PIAA Blades

[timgco]

I just purchased a sett of Silicon PIAA Blades for the 2. They don;t show a rear blade available. Has anyone found a PIAA rear replacement blade that works?

...any feedback on those using thes blades?

Thanks.

[tomp]

Hey TIm

Actually, I was just cursing them last night on a long road trip home in the rain.

They were pretty good at first - but didnt last long. The OEM blades last me about a year - but these PIAA only lasted 6 months

[timgco]

Well, that sucks. I was hoping for something better than the stockers. I have cleaned mine up with rubbing alchohol last time as a last resort.

On another note, have you tried running them dry on the window? I was just review the distructions and it sais to clean the window thoroughly and them run them dry to bring them back. ????worth a try maybe????

[mikejr]

Never tried the PIAA blades, but I've got the Bosch blades on my wifes trailblazer, also had them on the 06 when I traded it. Will likely get them for the 08 since they lasted a long time and they are not open frame like the stockers...its a pain in the butt when the open frames clog up with snow and ice.

Not sure if they (bosch) has rear ones for the H2

[DRTYFN]

I hated the PIAA blades. They sucked on many levels. Wiping of the windshield was more of a smearing action than clearing. And the blades left a line of silicone debris/residue from the blade surface at both ends of the wiper arc that was a major PITA to clean off. I think I had them for 2 months and returned them.

[tower]

Tim.

I had the same experience as you with being unable to find their replacement for the rear wiper and the same experience as tomp in being thoroughly UNimpressed with them, especislly for the price. I will next try the new flat or beam type wiper blades (e.g.Valeo ultimate 9000, Michelin Optimum or Bosh Icon and Hindsight (rear blade). I have always had good luck with bosch blades. I love their relays, too. I guess PIAA should stick with what they do best: NOT horns and NOT wipers.

[mikejr]

Originally Posted by tower

Tim.

I had the same experience as you with being unable to find their replacement for the rear wiper and the same experience as tomp in being thoroughly UNimpressed with them, especislly for the price. I will next try the new flat or beam type wiper blades (e.g.Valeo ultimate 9000, Michelin Optimum or Bosh Icon and Hindsight (rear blade). I have always had good luck with bosch blades. I love their relays, too. I guess PIAA should stick with what they do best: NOT horns and NOT wipers.

I couldnt recall the model of Bosch's that I had, and they were the Icon's, they are a year old on my wifes trailblazer and are working great!

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

Do not use wipers at all on the rear. Remove the rear wiper unit and in the hole mount a backup camera. Then to keep the window clear just give it a regular cleaning and wipe down in Rain-X. Keeps the rear window just as clear as if you had wipers. Plus the key hole backup camera fits real nice in the opening and comes with a rubber seal so camera will not leak water inside.

TAZ

[timgco]

Originally Posted by HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ

Do not use wipers at all on the rear. Remove the rear wiper unit and in the hole mount a backup camera. Then to keep the window clear just give it a regular cleaning and wipe down in Rain-X. Keeps the rear window just as clear as if you had wipers. Plus the key hole backup camera fits real nice in the opening and comes with a rubber seal so camera will not leak water inside.

TAZ

Hi Taz! I hope all is well!

I have a back up cam mounted just above the hitch and just below the rear tire. (factory setup and love it)(I just wish it showed on my NAV and not just up on teh rearview mirror).

When it snows here in the Mountains, you have to have the rear wiper or your screwed!!! I'm also going to add the GM version of the hotshot washer system very soon. I'm hoping that will take care of my winter Mountain driving issues. I was also considering the Bosch blades as well. I got a good deal on these, so I'll give em a shot and see what happens.


Thanks for the feedback guys.

[mikejr]

Originally Posted by HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ

Do not use wipers at all on the rear. Remove the rear wiper unit and in the hole mount a backup camera. Then to keep the window clear just give it a regular cleaning and wipe down in Rain-X. Keeps the rear window just as clear as if you had wipers. Plus the key hole backup camera fits real nice in the opening and comes with a rubber seal so camera will not leak water inside.

TAZ

Hope things are going well for you.