Thanks!
Wiper Blades
Wiper Blades
Anyone have a good suggestion for purchasing wiper blades? There was a good website suggestion awhile back but I didn't save the info.
Thanks!
Thanks!
-
greg_atlanta
- Posts: 1111
- Joined: Tue Jul 23, 2002 4:37 pm
- Car: 2008 G35 Journey Sedan, silver/black (no sunroof), 1992 Q45 (in a past life)
http://www.infinitipartsusa.com
Or just go to dealer, you only need the rubber inserts. I doubt they cost that much.
Or just go to dealer, you only need the rubber inserts. I doubt they cost that much.
After you replace the rubber inserts once or twice the blade starts to wear out. When you feel that is it kind of loose in your hand when you are changing inserts, or when the wipers can be heard inside the car when they change direction, time for blades.
An alternative source is:
http://www.silblade.com/
for silicon insert blades. I have used these, and the inserts NEVER wear out. But, you still need blades after a year or two.
An alternative source is:
http://www.silblade.com/
for silicon insert blades. I have used these, and the inserts NEVER wear out. But, you still need blades after a year or two.
Thanks!
fxjackso, -- that was exactly what I was looking for! I remembered it as soon as I went to the website. Thanks!
greg_atlanta, I went to the website you suggested but didn't see anything wiper related. Lots of other good stuff, though.
Thanks, all, for your help.
greg_atlanta, I went to the website you suggested but didn't see anything wiper related. Lots of other good stuff, though.
Thanks, all, for your help.
-
szh
- Posts: 15932
- Joined: Tue Jul 23, 2002 12:54 pm
- Car: 2018 Tesla Model 3.
Unfortunately, no longer a Nissan or Infiniti, but continuing here at NICO! - Location: San Jose, CA
I agree with fxjackso! The Silblade stuff is awesome. A bit more expensive than usual, but works very well.
One trick I use to "resurface" the inserts is to take some ultra-fine grit paper and lightly clean the edges of the blades periodically. This seems to remove the hardended stuff and allow the blade to last a lot longer. I do this every 3 months or so to inserts and it works well. I recently switched to Silblades and have not done it to them yet though!
Z
One trick I use to "resurface" the inserts is to take some ultra-fine grit paper and lightly clean the edges of the blades periodically. This seems to remove the hardended stuff and allow the blade to last a lot longer. I do this every 3 months or so to inserts and it works well. I recently switched to Silblades and have not done it to them yet though!
Z
-
greg_atlanta
- Posts: 1111
- Joined: Tue Jul 23, 2002 4:37 pm
- Car: 2008 G35 Journey Sedan, silver/black (no sunroof), 1992 Q45 (in a past life)
The Bosch Premium blades are very rugged and work well for rain as well as hail, snow, sleet, etc. In my experience, they last three times as long as they inexpensive AMCO units you can buy at Pep Boys.
For the best results, use CASTROL RAINGUARD. It's the best stuff on the market, much better than Rain-X. Whereas with Rain-X is really only effective at highway speeds, with the Castrol stuff rain beads right off, even when the vehicle isn't moving.
I keep a bottle of the Castrol windshield protector, Rain-X fog protector and a big bottle of heavy duty Ice remover in my glove box. They've come in real handy on many occasions.
For the best results, use CASTROL RAINGUARD. It's the best stuff on the market, much better than Rain-X. Whereas with Rain-X is really only effective at highway speeds, with the Castrol stuff rain beads right off, even when the vehicle isn't moving.
I keep a bottle of the Castrol windshield protector, Rain-X fog protector and a big bottle of heavy duty Ice remover in my glove box. They've come in real handy on many occasions.
