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Has anyone tried the new Rain-X wiper blades? - READ ONLY

86 messages,  Last post on Apr 16, 2012 at 11:32 AM

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#79 of 86 Re: they're on sale [steve_] by fintail

Feb 24, 2011 (4:00 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Feb 24, 2011 2:57 pm)
Buy one get one free is cool on Bosch, but I drive a single wiper car
 
Suckers are expensive too, IIRC over $20

#80 of 86 Re: Has anyone tried the new Rain-X wiper blades? [lemko] by fintail

Feb 24, 2011 (4:01 pm)

Replying to: lemko (Feb 24, 2011 3:33 pm)
Do you have the new style flat kind that don't have the framework?

#81 of 86 Re: they're on sale [fintail] by steve_ HOST

Feb 24, 2011 (5:58 pm)

Replying to: fintail (Feb 24, 2011 4:00 pm)
Well gee, get a spare.

#82 of 86 Blades by odie6l

Feb 24, 2011 (6:14 pm)

I actually picked up a pair of Goodyear Blades for "The Beast" that are basically the same are the Rain-X one from Costco. Paid $10 for the set after an instant rebate and coupon. So far, they are pretty sweet.
 
Odie

#83 of 86 Re: they're on sale [steve_] by jayrider

Feb 25, 2011 (9:39 am)

Replying to: steve_ (Feb 24, 2011 5:58 pm)
Just when I think this discussion has died, it reappears and draws me back in. Heading to Autozone to spend some time in the wiper aisle. CCWBA ?

#84 of 86 Re: they're on sale [jayrider] by steve_ HOST

Feb 25, 2011 (11:54 am)

Replying to: jayrider (Feb 25, 2011 9:39 am)
I don't remember ever replacing blades when I lived in Boise for a decade. The sun and heat really wiped them out, but it never rained, so....
 
I already need new blades after 5 months here in the UP. But just on the rear glass on both my rigs; the new front blades I picked up in Billings on the drive over last September are still ok.

#85 of 86 Re: they're on sale [steve_] by jayrider

Feb 25, 2011 (1:18 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Feb 25, 2011 11:54 am)
Like I said--never remember changing my blades in my youth. I think as testosterone levels diminish, our attention can drift to stuff like windshield visibility instead of you know what.

#86 of 86 Rain-X wiper blades are a Waist of Money! by barefeet

Apr 16, 2012 (11:32 am)

I finally got regular blades back on my car this morning & I am so happy I did. I will NEVER, EVER buy Rain X Blades again & I think it is ashame that they are still on the market!
Several months ago I decided to spring for these Rain X blades I've heard advertised. I was so disappointed! They missed about a third of the window with their sweep. I tried to see if I could adjust the pressure on the wiper arms so I'd get a good clean sweep, but the wiper arms are not adjustable that way-I don't think on ANY car. You shouldn't HAVE to adjust the pressure. Today, I decided I had enough & got a regular type of blade & everything is fine now. I only had the Rain X blades for a couple months, so I just waisted way more money than if I had just gotten regular blades to start with.
I think Rain X cost more because they are trying to cash in while they can, before their reputation puts them out of business!

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