12-14-2020, 09:42 AM
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OEM wiper blades went bad already?
I got an OEM set in March and they are already making the noise. I thought OEMs are better than other brand. Any recommendations for a set that lasts a bit longer?
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12-14-2020, 10:18 AM
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Change them annually on this end
You sure something didn’t find it’s way to your windshield causing the noise?
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I used glass cleaners ( invisible glass) and waxing shampoos. Could that be the cause?
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12-14-2020, 11:24 AM
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Wax on your windshield will make them squeal!
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How do I take the wax off of the windshield? is there a deep cleaner?
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12-14-2020, 11:48 AM
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How do I take the wax off of the windshield? is there a deep cleaner?
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Windex (ammonia based). I'm sure regular old dish soap should help too.
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12-14-2020, 12:32 PM
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stock wipers are pretty good. I usually just replace the inserts
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12-14-2020, 01:20 PM
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Quote:
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I got an OEM set in March and they are already making the noise. I thought OEMs are better than other brand. Any recommendations for a set that lasts a bit longer?
Thanks
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Rain-X - no need for wipers I change my assembly annually just to keep them working their best.
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12-14-2020, 01:48 PM
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Upgrade to silicone. They last for years. I use PIAA brand. In 2016 I put a set on my Tacoma. I just sold it. Same blades. Still working perfectly. We use our wipers 9 months of the year around here.
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12-14-2020, 01:50 PM
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Depends where you live. I bought the vehicle in Florida and never needed to change the blades.
Then I moved to Colorado and Wyoming and I had to change them every 4 to 6 months depending on how much ice they saw.
Here in sunny California I haven’t had to change them in over a year.
Where are you live, what type of conditions they see, what temperatures they see, and how you use them and where you drive is going to affect they are lifespan.
I will say, the worst thing you can do to them is start them up if they are frozen to the windshield.
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12-14-2020, 02:08 PM
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Clay Magic to get the wax off the windshield. Use Nu Finish on the glass if you want, it's a polish not a wax. Replace wipers annually, heat destroys them. It's worse in Texas but Maryland is probably pretty hot during the summer too.
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12-14-2020, 02:49 PM
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Quote:
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Clay Magic to get the wax off the windshield. Use Nu Finish on the glass if you want, it's a polish not a wax. Replace wipers annually, heat destroys them. It's worse in Texas but Maryland is probably pretty hot during the summer too.
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Thanks. Clay and hot water did the trick. It went away.
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12-14-2020, 04:34 PM
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OEM wipers are garbage, I replaced mine with Bosch Icons within a month of buying the truck
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Quote:
Originally Posted by amir_gh
How do I take the wax off of the windshield? is there a deep cleaner?
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Dawn dish soap.
I find the Rain-X fluid also makes them chatter on a few of my vehicles.
Even when the blades are only a month old.
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