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Old 02-25-2015, 12:16 PM
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New Wiper Blades - Do Bosch/Rain-X Still Fail

Hey All,

Been a while, I hope you're all well.

Time for new wipers. When I used both Bosch or Rain-X blades, one of the blades wouldn't sit correctly and flat and would not clean the window properly. Does anyone know if that is still the case, my searches didn't really resolve that question? Or, are there any anyone would recommend?

By extension, the end of the front passenger-side arm is bent back on itself, making a "J". There's nothing different than when it came from the factory, but am I missing an additional plastic piece beyond what will come with the wipers?

Thank you in advance!
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Old 02-25-2015, 01:23 PM
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I use Bosch evolutions with no problems. I do not believe you are missing anything.
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Old 02-25-2015, 01:45 PM
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I have used the Bosch Ikon blades as well as others and they work fine.

Perhaps your wiper arm is bent a bit?
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Thank you, Gentlemen

Originally I thought bent as well, but the last two times blades were replaced at my shop (stock, probably) there was no issue at all.

Thank you both for your input.
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