OEM Wipers

Troyz · 11-24-2013, 02:47 PM

I replaced my wipers 2 month ago with 370z OEM Wipers. They tend to streak a bit in heavy rain.

What other wiper blades out there do you recommend that I can pick up auto parts place? I am willing to spend as much as I did on the OEM ones for the best performance.

gurneyeagle · 11-24-2013, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Troyz

I replaced my wipers 2 month ago with 370z OEM Wipers. They tend to streak a bit in heavy rain.

What other wiper blades out there do you recommend that I can pick up auto parts place? I am willing to spend as much as I did on the OEM ones for the best performance.

I use Rain-X Latitude.

SouthArk370Z · 11-24-2013, 04:44 PM

Take a rough towel/cloth and firmly wipe the wiping edge of the blade. Do it 2-3 times, until you don't get any more dirt off. The blades tend to deteriorate plus gather gunk from the windshield. A quick wipe can work wonders.

SunsetZ · 11-24-2013, 08:19 PM

With Rain X properly applied you don't need wipers

TerribleONE · 11-24-2013, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SunsetZ

With Rain X properly applied you don't need wipers

Or any good wax! This is my favorite thing after washing my Z or truck! Love watching the water bead up and fly off the windshield even when I am going under 40

Threadlocker · 11-25-2013, 01:09 PM

Trico Onyx or Force series wipers. Bosch Icons if you think you drive a Porsche.

Mt Tam I am · 11-25-2013, 01:20 PM

I am awaiting Kenchans reply.

Waiz · 11-25-2013, 02:28 PM

Rain-x wipers and regularly cleaning them is the best choice

Also using Rain-X windshield cleaner is a great combo

kenchan · 11-25-2013, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Troyz

I replaced my wipers 2 month ago with 370z OEM Wipers. They tend to streak a bit in heavy rain.

What other wiper blades out there do you recommend that I can pick up auto parts place? I am willing to spend as much as I did on the OEM ones for the best performance.

it's not the blades, it's the gunk on your glass.

try rain-x on the glass. you got oil on there that needs to be removed. rain-x has cleaning agents that will get rid of all that crap while keeping your glass nice and smooth.

http://www.amazon.com/Rain-X-8000022...eywords=rain-x

Gadgetech · 11-26-2013, 07:08 PM

These are handy as well!

303 Wiper Treatment

kenchan · 11-26-2013, 08:33 PM

I found that those wiper treatments make blades hop/chatter.

Wonka2581 · 11-26-2013, 08:48 PM

Go faster! hit the gas and watch the water fly off.....

Gadgetech · 11-26-2013, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

I found that those wiper treatments make blades hop/chatter.

Just on the Z? I've used them for the last several years on 6 or 7 different vehicles with excellent results. After a few wipes they give a similar effect to RainX. Maybe they don't hop/chatter for me b/c I don't put RainX or anything like that on the windshield???

TreeSemdyZee · 11-26-2013, 11:30 PM

Can't believe nobody has mentioned using clay bar on your windows. You'd be amazed how clean and clear the windows become after clay barring. Then apply Rain-x per the label.

2011_6Spd · 11-27-2013, 09:41 PM

I avoid Rain-X type products like the plague. Sure they work great in the rain for beading water away but after it rains and the car is parked and that water dries its water spot city all over your windshield.

11-24-2013, 02:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Troyz Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Austin Posts: 154 Drives: 370Z Touring M6 Rep Power: 12	OEM Wipers I replaced my wipers 2 month ago with 370z OEM Wipers. They tend to streak a bit in heavy rain. What other wiper blades out there do you recommend that I can pick up auto parts place? I am willing to spend as much as I did on the OEM ones for the best performance.

11-24-2013, 04:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Take a rough towel/cloth and firmly wipe the wiping edge of the blade. Do it 2-3 times, until you don't get any more dirt off. The blades tend to deteriorate plus gather gunk from the windshield. A quick wipe can work wonders. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

11-24-2013, 08:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
SunsetZ Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 70 Drives: on the edge Rep Power: 12	With Rain X properly applied you don't need wipers TerribleONE likes this.

11-25-2013, 01:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
Threadlocker Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 74 Drives: 2010 Nismo #169 Rep Power: 13	Trico Onyx or Force series wipers. Bosch Icons if you think you drive a Porsche. __________________ Not the alpha male, go ask someone else.

11-25-2013, 01:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	I am awaiting Kenchans reply. TerribleONE, kenchan and Troyz like this. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

11-25-2013, 02:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Rain-x wipers and regularly cleaning them is the best choice Also using Rain-X windshield cleaner is a great combo

11-26-2013, 07:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
Gadgetech A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 1,559 Drives: The Short Bus Rep Power: 870	These are handy as well! 303 Wiper Treatment __________________ Upstate Z Club

11-26-2013, 08:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	I found that those wiper treatments make blades hop/chatter.

11-26-2013, 08:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	Go faster! hit the gas and watch the water fly off..... __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

11-26-2013, 11:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	OEM Wipers Can't believe nobody has mentioned using clay bar on your windows. You'd be amazed how clean and clear the windows become after clay barring. Then apply Rain-x per the label. __________________ Borla S-Type \| Motordyne \| Z1 (lots) \| South Bend \| K&N \| Nismo/Nismo S-Tune \| Eibach \| Aerojacket \| Fujimara \| Spl \| ZSpeed Performance \| Kenwood-Infinity-Sound Ordnance \| Whiteline \| Ecutek \| Hotchkis \| Clazzio \| VQ Vortex \|Morimoto XB \|Dynosty Tune 329.64hp 265.73 ft/lb

11-27-2013, 09:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
2011_6Spd Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 44 Posts: 124 Drives: 2011 370z 6spd sport Rep Power: 14	I avoid Rain-X type products like the plague. Sure they work great in the rain for beading water away but after it rains and the car is parked and that water dries its water spot city all over your windshield. __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver 6spd w/sport pkg 2008 Silver CBR600RR

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