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Justtellme



Member Since: 23 Nov 2015
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Winter wiper blades
So,
Just had a dump of 10” of snow.
The Trico wiper blades immediately iced up and were only partially effective.
Anyone have any recommendations for wiper blades for winter?

Patrick
Post #741049 18th Nov 2018 12:35am
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SteveK



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Mudstuff's Silblades were fairly good, but I don't think they sell them anymore!
Post #741982 24th Nov 2018 10:26am
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Balvaig



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I don't think any wiper blades work well in ice and snow. Weather not as bad as you here in Scotland, but I have to use de-icer on the blades and screen and maximum concentration of windscreen washer fluid in those conditions.
I use LR wipers and RainX on the glass.
I also have a heated screen which is brilliant in keeping the screen clear of ice and snow.
If you don't have a heated screen it may be worth retrofitting one given your weather.
10" of snow would bring the UK to a complete standstill for weeks! Whistle
Post #741990 24th Nov 2018 11:38am
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Justtellme



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Thanks!
Yup i have an genuine fitted heated screen. Have to keep hitting the screen heat button during these conditions to keep the screen free....sometimes even with the heater selected to defrost setting.
Earlier this week, i had a 2-3” buildup of frozen slushy ice on the blades at the end of a 45min drive.
May try to search for 13” winter blades.....they are soft rubber encapsulated to shed any ice buildup.
Cheers
Patrick
Post #742006 24th Nov 2018 2:25pm
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oneten110



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Had Silblades fitted for 10 years and never really had any problems with them, apart from the usual Defender problem of them clearing an ever smaller area when it really starts to snow. Then again mine is 34 years old and has no modern aids
Post #742122 25th Nov 2018 9:57am
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Retroanaconda



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I had this problem one day last winter. Freezing fog and a slightly weak washer fluid solution don’t mix very well!


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Post #742169 25th Nov 2018 6:15pm
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bluebottle



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Bosch Aero ones did fine for me this March when we had our 4-5” in the South... granted I had the heated screen on full pelt and some pretty strong screenwash though.
Post #742456 26th Nov 2018 11:24pm
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Adam17



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Balvaig wrote:
I don't think any wiper blades work well in ice and snow. Weather not as bad as you here in Scotland, but I have to use de-icer on the blades and screen and maximum concentration of windscreen washer fluid in those conditions.
I use LR wipers and RainX on the glass.
I also have a heated screen which is brilliant in keeping the screen clear of ice and snow.
If you don't have a heated screen it may be worth retrofitting one given your weather.
10" of snow would bring the UK to a complete standstill for weeks! Whistle


Standstill is a massive understatement - It would be a code RED CRISIS - people would not know what to do!! - 3 inches brings England to a standstill lolololol
Weak feeble beings.... However have we survived 2000 years ill never know,.... Regards
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Post #746002 16th Dec 2018 1:39pm
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custom90



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I've been running Bosch Aero's with 50/50 Motul screenwash for years and all has been good. Thumbs Up $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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Tommo



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Genuine wipers, screen wash to 50/50% clean windows well every time I clean the car and all works well.
Post #746057 16th Dec 2018 7:10pm
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Rain X did wonders in the Beast from the East. First day the wipers froze even with heated screen on. Rain X that night and completely clear, I was shocked at the difference. James
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Post #746073 16th Dec 2018 8:57pm
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blackwolf



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In the US and Canada it is possible to buy electrically-heated blades but they don't seem to be availble in short enough sizes for Defenders.
Post #746089 16th Dec 2018 11:52pm
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Post #746114 17th Dec 2018 10:34am
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Tegner wrote:
Bosch Aero's can't beat them


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Justtellme



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-20c?....LOL....the standard for sale here during winter months is -45C windshield wiper fluid.

Patrick
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