Windshield Wipers Blades Thread
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After changing to cheap rain-x wipers, and going back to Motorcraft, the MC wipers are so much better than other brands. They have the correct adapter on alreadt, wipe better, and last longer. Worth any extra paid.
Should post some pictures.
Gemme the details of the rain-x kit that you used, I will add it to the 1st post
Thanks for posting this and I have to say its really good timing for me as I am trying to find new wipers. I really want to go with the bosch setup (28AOE and 28BOE) but cannot find BOE (Passenger side) anywhere in stores or online. My best luck so far was at Pepboys who had 28AOE and 28B, the AOE worked but B didn't have the right clip. So, that leaves me wondering how I will find 28BOE. As the previous thread had explained that the warehouse manager ensured another forum member of having 700 in stock at an Atlanta warehouse. So my last resort is to call them and see if I can buy it from them personally.
I too, do not like the motorcraft stock ones, but seem better than the rain-x ones. I was at advanced auto parts and they had trico ones that they said would work. If all else fails, I will try those and post the results here.
I too, do not like the motorcraft stock ones, but seem better than the rain-x ones. I was at advanced auto parts and they had trico ones that they said would work. If all else fails, I will try those and post the results here.
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I have Bosch Icon's on everything I drive! Amazing wipers! Even though I Rain-X the sh*t out of my windows... Wipers are never really needed, but even still!
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I was able to find both online at O'Reilly's. Did a Google search and it somehow ended up showing wipers for a 2013 Escape, but they're the right Bosch Icon P/N's.
Hopefully this link works.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/b...pe&vi=1503986&mn=Bosch&mc=BOS&bn=ICON&bc=BOSE
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For the 28B0E, I found some in Canada, in US, they look's out of stock :-(
If you don't mind much, maybe you could used a 28OE for the passenger side...
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Checked Amazon?
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Just placed an order at oreillyauto.com. Plugged in 2016 Focus ST and searched for Bosch wiper blades and it came up with the 28AOE and 28BOE part numbers, among others. Should have them Thursday.
Going to make time to thoroughly clean, polish and rain-x the window and then install them. I've had water spots in the window since the car was new. Plus, I already have a cut in the driver's side wiper blade leaving a streak. Hopefully this will take care of it all.
I've had nothing but Bosch Icon blades on my cars for the last 10 years - ever since they solved a chatter problem on my Mazda 6.
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Going to make time to thoroughly clean, polish and rain-x the window and then install them. I've had water spots in the window since the car was new. Plus, I already have a cut in the driver's side wiper blade leaving a streak. Hopefully this will take care of it all.
I've had nothing but Bosch Icon blades on my cars for the last 10 years - ever since they solved a chatter problem on my Mazda 6.
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@Skywalker15 You are the man, I did find one on ebay but I would rather buy from a supplier like O'Reilly's. Thank you!
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Good news and bad news (for me):
Good news - got my wipers from O'Reilly today. Got the Bosch 28BOE.
Bad news - whoever filled my order felt I would be OK with a 28OE rather than the 28AOE I ordered.
I can swap it out in store, but the nearest store is the next town over. 20-25 minute drive. Could be worse. Still chaps my tail that I'm going to spend 45 min to an hour total correcting their mistake.
Hope y'all have better luck!
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Good news - got my wipers from O'Reilly today. Got the Bosch 28BOE.
Bad news - whoever filled my order felt I would be OK with a 28OE rather than the 28AOE I ordered.
I can swap it out in store, but the nearest store is the next town over. 20-25 minute drive. Could be worse. Still chaps my tail that I'm going to spend 45 min to an hour total correcting their mistake.
Hope y'all have better luck!
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You should ask them to gave you something for the time and gas you spend on your way to their store...Good news and bad news (for me):
Good news - got my wipers from O'Reilly today. Got the Bosch 28BOE.
Bad news - whoever filled my order felt I would be OK with a 28OE rather than the 28AOE I ordered.
I can swap it out in store, but the nearest store is the next town over. 20-25 minute drive. Could be worse. Still chaps my tail that I'm going to spend 45 min to an hour total correcting their mistake.
Hope y'all have better luck!
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Sorry to hear about your frustration man. I ended up ordering the BOE off eBay because there was free shipping. O'reilys wanted like $17 for shipping and I thought that was ridiculous. I installed both 28A and B OE's the other day with a rain x treatment to the glass and man what a difference. Very happy with their wipers, they are high quality.
I'm a fan of Trico blades. If you keep your windshield clean you can also get by using the cheapest blades and replacing them every 4-6 months. I'm not a fan of rain-x windshield wax but like the rain-x windshield wash. It gives the slight beading action but doesn't have the shudder effect when it wears off like the rain-x wax does.
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Man, I was so impressed with the orange stuff:
I've been telling people about it for at least five years. When is the last time WASHER FLUID impressed you? I'll never use anything else.
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