Wiper blades-RainX

[erhayes]

I was comparing the wiper blades on my 2014 CX5T and the RAIN-X BLADE equivalent appears to be the Expert Fit Hybrid. Anyone else checked this? Ed

 

[inlinev]

why not purchase the refills from the dealer at a fraction of replacing the entire assembly?

 

[CX5_Pete]

I my experience the OEM inserts are better than most aftermarket replacements out there. Like anything else, if the wipers are cleaned and maintained they will last a long time and work well.

 

[GP 2004]

I my experience the OEM inserts are better than most aftermarket replacements out there. Like anything else, if the wipers are cleaned and maintained they will last a long time and work well.

+1

 

[erhayes]

So no answer to my question(mad)

 

[Unobtanium]

I my experience the OEM inserts are better than most aftermarket replacements out there. Like anything else, if the wipers are cleaned and maintained they will last a long time and work well.

Yes. My Grand Jeep Cherokee, I got the latest and greatest uberwipers. They hopped and rubbed and were infuriating before 10K miles. Replaced with dealer assy. and it was fine for tens of thousands until sold.

 

[paris1]

So no answer to my question(mad)

Oh ferchrist's sake Ed; the Rainex application chart https://www.rainx.com/blade-size-finder/
calls out any one of 10 blades for your car. Just pick the one you like the best!

 

[CX5_Pete]

So no answer to my question(mad)

I used the link provided by paris1 and it shows the sizes as follows:

Drivers side: 24"
Passenger side: 18"

If you want something close to OEM, i guess yes, the Expert Fit Hybrid looks close. So does the Fusion

 

[erhayes]

Gee paris1. You didn't read my question. Ed

 

[Anchorman]

They all look like cheap tat compared to the proper Denso hybrid blades.

 

[craigo]

I my experience the OEM inserts are better than most aftermarket replacements out there. Like anything else, if the wipers are cleaned and maintained they will last a long time and work well.

I just had mine replaced with OEM after going 3 years on the original factory set. And I park outdoors. Don't know if they're just good rubber, or the occasional swipe with meg's ultimate wash/wax was enough to keep the UV from degrading them.

 

[Maineiac]

I put high end Rain Ex on about 2 months ago and have been very satisfied, and we have gotten some heavy rain down here.