wiper blades
03-10-2006, 09:49 PM
#61
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Re: wiper blades
I tried the teflon ones (don't remember the brand...) and I hated it. If I
could only now remember why... just that I got rid of them pretty fast (and
I go years on a wiper blade)
Sievehead Tomes
"KJ.Kate" <KJ.Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
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>
> "mabar" <xyzz4569@fastmail.fm> wrote in message
> news:4410dba8_5@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> :I can't stand Rain-X.
> :
> : No matter what I do, or how well I rub in in, or how well I rub it off,
> it
> : leaves an irritating film on my windshield. On my '02 TJ it caused my
> wipers
> : to chatter badly. Chattered for weeks, even after replacing the wipers
> and
> : after many cleanings trying to remove the Rain-X.
> :
> : Tom
>
>
> Me too. Hate teh stuff and it never does work the way they say it does.
>
> Personally, I like the new wiper blades that have teflon in them.
> They cost a little more but are good for about two years.
>
> Kate
>
>
could only now remember why... just that I got rid of them pretty fast (and
I go years on a wiper blade)
Sievehead Tomes
"KJ.Kate" <KJ.Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
news:OY6Qf.172$HV2.2@bignews1.bellsouth.net...
>
> "mabar" <xyzz4569@fastmail.fm> wrote in message
> news:4410dba8_5@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> :I can't stand Rain-X.
> :
> : No matter what I do, or how well I rub in in, or how well I rub it off,
> it
> : leaves an irritating film on my windshield. On my '02 TJ it caused my
> wipers
> : to chatter badly. Chattered for weeks, even after replacing the wipers
> and
> : after many cleanings trying to remove the Rain-X.
> :
> : Tom
>
>
> Me too. Hate teh stuff and it never does work the way they say it does.
>
> Personally, I like the new wiper blades that have teflon in them.
> They cost a little more but are good for about two years.
>
> Kate
>
>
03-11-2006, 08:27 PM
#62
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Re: wiper blades
Clay proclaimed:
> DougW wrote:
>
>> Brian Foster did pass the time by typing:
>>
>>> replaced the Bosch blades that were on my car with these
>>>
>>> http://www.tripledge.com/
>>>
>>> from Wal-mart.
>>>
>>> Cheaper and work better
>>
>>
>> Yes, but for how long... :)
>>
>> I'm sticking with Trico, they last about a year and the refills are
>> inexpensive.
>>
>
> Wiper blades... Don't need 'um.
> I use Rain Ex. Stuff works good. Only drawback, you have to reapply
> monthly 'cause it's effectiveness wears off in the elements.
> Ever go playing in the mud in your jeep, throw the wipers on and smear
> the mud all across your windshield?
> With Rain ex, one pass with the wipers and the windshield is crystal clear.
> (Ok, so I still use wipers... just not as much!)
If you get rid of that pesky windshield, you wouldn't even need the RainX.
> DougW wrote:
>
>> Brian Foster did pass the time by typing:
>>
>>> replaced the Bosch blades that were on my car with these
>>>
>>> http://www.tripledge.com/
>>>
>>> from Wal-mart.
>>>
>>> Cheaper and work better
>>
>>
>> Yes, but for how long... :)
>>
>> I'm sticking with Trico, they last about a year and the refills are
>> inexpensive.
>>
>
> Wiper blades... Don't need 'um.
> I use Rain Ex. Stuff works good. Only drawback, you have to reapply
> monthly 'cause it's effectiveness wears off in the elements.
> Ever go playing in the mud in your jeep, throw the wipers on and smear
> the mud all across your windshield?
> With Rain ex, one pass with the wipers and the windshield is crystal clear.
> (Ok, so I still use wipers... just not as much!)
If you get rid of that pesky windshield, you wouldn't even need the RainX.
