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JamesB Enthusiast

JamesB

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Well, it's time to replace the OEM wiper blades on my '02 Z71 Silverado. What do ya'll recommed and why? How many $$?

 

Thanks,

James.

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The factory wiper blades sucked a$$ :eek: . I got rid of them inside of a month. Should have gone for warranty on em. Might as well have taped a brick to the wiper arm. The teflon ones I replaced the standard with were almost as bad :lol: .

 

FINALLY, PIAA came along. These are the SH*T! About $20 each, and, you can get refills. They work VERY well, and even look nice (for wiper blades :wtf: ).

 

http://www.piaa.com/WiperBlades/WiperBlades.html

 

:cheers:

Shaners Senior Enthusiast

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The PIAA wipers have gotten great reviews...

 

I still have the stockers on my truck, and I'll consider them when I change them out (soon).

 

I'm running RainX blades on my wifes van, and they seem very good.

Kevin zellweger Enthusiast

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GO with the PIAA's although pricy you will never regret it.

 

I to had problems with the orignal blades and bought refills for them what a joke they scratched my windshield and did not work for Visibility .

 

I bought the carbon fiber PIAAS, they look great they work Excellent no problems what so ever (except price) $80bucks CDN for the pair.

 

:cheers:

JamesB Enthusiast

JamesB

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Thanks All,

Ok, I'm looking at the PIAA wiper blades. It appears that there are 3 choices for my truck. They have a Super Sporza Silicone Winged, Super Silicone Curved, Super Silicone Wiper.

 

I don't like the idea of a wing sticking up from my wiper arm and the curved appears to be destined for sports car usage. So, I;m leaning towards the regular wiper. Do ya think I'm picking the right one?

 

Thanks Again,

James.

99silveradoz71 Senior Enthusiast

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I put 2 sets of stock refills on my ride before the arms started looking pretty worn/discolored. I then went with Anco Aerovantage blades. Fairly reasonably priced and good performance. I tend to keep my glass cleaned up and protected, so I don't use them too much.

JamesB Enthusiast

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OK, sorry to keep asking more questions, but does anyone know of a place in the DFW area that stocks the PIAA wiper blades? I check the store locator on the PIAA site and it does not list any. I have searched google for on-line sources, but I really don't like to order via the web if I can avoid it.

 

Do any of ya'll know of a reputable on-line dealer if I can't find any local?

 

Thanks again,

James.

HeyJoe Enthusiast

HeyJoe

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Rain X is great, if you haven't tried it yet. Needs to be reapplied every month or so, but I don't even use my wipers anymore.

blue2kzr2 Enthusiast

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Late to the game, but I LOVED the SilBlades I had on my old truck. Used them for 4, yes FOUR, years. Swapped them out for winter blades this past winter, for the first time, and never put them back on, I traded the truck in. Place that makes them is local to me, but they may sell nationally. www.sspinc.com is the site for them. The wipers carry a 5 year warranty last I checked, regular is $19 per blade, ultra (with painted/clear-coated frame) is $22 per blade, and I believe that's including shipping.

PFarkas Enthusiast

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Another vote for Rain-X washer fluid and whatever wiper blades.

 

The only time I use the wipers is

  • to Apply Rain-X / clear dust/dirt from windshield
  • when I'm in stop and go traffic

 

I've been using Rain-X since the OEM fill ran out. The OEM blades lasted me until about 65,000 miles.

bigdogs Senior Enthusiast

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After reading this thread I have 2 questions.

 

1) How well do those Bosch or PIAA wipers handle snow/ice, etc. or are they purely warm weather blades and need to be swaped out in the winter?

 

2) I've used RainX that you apply but never the stuff in the washer fluid. Does that stuff get all over the paint and other windows and leave hazing or streaks?

 

Thanks

gmcjoe Senior Enthusiast

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After reading this thread I have 2 questions.

 

1) How well do those Bosch or PIAA wipers handle snow/ice, etc. or are they purely warm weather blades and need to be swaped out in the winter?

 

2) I've used RainX that you apply but never the stuff in the washer fluid. Does that stuff get all over the paint and other windows and leave hazing or streaks?

 

Thanks

1. Bosch work great here for Michigan winters :cheers:

 

2. I use the RainX you apply to the windshield with a rag, I don't want that crap on my paint and plastic trim. The washer solvent version is for those who don't want to work as hard IMO :):chevy:

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