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willy eckerslike



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It seems wiper blades are like arseholes, everyones got a different one, but some wipe better than others Thumbs Up Original Member Pie n Pea Club.
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GREENI



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ZeDefender wrote:

Could it be the heating elements on the outside of the screen?


The heating elephants are between the layers of glass Thumbs Up
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party monkey



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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 Shocked Whistle Jon - 110 td5 [sold]. Currently Defenderless.
Post #206891 30th Jan 2013 6:53pm
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ZeDefender



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GREENI wrote:
ZeDefender wrote:

Could it be the heating elements on the outside of the screen?


The heating elephants are between the layers of glass Thumbs Up

Embarassed as I now see Embarassed
Could have sworn there were little ridges on the outside when it rains - must just be bad wiper blades Rolling with laughter Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
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Alex1976



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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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kmac



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If you must have silicone wipers the triple-edge ones are much cheaper inc delivery.

Good thing it doesn't rain much here Whistle
Post #206978 30th Jan 2013 10:03pm
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Rakthi



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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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stevie d



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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.

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Post #207045 31st Jan 2013 8:17am
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I.AM_a driver



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GREENI: what's a heating elephant? Is that a 'jumbo' sized heater with a trunk and grey skin? Mark S
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ZeDefender



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Laughing Well spotted!
For a start it has to be a 2-dimensional elephant or it couldn't fit between the layers of glass Rolling Eyes Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
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bilko



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chipmunk wrote:
The MUD 'demo' picture was what I was interested in, there being a coating applied by the blade......hence the silicone? The blades do look very curved, too much to 'profile' to the defender screen IMO. They are a lot of money £17 for one!!! Thanks for opinions. Very useful.


Don't look at buying PIAA blades then! Big Cry
Post #207635 2nd Feb 2013 3:14pm
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bilko



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chipmunk wrote:
The MUD 'demo' picture was what I was interested in, there being a coating applied by the blade......hence the silicone? The blades do look very curved, too much to 'profile' to the defender screen IMO. They are a lot of money £17 for one!!! Thanks for opinions. Very useful.


Don't look at buying PIAA blades then! Big Cry
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I.AM_a driver



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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
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MrFlips



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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
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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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