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Interior/Exterior Silblade Wipers...Problems

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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 12:51 PM
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Ever since I replaced my factory wipers with Ultra Silblades, they have been nothing but problems. They DO NOT clean the windshield and streak, and have done so since new. I have tried reversing the blades and reversing the installation part...and they still do not function properly. I finally got so tired of the streaking and just leaving patches of water untouched on the windshiled, I re-installed the factory blades. For $44.00......they can keep them. I will be returning them tomorrow. Anyone else experience difficulties with these wipers??? :???:
 
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 12:54 PM
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sorry to hear, i've had zero issues. they've worked very well for me. nothing is bent? they are the right size?
 
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 12:55 PM
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Did you get the Silblades Winter blades or the regular ones? I tried the Winter blades and they didn't work well at all, they didn't curve to conform to the windshield. I have the "Ultra" Silblades and they work great! Even in snow/ice/freezing rain, they keep my windshield clear. They squeak more than the stock ones, but that's fine by me.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 01:05 PM
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I have the Ultra Silblades and the correct sizes. No, they wre not bent.....I installed them right from the box. Yes,,,,they do squeak more than the factory. I will send them back....if they do not return my money, then they can send a new set which I will promptly sell!
 
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 06:16 PM
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I think that they clean very well, but my rear one is rusting.. I have to contact them to get a replacment.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 06:21 PM
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Yes, mine are squeaky too! Definitely not as fantastic as I had hoped.

But the fake carbon fiber adds a nice ricey touch

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