Simple quesiton: Wiper Blade replacement

[algiorda]

04S, what wiper blade/refills do you recommend? I see Bosch Icon and then Suncoast has the original Porsche blades for $46. What works well? I will go through blades every 6 months in the hot Fla sun.

[Meir]

I go with the originals.
They work best. The driver side has a "fin" on it, and the passenger side has a curve to fit the windshield perfectly.

[Deserion]

Under $24, look almost identical to the OE SWF blades. Yes, spoiler for driver and curved passenger blade, too. Works like OE.

Bosch 3397001582

[rick3000]

If you need to replace the entire wiper, get the OEM (or possibly Bosch) ones. Other aftermarket wipers just won't fit very well. If you just need the blades you can sometimes find just the rubber refill for sale, or you can buy a cheap set of wipers and transfer the rubber blades over.

[JayG]

I use the ones from Costco and they work well.
Around $8 each

[steved0x]

Originally Posted by Deserion

Under $24, look almost identical to the OE SWF blades. Yes, spoiler for driver and curved passenger blade, too. Works like OE.

Bosch 3397001582

These are what I have too, got them from O'Reilly auto, they had to order them I think but it only took 1-2 days.

I don't daily drive and they have lasted several years for me, since 2012. Dang maybe time to get a new pair. I guess being in the garage helps. I should drive more...

[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.

[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?

[steved0x]

One thing, when changing your wipers, always put a folded towel down on the windshield where the blade contacts when you lift the wiper arm. If the wiper arm snaps down onto the windshield with no blade attached, there is a high likelihood that it will crack the windshield, as reported in some earlier threads on here (that I don't have the link handy)

[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.

[algiorda]

Originally Posted by steved0x

One thing, when changing your wipers, always put a folded towel down on the windshield where the blade contacts when you lift the wiper arm. If the wiper arm snaps down onto the windshield with no blade attached, there is a high likelihood that it will crack the windshield, as reported in some earlier threads on here (that I don't have the link handy)

Yikes! GREAT TIP!

Thanks
Al

[Finnegan]

I've had these for a while now, and they are really fantastic: PIAA 97055 Si-Tech Silicone Wiper Blade - 22" 550mm.

[Seadweller]

The real question is, why are you driving the car in the rain?

[Dubaday]

Originally Posted by steved0x

One thing, when changing your wipers, always put a folded towel down on the windshield where the blade contacts when you lift the wiper arm. If the wiper arm snaps down onto the windshield with no blade attached, there is a high likelihood that it will crack the windshield, as reported in some earlier threads on here (that I don't have the link handy)

I cringed reading this, happened to me once and have put a soft towel on windshield while replacing wipers ever since. Good tip Steve

As far as wipers goes, I use Rain-X water repellent windshield spray along with the wiper blades. Hardly have to use wipers unless it's pouring on the interstate.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016NA9V78/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[algiorda]

Originally Posted by Dubaday

I cringed reading this, happened to me once and have put a soft towel on windshield while replacing wipers ever since. Good tip Steve

As far as wipers goes, I use Rain-X water repellent windshield spray along with the wiper blades. Hardly have to use wipers unless it's pouring on the interstate.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016NA9V78/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I wish this forum software had a LIKE button. I also give props to Rain-X, that stuff is amazing. I treat all my vehicles with it. But you have to apply it correctly or it will become a streaky mess.

[rick3000]

Last time I tried to use it, it became a streaky mess? What is the correct way?

[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!

[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.