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Re: Rain-x Wiper Blades
[Re: Snagglefoot]
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11/17/18 09:46 AM
11/17/18 09:46 AM
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Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 976 CA, USA
paulri
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Joined: Aug 2015
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CA, USA
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Rainx is all I've used the past several years. I got tired of buying the cheapest blades around, and then having to replace them every 1-2 years or so. I forget how long Rainx blades last---they go for years and years. The Rainx have a nice rubber that adheres to the contour of the windshield, instead of getting hard and staying off the glass, which of course leaves rain water on the windshield. That was also a problem I used to have with the cheapo versions. I'm not saying they are the only good ones--but when I decided to buy more expensive blades, these were the brand that was recommended more often than others, so I bought them, and I've been very pleased.
2005 Toyota Sienna LE; 156,000 miles 1998 Honda Civic DX; 202,000 miles
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Re: Rain-x Wiper Blades
[Re: Snagglefoot]
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11/17/18 10:23 AM
11/17/18 10:23 AM
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Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 20,963 MA, Mittelfranken.de
Trav
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Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 20,963
MA, Mittelfranken.de
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I just changed out the 4 year old Latitudes for another set last week, these were not finished but with winter setting in I figured its not worth waiting til one fails in a snow storm. These are the only blades other than OE that fit VW really well, even the Bosch Icons are a poor fit, the new mounting system for J hooks is fantastic, the easiest ever.
These are the best and longest lasting blades I have used bar non and I have tried every single one of them inc silicone and OE.
ASE L1, Master. Deutsch Meisterbrief.
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Re: Rain-x Wiper Blades
[Re: Snagglefoot]
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11/17/18 10:30 AM
11/17/18 10:30 AM
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Joined: May 2005
Posts: 10,891 ROCHESTER, NY
Char Baby
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Joined: May 2005
Posts: 10,891
ROCHESTER, NY
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I love the Rain-X Latitudes and they're my go to wiper. Not that I don't like or haven't used other beam style wiper blades, I just gravitate to the Rain-X Lat's.
"Retired" -----------------------------------
'80 Firebird FORMULA V8/4bbl-purchased "NEW" '15 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV '15 Honda Civic LX
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Re: Rain-x Wiper Blades
[Re: Snagglefoot]
#4926752
11/17/18 10:49 AM
11/17/18 10:49 AM
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Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 3,041 NC
BigD1
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Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 3,041
NC
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The Latitudes are good, but dang they are expensive.
Don't get that much severe Winter weather down here in NC, so I just buy their Weatherbeater line. I can buy them at RuralKing for $6.49 each. Have a set on my Olds that's slightly over two years old still getting the job done.
1992 Toyota Pickup--PYB 10W-30--Fram PH3614
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Re: Rain-x Wiper Blades
[Re: Errtt]
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11/17/18 12:30 PM
11/17/18 12:30 PM
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Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 2,845 California
Errtt
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Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 2,845
California
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I have a full set of Rain-X wiper blades sitting in the garage, traditional style. I have never used Rain-X blades. Although I was about to order the PIAA Silicone blades today, I think I might as well throw on the Rain-X blades and try them. We are expecting rain this week. I think Wednesday, so guess I'll see how the Rain-X blade fair. I wished we would have got rain sooner - its a mess with the Camp Fire here in Calif. I replaced the wipers and they were the Rain-X Weatherbeaters. New tires yesterday, new wipers today, should be good to go for any rain later this week. The wipers I removed were the Bosch Micro-Tek. They were still doing good, so they go in the back cargo space for just-in-case spares.
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Re: Rain-x Wiper Blades
[Re: Snagglefoot]
#4926921
11/17/18 01:52 PM
11/17/18 01:52 PM
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Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,812 Virginia
mattwithcats
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Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,812
Virginia
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I bought seven wiper blades for three vehicles for a total of about $50 from RockAuto...
I’m happy...
2009 Smart Pure Pennzoil Platinum Euro 0W-40, Purolator Synthetic PSL 14610, 45 mpg... 185/55R15 General HP tires, "H" speed rated, 44 psi (300 kpa)
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Re: Rain-x Wiper Blades
[Re: Snagglefoot]
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11/17/18 01:56 PM
11/17/18 01:56 PM
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Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 2,510 The Northeast
mclasser
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Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 2,510
The Northeast
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My experience with most conventional wipers blades is that they work fine for the first few rain storms, but not so well afterward.
2018 Hyundai Elantra VE 2013 Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD 2002 Honda Accord EX-L
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Re: Rain-x Wiper Blades
[Re: BigD1]
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11/18/18 07:10 AM
11/18/18 07:10 AM
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Joined: May 2005
Posts: 10,891 ROCHESTER, NY
Char Baby
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Joined: May 2005
Posts: 10,891
ROCHESTER, NY
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The Latitudes are good, but dang they are expensive. Yes, they are expensive however, Walmart has'em for ~ $16-$17 each and I can often buy them at Ollie's or Big Lots closeout stores for $5/each. They're usually called Rain-X "HORIZON", probably from other markets. But, they're the same beam style.
Last edited by Char Baby; 11/18/18 07:11 AM.
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'80 Firebird FORMULA V8/4bbl-purchased "NEW" '15 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV '15 Honda Civic LX
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