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MZ DAIZY 10-31-2022 06:12 PM

Wiper thread...
 
Yea, boring, I get it, but just spent $70 to replace the oem wipers this morning. Good news is they work great! Bad news is they look like ****!

Went with Rain-ex something or the other.. I kept the oem wipers. Anyone know if I can put “refills” in them?

I’m sure it’s my OCD, and I’ll probably get used to them, but these new wipers draw my eye! Big bulgy things... yuck... I can’t stop staring at them...

ZoomZ 10-31-2022 06:29 PM

Nissan Canada used to sell rubber refills. They stopped doing that and just sell generic, auto parts store brands.

I just got Bosch Icons for the Murano. They look good and work great and last long time. Expensive though.

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vtec to vvel 10-31-2022 08:55 PM

That's what happens when you move out into the boonies - everything costs more.

I use rain-x latitude wipers and they last me a few years before I have to replace them. They've been marketed as being able to contour to the curvature of the windshield and I can attest that they hold up to their function.

Inflaymes 11-01-2022 04:39 AM

Like this? I kept my old wiper blade arms...but I plan on buying refills, seems a bit cheaper for better quality?

https://parts.nissanusa.com/p/nissan...895-1EB5B.html

MZ DAIZY 11-01-2022 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4031583)
That's what happens when you move out into the boonies - everything costs more.

I use rain-x latitude wipers and they last me a few years before I have to replace them. They've been marketed as being able to contour to the curvature of the windshield and I can attest that they hold up to their function.

That’s what they are! I should clarify that I don’t like the looks of them from the inside of the car. I saved the old arms and will get refills.

MZ DAIZY 11-01-2022 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inflaymes (Post 4031586)
Like this? I kept my old wiper blade arms...but I plan on buying refills, seems a bit cheaper for better quality?

https://parts.nissanusa.com/p/nissan...895-1EB5B.html

Yes, that what I’m looking for. Thanks!

Spooler 11-01-2022 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY (Post 4031589)
Yes, that what I’m looking for. Thanks!

That's what I did also from what I remember. Aftermarket look like chit.

ZoomZ 11-01-2022 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inflaymes (Post 4031586)
Like this? I kept my old wiper blade arms...but I plan on buying refills, seems a bit cheaper for better quality?

https://parts.nissanusa.com/p/nissan...895-1EB5B.html

unfortunately, Passenger side no longer available.

MZ DAIZY 11-02-2022 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ZoomZ (Post 4031599)
unfortunately, Passenger side no longer available.

Well that sucks... do people only change one side at a time? :confused:

MZ DAIZY 11-02-2022 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler (Post 4031591)
That's what I did also from what I remember. Aftermarket look like chit.

Yea, they really do look like chit. Apparently the “installer” didn’t put the plastic caps on the knuckles. I’ll see what they look like when the trim is added.

Right now, I can’t stand them... :thumbsdown:

Spooler 11-02-2022 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY (Post 4031625)
Yea, they really do look like chit. Apparently the “installer” didn’t put the plastic caps on the knuckles. I’ll see what they look like when the trim is added.

Right now, I can’t stand them... :thumbsdown:

I walked in to Advance and looked at what they had. Walked out and went to Nissan. I may have bought brand new wiper blades. I can't remember. I rarely drive my car in the rain these days. R888r tires will do that to you. If it is raining, I take my truck.

Tractionless 11-05-2022 08:30 AM

Only wipers I'll ever use are PIAA Super Sporza's, which are available as refills. Note that the refill channel which slides into the blade claws is "wide" as there are two variations with wipers "wide" and "narrow". I can't recall if the OE blades have wide or narrow claws to hold the refill.

Tractionless 11-05-2022 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZoomZ (Post 4031599)
unfortunately, Passenger side no longer available.

Check ebay

Tractionless 11-05-2022 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler (Post 4031627)
I walked in to Advance and looked at what they had. Walked out and went to Nissan. I may have bought brand new wiper blades. I can't remember. I rarely drive my car in the rain these days. R888r tires will do that to you. If it is raining, I take my truck.

I did the same (drive truck) with another (non daily) car I owned with R888's but had a 2nd set of wheels/tires for travel and rainy season. If the Z is clean I'll still drive the truck rather than knowingly get it dirty, thereby initiating another chore by having to wash it.

rey127 12-18-2023 03:40 PM

Ok so it's time for me to change wipers. I could have sworn I bookmarked an OEM replacement video but I can no longer find it.

But I was today's years old when I found out they sell just the rubber blade. At this point I wouldn't mind OEM or not. I also do not want an eyesore with my OCD as someone else mentioned. Anyone recommendation? Whatever is easier to install (the rubber refill or not). AutoZone wipers are way too expensive. Both need to change.

Is this link actually white or just a picture with wraps?


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