The Bosch Icon has a sleeker looking mount than the RainX.

 

Personally, I replace my blades every 6 months so I don't really care what wiper blades I get. They get cleaned off when I wash the car and I keep Rain-X on the windows. They get replaced before summer and before winter. At that rate, I can get inexpensive Anco blades and not care.

 

Can those who don't have the OEM blades post pictures of how theirs non OEM ones look?

 

I'm using bosche clear advantage and no problems so far.

 

I got OEM and it works fine, and relatively inexpensive. change them out when needed

 

I just get refills for the OEM blades. Works just fine.

 

just replaced my stockers with Goodyear ones from Costco. 5 min. install. just snaps into place.

 

And Costco only has a defined return period for electronics. If one wanted too, they could return them every x number of months and get a new pair

 

No one uses PIAA silicon wipers? I've been using them for about 12 years now. They last forever and never smear and never make noise.

 

Thats what i have. they just started to wear out right in the middle of the dam winshield, right in my view !! And we (Nor Cal ) finally got some rain.

 

I also have used the RainX Latitudes for about 5 years now. The OEM's on my car I haven't used yet but 99% sure when I need more I am going with the RainX's

 

RockAuto
Trico ExactFit factory replacement.

 

nothing has a lower profile than oem. Look at how it mounts on the side, not the top.

I just dropped $60 on a set of wipers. I could have bought inserts for $20, but after almost 4 years, the blade structure was looking drab and dull.

These new blades look awesome.

 

Living in Western New York can really take a tole on windshield wipers. Up until this year, I have used two pair per year to ensure clear vision. Typically one set from March/April until November, and the second pair through the Winter. I had even purchased a windshield wiper renewal gimmick tool that was a complete waste.

This year has been different. I just looked, on February 6th, 2014 I purchased Valeo 900-XX-1B Frameless ULTIMATE All-Season Wiper. Through the one of the hardest ,coldest Winters in a long time, these wipers are still going strong. There are no streaks from the wipers yet and it was not until I read this thread did I realize how well they have stood up. The overall profile is sleek and clean as opposed to the rainX on my wife's MDX. One clip easy on/off. I have no desire to change them yet.

 

I also have the RainX and to me it works better than the oem.