[Trak Ratt]

Part of my spring tune-up for the Ratt Fleet is to replace the wiper blades on all the cars. Usually buy Bosch for Porsches, F150 and Focus, but this year decided to try something else. I’ve used Rain-X products for years on race car windshields and motorcycle helmet face shields so figured I’d give their wiper blades a try. BIG MISTAKE!! Even on sale they were more $$$ than Bosch and frankly they suck!!! I’ve already replaced the 996s and now need to replace the Focus’s too! Focus’s blade separated from the arm this morning after only a month or so of use.

So other than a caution about buying this crap what are the rest of you using?

BTW this is a good example of why I tend to stick with something I find that works regardless of the “newest, best” product the ad drones are hyping.

Edit: after reading a couple of replies I thought I'd add how poorly they performed even when new!

[realroadrage]

Had the exact same experience last year. They were so bad I replaced them before they wore out. I'll stick with Bosch if they are available.

[HoodPin]

x3 with the RainX. I was very disappointed at how quickly they seemed to wear out.

[Roo]

Same issue here. The RainX split on my Suby less than two months after installation. Going back to Bosch..

[Dandelion]

I've had PIAA silicone blades on our cars for the last several years. They last forever. They have a little Rain-X like beading property as well. Make sure you pretreat your windshield per instructions.

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[Hunter]

Bosch whenever possible.

[JmuRiz]

Whoops, just bought some this week, haven't installed them yet...looks like I'll be returning them.

[arob]

Bosch. Because they work.

[APKhaos]

Rainx = rubbish. Bosch Icon blades on everything. Done and done.

[John]

Rain-x suck. Had a set on my wife's car for two days. Took them back and exchanged for Bosch. FLAPS guy didn't give me a hard time for returning used wipers. Said I wasn't the first.