03-11-2006, 08:27 PM
#63
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Re: wiper blades
Clay proclaimed:
> DougW wrote:
>
>> Brian Foster did pass the time by typing:
>>
>>> replaced the Bosch blades that were on my car with these
>>>
>>> http://www.tripledge.com/
>>>
>>> from Wal-mart.
>>>
>>> Cheaper and work better
>>
>>
>> Yes, but for how long... :)
>>
>> I'm sticking with Trico, they last about a year and the refills are
>> inexpensive.
>>
>
> Wiper blades... Don't need 'um.
> I use Rain Ex. Stuff works good. Only drawback, you have to reapply
> monthly 'cause it's effectiveness wears off in the elements.
> Ever go playing in the mud in your jeep, throw the wipers on and smear
> the mud all across your windshield?
> With Rain ex, one pass with the wipers and the windshield is crystal clear.
> (Ok, so I still use wipers... just not as much!)
If you get rid of that pesky windshield, you wouldn't even need the RainX.
> DougW wrote:
>
>> Brian Foster did pass the time by typing:
>>
>>> replaced the Bosch blades that were on my car with these
>>>
>>> http://www.tripledge.com/
>>>
>>> from Wal-mart.
>>>
>>> Cheaper and work better
>>
>>
>> Yes, but for how long... :)
>>
>> I'm sticking with Trico, they last about a year and the refills are
>> inexpensive.
>>
>
> Wiper blades... Don't need 'um.
> I use Rain Ex. Stuff works good. Only drawback, you have to reapply
> monthly 'cause it's effectiveness wears off in the elements.
> Ever go playing in the mud in your jeep, throw the wipers on and smear
> the mud all across your windshield?
> With Rain ex, one pass with the wipers and the windshield is crystal clear.
> (Ok, so I still use wipers... just not as much!)
If you get rid of that pesky windshield, you wouldn't even need the RainX.
03-11-2006, 08:27 PM
#64
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Re: wiper blades
Clay proclaimed:
> DougW wrote:
>
>> Brian Foster did pass the time by typing:
>>
>>> replaced the Bosch blades that were on my car with these
>>>
>>> http://www.tripledge.com/
>>>
>>> from Wal-mart.
>>>
>>> Cheaper and work better
>>
>>
>> Yes, but for how long... :)
>>
>> I'm sticking with Trico, they last about a year and the refills are
>> inexpensive.
>>
>
> Wiper blades... Don't need 'um.
> I use Rain Ex. Stuff works good. Only drawback, you have to reapply
> monthly 'cause it's effectiveness wears off in the elements.
> Ever go playing in the mud in your jeep, throw the wipers on and smear
> the mud all across your windshield?
> With Rain ex, one pass with the wipers and the windshield is crystal clear.
> (Ok, so I still use wipers... just not as much!)
If you get rid of that pesky windshield, you wouldn't even need the RainX.
> DougW wrote:
>
>> Brian Foster did pass the time by typing:
>>
>>> replaced the Bosch blades that were on my car with these
>>>
>>> http://www.tripledge.com/
>>>
>>> from Wal-mart.
>>>
>>> Cheaper and work better
>>
>>
>> Yes, but for how long... :)
>>
>> I'm sticking with Trico, they last about a year and the refills are
>> inexpensive.
>>
>
> Wiper blades... Don't need 'um.
> I use Rain Ex. Stuff works good. Only drawback, you have to reapply
> monthly 'cause it's effectiveness wears off in the elements.
> Ever go playing in the mud in your jeep, throw the wipers on and smear
> the mud all across your windshield?
> With Rain ex, one pass with the wipers and the windshield is crystal clear.
> (Ok, so I still use wipers... just not as much!)
If you get rid of that pesky windshield, you wouldn't even need the RainX.
03-11-2006, 08:27 PM
#65
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Re: wiper blades
Clay proclaimed:
> DougW wrote:
>
>> Brian Foster did pass the time by typing:
>>
>>> replaced the Bosch blades that were on my car with these
>>>
>>> http://www.tripledge.com/
>>>
>>> from Wal-mart.
