Difference between rubber/silicone wipers?

Fordman · 09-02-2010, 08:10 PM

I see people buying coloured silicone refills these days, And i just wanted to know is rubber better quality? Or is the silicone? And what is the difference?

I just have rubber at the moment, what do you use?

Jesk · 09-02-2010, 08:14 PM

from what ive seen silicone ones tend not to wipe quite so well, but last much longer then rubber, and also be rougher on the windscreen.

I'd go rubber any day of the week and change em regularly

csv8 · 09-02-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesk

from what ive seen silicone ones tend not to wipe quite so well, but last much longer then rubber, and also be rougher on the windscreen.

I'd go rubber any day of the week and change em regularly

I could comment but Mods would delete !!!!!!!

mik · 09-02-2010, 08:39 PM

rubber for this bloke.

Mad Maxine · 09-02-2010, 08:51 PM

From this website: http://www.product-guides-reviews.co...wipers-online/

comes this info about silicone wiper blades....
"Silicone Wiper Blades were created to operate at sub zero temperatures, where rubber wipers may well break down. They are resistant to Ultra Violet light, chemicals and ozone and this gives them a much longer life than rubber Wiper Blades, leading to most distributors offering a one year guarantee.

They have much reduced drag compared to rubber wipers and also greatly reduce squeak and ensure a smooth wiping operation."

I haven't used silicone ones yet, so I too am interested in anything anyone has to share about these items, pros or cons.

MM

Mr Brooksy · 09-02-2010, 10:39 PM

Fordman, try the Bosch free form aerodynamic blade things! Have them on my BA, makes normal blades looks like rubbish. In every way they have been better than both the rubber and silicone refills! Simply because they replace the frames compltely, meaning they work great at any speed, and don't leave "patches" on the screen. They have also outlasted the rubber and silicone refills i've had before.

Warning though, they are much more expensive and Ive only used Bosch ones and can't comment on other brands.

Big Bird 17 · 09-02-2010, 11:01 PM

i had a 2000 honda accord & it came with silicone blades,they worked very well but they were expensive around $30 back in 2004.

Paxton · 09-02-2010, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Brooksy

Fordman, try the Bosch free form aerodynamic blade things! Have them on my BA, makes normal blades looks like rubbish. In every way they have been better than both the rubber and silicone refills! Simply because they replace the frames compltely, meaning they work great at any speed, and don't leave "patches" on the screen. They have also outlasted the rubber and silicone refills i've had before.

Warning though, they are much more expensive and Ive only used Bosch ones and can't comment on other brands.

I've got the Aerotwins as well, but it seems SuperCheap don't have them any more (only Trico), and Repco is almost useless with anything these days, so the Aerotwins are very hard to find, especially when everyone looks at your wipers with awe. I'd have them again in a heartbeat, however. Hands down the best wipers I have ever had.

Just stay away from Rainex - it eats your wiper blades.