Showing posts with label wiper. Show all posts
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Thursday, February 16, 2012

Silblade Uni UB120, Hybrid Silicone Wiper Blade 20" Review

Silblade Uni UB120, Hybrid Silicone Wiper Blade 20
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I really wanted these to work. The idea sounded great - wipers that don't wear out and are infused with PTFE so you get the Rain-X effect simply by using the wipers!
Installation was easy, but things started to go downhill after that. Both wipers had issues contacting the entire windshield during the sweep, thus leaving spots that didn't clear the water. I think this is due to the uni-blade design and the stiffness of the blade itself. It got worse - we had a couple of snowstorms - nothing major, but after the first one, the blade warped simply by being in contact with the snow/ice. Then the cheap plastic that holds the one-piece design in place broke off when encountering a little friction. And I never have seen the Rain-X effect despite using these for close to four months.
Honestly, I got much better performance out of the cheap rubber blades and a bottle of Rain-X than I have with these. The marketing pitch sounds nice, but execution leaves a lot to be desired. Maybe there are silcone wiper blades that do work great, but these aren't them.

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The SilBlade UniBlade wiper blade series features a unique Japanese OE hybrid design that combine structural features of the standard SilBlade frame and a Flex frame. It offers a unique harmony between aerodynamic and slick design while maintaining a consistent pressure as it glides through the various sections of the windshield curves. It also utilizes the same patented silicone rubber blade as other SilBlade wipers. Installing a UniBlade windshield wiper is easy with the included universal adapter. Sizes available range from 14" through 26."
Hybrid design combines features of the SilBlade standard and a Flex frames. View larger.

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Monday, October 17, 2011

Silblade Uni UB122, Hybrid Silicone Wiper Blade 22" Review

Silblade Uni UB122, Hybrid Silicone Wiper Blade 22
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I bought these for my new 2010 Ford F150.
I originally bought the regular silblades, but they were loose, they rattled and shook while cleaning windows. Silblade WB122S Premium Black Silicone Wiper Blade - 22" by Silblade Permalink: http://amzn.com/B00029X5WO The reason they did was there was a gap on either side of the plastic clip in between the metal frame. The plastic clip is the achilles heal in their case.
Back to these wonderful wipers. They are the best without a doubt. The frame is thick, all plastic and extremely solid (No Flex or play at all except where it is meant to at the joints). The wiper blade is a flexible but durable silicone that makes contact the windshield completely and glides with ease. Even with dry windows there is no streaking or lines. When you first use them they leave a film on the window that keeps rain from accumulating and helps them slide across it easier.
I first came across silblade in 2005 when I was at the SEMA show in Vegas and bought my first pair. This is when silblade made Ultra frames in color with colored silicone blade. That was amazing back then and I wish they still made them. The big thing is that I bought a pair of red frames with red blades for my moms 05 Rav 4 which was new at the time, and she just replaced them in the winter of 09. They still worked as good as new but the frames only faded a little. Thats insane. These went through 4 winters and change of season in Jersey and still were going strong with no rips tears or streaking on the windshield.
I trust these on both my parents cars and will ONLY use these on mine. I really hope they never change their formula but I would highly recommend that you buy the SILBLADE HYBRID version if you have a problem with the SILBLADE PREMIUM wipers.

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The SilBlade UniBlade wiper blade series features a unique Japanese OE hybrid design that combine structural features of the standard SilBlade frame and a Flex frame. It offers a unique harmony between aerodynamic and slick design while maintaining a consistent pressure as it glides through the various sections of the windshield curves. It also utilizes the same patented silicone rubber blade as other SilBlade wipers. Installing a UniBlade windshield wiper is easy with the included universal adapter. Sizes available range from 14" through 26."
Hybrid design combines features of the SilBlade standard and a Flex frames. View larger.

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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Rain-X 5080233 2-In-1 Glass Cleaner Plus Rain Repellent Aerosol Foam Review

Rain-X 5080233 2-In-1 Glass Cleaner Plus Rain Repellent Aerosol Foam
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I've used rain-x wipes for ages, and I had my windshield replaced. I was quite disappointed to find I ran out of wipes, and I actually had to have my wipers on hi when it was raining. I ran to the store and picked up the 2-in-1 since i knew my windshield was dirty anyway.
Since it had been raining, and it rains a lot where I am, as soon as it stopped, I ran out with a towel, did my best to dry the window, and used this cleaner on a damp/wet windshield and wasn't sure of how it would perform.
My windshield was pretty clean, and the water is being repelled as it was before. I was at a gas station and thought i'd do a little touch-up wash with their squeegee and the water would bead right up and run off, but I was able to scrub the bugs off.
I usually use rain repellent washer fluid to keep treating it instead of washing the rain-x treatment off. Usually i barely have to have my wipers on and I love it.

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2-in-1 Foaming Glass Cleaner plus Rain Repellent.

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Monday, May 2, 2011

Silblade Uni UB117, Hybrid Silicone Wiper Blade 17" Review

Silblade Uni UB117, Hybrid Silicone Wiper Blade 17
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I had VERY high hopes for this blade. In the process I was able to correspond with one of the most wonderful sellers here on Amazon... O'Donnell's Auto parts. The professionalism, courtesy and assistance I received was wonderful. Sure, the blades didn't work out (more tension in the curve of the Silblade wiper than my flatter windshield 1997 Toyota 4Runner could deal with) but I know I can count on O'Donnell's for fast shipping and wonderful customer service.
In the end, I purchased RainEx wiper blades locally.


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The SilBlade UniBlade wiper blade series features a unique Japanese OE hybrid design that combine structural features of the standard SilBlade frame and a Flex frame. It offers a unique harmony between aerodynamic and slick design while maintaining a consistent pressure as it glides through the various sections of the windshield curves. It also utilizes the same patented silicone rubber blade as other SilBlade wipers. Installing a UniBlade windshield wiper is easy with the included universal adapter. Sizes available range from 14" through 26."
Hybrid design combines features of the SilBlade standard and a Flex frames. View larger.

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