Wiper blades. Can anybody recommend a good set? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

lets_go_bills · 10-19-2011, 12:14 PM

Like the title says, it's time for me to replace my windshield wiper blades. Search didn't yield anything. Looking for some quality recommendations. Saw a commercial for the new Rain X ones. Thoughts?

Ucantctchme · 10-19-2011, 12:34 PM

Oem, they aren't expensive and have a 12 mth warranty.

hot_rod · 10-19-2011, 12:57 PM

Link to a thread on this subject ...bottom line go with OEM

Buried in the threads are part numbers and ordering info.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=wiper+blades

Daily Driver · 10-19-2011, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ucantctchme

Oem, they aren't expensive and have a 12 mth warranty.

+1

CamaroSkooter · 10-19-2011, 01:08 PM

Even when it rains I don't need to use the windshield wipers...

Supermaro585HP · 10-19-2011, 01:11 PM

OEM I agree. Not about being cheap it is just that they are good.

1BADLS3 · 10-19-2011, 02:48 PM

Honestly, I'd check out giving your existing wipers a good cleaning first. Also clean the windshield and follow up with rain-x. Unless they're actually cracked or the rubber is brittle and hard, there's plenty of usable life in them.

If not...I'm sure you can find replacement inserts at a local auto parts store.

UT-Engineer · 10-19-2011, 03:01 PM

Rain-X when applied correctly works great. I hate the streaks it some times leaves but it works well. As for the wipers themselves, the stock wipers should work just fine.

clg_98ta · 10-19-2011, 03:31 PM

I get the Rain-X from WalMart and have been happy with them.

lets_go_bills · 10-19-2011, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1BADLS3

Honestly, I'd check out giving your existing wipers a good cleaning first. Also clean the windshield and follow up with rain-x. Unless they're actually cracked or the rubber is brittle and hard, there's plenty of usable life in them.

If not...I'm sure you can find replacement inserts at a local auto parts store.

I do clean them, treat them with the 303 wiper wipes too. I clay my glass and seal it with Adams glass sealant. I don't mess around! I've had the same OEM wipers since I got the car a little over a year ago so they've run their course and it was time for new ones.

I paid a visit to my local auto parts store, grabbed some called "Trico Force". It's raining today and I threw 'em on. They work great so far, no streaks and no noise. So far so good but the Canadian winter is on it's way so we shall see soon haha.

Black Lightning · 10-19-2011, 06:03 PM

I'm very happy with my stock ones. Some of the best wipers I've ever had. I won't even look around when it's time to get a second set. I want these on my car.

suplex · 10-19-2011, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1BADLS3

Honestly, I'd check out giving your existing wipers a good cleaning first.

To do this is very simple, you can use any one of the following:

Alcohol Pads (Usually used to clean skin before taking a shot, Insulin, etc...)
Wet Naps (like you get in a restaurant after a meal sometimes)
Baby Wipes
Spray Glass Cleaner on a Paper Towel

Also, because our Camaro wiper arms stay up when you lift them off the windshield (like if you're going to change the blades), you can wait until you know you won't be driving the car for a while and even Armor All your blades. Preferably, for those with Garages, do it when you get home and let it dry overnight before the blades come into contact with the glass again.

Making sure the windshield itself is very clean, as 1BADLS3 also stated, isn't a bad idea either.

SM0KE · 10-19-2011, 11:40 PM

Finally, a thread without the words winter, tires, oil, cai, or fog lights

Its nice to read a question that isnt asked over and over day after day.

CamaroKid300 · 10-19-2011, 11:49 PM

What is the useful life of a set of wipers?

I've had my car since December 2009 and still have the same blades on there.....

10-19-2011, 12:14 PM	#1
lets_go_bills Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS CGM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 815	Wiper blades. Can anybody recommend a good set? Like the title says, it's time for me to replace my windshield wiper blades. Search didn't yield anything. Looking for some quality recommendations. Saw a commercial for the new Rain X ones. Thoughts? __________________ 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT/RS Cyber Gray Metallic

10-19-2011, 12:57 PM	#3
hot_rod Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,222 View My Garage	Link to a thread on this subject ...bottom line go with OEM Buried in the threads are part numbers and ordering info. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=wiper+blades __________________ "Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference." - Mark Twain "Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level and beat you with experience" - Unknown

10-19-2011, 01:08 PM	#5
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	Even when it rains I don't need to use the windshield wipers... __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

10-19-2011, 03:01 PM	#8
UT-Engineer Just Cruisin' Drives: 2010 Synergy Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,224 View My Garage	Rain-X when applied correctly works great. I hate the streaks it some times leaves but it works well. As for the wipers themselves, the stock wipers should work just fine. __________________ 2010 Synergy Green Camaro 25% Tint - CGM Painted GM GFX - 20" Niche M102 Wheels

10-19-2011, 03:31 PM	#9
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,698 View My Garage	I get the Rain-X from WalMart and have been happy with them. __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

10-19-2011, 12:34 PM	#2
Ucantctchme Drives: 2010 ss. 1990 RS the faster one. Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando Posts: 549	Oem, they aren't expensive and have a 12 mth warranty.

10-19-2011, 01:11 PM	#6
Supermaro585HP Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,186 View My Garage	OEM I agree. Not about being cheap it is just that they are good.

10-19-2011, 02:48 PM	#7
1BADLS3 Drives: Sold: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 1,896	Honestly, I'd check out giving your existing wipers a good cleaning first. Also clean the windshield and follow up with rain-x. Unless they're actually cracked or the rubber is brittle and hard, there's plenty of usable life in them. If not...I'm sure you can find replacement inserts at a local auto parts store.

10-19-2011, 06:03 PM	#11
Black Lightning Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 618	I'm very happy with my stock ones. Some of the best wipers I've ever had. I won't even look around when it's time to get a second set. I want these on my car. __________________ Red hood spears; Corsa cat-back exhaust; Roto-fab intake; Engine bay black/red theme; Black outs including both bowties, tail lights, tail light bezels, and side lamps; gill stripes; 35% window tints; Side SS badges; Hurst-equipped badge.

10-19-2011, 11:40 PM	#13
SM0KE IN THE CIRCLE Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IN THE CIRCLE Posts: 1,920 View My Garage	Finally, a thread without the words winter, tires, oil, cai, or fog lights Its nice to read a question that isnt asked over and over day after day. __________________ Increasing Circle Size is not important. Worthiness will knock at the door on it's own accord

10-19-2011, 11:49 PM	#14
CamaroKid300 ace5.org Drives: 2017 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6,142 View My Garage	What is the useful life of a set of wipers? I've had my car since December 2009 and still have the same blades on there..... __________________ Stock...For Now.

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