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PDC



Member Since: 13 Dec 2015
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Bosch Aero for me too. I always buy from these guys.

https://www.windscreenwipersdirect.co.uk/s...3----29297 2010 RR 5.0 Autobiography
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Post #553504 Sun Apr 08 2018 12:22pm
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Renaco



Member Since: 28 Jul 2011
Location: Bavaria
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Germany 

Sorry, we have to split this discussion in pre 17my and after.
Pre 17 MY on Aftermarket Flat-Blades are problematic , as they are „flying“ above 120 km/h and this is far from safe, as then they wipe 40% less than hybrid wipers, more speed, less functionality.
I recommend hybrid blades, like oem.

From 17 MY on, they changed the wiper arms and to flat blades in general. Here you dont have the problems with „flying“ wipers above 120 km/h, even on flat blades.

Best
René 2012 RRS HSE SDV6, BOURNVILLE 12/12-10/14
2015 RRS DYNAMIC HYBRID, CAUSEWAY GREY 1/15-7/18
2018 RRS DYNAMIC P400e, BRITISH RACING GREEN 8/18-8/19
2019 RRS DYNAMIC P525, SILICON SILVER 8/19-

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espaceboy



Member Since: 13 Aug 2017
Location: Fife
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these seem cheap
£19 a set
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bosch-Front-Win...1438.l9372

Post #553660 Mon Apr 09 2018 7:29pm
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Bill Portland



Member Since: 01 Feb 2017
Location: Dorsetshire
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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 Autobiography Orkney Grey

My car takes 2 x 22" blades Merc C220 estate Sport AMG
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Post #553661 Mon Apr 09 2018 7:33pm
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Eaters



Member Since: 11 Apr 2016
Location: East Sussex
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United Kingdom 2008 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Zermatt Silver

PDC wrote:
Bosch Aero for me too. I always buy from these guys.

https://www.windscreenwipersdirect.co.uk/s...3----29297


I’ve just fitted Bosch Aero. They work fine on my 2008. Wish I’d know about these guys though. Good price. Thumbs Up Robin
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Gone:
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Post #553680 Mon Apr 09 2018 10:09pm
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Lindab



Member Since: 20 Nov 2017
Location: Dundee
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Use "Rain X" on your screen. I have been using it for years. Above 40mph or so you don't need the wipers as the rain just blows off. Below 40 the occasional flick wipe clears it. Can't remember the last time I needed blades. Also hardly ever have to use screen washers so much so when the car returns from a service there is always a bottle of screen washer in the car as the bottle is always full. Rather than deducting the exorbitant price from the bill, they give you a bottle of the stuff Laughing

Post #553681 Mon Apr 09 2018 10:14pm
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Renaco



Member Since: 28 Jul 2011
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@lindab
how many miles are you driving per year and how often do you wash your car?

I just want to understand why this Rain-X dosent work for me.

I go 40.000 miles per year, with 2 quick car washes a week, and every second week rain-x is left..., can´t re-apply rain-x two times per month... Wink 2012 RRS HSE SDV6, BOURNVILLE 12/12-10/14
2015 RRS DYNAMIC HYBRID, CAUSEWAY GREY 1/15-7/18
2018 RRS DYNAMIC P400e, BRITISH RACING GREEN 8/18-8/19
2019 RRS DYNAMIC P525, SILICON SILVER 8/19-

Post #553705 Tue Apr 10 2018 12:51pm
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Gingerg978



Member Since: 18 Jan 2018
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England 2013 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Santorini Black

Just replaced mine,
Bosch Aero Twin Flat blades from Halfords, and they will fit them if super lazy like me Wink
Rear blade was half price Thumbs Up if you buy front blades. 2014MY RRS SDV6 HSE Black Stealth with 22" Black alloys - LOVE IT (Now wrapped in 3M Satin Dark Grey)

Post #553711 Tue Apr 10 2018 2:53pm
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Lindab



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I am doing around 15k/year on my S class Merc & not a lot on Range rover (used once a week). Cars are washed once a week without fail using Snowfoam but I don't put it on the glass. I just use water on the screen. Rain x was re applied about every 6 weeks or so only taking a couple of minutes
However I am now using Gtechniq G1 clear vision which does take a bit of time to apply but it has been on for about 9 months now & still working well. They reckon it lasts between 1-2 years. Its a bit more expensive but that is offset by not having to apply it much.
I changed as I am a fan of all Gtechnig products. All my vehicles have ceramic coat, wheels & inside protected by Gtechniq.
I still rate RainX as it takes no time to apply, is cheap & works well even if I had to apply it twice a month I would still use it as for me hardly using the wipers is a benefit especially at night doing 70mph as the vision is there

Post #553712 Tue Apr 10 2018 3:05pm
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Scrumpy



Member Since: 11 Nov 2016
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I've heard good things about silicone blades but never tried them. Anyone have experience of them? They are meant to last years and work incredibly well.......apparently! 2016 RRS SVR Estoril Blue
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Post #553713 Tue Apr 10 2018 3:40pm
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Cymruambyth



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I tried silicone ones on a previous car.....no better or worse than Bosch ones I use now. Steve.

Post #553726 Tue Apr 10 2018 5:22pm
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Renaco



Member Since: 28 Jul 2011
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Lindab wrote:
I am doing around 15k/year on my S class Merc & not a lot on Range rover (used once a week). Cars are washed once a week without fail using Snowfoam but I don't put it on the glass. I just use water on the screen. Rain x was re applied about every 6 weeks or so only taking a couple of minutes
However I am now using Gtechniq G1 clear vision which does take a bit of time to apply but it has been on for about 9 months now & still working well. They reckon it lasts between 1-2 years. Its a bit more expensive but that is offset by not having to apply it much.
I changed as I am a fan of all Gtechnig products. All my vehicles have ceramic coat, wheels & inside protected by Gtechniq.
I still rate RainX as it takes no time to apply, is cheap & works well even if I had to apply it twice a month I would still use it as for me hardly using the wipers is a benefit especially at night doing 70mph as the vision is there


Thanks a lot, I give now Gtechniq a try... Thumbs Up 2012 RRS HSE SDV6, BOURNVILLE 12/12-10/14
2015 RRS DYNAMIC HYBRID, CAUSEWAY GREY 1/15-7/18
2018 RRS DYNAMIC P400e, BRITISH RACING GREEN 8/18-8/19
2019 RRS DYNAMIC P525, SILICON SILVER 8/19-

Post #553757 Tue Apr 10 2018 9:41pm
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Lindab



Member Since: 20 Nov 2017
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Renaco, Make sure your windscreen is ultra clean. With the mileage you are doing, there may be a lot of contaminants on the glass so I would use a claybar first. Have a look at the Gtechniq video on their website for the G1 application, it is worth watching. It is worth the effort doing it properly Thumbs Up Very Happy

Post #553760 Tue Apr 10 2018 10:17pm
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jc74



Member Since: 13 Jul 2016
Location: Midlands
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I have a 2016 (MY16), and have ran various blades, here's my verdict...

Factory blade, 1 year, perfect until after a harsh winter and got smeary.

Bosch blades x3, about 6 months each. These I find can get juddery after a few months. Definitely not as good as OEM blades.

Trico. Bought these and immediately were juddery and anything except a very wet screen..replaced these after a few weeks.

Denso hybrid blades. Bought these from euro car parts and must say these so far have been as good as the OEM ones. Will update this post once I've had them a bit longer...

Post #582923 Mon Jun 24 2019 5:24am
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