Hey all you Northwest Folks.
What windshield wipers are you using here in the rainy NW?
Do you have a favorite brand?
Any that you don't recommend?
I was at my local auto parts store today looking at them and the range from $20 TO $50 a set. Are the more expensive ones that much more worth it, or should I just run on down to Wally World and get a $13.94 set?
I wouldn't mind dropping $50 on a good set if I new they were going to keep my view clean cruising down I-5 at 80 MPH in a nice Oregon rain storm. And if they last a couple 2-3 years, I got em.
So lets hear what you have..

 

I like the Rain-X Repel and Latitude wipers. I'm sure any of the other "modern" aero style wipers will work just as well.

 

I have accepted that living in the pacific NW you will be replacing wipers at least every 6 months, if you want to be absolutely streak free.

I have had good luck with the Bosh Icon line, however, they seem to wear out faster than others. They do a perfect whipe for about 4 months or so.

 

I've always bought the cheapest Fred Meyer blades.. Usually sometime in the fall they need replaced.. But you can squeeze more life out by running RainX and trying not to use the wipers [but when you do use them with RainX on, they'll work like new for about a day or so.. And then the RainX has been wiped off..]

 

Bosh Icons are awesome. You're best bet is to replace at the start of every rainy season, wipers just don't last long no matter how much or little you spend on them.

 

I use hydraguard flat blades. I get them from my work (jiffy lube) and are about 60 bucks for a guest. I also use aquapel window treatment. Its bettrr than rain x and lasts about 6 months. I dont even have to turn my wipers on till about 30 mph. The twobtogether are a great combo

 

what a salesman lol. just rainx and cheap wipers cause they wont last more than 6 months here. rainx every month in the rainy season....i guess its all rainy but you know

 

ya know it! It really is awesome, it works extremely well. Im glad I got them cause its raining like a ***** here right now!

 

screw normal Rain-X, I use rain-x washer fluid! Every time I spray my windshield it applies fresh rain-x.

 

Michellin wiper blades from wal mart

 

Duct tape and zip ties.

 

OE toyota, the best i've ever used. Last at least a year and you can replace the inserts for like $5