Originally Posted By: RF Overlord
I've tried Trico blades, Walmart blades, Michelin blades, Bosch Micro Edge XL (not cheap) blades. None of them work worth a darn on my 2000 Grand Marquis. They all streak and chatter. I even replaced the arms and used a Rain-X Deep Cleaning windshield kit.
You probably have a similar issue to the one I had on my 89 Accord with original windshield. There are so many small scratches and pits in the glass that the wiping edge either doesn't make good glass contact, or gets abraded in short order.
I had great luck with OEM blades and PIAA Super Graphite inserts, but they don't make those anymore. If I knew what I know now I would have resigned myself to replacing the windshield due to wear. I think the best option is a glass shop that can actually resurface the windshield. Otherwise, you'll have to resign yourself to more frequent blade replacement.
I've tried Trico blades, Walmart blades, Michelin blades, Bosch Micro Edge XL (not cheap) blades. None of them work worth a darn on my 2000 Grand Marquis. They all streak and chatter. I even replaced the arms and used a Rain-X Deep Cleaning windshield kit.
You probably have a similar issue to the one I had on my 89 Accord with original windshield. There are so many small scratches and pits in the glass that the wiping edge either doesn't make good glass contact, or gets abraded in short order.
I had great luck with OEM blades and PIAA Super Graphite inserts, but they don't make those anymore. If I knew what I know now I would have resigned myself to replacing the windshield due to wear. I think the best option is a glass shop that can actually resurface the windshield. Otherwise, you'll have to resign yourself to more frequent blade replacement.