Interior/Exterior I started using Silblades........
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.........during the Fall and while they did a nice job, one end of each wiper did
not come in contact with the windshield. When the weather turned cold they became stiffer and were less effective, leaving droplets in the middle of the windshield where the arcs of the wipers meet.
To my surprise, as the weather is getting warmer here in the Northeast, I have noticed that they are now conforming more to the contour of the windshield. The blade on the driver's side is completely flush and the passenger side is getting there.
It looks to me like you need to be patient when first using these blades. In my case
the performance has improved over time as the blade molds to the shape of the windshield.
The really good news is that if I'm not imagining this I shouldn't have to change them for at least another four and a half years.......since they're guaranteed for five.
not come in contact with the windshield. When the weather turned cold they became stiffer and were less effective, leaving droplets in the middle of the windshield where the arcs of the wipers meet.
To my surprise, as the weather is getting warmer here in the Northeast, I have noticed that they are now conforming more to the contour of the windshield. The blade on the driver's side is completely flush and the passenger side is getting there.
It looks to me like you need to be patient when first using these blades. In my case
the performance has improved over time as the blade molds to the shape of the windshield.
The really good news is that if I'm not imagining this I shouldn't have to change them for at least another four and a half years.......since they're guaranteed for five.
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I'm not really sure what the product you mention is all about.I was about to start a new thread asking if anyone had any experience with Bosche or any of the other "good " replacements,as I am totally underwhelmed with the OEM.Could you tell me some more about these Silblades? where bought?cost? Website?overall satisfaction? Thanks
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Go to....www.silblade.com....to get info. I'm aware of free replacement and am using
that for the rear wiper since I was never able to attach the rear silblade without breaking the housing. I'd rather not have to keep changing them.....these should not keep wearing out like the original blades. One neat thing about silblades is that you can order the wiper and blade in any color combination you want. I have black wipers and gray blades to match my DS/W color scheme.
that for the rear wiper since I was never able to attach the rear silblade without breaking the housing. I'd rather not have to keep changing them.....these should not keep wearing out like the original blades. One neat thing about silblades is that you can order the wiper and blade in any color combination you want. I have black wipers and gray blades to match my DS/W color scheme.
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I too had high expectations of my sillblades. Mine are also fitting the windshield better after 6 months than they did initially. At first they also squeaked in a very annoying fashion, so much so that I almost took them off and returned them.
I think the greatest benefit is that they are made of silicone and will last a very long time.
I think the greatest benefit is that they are made of silicone and will last a very long time.
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>>This is sort of on-topic/off-topic, did you know the dealership will replace your worn wiper blades for free as part of the 36K maintenance plan?
yeah I am aware of that, but I am disatisfied enough with the oem replacements to seek(and pay for) better quality.Has anybody tried the Bosche ?
yeah I am aware of that, but I am disatisfied enough with the oem replacements to seek(and pay for) better quality.Has anybody tried the Bosche ?
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