Wipers

[Mike M]

My 2003 MM came with very slim flexible wipers and I love them! Its finally time to replace them but the dealer has conventional looking wipers.

Where can I get the originals?????????
Mike

[Krytin]

TireRack has a blade like the OEM MM unit - use the link off this site and search the wipers @ TireRack!

[Fourth Horseman]

That's funny, I couldn't wait to get the skinny stock wipers off and the regular ones on. :)

[Krytin]

I did too! But now that I have used Bosch, Anco & whoever else you can think of - none of them working much better than the skinny ones - I might be ready to try the skinny ones again to remind myself why I didn't like 'em in the first place!
Rain-X makes it a moot point!

[Bradley G]

The last two sets of Motorcraft blades were crap the first replacement pair left rubber residue and the pair the dealer replaced them with are shi!!,They are only a few months old and they dont wipe very clean.I am going to do rain x too!

Bradley G

[Silver_04]

Give the Valeo Smartblades some consideration. They have treated me great and that's all I've used on my cars. The Bosch's I had all chattered and fell apart.

[Mike Poore]

I did too! But now that I have used Bosch, Anco & whoever else you can think of - none of them working much better than the skinny ones - I might be ready to try the skinny ones again to remind myself why I didn't like 'em in the first place!
Rain-X makes it a moot point!
RAIN-X! Been using the stuff for years. Great product.:2thumbs:

[MarauderMark]

Give the Valeo Smartblades some consideration. They have treated me great and that's all I've used on my cars. The Bosch's I had all chattered and fell apart.


I bought the bosch's in july and allready need a new set.they do not last long :puke: .so now i'll try something new..

[Mike M]

Thanks, I will try Tire Rack.
I like the skinny ones as they...
1) Are skinny and look the best because...they are skinny!

2) They are so floppy they seem to adhere to the curve of the windshield better.

3) They lasted almost 2 years (And I live in NJ ...the rain state).

P.S. I am closing on my new home in Anthem Arizona this month...Yipeee!

[valkyrie]

The last two sets of Motorcraft blades were crap the first replacement pair left rubber residue and the pair the dealer replaced them with are shi!!,They are only a few months old and they dont wipe very clean.I am going to do rain x too!

Bradley G

The OEM wipers that the dealer but on my car left more rubber on my windshield than was left on the wiper. This was the first time water was on it. Do you realize how hard it is to get that rubber off?

I use car wax. Better than Rain X IMHO.

[Bradley G]

As soon as Ithe rubber comming off on the glass I removed them,They were only on for a few days or so .I did not have a lot to clean but it was sticky stuff!I would think the car wax did a decent job removeing the black gunk off the glass?We got our second snow yesterday and I drove a little in it The blades did not keep the glass clean and seemed to attract all the moisture sleet/snow offered it.
Bradley G
I am going to try the blades silver_04 sugested but I have never heard of that brand.Thanks as always, I never stop learning here!
Bradley G

[Black 04]

Thanks, I will try Tire Rack.
I like the skinny ones as they...
1) Are skinny and look the best because...they are skinny!

2) They are so floppy they seem to adhere to the curve of the windshield better.

3) They lasted almost 2 years (And I live in NJ ...the rain state).

P.S. I am closing on my new home in Anthem Arizona this month...Yipeee!


Mike,
Are you leaving NJ and going to Arizona??

[Mike M]

Yes, I hope to be moved in by this time next year. I am closing on my Arizona home at the end of this month.
45 years in this crap state is enough for me.

[MM2004]

Tire Rack has them for $39.00.

JC Whitney has them for $12.00 each.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/ProductDisplay/c-10101/s-10101/p-275386/mediaCode-ZX/appId-410240

Big price difference. Am I missing something here? :confused:

Mike.


Give the Valeo Smartblades some consideration. They have treated me great and that's all I've used on my cars. The Bosch's I had all chattered and fell apart.

[TechHeavy]

I did too! But now that I have used Bosch, Anco & whoever else you can think of - none of them working much better than the skinny ones - I might be ready to try the skinny ones again to remind myself why I didn't like 'em in the first place!
Rain-X makes it a moot point!
Yuuummmm.... Rain-X..... (imagine this with Homer Simpson thoughtful voice..). :)

Man I love that stuff! Bird poop just slides right off! :D

[Constable]

Yes, I hope to be moved in by this time next year. I am closing on my Arizona home at the end of this month.
45 years in this crap state is enough for me.

You're gonna leave me here ALONE?!! AAGGGHHH!!!!!

BTW, can I have your Camaro while you're gone? No? The Buick, perhaps?

[Mike M]

You can come with us!

[Mike M]

What are you driving now?

[Constable]

What are you driving now?

'93 Mustang notch. 5.0 / 5-speed. Ported & polished heads and intake manifolds, 1.7 roller rockers, 5 angle valve job. Full suspension job centered around 2" H&R springs. Handles like a go-cart.

[rookie1]

Give the Valeo Smartblades some consideration. They have treated me great and that's all I've used on my cars. The Bosch's I had all chattered and fell apart.

Put these on2 weeks ago based on your reccomendation and absolutely love them. No chatter or streaking whatsoever. Thanks.

[ncmm]

anyone try Rain-X wiper blades?:confused:
http://www.rainx.com/frame_auto_blades.htm

[NRAUD]

My 2003 MM came with very slim flexible wipers and I love them! Its finally time to replace them but the dealer has conventional looking wipers.

Where can I get the originals?????????
MikeI was able to contact Jim Rouse at Trico in this past August. His most recent reply to me this past September was that the Beam blade wipers should be available at NAPA, after the 1st of the year. Trico had just started production of the blades. I'll be looking for them also.

[bobbyc]

That's funny, I couldn't wait to get the skinny stock wipers off and the regular ones on. :)
Somebody please, PLEASE, sell me your original '03 wipers???!!! Bobbyc
(email: speedyeediea@aol.com)

[Silver_04]

Put these on2 weeks ago based on your reccomendation and absolutely love them. No chatter or streaking whatsoever. Thanks.

Glad to help. :beer: I'll be putting a set on the new ride shortly. New wipers are always my first mod.

[Paul T. Casey]

I kept mine. They worked like crap, but I think they look cool.