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johan851 t1_jdj9pcy wrote

I can tell you that the RainX blades I got were garbage from the start and they're no better now.

I've had good luck with OEM blades and they're cheap. Gotta try the silicone ones people are mentioning in this thread.

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BallsOutKrunked t1_jdjr7na wrote

Huh, my rainx ones are doing okay a year in. I might try the silicone ones recommended after these.

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johan851 t1_jdjs36y wrote

I had high hopes and they're well rated, I wonder if something's just different for me. I live in Western Washington, it's rare that we have heavy rain but we get tons of mist and light drizzle. The wipers just smear everything for me. Sometimes it seems like the windshield isn't wet enough.

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BallsOutKrunked t1_jdjt42p wrote

I'm in the sierra, basically just snow / ice or high altitude sun. Have you tried that rainx treatment stuff? I used that in New England and it blew me away. Often didn't even need to use my wipers.

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johan851 t1_jdjv7z8 wrote

I do use their wiper fluid and it works pretty good, especially when it rains hard enough. But when the windshield is coated in fine mist, it beads up fine, but there's not enough volume of water for it to collect into bigger droplets and blow off.

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ShineCareful t1_jdjmww1 wrote

I've also consistently had the best luck with OEM blades. My mechanic thinks I'm insane for insisting on Hyundai wipers, but they're the only ones that last for me.

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