Rain-x Latitudes anyone?
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03-17-2008, 02:11 AM
I got the Rain-X Latitudes a few months ago.
The difference is that if you look at your old wiper blades, there are about 6 pressure points on the wiper and the wiper is kind of straight.
This can leave gaps where there is not enough pressure, and water isn't completely swept away on a single pass, leaving streaks.
The latitudes only have one main pressure point, in the middle, and the blades are heavy and curved.
This will allow for good pressure to be applied throughout the entire blade, so there are no light spots where water can slip under the blades.
So, the Rain-X Latitude blades work much better than stock wiper blades. One pass gets all the water off.
But, I still don't use it often. I apply the actual Rain-X product to my windshield. I love the stuff.
You drive 30 MPH and the water blows right off your windshield. Visibility is incredible.
Sorry, I tried to embed a video of my Rain-X... but for some reason, it won't work.
So, here's a link:
The difference is that if you look at your old wiper blades, there are about 6 pressure points on the wiper and the wiper is kind of straight.
This can leave gaps where there is not enough pressure, and water isn't completely swept away on a single pass, leaving streaks.
The latitudes only have one main pressure point, in the middle, and the blades are heavy and curved.
This will allow for good pressure to be applied throughout the entire blade, so there are no light spots where water can slip under the blades.
So, the Rain-X Latitude blades work much better than stock wiper blades. One pass gets all the water off.
But, I still don't use it often. I apply the actual Rain-X product to my windshield. I love the stuff.
You drive 30 MPH and the water blows right off your windshield. Visibility is incredible.
Sorry, I tried to embed a video of my Rain-X... but for some reason, it won't work.
So, here's a link:
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03-17-2008, 12:08 PM
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03-17-2008, 01:14 PM
Originally Posted by FlSHRFun
I got the Rain-X Latitudes a few months ago.
The difference is that if you look at your old wiper blades, there are about 6 pressure points on the wiper and the wiper is kind of straight.
This can leave gaps where there is not enough pressure, and water isn't completely swept away on a single pass, leaving streaks.
The latitudes only have one main pressure point, in the middle, and the blades are heavy and curved.
This will allow for good pressure to be applied throughout the entire blade, so there are no light spots where water can slip under the blades.
So, the Rain-X Latitude blades work much better than stock wiper blades. One pass gets all the water off.
But, I still don't use it often. I apply the actual Rain-X product to my windshield. I love the stuff.
You drive 30 MPH and the water blows right off your windshield. Visibility is incredible.
Sorry, I tried to embed a video of my Rain-X... but for some reason, it won't work.
So, here's a link:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=hHtwn_e7p1g
The difference is that if you look at your old wiper blades, there are about 6 pressure points on the wiper and the wiper is kind of straight.
This can leave gaps where there is not enough pressure, and water isn't completely swept away on a single pass, leaving streaks.
The latitudes only have one main pressure point, in the middle, and the blades are heavy and curved.
This will allow for good pressure to be applied throughout the entire blade, so there are no light spots where water can slip under the blades.
So, the Rain-X Latitude blades work much better than stock wiper blades. One pass gets all the water off.
But, I still don't use it often. I apply the actual Rain-X product to my windshield. I love the stuff.
You drive 30 MPH and the water blows right off your windshield. Visibility is incredible.
Sorry, I tried to embed a video of my Rain-X... but for some reason, it won't work.
So, here's a link:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=hHtwn_e7p1g
I use RainX on my windshield.... I've never bought wiper blades because you litterally don't need them. As long as youre moving 30+ ( depending on the car), the water just slides off.
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03-20-2008, 01:52 PM
I just removed these wipers from my car after having them on for 2 months...
The good thing about them is the bad thing about them!!
Instead of the 6 pressure points that cause streaking like "commercial boy" mentioned above ;-) on standard wipers, they have this 1 inch spine running down the middle to apply the even pressure they rave about...
Problem is that this spine acts like a sail and at higher speeds or even just a windy day the wipers can flutter on the windshield and it will get annoying...
I switched to the a silicone bosch wiper and they are much better!
JMO
The good thing about them is the bad thing about them!!
Instead of the 6 pressure points that cause streaking like "commercial boy" mentioned above ;-) on standard wipers, they have this 1 inch spine running down the middle to apply the even pressure they rave about...
Problem is that this spine acts like a sail and at higher speeds or even just a windy day the wipers can flutter on the windshield and it will get annoying...
I switched to the a silicone bosch wiper and they are much better!
JMO
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i recently purchased a pair of Michelin Optimums great design and they work flawlessly.....heres the site on them
http://www.michelinwiperblade.com/
good luck
http://www.michelinwiperblade.com/
good luck
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03-21-2008, 03:06 AM
