Best wipers: OEM or Aftermarket?

usedhybrid · 01-21-2010, 04:43 PM

My wipers are the pits and desperately need to be changed. I can't decide which road to go down, aftermarket or OEM. Anyone have strong feelings either way?

ojefferyo · 01-21-2010, 05:03 PM

i used them both, not my civic but my other cars. oem always turned out better for me

BlueSi4 · 01-21-2010, 05:04 PM

You don't need to replace them, just go to your Honda dealer and buy the wiper inserts. Should cost you around $12-$15 for both.

***GeezerSi*** · 01-21-2010, 05:05 PM

OEM blades work fine for me. Even at the dealer they aren't too expensive IMO. You can buy them and install them yourself.

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ziwang55 · 01-21-2010, 05:23 PM

idk about oem. i had em changed. and it keeps leaving streaks. is that normal or no. because i hate it. i was thinking about switching to rain X. what do u think about that

BioHazard · 01-21-2010, 05:26 PM

clay bar your windshield.

ziwang55 · 01-21-2010, 09:02 PM

clay bar? please explain

rickhilbert · 01-21-2010, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BioHazard

clay bar your windshield.

With or without lube?

oh8Civic · 01-22-2010, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BioHazard

clay bar your windshield.

I've never heard of clay barring a windshield. You've done this yourself?

BioHazard · 01-22-2010, 09:29 AM

Yes it gets the contaminants off and will remove the haze from the wipers.

oh8Civic · 01-22-2010, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BioHazard

Yes it gets the contaminants off and will remove the haze from the wipers.

Never thought of that.

junbug30s · 01-22-2010, 04:09 PM

OEM inserts!

Mine work just fine with no streaks and are quiet. Just use #0000 steel wool to the glass and you'll be golden!

ziwang55 · 01-22-2010, 06:23 PM

im still confused. time for me to use google

PeterC. · 01-22-2010, 06:30 PM

OEM is best. At less than $10 to replace the wiper inserts, there's no reason to get something else.

bluegreen86 · 01-22-2010, 07:56 PM

I just changed mine with OEM. They should be under $10, and make a world of difference. Not too hard to DIY either! OEM is the best option IMHO

hondatech411 · 01-23-2010, 07:38 PM

Claybar & new OEM replacment inserts, works wonderful.

01-21-2010, 04:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
usedhybrid Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 62	Best wipers: OEM or Aftermarket? My wipers are the pits and desperately need to be changed. I can't decide which road to go down, aftermarket or OEM. Anyone have strong feelings either way? Last edited by usedhybrid; 01-21-2010 at 04:47 PM.
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BlueSi4 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Barcelona Age: 24 Posts: 42,375 Oriol	You don't need to replace them, just go to your Honda dealer and buy the wiper inserts. Should cost you around $12-$15 for both.

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BioHazard Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: A pond in Duckville Age: 10 Posts: 8,288 Joo Know Me	Yes it gets the contaminants off and will remove the haze from the wipers.

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junbug30s Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 392 Secret	OEM inserts! Mine work just fine with no streaks and are quiet. Just use #0000 steel wool to the glass and you'll be golden!

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