Frameless Winshield Wipers

[Pizza Man]

Thanks for all the input, guys. I'm going to give the frameless a try. I just now need to decide which brand.

I assume the RL arm assembly is compatible with any of the frameless wipers???

[xridgelinex]

Originally Posted by Pizza Man

Thanks for all the input, guys. I'm going to give the frameless a try. I just now need to decide which brand.

I assume the RL arm assembly is compatible with any of the frameless wipers???

I was just at pepboys to pick up some free, after rebate, techron... Anyway they have the rain-x latitudes on sale like the Valeo, twofor,.... I checked them out along with the Icons to see if they were worth it. In all honesty, the quality of the construction was not the same.... Not only was the structural stability was based on plastic, vs the valeo's metal frame and they of course are missing the propriety patented coated blade... I passed them up and decided paying the extra money for shipping made up for having a superior product....

Of course you have to make the choice... If you plan on going frameless, do it right... Maybe I am a bit biased, but if you don't like them, I will be happy to take them off your hands...

[Chingching]

I was just at pepboys to pick up some free, after rebate, techron... Anyway they have the rain-x latitudes on sale like the Valeo, twofor,.... I checked them out along with the Icons to see if they were worth it. In all honesty, the quality of the construction was not the same.... Not only was the structural stability was based on plastic, vs the valeo's metal frame and they of course are missing the propriety patented coated blade... I passed them up and decided paying the extra money for shipping made up for having a superior product....

Of course you have to make the choice... If you plan on going frameless, do it right... Maybe I am a bit biased, but if you don't like them, I will be happy to take them off your hands...

I am a little confused as to which blades you are saying are bad and which were good. Which ones did you actually buy?

[xridgelinex]

Originally Posted by Chingching

I am a little confused as to which blades you are saying are bad and which were good. Which ones did you actually buy?

I didn't buy either at pepboys..... I use Valeo.... The confusion may be due to not having read my other posts... Not a problem... Look here.... (They are also onsale for two for one.... http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/valeo/ultimate.jsp

[Pizza Man]

Originally Posted by xridgelinex

Maybe I am a bit biased, but if you don't like them, I will be happy to take them off your hands...

I would never doubt you, Xman. You haven't steered me wrong yet.

[Pizza Man]

Originally Posted by xridgelinex

I didn't buy either at pepboys..... I use Valeo.... The confusion may be due to not having read my other posts... Not a problem... Look here.... (They are also onsale for two for one.... http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/valeo/ultimate.jsp

After looking at the Valeo and comparing them to the OEM's supplied on the wife's new car, I'm thinking they may be the same.

My order for the Valeo's will be sent this evening. Will the RL wiper arms accomodate the Valeo Blade?

[arteegee]

Originally Posted by Pizza Man

Has anyone tried or have an opinion on the frameless windshield wipers? I'm due to replace mine and have considered using the Michelin Optimum Wipers.

Too bad the rebate has expired.

[xridgelinex]

Originally Posted by Pizza Man

After looking at the Valeo and comparing them to the OEM's supplied on the wife's new car, I'm thinking they may be the same.

My order for the Valeo's will be sent this evening. Will the RL wiper arms accomodate the Valeo Blade?

Yes... It is what I use... The link I provided are the ones you want... They are the "Hook-Lock" version... When you put in the vehicle info it will take you to the correct blades for the RL...

[Pizza Man]

Originally Posted by arteegee

Too bad the rebate has expired.

Luckily Artee, the Valeo's are still on a "twofor" sale at TireRack

Originally Posted by xridgelinex

Yes... It is what I use... The link I provided are the ones you want... They are the "Hook-Lock" version... When you put in the vehicle info it will take you to the correct blades for the RL...

I'm ordering them as soon as I post this, thanks Troy!

[xridgelinex]

Pics.... I don't know how the third one got in there...