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Old 12-05-2009, 11:25 AM
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Icons are great on the front.
On the rear, they leave a patch unwiped. Will try the alcohol wipe.
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Old 12-05-2009, 09:15 PM
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Icons are great on the front.
Icons are great for the front and mine never made a single squeak after 2.5 years.

No need for Icons on the rear. BMW sells rear window re-fill blades for $3.30 at my dealer or a whopping $2.81 with the CCA discount.
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Old 12-05-2009, 11:40 PM
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Can someone confirm this is the wiper blade? It is 22" and $18 each. Thanks!

Amazon.com: Bosch 422A ICON Wiper Blade - 22": Automotive
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Old 12-05-2009, 11:51 PM
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Can someone confirm this is the wiper blade? It is 22" and $18 each. Thanks!

Amazon.com: Bosch 422A ICON Wiper Blade - 22": Automotive
Confirm this for what?

The X5 uses 424A for the driver's side, 421B for the passenger's side and 418A for the rear window. I think it may be safe to go up to a 426A on the driver's side. Some also have used 422B for the passenger's side, but it may hang off the windshield.
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Old 12-05-2009, 11:55 PM
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Confirm this for what?

The X5 uses 424A for the driver's side, 421B for the passenger's side and 418A for the rear window. I think it may be safe to go up to a 426A on the driver's side. Some also have used 422B for the passenger's side, but it may hang off the windshield.
Thanks. That's why I wanted the confirm... I'm very inexperienced when it comes to wiper blades. Can someone confirm below are the proper blades?


Amazon.com: Bosch 424A ICON Wiper Blade - 24": Automotive

Amazon.com: Bosch 421B ICON Wiper Blade - 21": Automotive

Amazon.com: Bosch 418A ICON Wiper Blade - 18": Automotive
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Old 12-06-2009, 12:17 AM
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Icons are great for the front and mine never made a single squeak after 2.5 years.

No need for Icons on the rear. BMW sells rear window re-fill blades for $3.30 at my dealer or a whopping $2.81 with the CCA discount.
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Icons are great for the front and mine never made a single squeak after 2.5 years.
How many bottles of alcohol you used on them ,then
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How many bottles of alcohol you used on them ,then
None. Never used alcohol on my blades. Simply clean with a sponge or mit when I wash the car and that is all.
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Icons are great on the front.
On the rear, they leave a patch unwiped. Will try the alcohol wipe.
it's probably all it needs in the rear - the rear window gets so dirty!
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I just use OEM refills from the dealer
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