Rain-x wipers?

[passwag02]

Curious to see if anyone has tried these. I saw them at Target at a good price and was thinking about trying them out.

They look like the poor version of the Euro wiper conversion that sells for $100+

[sipes216]

there's a rumor out there that the rainX may fit the passat "aero" wiper arm. i have yet to confirm this.

[AndreasPassat]

Nope. Seen them around for a while but never tried. RainX on the windshield is the cats ass.

[S_Klass]

RainX on the windshield is the cats ass.

Is that like the bee's knees?

[passwag02]

the cats ass.

Um, yea what?? Is that good or bad?

[Sullie]

I've had Bosch Icon blades on my Subaru Outback for 2 years. OEM blades lasted 6 months. I bought a replacement set of Subie blades - lasted another 6 months. 2 years ago I gave these a try (they're expensive as I recall) but man they've been worth it, they still don't streak after 2 hard winters.

[AJChenMPH]

How much is Target asking for them? Their website is asking $18 per blade, and includes glass cleaner, the original Rain-X glass treatment, and a microfiber towel...

[PassitTurbo]

I've tried the rain-x wipers on my old golf and they worked fine

[AJChenMPH]

FWIW, Consumer Reports seemed to like them very much:

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/c...-wipers-ov.htm

[GC Lionel Mandrake]

I just use OE aero blades and put Rain-X washer fluid in my tank. Works like a charm.

That said, I plan on doing an Aquapel application next detail. Supposed to be better than the cat's ass.

[YetAnother20V]

I've had Bosch Icon blades on my Subaru Outback for 2 years. OEM blades lasted 6 months. I bought a replacement set of Subie blades - lasted another 6 months. 2 years ago I gave these a try (they're expensive as I recall) but man they've been worth it, they still don't streak after 2 hard winters.

I have been using these on both Passats for a while now. I am sold. Wish they made a 15" to go on the hatch.

[PiSSAT4motion]

Ive had a set of RainX wipers on my car for almost a month...no complaints here.

[Sullie]

I have been using these on both Passats for a while now. I am sold. Wish they made a 15" to go on the hatch.

Same here man. I have the driver and passenger side wipers but I can't find a short blade for the hatch on my Outback. I end up using an oem refill blade, it generally lasts about 6-8 months, it's pretty worthless.