piaa makes a great set

 

This may sound crazy but the very fine steel wool and windex or the like will clean it unbelievable, just make sure to get the wool with as many zero's in the part # (the more the finer) can be found at Home Depot etc... it will remove hardwater marks, rain x, road grime and wont scratch.
Mike

 

#0000 steelwool, just don't use it on Your mirrors.

 

I havent found a set that make it thru the Texas summers...
I just buy the cheapies every year when the rainy month(s) hits...

 

I have used Trico Innovisions for the last three years in the South Texas heat and weather. I think they are the best for the dollar. At around $28 a pair they are not the most expensive. I replaced the original set after a year and a half. This set has been on for about the same year and a half and is doing fine. Truck has never been in a garage overnight and sits under trees all day.

 

I have had the rain-x latitudes for the past year and 1/2 and they still work as good as new, and my truck does alot of sitting in the sun. I bought them off ebay, about 24.95+ shipping for 2. There about double that in stores.

 

It amazes me that they put such garbage wipers on a truck that costs so much.
I'm gonna try the Bosch set. That's what my car has and they're outstanding.

 

I don't beleive there is a better wiper on the market than the Piaa's. I have a set on my 06 that i have moved from my 01 and 03. While the clear coat finish on the metal parts has began to flake the "squeege" type blade is still good.
While they are pricey, i will buy them again. I bought mine on Ebay. Never seen them in stores

 

Do the Bosch ones contain silicone?

I had a set of PIAA's on a previous vehicle and did not like them at all.

The silicone just makes a mess of the windshield.

 

Curious why did you not like them ? I have them on two trucks and our PT cruiser and couldn't be happier , the only time i have a problem with streaks is after using drive thru touchless car washes. I now keep a bottle of rubbing alcahol in my truck and wipe the windsheild off after the car wash "waxes" are applied.

 

FYI . . . I just ordered a pair of 424A Bosch Icons from Amazon for $17.49 each with free shipping. Napa still has them listed on their site for $30/each.

 

Bosch Icons here, have them on both vehicles, going on 18 months and they still work great

 

another vote for the Bosch wipers. I got tired of changing out wipers every 3 months so I sucked it up and bought a pair of Bosch's. Well worth the money and I've been running them almost a year now like new.

 

I live in DFW area and have been using the PIAA wipers for almost 20 years---they are great and yes they will make it through the summer.

 

Thanks guys, looks like i am gonna try the bosch icons as soon as it gets cold and starts snowing here.