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willy eckerslike Member Since: 15 Jun 2009 Location: North yorks Posts: 1789 |
It seems wiper blades are like arseholes, everyones got a different one, but some wipe better than others Original Member Pie n Pea Club.
110 HCPU Tipper |
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30th Jan 2013 7:13pm |
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party monkey Member Since: 31 Dec 2010 Location: Oxon. Posts: 1311 |
Three days in to Silblade ownership and so far I'd say they are no better or worse than my old Bosch ones from new.
I'll get around to switching them on tomorrow Jon - 110 td5 [sold]. Currently Defenderless. |
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30th Jan 2013 7:53pm |
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ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731 |
as I now see Could have sworn there were little ridges on the outside when it rains - must just be bad wiper blades Tell someone you love them today because life is short. But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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30th Jan 2013 8:17pm |
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Alex1976 Member Since: 24 Jan 2013 Location: Buckingham Posts: 596 |
I have had a set of Sillblades on for about 2 years now and they seem to be good, but I am not sure they warrant the price tag. When they need replacing I would be tempted to just get some good quality 'normal' wipers.
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30th Jan 2013 11:02pm |
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kmac Member Since: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Middlesex Posts: 1294 |
If you must have silicone wipers the triple-edge ones are much cheaper inc delivery.
Good thing it doesn't rain much here |
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30th Jan 2013 11:03pm |
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Rakthi Member Since: 30 Nov 2012 Location: Where the cats are Posts: 200 |
I got the silblades to see if they last longer than regular ones. Regular rubber ones only last a good month or two. They get "baked" to the windshield, and even the Bosch ones start streaking within a couple of weeks, unless you lift them off every time you stop/park (too much hassle).
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31st Jan 2013 7:31am |
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stevie d Member Since: 09 Nov 2009 Location: Bishops Stortford Posts: 342 |
Who ever said life's too short!!
I can't help with the debate as I don't take by truck out in the rain. Steve Defender 90 TD5 Station Wagon Discovery 3 HSE BMW 330i Coupe |
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31st Jan 2013 9:17am |
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I.AM_a driver Member Since: 11 Jun 2009 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 404 |
GREENI: what's a heating elephant? Is that a 'jumbo' sized heater with a trunk and grey skin? Mark S
CONVOY for HEROES www.facebook.com/convoy4heroes www.lothian4x4response.org ------ Td5 90 Thread in 'My Defender' Forum |
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2nd Feb 2013 2:46pm |
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ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731 |
Well spotted!
For a start it has to be a 2-dimensional elephant or it couldn't fit between the layers of glass Tell someone you love them today because life is short. But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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2nd Feb 2013 3:04pm |
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bilko Member Since: 09 Mar 2012 Location: warrington Posts: 106 |
Don't look at buying PIAA blades then! |
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2nd Feb 2013 4:14pm |
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bilko Member Since: 09 Mar 2012 Location: warrington Posts: 106 |
Don't look at buying PIAA blades then! |
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2nd Feb 2013 4:14pm |
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I.AM_a driver Member Since: 11 Jun 2009 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 404 |
I couldn't find anywhere that would supply a set of three Bosch retrofit 'flat' wiper blades for the defender. Fronts yes but the rear 11" proved a problem. I eventually ordered a set of three 'iguana' ones but they have been worse than the worn ones I took off! Seriously considering just taking them off the front and buying pair of Bosch so the next time it rains (!) I don't have a streaky windscreen. Mark S
CONVOY for HEROES www.facebook.com/convoy4heroes www.lothian4x4response.org ------ Td5 90 Thread in 'My Defender' Forum |
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2nd Feb 2013 11:32pm |
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MrFlips Member Since: 27 May 2009 Location: Cardiff Posts: 682 |
I would say it was a case of suck it and see. I've had Sillblades fitted to mine for around three years now, and water is still beading nicely where the wipers sweep. On the downside they are becoming less useful when really cold. I'll likely try Bosch next, along with more frequent applications of RainX (which I've not used in over a year), but don't regret the purchase of the Sillblades at all. Peter
2008 SWB Truck Cab 1952 80" Soft top |
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3rd Feb 2013 3:17am |
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lambert.the.farmer Member Since: 11 Apr 2012 Location: harrogate Posts: 2006 |
I have a pair of valeo aero blades on mine 6quid on trade from halfords been on 2 years so far. Rhubarb and custard let fly with their secret weapon.
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3rd Feb 2013 8:43am |
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