>>>
>>> Cheaper and work better
>>
>>
>> Yes, but for how long... :)
>>
>> I'm sticking with Trico, they last about a year and the refills are
>> inexpensive.
>>
>
> Wiper blades... Don't need 'um.
> I use Rain Ex. Stuff works good. Only drawback, you have to reapply
> monthly 'cause it's effectiveness wears off in the elements.
> Ever go playing in the mud in your jeep, throw the wipers on and smear
> the mud all across your windshield?
> With Rain ex, one pass with the wipers and the windshield is crystal clear.
> (Ok, so I still use wipers... just not as much!)
If you get rid of that pesky windshield, you wouldn't even need the RainX.
> DougW wrote:
>
>> Brian Foster did pass the time by typing:
>>
>>> replaced the Bosch blades that were on my car with these
>>>
>>> http://www.tripledge.com/
>>>
>>> from Wal-mart.
>>>
>>> Cheaper and work better
>>
>>
>> Yes, but for how long... :)
>>
>> I'm sticking with Trico, they last about a year and the refills are
>> inexpensive.
>>
>
> Wiper blades... Don't need 'um.
> I use Rain Ex. Stuff works good. Only drawback, you have to reapply
> monthly 'cause it's effectiveness wears off in the elements.
> Ever go playing in the mud in your jeep, throw the wipers on and smear
> the mud all across your windshield?
> With Rain ex, one pass with the wipers and the windshield is crystal clear.
> (Ok, so I still use wipers... just not as much!)
If you get rid of that pesky windshield, you wouldn't even need the RainX.
03-11-2006, 08:44 PM
#66
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Re: wiper blades
Bon Ami won't. Also works for cleaning wiper blades.
mabar proclaimed:
> Will cleanser like Ajax or Comet scratch the windshield?
>
> Tom
>
> "Clay" <clay@mation.com> wrote in message
> news:AA5Qf.46739$H71.8638@newssvr13.news.prodigy.c om...
>
>>Scouring powder like Bon Ami or Ajax to remove wax (which is all rain ex
>>is) and buildup from the windshield.
>>Works good to clean all the waxy buildup from drive thru car washes too.
>>That crap they spray all over your car will make your wipers chatter to
>>beat hell.
>>
>>
>>mabar wrote:
>>
>>>I can't stand Rain-X.
>>>
>>>No matter what I do, or how well I rub in in, or how well I rub it off,
>
> it
>
>>>leaves an irritating film on my windshield. On my '02 TJ it caused my
>
> wipers
>
>>>to chatter badly. Chattered for weeks, even after replacing the wipers
>
> and
>
>>>after many cleanings trying to remove the Rain-X.
>>>
>>>Tom
>
>
>
mabar proclaimed:
> Will cleanser like Ajax or Comet scratch the windshield?
>
> Tom
>
> "Clay" <clay@mation.com> wrote in message
> news:AA5Qf.46739$H71.8638@newssvr13.news.prodigy.c om...
>
>>Scouring powder like Bon Ami or Ajax to remove wax (which is all rain ex
>>is) and buildup from the windshield.
>>Works good to clean all the waxy buildup from drive thru car washes too.
>>That crap they spray all over your car will make your wipers chatter to
>>beat hell.
>>
>>
>>mabar wrote:
>>
>>>I can't stand Rain-X.
>>>
>>>No matter what I do, or how well I rub in in, or how well I rub it off,
>
> it
>
>>>leaves an irritating film on my windshield. On my '02 TJ it caused my
>
> wipers
>
>>>to chatter badly. Chattered for weeks, even after replacing the wipers
>
> and
>
>>>after many cleanings trying to remove the Rain-X.
>>>
>>>Tom
>
>
>
03-11-2006, 08:44 PM
#67
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Re: wiper blades
Bon Ami won't. Also works for cleaning wiper blades.
mabar proclaimed:
> Will cleanser like Ajax or Comet scratch the windshield?
