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hearonx t1_jdjx7o1 wrote

A key to longer-lasting wipers is not to turn on the wipers when they or the windshield have ice or frost on them. It will rip off the fine fragile edge that is there to produce a clear, streak-free windshield. Turn the wipers on just ONE TIME when they and windshield are frozen, and they are ruined. If your car is in a garage or under a shed, wipers last longer. Sunlight deteriorates them. In sandy, dusty, gritty areas like deserts, the abrasive stuff wears them out fast. 60 years driving experience.

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ethersings t1_je9h3kk wrote

Silicone wiper blades negate all these problems. I’ve had a pair through three Flagstaff summers (high elevation, high UV) and two winters (150 inches of snow this season). I’ve parked in direct sun and ripped them off frozen windshields and they’re still like new.

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hearonx t1_je9ibau wrote

Wow! I have not tried those, but I shall at the next replacement!!!

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ethersings t1_je9itey wrote

The downsides are the price, although their durability makes it worthwhile. Also, they’re stickier than rubber so most come with RainX type wipes to make the glass more slick. Just repeat treatment when you notice them sticking again (visible as skipping when they change direction).

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