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Old 08-30-2012, 03:14 PM
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Seems the newest thread on them is almost 2yrs old. I need new ones bad. So which ones are y'all using.
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cheapest ones I can find with lots of RainX.
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Rain x monoblades. Only ones I'll ever use on anything.
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Guess I should have mentioned I drive on ALOT of unimproved roads (read dust) if that makes any diff. I'd go cheap but I'd be replacing them too often. I've heard good reports on RAIN-X blades.
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Bosch blades are better than rain x in my opinion and they are cheaper than rain x too
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dust/dirt + dry blades + dry glass = scratches
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Gottem' from the PO already,Bb. I been following the gravel trucks around HOPING for a few loose ones to connect with the windshield but........ LOL

Main problem is they come apart. Less than 3 months on the ones on there now.

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Originally Posted by zgill4
Bosch blades are better than rain x in my opinion and they are cheaper than rain x too
The monoblades? Def not. Maybe the normal blades, I'm talking about the rain x latitudes.
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I use the Bosch every time I need to change them out. I have never had a problem with them and I live in south Texas out in the middle of No Where. Talk about dirt and dust most of the roads are dirt and farm land. I haven't washed my Jeep in 2 years. When I do the very next day it looks just as bad. But. My window are clean.LOL
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Rain X Latitude on every vehicle I've own. I recently got my Jeep and it came with them.
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I use the trico neoform blades we sell at advance auto and I only change them out once every 18 months or more sometimes. I've used rain x latitudes before with similar results, I think it all depends on use and I clean mine off every few months or when I clean my windows.
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"I haven't washed my Jeep in 2 years."

Ain't that considered abuse under the law? LOL


Well,3 choices so far. That's not bad considering the # of different brands out there. THANKS,guys.
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Originally Posted by EZEARL
"I haven't washed my Jeep in 2 years."

Ain't that considered abuse under the law? LOL


Well,3 choices so far. That's not bad considering the # of different brands out there. THANKS,guys.
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It really doesn't look as bad as you think. We do get the occasional ran down here and all the dirt and dust comes right off. When I first moved down here I was washing it every other day but I just couldn't keep up with it and even worst since my back surgery that didn't go well. I do have to admit I do give it a quick rinse every so often. LOL
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Rain-X Latitude. Expensive but worth it.
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I agree with the other guy. The cheapest you can get. I tried the expensive wiper blades once they dont last any longer than the cheap ones. Plus you can buy a couple pair of the cheap ones with the money your wasting. If you use the rainx washer fluid your cheap wipers will be fine.


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