>
> Tom
>
> "Clay" <clay@mation.com> wrote in message
> news:AA5Qf.46739$H71.8638@newssvr13.news.prodigy.c om...
>
>>Scouring powder like Bon Ami or Ajax to remove wax (which is all rain ex
>>is) and buildup from the windshield.
>>Works good to clean all the waxy buildup from drive thru car washes too.
>>That crap they spray all over your car will make your wipers chatter to
>>beat hell.
>>
>>
>>mabar wrote:
>>
>>>I can't stand Rain-X.
>>>
>>>No matter what I do, or how well I rub in in, or how well I rub it off,
>
> it
>
>>>leaves an irritating film on my windshield. On my '02 TJ it caused my
>
> wipers
>
>>>to chatter badly. Chattered for weeks, even after replacing the wipers
>
> and
>
>>>after many cleanings trying to remove the Rain-X.
>>>
>>>Tom
>
>
>
mabar proclaimed:
> Will cleanser like Ajax or Comet scratch the windshield?
>
> Tom
>
> "Clay" <clay@mation.com> wrote in message
> news:AA5Qf.46739$H71.8638@newssvr13.news.prodigy.c om...
>
>>Scouring powder like Bon Ami or Ajax to remove wax (which is all rain ex
>>is) and buildup from the windshield.
>>Works good to clean all the waxy buildup from drive thru car washes too.
>>That crap they spray all over your car will make your wipers chatter to
>>beat hell.
>>
>>
>>mabar wrote:
>>
>>>I can't stand Rain-X.
>>>
>>>No matter what I do, or how well I rub in in, or how well I rub it off,
>
> it
>
>>>leaves an irritating film on my windshield. On my '02 TJ it caused my
>
> wipers
>
>>>to chatter badly. Chattered for weeks, even after replacing the wipers
>
> and
>
>>>after many cleanings trying to remove the Rain-X.
>>>
>>>Tom
>
>
>
03-11-2006, 08:44 PM
#68
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Posts: n/a
Re: wiper blades
Bon Ami won't. Also works for cleaning wiper blades.
mabar proclaimed:
> Will cleanser like Ajax or Comet scratch the windshield?
>
> Tom
>
> "Clay" <clay@mation.com> wrote in message
> news:AA5Qf.46739$H71.8638@newssvr13.news.prodigy.c om...
>
>>Scouring powder like Bon Ami or Ajax to remove wax (which is all rain ex
>>is) and buildup from the windshield.
>>Works good to clean all the waxy buildup from drive thru car washes too.
>>That crap they spray all over your car will make your wipers chatter to
>>beat hell.
>>
>>
>>mabar wrote:
>>
>>>I can't stand Rain-X.
>>>
>>>No matter what I do, or how well I rub in in, or how well I rub it off,
>
> it
>
>>>leaves an irritating film on my windshield. On my '02 TJ it caused my
>
> wipers
>
>>>to chatter badly. Chattered for weeks, even after replacing the wipers
>
> and
>
>>>after many cleanings trying to remove the Rain-X.
>>>
>>>Tom
>
>
>
mabar proclaimed:
> Will cleanser like Ajax or Comet scratch the windshield?
>
> Tom
>
> "Clay" <clay@mation.com> wrote in message
> news:AA5Qf.46739$H71.8638@newssvr13.news.prodigy.c om...
>
>>Scouring powder like Bon Ami or Ajax to remove wax (which is all rain ex
>>is) and buildup from the windshield.
>>Works good to clean all the waxy buildup from drive thru car washes too.
>>That crap they spray all over your car will make your wipers chatter to
>>beat hell.
>>
>>
>>mabar wrote:
>>
>>>I can't stand Rain-X.
