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Jul 30, 2006 | 08:09 AM

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From: Groton, CT _NEBF 05, 06, 07_

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You're not going to believe this, but to me, OEM replacements are the best. I've tried the rest. (Walmart, Kmart, Automart.....all the marts) Anco'* are pretty good though I have to admit. I usually get the OEM replacement elements (just the rubber wiper portion) from like GMpartsdirect, or another gm parts website (forget the name). I have to re-use the metal strips, but they never wear out. The OEM wipers wipe clean, and are very quiet, no squeaks at all.

Slow down. Never had that problem with mine.

Hmmm??

Jul 30, 2006 | 08:19 AM

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i use Michelin wiper blades from walmart on my cars and they work great no problems with them yet.

Jul 30, 2006 | 09:26 AM

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Anco'* have ALWAYS been great for me......but i wax my front windshield.....i dont even need wipers

Jul 31, 2006 | 02:53 AM

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I use the Michelins also, and the seem to work the best for me. (Walmart)

Jul 31, 2006 | 07:43 AM

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just my 2 cents....winterblades SUCK!! because they are all wrapped in rubber, the wind catches them when they wipe and lifes them off the window....which obvious doesn't help when you are trying to remove water from the window.

I've got the winterblades and have no issues with them (except the goofy looking red tips on 'em) Of course, I live in MN, where the driver'* licenses are water soluble. Never get a chance to do more than about 30 in the rain or snow...

But other than that, I generally just run the ANCOs. Never had an issue with them.

Jul 31, 2006 | 03:08 PM

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Cheap old Ancos and waxing your windshield says it all. Those rubber coated wipers ARE the pits. How much are the silicone ones?? Sounds like a good idea.

Jul 31, 2006 | 04:04 PM

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I've been using the Bosch wiper blades. Seem to work good and last 12-18 months. Winter destroys blades. The Rain-X washer fluid is cake. It puts itself on when you spray the windows!

Jul 31, 2006 | 04:17 PM

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I'm using the silicone wipers they sell at Advanced, and they work great, for a few extra bucks. And the Rain-X orange WW fluid is the shiznit! I rarely have to turn my wipers above intermittent anymore.