How to maintain your Wiper

shazikon · 21st September 2007, 13:34

i have used Fords OE viper blades and Bosch made. The original one were good but the replacement ones had to be replaced every 6 months. Then i switched to Bosch.. they are awesome smooth and better than OE. Its been more than a year since i switched, still going great. It is important you buy original Bosch spares. i got them at their factory store in adugodi. You can find their authorized dealers on their website.

theMAG · 21st September 2007, 14:05

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Originally Posted by ajmat

I see her pic in your avatar and judging by what she holds in her mouth , she is in good control

I'm waiting for the next meet to take some well controlled pics of you for public viewing pleasure.

crazydiablo · 21st September 2007, 14:26

LOL that was a good one ajmat.

How expensive is Bosch?

theMAG · 21st September 2007, 14:32

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Originally Posted by crazydiablo

How expensive is Bosch?

550 for the pair that fits the Swift

rkbharat · 21st September 2007, 16:01

I have tried both Bosch and Syndicate and some local brand of wipers on my indica and the diference in performance is just marginal.

I guess all of them have a limited life and need regular care and timely replacement

kchatt · 21st September 2007, 17:29

"I can courier you- free of cost; a set of new Bosch blades that passed QC checks and were manufactured in a Bosch factory at the same time."

Thanks theMAG for the offer. I will take it up during the next change. But I'd love to meet you when I am in Bengalooroo. I go there quite frequently.

mithun · 22nd September 2007, 16:14

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Originally Posted by rkbharat

I have tried both Bosch and Syndicate and some local brand of wipers on my indica and the diference in performance is just marginal.

I guess all of them have a limited life and need regular care and timely replacement

I completely agree with you.

theMAG · 22nd September 2007, 16:15

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Originally Posted by kchatt

Thanks theMAG for the offer. I will take it up during the next change. But I'd love to meet you when I am in Bengalooroo. I go there quite frequently.

You're very welcome. PM me when you're here.

rr_zen · 26th September 2007, 22:12

Can someone help me out with the wiper blade sizes for my 2003 Esteem ?

I recently switched over to Michelin Optimum high performance wipers for my Civic in the US and am immensely pleased with the results. I would like to have a set of the same wiper blades fitted on my Esteem when I come back to India.

nitrous · 26th September 2007, 22:20

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Originally Posted by rrzen

I recently switched over to Michelin Optimum high performance wipers for my Civic in the US

Michelin makes Wipers???

rr_zen · 27th September 2007, 01:06

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Originally Posted by nitrous

Michelin makes Wipers???

It certainly does. Check these out. Michelin Radius™ Wiper Blades

Michelin Optimum™ Wiper Blades

I did a bit of research and found out that both Radius and Optimum are one and the same high performance wiper blades offered by Michelin. It is named 'Radius' when sold at Walmart and 'Optimum' when sold at Target.

Thad E Ginathom · 27th September 2007, 13:23

If its rubber, I guess they may as well make it!

I'm off to search for those High Performance Michelin condoms!

rjstyles69 · 27th September 2007, 20:51

Calling all baleno owners, can someone please post up dimensions/spec's(in terms of length)for a baleno's wiper please.

Mahesh is picking up them for me and I need to know the exact dimension(lengthwise), so that he can pick up the correct size.

Thanks in advance.

dustDevil · 27th September 2007, 21:21

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Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

If its rubber, I guess they may as well make it!

I'm off to search for those High Performance Michelin condoms!

lol...

Recently changed to Bosch wipers. Really happy with them.
Do wiper fluids prevent clogging? My car's nozzles get clogged very often!

aah78 · 27th September 2007, 21:36

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Originally Posted by nitrous

Michelin makes Wipers???

Michelin do make wipers in collaboration with Pylon, but they're not very good.
I was using Bosch Icons earlier, which lasted OK - not as much as I would have liked them to.
Thought I would try on the Michelin Optimum (Radius, if you prefer) blades. They're useless; began streaking within 4 months.

Mind you, I do try and take care of my blades.

21st September 2007, 13:34	#31
shazikon BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 391 Thanked: 24 Times View My Garage	i have used Fords OE viper blades and Bosch made. The original one were good but the replacement ones had to be replaced every 6 months. Then i switched to Bosch.. they are awesome smooth and better than OE. Its been more than a year since i switched, still going great. It is important you buy original Bosch spares. i got them at their factory store in adugodi. You can find their authorized dealers on their website.
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21st September 2007, 14:26	#33
crazydiablo BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore/San Francisco Posts: 854 Thanked: 24 Times View My Garage	LOL that was a good one ajmat. How expensive is Bosch?
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21st September 2007, 16:01	#35
rkbharat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Gurgaon/New Delhi Posts: 1,601 Thanked: 724 Times View My Garage	I have tried both Bosch and Syndicate and some local brand of wipers on my indica and the diference in performance is just marginal. I guess all of them have a limited life and need regular care and timely replacement
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21st September 2007, 17:29	#36
kchatt BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 39 Thanked: 4 Times	"I can courier you- free of cost; a set of new Bosch blades that passed QC checks and were manufactured in a Bosch factory at the same time." Thanks theMAG for the offer. I will take it up during the next change. But I'd love to meet you when I am in Bengalooroo. I go there quite frequently.
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26th September 2007, 22:12	#39
rr_zen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 1,799 Thanked: 400 Times View My Garage	Can someone help me out with the wiper blade sizes for my 2003 Esteem ? I recently switched over to Michelin Optimum high performance wipers for my Civic in the US and am immensely pleased with the results. I would like to have a set of the same wiper blades fitted on my Esteem when I come back to India.
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27th September 2007, 13:23	#42
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,004 Thanked: 26,428 Times	If its rubber, I guess they may as well make it! I'm off to search for those High Performance Michelin condoms!
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27th September 2007, 20:51	#43
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,343 Thanked: 842 Times View My Garage	Calling all baleno owners, can someone please post up dimensions/spec's(in terms of length)for a baleno's wiper please. Mahesh is picking up them for me and I need to know the exact dimension(lengthwise), so that he can pick up the correct size. Thanks in advance.
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