will destroy them in a heartbeat.

Anything other than the bargain bin Walmart brand is fine. Bosch are the best but at the top of the price range ~20 dollars each


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aseibel Senior Enthusiast

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I just applied rain-x, and put brand new wipers this truck for the first time. I went with Bosch Icons because others on this forum recommended them. but I learned my lesson, the stupid little "push tab" or whatever the bracket is called- make sure you pick wipers that match it. its not like the good old hook models that fit everything.

 

I wouldn't buy the rain-x wipers if you already apply the liquid stuff by hand.

 

did you say you apply 5-8 coats of rain-x? doesn't 1 coat do the trick? it does fine for me.

SirenRed16 Senior Enthusiast

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I bought Bosch Icons because the oem ones began to streak bad. Maybe I got a bad pair of Bosch wiper blades but I'm not happy with mine. I bought mine shortly after California "winter" so the went through summer with hardly any use and they are starting to streak. Maybe I'll give them another go or switch to Rain X.

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No Tyme Senior Enthusiast

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My 14's developed a streak right where I would look through the windshield. Picked up a pair at NAPA and they did the same. Replaced them at the dealership.

cbrsilv15 Senior Enthusiast

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I bought some Bosch icons. They are streaking after only a few months. I called them and they said the blades would be warrantied and transferred me to their warranty dept. I called and left message after message. Going on 4 weeks now. Zero responses. I reached out on twitter and still haven’t heard a response. So far it seems like they have zero customer support.... these will

probably be my last pair. 

Lgetz Senior Enthusiast

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My tight ass couldn't bring myself to buy the Icons so went with the Michelin Stealths.  Last pair lasted nearly a year so replaced with same.  Combined with a couple of coats Rain X and Rain X Bug Wash really helps keep windshield clear drivingin the rain.

Donstar Senior Enthusiast

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Good information.  I'm interested in trying Rain-X and wondering if there is a downside.  I usually go with whatever wipers the dealer gives me but recently tried the Michelin's.  (I am a Michelin and Costco fan :-)  I found them noisy. I will check the brand used by my dealer as I find they work well.

Waterfowler41 Senior Enthusiast

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For the guys using rainx, do your wipers chatter when there is a light rain? Unless the rain is heavy and plenty of water, my wipers chatter across the windshield.


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Grumpy Bear Senior Enthusiast

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Wipers do all sorts of silly things if the glass and rubber are not surgically clean and in good shape. Lot's of good wipers get pitched. My 2015 has nearly 50K on the clock and the OEM's still work just fine. I do use Rain-X water repellent but 'whatever' washer fluid as the season requires.  

 

 

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