Non-freezing windshield wipers?
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Non-freezing windshield wipers?
I go up to the snow almost every weekend during the winter, and it seems that none of the windshield wipers I've tried can withstand the bone-chilling 32 degrees that we get at Tahoe.
I always lift the wipers off the glass when I park it to prevent them from freezing into the shape of the glass. However, regardless of whether I leave them up or down, after two trips they both begin to leave streaks when I am using them during the rain/snow. It seems that by freezing they somehow get deformed and can no longer clear the glass without leaving streaks. BTW, the wipers I am using are Bosch microblades (about $10 each at a local Kragen).
While on the mountain this weekend I talked to a guy on a lift who told me that there are some wipers out there that can withstand the cold temperatures without getting deformed. Does something like that exist, or is it a pipe dream?
I always lift the wipers off the glass when I park it to prevent them from freezing into the shape of the glass. However, regardless of whether I leave them up or down, after two trips they both begin to leave streaks when I am using them during the rain/snow. It seems that by freezing they somehow get deformed and can no longer clear the glass without leaving streaks. BTW, the wipers I am using are Bosch microblades (about $10 each at a local Kragen).
While on the mountain this weekend I talked to a guy on a lift who told me that there are some wipers out there that can withstand the cold temperatures without getting deformed. Does something like that exist, or is it a pipe dream?
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I use Silicon blades on my Audi S4 when going to Tahoe. I plan on using them on the 4Runner I hope to purchase tonight.
I've had them on my Audi for two years and go to Tahoe 5-6 times a year when it snows. I haven't had a problem w/ them. Kinda pricey though.
www.silblade.com
I've had them on my Audi for two years and go to Tahoe 5-6 times a year when it snows. I haven't had a problem w/ them. Kinda pricey though.
www.silblade.com
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Here's a link to what a winter wiper blade looks like:
http://images.canadiantire.ca/media/...0_CC_18c4e.jpg
Note that the suspension part of the blade is covered with a rubber boot.
http://images.canadiantire.ca/media/...0_CC_18c4e.jpg
Note that the suspension part of the blade is covered with a rubber boot.
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We had a cold spell before Christmas and even my wipers were giving me fits down here in Alabama. I couldn't get the rascals to thaw out. Of course, that is only a dilemna I will have to deal with maybe once out of the year.
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yup, thats similar to the ones i just put on the runner. they performed admirably during our recent 8 to 10 inch snowstorm.
they worked like crap for the first week i had them in dry conditions.. i think it takes them a bit to wear down to work or something. they were horrendous at first, and now are perfect.
they worked like crap for the first week i had them in dry conditions.. i think it takes them a bit to wear down to work or something. they were horrendous at first, and now are perfect.
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