Cheap windshield wipers

[Donald]

The new wipers I got on Amazon do not move smoothly across the windshield even in heavy rain. The bottom of the wiper blade kind of jumps a little rather than moving smoothly.

The only remedy I can see is to replace with name brand wipers.

I see Trico Titan for $15 off a pair at NAPA.

 

[1 SX]

Some things you should not go cheap with... Mayonnaise is one of them lol. Wipers would be the other. IMHO

 

[RooflessVW]

Trico Neoform wipers are on clearance at AAP.

 

[RooflessVW]

You should also check the contact angle of the wiper. If it isn't perpendicular it can cause chatter.

Contaminates on the windshield will also cause chatter.

 

[BigCahuna]

Have you tried cleaning the windshield or possibly using a rainex type product?.,,,

 

[skyactiv]

I've tried several high dollar blades in the past and expensive doesn't always equal better results.

I was quite surprised how well a cheap set of WalMart Auto Drive blades performed on my Elantra and how long they held up.

 

[Barkleymut]

Trico Neoform wipers are on clearance at AAP.

yup, check the rebates section here at Bitog....whole thread on these.

 

[fsdork]

I'm not sure if you're talking about the truck or the Subaru, but I've found Motorcraft wipers (metal frame, not the single beam type) to work quite well on my personal and work vehicles.

 

[tasch72]

Here's the link to the Trico Neoform thread

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/trico-neoform-wipers-at-advance-auto-5-ymmv.344853/

I'm also a big fan of the Michelin Guardians, you can order them through Costco without having to be a member, but you'll have to pay a small extra fee if you aren't

https://www.costco.com/michelin-guardian-hybrid-wiper-blade.product.100454345.html

 

[wpod]

In life you usually get what you pay for.

 

[totegoat]

I buy wipers at a tire shop for about the same price as I can buy them elsewhere and they install them. Work like they should and last as long as any.

 

[incognito_2u]

In life you usually get what you pay for.

“Buy cheap, buy twice”

 

[Rat407]

I got wiper blades at Costco thinking a great deal. Worst wipers ever. Need to change them out.

 

[SwampSurvivor]

That's one thing I won't miss about the Subaru. Didn't matter if I bought wipers from the dealer, expensive ones or cheap ones - they were terrible and would only last 6 months before ripping

 

[ryster]

Gave up on the Trico Neoforms on my car. They simply didn't last relative to the price.

Replaced them with Duralast Flex blades from Autozone and they have been better than expected. The set was less expensive than anything Walmart offered that fit my car.

I almost picked up a really cheap set of Simoniz Core Flex beam blades at Ollie's Bargain Outlet. had them in my hand and was on my way to the checkout, but changed my mind and put them back. There has to be a reason they are so cheap and I didn't want to waste money and find out the hard way.

 

[40w8]

I like Rain-X beam wipers which are cheap enough. Many windshields will get water spots or other dirt you can';t even see. I used to like Rain-X liquid, but it will rot rubber, etc. I cleaned with Amway glass and metal, then, put some wax detailer like Turtle Ice, and barely need wipers. definitely will stop chatter.

 

[tmorris1]

Some things you should not go cheap with... Mayonnaise is one of them lol. Wipers would be the other. IMHO

I would just go without mayo, but that is me...

 

[tmorris1]

Advance auto was just closing out Trico Neoforms for about $4.50 a piece. These are usually $15-20. I have had great luck with Trico in the past.

 

[atikovi]

I always buy the cheapest blades at a local parts store from Denso or Bosch. $3.50 to $4.50 tops. Never have any problems with them. Maybe I'm just lucky.

 

[Kira]

This is a small point not intended to redirect this thread.
BigCahuna mentioned "a Rain-X product" above. I just want to relate my experiences.

1) The "original" Rain-X in the yellow bottle is a thin, water clear liquid which takes 45 minutes to apply correctly.
It could take someone an hour if they need to stop to rest their arm.
The stuff works fantastically well.

2) People I know (and do not trust to do anything industrious at all) claimed that Rain-X "gummed up" their wipers. I have no idea how.
The remaining coating (a silicone compound?) is imperceptible.