[SilverBullet717]

My question for you guys is, has anyone else had good luck with Rain Eaters? I've heard that they're better than the Bosch Icon's. What kind of longevity have you guys gotten with the Icon's?

 

[Raineater]

Raineater review

Hey -

We are looking forward to the review. Let us know if there is an issue with them and we will replace them for free.

- Raineater

 

[SilverBullet717]

UPDATE

I've had my Raineater wiper blades on for about 3 months now and I have to say I couldn't be happier with the performance. I can't wait for the winter months here in Illinois to really put them to the test. When I received them I was impressed with how well they were packaged and was really shocked to see a hand written card with a pen included. The install was super easy and you can be sure they are not going anywhere. The new ones went on just like how the factory blades came off. I have bragged about Raineater to everyone that I know. I will definitely be buying Raineater blades in the future. Thanks again Raineater for providing such a great product.

 

[Rusty Shackleford]

If you keep your windshield clean it really doesn't matter what blades you use. Put something like Optimum OptiGlass or even OptiSeal and you will rarely use your wipers anyways.

 

[spacedout]

If you keep your windshield clean it really doesn't matter what blades you use.

This is might be true in warm weather climates, but a beam style blade without all the mechanical movements is much better in winter climates due to not getting froze with ice.

 

[pandrad61]

i usually stick with Bosch or trico neoform. down here in Florida if you wax your glass you hardly hardly need them but wipers are so crucial why cheap out on them? does waxing the glass help at any up north in cold and snow spacedout? i plan on moving to new Hampshire in two years so ill face that issue soon

 

[SilverBullet717]

Pandrad61, what do you use for wax on your glass?

 

[170-3tree]

I use a synthetic wax from mothers good stuff. Gotta be very meticulous with it though. After you wash it, and run a clay bar over it. Better than rainx every day.

 

[obermd]

i usually stick with Bosch or trico neoform. down here in Florida if you wax your glass you hardly hardly need them but wipers are so crucial why cheap out on them? does waxing the glass help at any up north in cold and snow spacedout? i plan on moving to new Hampshire in two years so ill face that issue soon

Nope. I deal with rain/snow in Denver and it's not the stuff that's falling, it's the crud kicked up by tires that coats the windshield. New Hampshire is the same way.

 

[Yates]

I have had great luck with Wall Mart specials and RainX coating over the years. Cheap blades last 2 to 3 years easily since my vechicles are garaged and rarely see snow.

 

[NewLac]

Il. hear. I use rain-X. I've had the same small bottle for years now and will never drive with out it. I use to use the rain-X windshield wiper fluid. That works good too, in rain and snow. Only stopped using it cuz I got to the dealer for oil changes now. For wipers... I can't recall if a certain pair was good or not.

 

[pandrad61]

Pandrad61, what do you use for wax on your glass?

i was always a fan of nu finish once a year wax because its a fantastic price and super easy to work. i wax every 2 months anyway so even not the most expensive wax wont matter. might be switching to kleen paint sealer that they use on airplanes. last way longer in Florida heat and sand. i wax the windshield because rain x after a week is all gone and 2 days of florida rain is no good. with wax on the glass and a great hand buff rain acts like rain x windshield but last way longer and the glass is so shiny you can see yourself in it

 

[SilverBullet717]

I have some NuFinish at home. I'll have to give that a shot this weekend. Mind if I pm you about this?

 

[Yates]

Anytime I got any type car wax on the glass the wipers skipped a bit. Hasn't happen with RainX and it usually lasts a month or so before it's useless.

 

[Hood Star]

I just bought a set online there's a special 17 bucks a set.

 

[Hood Star]

I've had them for a month and there best I've every had. Way better and cleaner then icons. I live in Vancouver and dam there clear. I'll probably order a back up set just I Case.

 

[spacedout]

I've had my Rain X latitudes for 6 months, and still think they are better than the previous Bosch icons I had.

 

[money_man]

My car will be two years old on February 28th. Still running the factory original wipers

 

[spacedout]

My car will be two years old on February 28th. Still running the factory original wipers

Do you park in a garage or shade 1/2 the time? Its the summer heat and sun that really destroys blades. My father goes south for the winter so his truck sees 80F+ days year round. He has to replace his wipers twice a year because of the environment they are in.