remal 85 Report post Posted August 5, 2015 Just a heads to all If you have access to costco they sell Michelin Stealth Wiper blades for less than £5 each. been using them for some time on my daily drive and going to get some for the 86" So if your looking I would recommend then for the price and that they do a good job of cleaning your screen just thought I would mention this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted August 5, 2015 Awesome, I need some new wipers and I'm there next week What sizes do we need for the 86? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remal 85 Report post Posted August 5, 2015 from a google seems we need 22" drivers and 20" passenger sizes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted August 5, 2015 Aww I could do with some as well but no access to Costco, mine are pretty crap at the moment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted August 5, 2015 Where are you located Mike? Happy to go and grab a few for forum members if they're local, coming to a meet sometime soon or happy to pay some postage? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted August 5, 2015 I've always used Bosch Aerotwin myself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted August 5, 2015 I've always used Bosch Aerotwin myself Basically the same thing but you're paying 4 times the price for those generally Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted August 5, 2015 Where are you located Mike? Happy to go and grab a few for forum members if they're local, coming to a meet sometime soon or happy to pay some postage? Manchester, if you can go this week, I'll be at Rob's BBQ. Otherwise, Croft weekend after if someone is local to you and is going to the TSS as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted August 5, 2015 Manchester, if you can go this week, I'll be at Rob's BBQ. Otherwise, Croft weekend after if someone is local to you and is going to the TSS as well I might be going this week, I'll confirm shortly mate 1 Mike reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Duff 79 Report post Posted August 5, 2015 I've always used Bosch Aerotwin myself Yes, I replaced my OEMs with the Aerotwin earlier this year, but while I liked them a lot on my old car, and have found they do wipe a lot better than the OEMs, I also get quite a lot of annoying wiper judder at the tips so wouldn't mind trying something else like these Michelins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted August 5, 2015 Yes, I replaced my OEMs with the Aerotwin earlier this year, but while I liked them a lot on my old car, and have found they do wipe a lot better than the OEMs, I also get quite a lot of annoying wiper judder at the tips so wouldn't mind trying something else like these Michelins. You at the BBQ or a meet anytime soon? I'm not at TSS this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remal 85 Report post Posted August 5, 2015 Basically the same thing but you're paying 4 times the price for those generally !!!!!!!!!!!!! these http://www.halfords.com/motoring-travel/bulbs-wiper-blades-batteries/wiper-blades/bosch-aerotwin-flat-set-a928s-21-19 £34 for 2 blades. Dear god how much. having used the one's from costco. I'll keep with them. I'm very fussy when it comes to my windscreen. I like it to be clean, Use Rain x or similar aften. and good blades but when you can pay less then £10 for a pair I feel halfords are taking the micheal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remal 85 Report post Posted August 5, 2015 these are the one's they sell for less than £5 each http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/2037150.htm and not bad when they win this at that price http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/88422/michelin-stealth-wiper-blades-tested Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adam 70 Report post Posted August 5, 2015 Where are you located Mike? Happy to go and grab a few for forum members if they're local, coming to a meet sometime soon or happy to pay some postage? Jordan if your still planning on grabbing some could you maybe pick me up a set and I'll grab them at robs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted August 5, 2015 !!!!!!!!!!!!! these http://www.halfords.com/motoring-travel/bulbs-wiper-blades-batteries/wiper-blades/bosch-aerotwin-flat-set-a928s-21-19 £34 for 2 blades. Dear god how much. having used the one's from costco. I'll keep with them. I'm very fussy when it comes to my windscreen. I like it to be clean, Use Rain x or similar aften. and good blades but when you can pay less then £10 for a pair I feel halfords are taking the micheal You can pick them up for £15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted August 5, 2015 Got you a set Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted August 5, 2015 Got you a set Mike Cheers mate 1 smudge reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted August 5, 2015 Is it worth mentioning that I have covered 68K miles on my original set of wiper blades and they still work just fine! 1 Test Drives Unlimited reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted August 6, 2015 Is it worth mentioning that I have covered 68K miles on my original set of wiper blades and they still work just fine! There will be some smearing/missed patches I bet For the sake of £10, worth changing once a year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted August 6, 2015 That's why I'm changing mine, they now smear if the windscreen isn't soaking, the passenger one is worse but that's probably because I used them when it was frozen to the windscreen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chillismoke 182 Report post Posted August 6, 2015 https://vimeo.com/135549655 This can be achieved for a tenner: http://gtechniq.com/products/auto/perfect/exterior/paint/g1-clearvision-smart-glass#content Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 JamesP1991 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted August 6, 2015 Got that on already, only seems to last me a year though (or less) - put it on in October last year, and it now only streams if it's big beads and doing 50+ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted August 6, 2015 Still rather have decent wipers too... Your set is in the car Mike, see you at Rob's 1 Mike reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Test Drives Unlimited 278 Report post Posted August 6, 2015 Am with Lauren on this one ,have done 36k miles in 2yrs on the original wiper blades and still all OK Really can't see the point of changing them for just the sake of it !!!! Sent from my Archos 53 Platinum using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted August 6, 2015 Tbh if they are jumping it's most likely not because they are worn out but because they need cleaning. Clean them in some diluted citrus degreaser job done. As for the gtechniq wearing out, it wears out quicker if you use your wipers, keeping the wipers clean will prolong the life of it and it should be topped up anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites