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david110



Member Since: 11 Dec 2009
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Scotland 2015 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black
Wipers
I have been using RainX recently and its fantastic, motorway speeds and you don’t even need to use your wipers. You do need to apply it regularly when the windows are dry, I use it on all glass around my defender with great results. After RainX it doesn’t mater what blades you use.

David
Post #201881 14th Jan 2013 9:54pm
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Glynparry25



Member Since: 16 Feb 2009
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Wales 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS DCPU Tonga Green
I use:

RainX... Reduces the need for wipers and stops bugs sticking.

Good screen wash (smells of apples too Mr. Green ).

As for blades, I went for a set of cheaper make similar to the 'Bosch Aerotwins'. They are sooooo much better once the weather comes in and you get build up of ice on the windscreen.

Glyn Dog Sheep
Post #201883 14th Jan 2013 9:56pm
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Shax



Member Since: 05 Oct 2010
Location: London
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England 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
lrmaniac wrote:
Hi

Have to replace my wiper blades...Did a search through the autoparts stores here in Lisbon, and couldn't find any 33cm wiper blades (measured in my 110 - 13")...I can order but they will cost me 10€ each !!

I found these on ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/380553942114?ssP...1438.l2649 do you think it's any good?

Where do you guys get those Bosch ones?

Can you point me to another onlineshop that has some, of any make? I'd like to try Sillblade ones but they're a bit expensive...I think


I bought the cheap aero wipers on ebay the last time I needed some... Won't be buying them again. Only lasted a month or so before they started smearing..
Just popped a set of Bosch wipers back on mine. £6 each from Halfords.. Could probably have got them cheaper, but £6 each isn't exactly bank busting! ... ,-------,
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custom90



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Shax wrote:

Just popped a set of Bosch wipers back on mine. £6 each from Halfords.. Could probably have got them cheaper, but £6 each isn't exactly bank busting!

I'd say that was a good price actually. Never thought I'd say that about anything from Halfrauds. Laughing $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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Post #201894 14th Jan 2013 10:09pm
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PeteA



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Try these guys, Silcone blades lifetime warranty and around £4 each

http://www.tripledge.co.uk/

Pete
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lrmaniac



Member Since: 04 Feb 2010
Location: Lisboa
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PeteA wrote:
Try these guys, Silcone blades lifetime warranty and around £4 each

http://www.tripledge.co.uk/

Pete


They don't ship outside UK.... Sad

I found some Bosch on ebay for £5...but some stores charge £30 for postage! Shocked

Now those aerotwins (genuine ones) look nice...even with postage they'll cost 13.00 each... Neutral Confused now! Regards
Joao

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Post #201916 14th Jan 2013 10:35pm
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Glynparry25



Member Since: 16 Feb 2009
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Surely someone on here in the Uk will be willing to sort you out... all they would have to do is get them and then take them to the Post Office.

Glyn Dog Sheep
Post #201919 14th Jan 2013 10:45pm
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XS Pete



Member Since: 13 Jan 2011
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England 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Another vote here for Rain-X and the imitation Aerotwins from eBay. I think I paid a fiver delivered for the last pair over a year ago and they're still really good.

I've also started using the Rain-X interior anti mist stuff on the inside of the glass, and that also works well, especially this time of year.

Pete
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ZeDefender



Member Since: 15 Sep 2011
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Germany 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Baltic Blue
Normal (e.g. Bosch) blades and RainX Thumbs Up
Bought SilBlades a year ago and threw them away 2 weeks later - too much smearing with winter wash fluid.

Word of advice for idiots like me - do not apply Rain-X when it's -5 outside. It takes hours to scrape off again Embarassed 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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tatra805



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dhopable



Member Since: 31 Dec 2012
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Hey lrmaniac, I'm about to get a bosch for my rear window as fed up with having to keep it on for 10 mins before it eventually clears all the streaks!! Rolling Eyes

Like Glyn says if you like I'll get you a set and stick them in the post? I'm sure it won't cost that much? I'm going post office today and ill find out if you like Thumbs Up Cheers
Doug Thumbs Up
Post #201954 15th Jan 2013 7:25am
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lrmaniac



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thanks dhopable Thumbs Up

I still have two places to stop by to check if they have, according to a friend and it's not far to where I work...if I still can't find them today I'll take your offer!

How much are those bosch you can get there? Regards
Joao

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Post #201958 15th Jan 2013 9:03am
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SteveG



Member Since: 29 Nov 2011
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ZeDefender wrote:

Word of advice for idiots like me - do not apply Rain-X when it's -5 outside. It takes hours to scrape off again Embarassed


You can apply Gtechniq G1 or G5 in low temps. G1 for more high speed and longevity, lasts about 18-24 months before reapplication. G5 low speed city and good for off road, last 3-4 months.

Cheers

Steve
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nicholas2012



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Scotland 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Tamar Blue
I bought the cheap aero wipers on ebay the last time I needed some... Won't be buying them again. Only lasted a month or so before they started smearing..
Just popped a set of Bosch wipers back on mine. £6 each from Halfords.. Could probably have got them cheaper, but £6 each isn't exactly bank busting![/quote]

£6 each was that with a trade card or something??
i was going to buy 2 wipers for my merlo forklift from halfords about a week ago they wanted £38!!!
so came home without them.
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dhopable



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Can get the Bosch ones for £5.50 each. Thumbs Up

Shouldn't think it be that much to post? Cheers
Doug Thumbs Up
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