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TSSteponlego
post Jul 25 2022, 11:18 PM, updated 2y ago

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Is it better to get more expensive wiper blades replace when needed or buy cheaper wiper but replace them every year?

Right now I'm using bosch clear advantage, started to leave water streaks after 2 years of use.

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post Jul 25 2022, 11:21 PM

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try hella brand bro, so far its good for me.. been using more then 2 years, can parked under sun everyday.
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post Jul 26 2022, 04:53 AM

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QUOTE(djdevan @ Jul 25 2022, 11:21 PM)
try hella brand bro, so far its good for me.. been using more then 2 years, can parked under sun everyday.
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Do u use those windshield wiper fluid?
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post Jul 26 2022, 04:55 AM

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QUOTE(Steponlego @ Jul 25 2022, 11:18 PM)
Is it better to get more expensive wiper blades replace when needed or buy cheaper wiper but replace them every year?

Right now I'm using bosch clear advantage, started to leave water streaks after 2 years of use.
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I use cheap wipers, rm12 per pair 😂
As long as no irritating sound, im OK

But of course, got minor water streak
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post Jul 26 2022, 07:44 AM

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I tried Bosch clear advantage before. Not much different from cheaper one.

I am back using cheap silicon wiper and quite satisfy with it. The problem is that the quality may vary.

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post Jul 26 2022, 08:46 AM

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My car windshield always coated with rain repellant

with NWB brand wipers that came with the car it lasted 1.5+ years then noticed it leaves some water streaks and judder

after that switched to PIAA super graphite, currently 3rd year still working just fine

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post Jul 26 2022, 08:49 AM

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I am using PIAA wipers, it is juddering already after 6 months..

But I am still using it, thinking to apply some liquid to the windshield.
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post Jul 26 2022, 09:07 AM

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QUOTE(LA773 @ Jul 26 2022, 04:55 AM)
I use cheap wipers, rm12 per pair 😂
As long as no irritating sound, im OK

But of course, got minor water streak
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I recently tried the silicone wipers sold in Lotuss. It is RM12.50 per wiper (rm25 per pair). So far so good.

Will observe if this could last more than a year. Previously tried an rm18 silicone wiper that was bough online. Only lasted about 10 months before it starts juddering & streaking.
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post Jul 26 2022, 09:50 AM

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Since the days of my Vios 2003, I have always swapped to PIAA on all my cars in the household. I'd say my longest was on my wife's Jazz which lasted me at least 6 years before the car was sold. My Mini currently is on it as well. They leave a good layer on the windscreen which helps with water dispersion. And I would say I have had up to 10 pairs on various cars I have owned since then, with none requiring replacement.

The trick is, have your blades cleaned/alcohol wipes every now and then. There will always be dirt/dust/grime after some time. Some car wash are not detailed to clean the wipers and just raise and put back down.

Keeping them clean is the best way to reduce judders/vibrations or streaks.
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post Jul 26 2022, 10:05 AM

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QUOTE(caviars @ Jul 26 2022, 07:44 AM)
I tried Bosch clear advantage before. Not much different from cheaper one.

I am back using cheap silicon wiper and quite satisfy with it. The problem is that the quality may vary.
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one time i bought wiper from roadside seller. i said want just cheap regular one, seller upsell me clear silicone wiper, said very good.

the silicone wiper scratches the windshield.

never again buy from no name silicone wiper.
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post Jul 26 2022, 10:22 AM

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ya worth it, my PIAA using since Dec 2017 until today no issue no streaks no judder lol.
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post Jul 26 2022, 10:25 AM

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QUOTE(nebula87 @ Jul 26 2022, 09:49 AM)
I am using PIAA wipers, it is juddering already after 6 months..

But I am still using it, thinking to apply some liquid to the windshield.
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PIAA wipers need do coating on window to reduce the juddering.
If you buy those expensive PIAA wiper set, usually they will provide the coating liquid to apply on windscreen before you fit it.
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post Jul 26 2022, 10:30 AM

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My DIY, Lotus those are my go to places to change wipers. every year change twice.. it will still be cheaper than buying branded ones.
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post Jul 26 2022, 10:34 AM

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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Jul 26 2022, 10:22 AM)
ya worth it, my PIAA using since Dec 2017 until today no issue no streaks no judder lol.
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PIAA is like RM100 per blades right?
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post Jul 26 2022, 10:43 AM

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QUOTE(Steponlego @ Jul 26 2022, 10:34 AM)
PIAA is like RM100 per blades right?
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IINM bought 90 per side back in 2017
prices probably a bit higher today.
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post Jul 26 2022, 11:09 AM

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QUOTE(littlefire @ Jul 26 2022, 10:25 AM)
PIAA wipers need do coating on window to reduce the juddering.
If you buy those expensive PIAA wiper set, usually they will provide the coating liquid to apply on windscreen before you fit it.
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Yes, It came with 2 packs of the coating. I did apply that alcohol-smelling compound (Similar to Soft99, but not better) onto my windshield.
I left it overnight before i wiped it away. After few weeks, it still judders.. biggrin.gif
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post Jul 26 2022, 12:22 PM

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Using eco wiper , rm2.40 per pcs ok for 6 month.
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post Jul 26 2022, 01:31 PM

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QUOTE(Steponlego @ Jul 25 2022, 11:18 PM)
Is it better to get more expensive wiper blades replace when needed or buy cheaper wiper but replace them every year?

Right now I'm using bosch clear advantage, started to leave water streaks after 2 years of use.
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Using PIAA silicone refill blades on 3/4 of my cars. All last until now never change, except for kancil (got changed out mistakenly mad.gif by my visiting uncle after loan this car to him for 6 mths). Oldest is 13yrs on weekend car, followed by 9.5yrs for a daily driven workhorse.

For the workhorse, it went thru the most inclement weather you can throw at it in Semenanjung roads, and it still wipe like day 1 till now. If it streaks a bit, all I have to do is just wipe the PIAA blades with wet tissue (to scrub out dirts) and it works like new again.

On my other workhorse (that 1/4 above), I am using normal silicone blades (Mr.DIY ones currently, at half of PIAA price). Can wipe clean, but if too little water on screen to lubricate, they will skip a bit.

If you are having doubt, but eager to try, search for " PIAA refill blade" in Lazada/Shopee. You can install these PIAA blades in your existing wiper frames. Of kos, I am ass-uming you are using those normal black metal wiper frames coz some cars maybe using frameless wipers.

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post Jul 26 2022, 04:50 PM

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QUOTE(amscouzach57 @ Jul 26 2022, 09:07 AM)
I recently tried the silicone wipers sold in Lotuss. It is RM12.50 per wiper (rm25 per pair). So far so good.

Will observe if this could last more than a year. Previously tried an rm18 silicone wiper that was bough online. Only lasted about 10 months before it starts juddering & streaking.
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How's the wiping, does it leave minor water residue?

Mine has minor residue, but yeah as long as no juddering, streaking im ok.. Those are annoying and disturbing concentration when driving
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post Jul 26 2022, 05:08 PM

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been using PIAA silicone wiper on my parent's car for more than 6 years never change, and my car for more than 3 years never change

both have 0 issue with skipping or harden, and no treatment done to the windscreen before and after install

this wiper seems to last a life time laugh.gif

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