Silicone wiper blades

New_m3 · 10-13-2008, 09:04 AM

Anyone used silicone wipers and are they really so much better than rubber ones or is it all a load of lies, lies, lies?! Apparently they won't ware out within a year and if they do, they’ll send out a replacement.

King Tut · 10-13-2008, 09:13 AM

I guess since you are in the UK you don't get free wipers from the dealer. In my experience no blade is ever better than the OEM one.

Doc · 10-13-2008, 11:24 AM

Piaa are the only wipers you should consider than oem. DO NOt get any other wipers since you will damage the wiper motors which will not be covered by warranty. I am talking from experience with "Durablades" on a toyota.

New_m3 · 10-13-2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by King Tut

I guess since you are in the UK you don't get free wipers from the dealer. In my experience no blade is ever better than the OEM one.

Nope. We dont get free wiper blades in the uk.

Singletrack · 10-13-2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by New_m3

Anyone used silicone wipers and are they really so much better than rubber ones or is it all a load of lies, lies, lies?! Apparently they won't ware out within a year and if they do, they’ll send out a replacement.

Yes, they are that much better. I had PIAA blades on my STi and it they were excellent. I would also consider picking up some Aquapel from PPG. Application takes about 10 minutes and it will last 6 months or so.

808MGuy · 10-13-2008, 01:15 PM

I've used the PIAA blades and while they are good they don't last very long. I switched to Bosch Icons after that and give the same or better performance while lasting a lot longer. After about 4-6 months, the PIAA start to chatter and streak. Not so for the Bosch.

Kurohouou · 04-24-2011, 12:42 PM

I have used PIAA wipers before and loved them.. I had no issues with them ever, but the longest I saw a pair on the car for was about a year and a half. I really want some for my M3. Its amazing how much they help water beed off the windshield, that layer of silicone really does something.

N8dawg · 04-24-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 808MGuy

I've used the PIAA blades and while they are good they don't last very long. I switched to Bosch Icons after that and give the same or better performance while lasting a lot longer. After about 4-6 months, the PIAA start to chatter and streak. Not so for the Bosch.

I thought the Bosch Icons don't fit our m3's, am I wrong?

808MGuy · 04-24-2011, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by N8dawg

I thought the Bosch Icons don't fit our m3's, am I wrong?

I used them on a different car. I'm still on OEM for the M3 since I'm still getting free replacements.

Kiemyster · 04-24-2011, 05:25 PM

Anyone has any experience with the RainX blades?

RayC · 04-24-2011, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiemyster

Anyone has any experience with the RainX blades?

+1

I always see them for sale and wondered about these.

RayC · 04-24-2011, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by E=mc2

Why do you want to pay for blades when they are free from the dealer?

I don't get free wiper blades. Hell, I don't even get 4 years of warranty.

Plus I had to pay for my 1200 mile service.

vm · 04-24-2011, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by E=mc2

How come?

If you see his location, he's in S. Korea. Although here in the forums we continuosly complain about this or that option not available in the US, we really have the best deal of all because the price of our cars is really good compare to most (all?) other markets.

RayC · 04-24-2011, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by E=mc2

I know that but I'd expect maintenance/warranty to be the same.

BMW NA Warranty > BMW Rest of the World.

I get a 2 year, unlimited mile/km warranty. No free replacements either (i.e. brake pads, wipers, fluids, etc)

SlamMan · 04-24-2011, 09:08 PM

I've used the silicon blades for a while now and I like them quite a bit. Nothing groundbreaking but they last a lot longer than rubber ones.

positiveions · 04-24-2011, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by E=mc2

I know that but I'd expect maintenance/warranty to be the same.

we are spoiled in the states E=MC2

N8dawg · 04-24-2011, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiemyster

Anyone has any experience with the RainX blades?

Yes RainX blades are the worst. They streak and they're ridiculously ugly. The Bosch Icons are great but unfortunately don't fit e9x M3s.

JerryK73 · 04-24-2011, 10:43 PM

I've used PIAA blades on pretty much every vehicle I've driven since they came out about 7 years ago. 1 Set lasted me about 4 years. The other cars I didn't have long enough to make a comparison. Something that does help silicone blades to last longer is to use RainX or Aquapel.

Bubbles · 04-25-2011, 06:14 AM

OEM provides the best smooth sweep. I've tried aftermarket blades on all my other cars, but I always come back to OEM. BMW OEM blades are great.

wtzouris · 01-26-2015, 01:10 PM

My New York dealer told me I am allowed one set of wipers per year (3 year lease), so I am dissatisfied after 9 months with the driver's side wiper and I bought a Bosch ICON -- works great.

Mvy · 01-26-2015, 02:49 PM

The do make a Bosch Icon blade that fits the m3. Installed them a few months. back. Part# 3397007072 at Autozone. It has to be ordered most likely but they can get it.

roastbeef · 01-26-2015, 03:28 PM

I put a set of PIAA blades on my desert truck and they are still good. They are about eight years old now.

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Doc Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 288 Posts Drives: E92 M3 AW/Blk sunroof 19s Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cape Town, South Africa iTrader: (0)	Piaa are the only wipers you should consider than oem. DO NOt get any other wipers since you will damage the wiper motors which will not be covered by warranty. I am talking from experience with "Durablades" on a toyota.
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808MGuy Colonel 220 Rep 2,339 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oahu, Hawaii iTrader: (3)	I've used the PIAA blades and while they are good they don't last very long. I switched to Bosch Icons after that and give the same or better performance while lasting a lot longer. After about 4-6 months, the PIAA start to chatter and streak. Not so for the Bosch.
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SlamMan Captain 148 Rep 800 Posts Drives: ED 5/19/2010, Interlagos E90 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, 303 iTrader: (1)	I've used the silicon blades for a while now and I like them quite a bit. Nothing groundbreaking but they last a lot longer than rubber ones. __________________ I play real sports. Not tryin' to be the best at exercising. - Kenny Powers
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JerryK73 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 2009 LeMans Blue Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Jersey/New Orleans/Houston iTrader: (3)	I've used PIAA blades on pretty much every vehicle I've driven since they came out about 7 years ago. 1 Set lasted me about 4 years. The other cars I didn't have long enough to make a comparison. Something that does help silicone blades to last longer is to use RainX or Aquapel.
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