>>>
>>>No matter what I do, or how well I rub in in, or how well I rub it off,
>
> it
>
>>>leaves an irritating film on my windshield. On my '02 TJ it caused my
>
> wipers
>
>>>to chatter badly. Chattered for weeks, even after replacing the wipers
>
> and
>
>>>after many cleanings trying to remove the Rain-X.
>>>
>>>Tom
>
>
>
03-11-2006, 08:44 PM
#69
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: wiper blades
Bon Ami won't. Also works for cleaning wiper blades.
mabar proclaimed:
> Will cleanser like Ajax or Comet scratch the windshield?
>
> Tom
>
> "Clay" <clay@mation.com> wrote in message
> news:AA5Qf.46739$H71.8638@newssvr13.news.prodigy.c om...
>
>>Scouring powder like Bon Ami or Ajax to remove wax (which is all rain ex
>>is) and buildup from the windshield.
>>Works good to clean all the waxy buildup from drive thru car washes too.
>>That crap they spray all over your car will make your wipers chatter to
>>beat hell.
>>
>>
>>mabar wrote:
>>
>>>I can't stand Rain-X.
>>>
>>>No matter what I do, or how well I rub in in, or how well I rub it off,
>
> it
>
>>>leaves an irritating film on my windshield. On my '02 TJ it caused my
>
> wipers
>
>>>to chatter badly. Chattered for weeks, even after replacing the wipers
>
> and
>
>>>after many cleanings trying to remove the Rain-X.
>>>
>>>Tom
>
>
>
mabar proclaimed:
> Will cleanser like Ajax or Comet scratch the windshield?
>
> Tom
>
> "Clay" <clay@mation.com> wrote in message
> news:AA5Qf.46739$H71.8638@newssvr13.news.prodigy.c om...
>
>>Scouring powder like Bon Ami or Ajax to remove wax (which is all rain ex
>>is) and buildup from the windshield.
>>Works good to clean all the waxy buildup from drive thru car washes too.
>>That crap they spray all over your car will make your wipers chatter to
>>beat hell.
>>
>>
>>mabar wrote:
>>
>>>I can't stand Rain-X.
>>>
>>>No matter what I do, or how well I rub in in, or how well I rub it off,
>
> it
>
>>>leaves an irritating film on my windshield. On my '02 TJ it caused my
>
> wipers
>
>>>to chatter badly. Chattered for weeks, even after replacing the wipers
>
> and
>
>>>after many cleanings trying to remove the Rain-X.
>>>
>>>Tom
>
>
>
03-11-2006, 08:45 PM
#70
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Re: wiper blades
KJ.Kate proclaimed:
> "mabar" <xyzz4569@fastmail.fm> wrote in message
> news:4410dba8_5@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> :I can't stand Rain-X.
> :
> : No matter what I do, or how well I rub in in, or how well I rub it off, it
> : leaves an irritating film on my windshield. On my '02 TJ it caused my
> wipers
> : to chatter badly. Chattered for weeks, even after replacing the wipers and
> : after many cleanings trying to remove the Rain-X.
> :
> : Tom
>
>
> Me too. Hate teh stuff and it never does work the way they say it does.
>
> Personally, I like the new wiper blades that have teflon in them.
> They cost a little more but are good for about two years.
I've got a set of silicon blades about to come up on 4 years that still
squeegee.
> "mabar" <xyzz4569@fastmail.fm> wrote in message
> news:4410dba8_5@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> :I can't stand Rain-X.
> :
> : No matter what I do, or how well I rub in in, or how well I rub it off, it
> : leaves an irritating film on my windshield. On my '02 TJ it caused my
> wipers
> : to chatter badly. Chattered for weeks, even after replacing the wipers and
> : after many cleanings trying to remove the Rain-X.
> :
> : Tom
>
>
> Me too. Hate teh stuff and it never does work the way they say it does.
>
> Personally, I like the new wiper blades that have teflon in them.
> They cost a little more but are good for about two years.
I've got a set of silicon blades about to come up on 4 years that still
squeegee.
