Simple quesiton: Wiper Blade replacement

[algiorda]

Originally Posted by PaulE

Algiorda, for wipers, if you have the OEM blades still on your car you can go to a VW dealer and just buy the rubber blade inserts by asking for this part number,895-955-429-A, or go to this page in the Pelican Parts website and order them Pelican Parts here. These are the same OEM rubbers in your blades, but Porsche doesn't sell them without the blades. If your car no longer has the OEM blades I can't say that these will work for you though.

Thanks for that info, as the 3rd owner, how do I know if they are OEM blades or not?

[PaulE]

Originally Posted by algiorda

Thanks for that info, as the 3rd owner, how do I know if they are OEM blades or not?

Other than buying new blades or looking at another car that is confirmed has OEM blades, I've got nothing. My car is in the body shop, otherwise I would look to see if there were any part numbers stamped into them. Sorry.

[mikefocke]

Or maybe look to see if the drivers wiper has a wind deflector on it. Didn't the originals have that?

[rexcramer]

I purchased refills, for the stock wipers/arms, at Napa for $5.83.

[PaulE]

Originally Posted by rexcramer

I purchased refills, for the stock wipers/arms, at Napa for $5.83.

Thanks for that info. NAPA was the one auto parts store I didn't check thee first time
I started looking for refills!

[Lew]

Originally Posted by rexcramer

I purchased refills, for the stock wipers/arms, at Napa for $5.83.

Both blades for that price?


Pelican list a 22" in their ad that can be trimmed for size.
Wiper Blade Insert 895955429A - SWF - Valeo - Volkswagen - 895-955-429-A | Pelican Parts

[rexcramer]

Napa Part #602298, $5.40 + tax on 1/13/16. They rarely see rain, but they work great with the washer.

https://www.napaonline.com/napa/en/p/ACO602298/ACO602298

[algiorda]

Originally Posted by mikefocke

Or maybe look to see if the drivers wiper has a wind deflector on it. Didn't the originals have that?

YES, the drivers side did have the spoiler on it. I kept both of them they look very original and I went with the BOSCH blades. WOW, what a difference quiet and very competent.