For conventional frame-style wiper blades, my go-to was always the ANCO 31-Series, until the last set I purchased in 2020 when they switched to plastic. The first time that I got ice on my windshield and tried to free them, they broke. The last set that I purchased were Bosch Excel+, they are more expensive than the ANCOs but are all metal and holding-up well so-far.
Best non-beam wipers with a conventional frame besides expensive NWB
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I've been pretty happy with the OEM Mercedes wiper for my 1995 E320. It's made by SKF in Germany and it's a frame. They're about $15 online + shipping or $20ish at the dealer. Maybe look at a size chare: Mercedes Wiper Blade Size Chart and see if there are any older (Pre-00) Mercedes with the same size.
Couldn't find just the blade inserts for my stock wipers (2002 Trailblazer, 22") so I ordered Anco 14-22. They state all metal construction. I hope their web site is correct. The 31 series are made of "polymer" i.e., plastic.
https://ancowipers.com/parts/14-series-blade
https://ancowipers.com/parts/31-series-blade
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Let me know if they are actually metal. They are much less expensive than the Bosch Excel+. like 40% of the price. Having said that, the Bosch Excel+ blades that I have installed now have held-up exceptionally well, going on 2 years (really good for being in the Texas sun), about double the life that I was getting from the Anco 31-Series.
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I'll post here what the frames are made of when they get here. Supposed to be here today from Amazon, but we have a little ice and sleet problem here in DFW today so I'm sure they will be delayed. I'm not going anywhere anyway!
The Valeo models that used to be the $20 a pair Motorcraft specials
Easily identified on RockAuto as the only frame style with the peel off sticker to indicate wear
Edit: Valeo Ultimate Traditional
Under the "Improved frame style" heading on RockAuto
$6-10 each, a reasonable price IMO
Easily identified on RockAuto as the only frame style with the peel off sticker to indicate wear
Edit: Valeo Ultimate Traditional
Under the "Improved frame style" heading on RockAuto
$6-10 each, a reasonable price IMO
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This stuff works way better: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AX4TWCA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Only a week late, but I got them and they are definitely metal.
The Denso conventional wipers are NWB's. Very inexpensive on Rockauto.
