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Wiper blade recommendations.

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by Toneycaroney » Fri Dec 21, 2018 9:34 am

Hi All,
Any recommendations for wiper blades for my newly acquired 2010 3.0i sDrive?
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Post by Burgy100 » Fri Dec 21, 2018 10:15 am

Well I fitted these and are are very happy with them.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263023465449
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Post by Busterboo » Fri Dec 21, 2018 10:16 am

Bosch.

PIAA silicone are good, but one I had separated from its metal frame, which could have damaged the windscreen. They also have a reputation for sticking in very cold weather.
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Post by Bodben » Fri Dec 21, 2018 11:01 am

+1 for Bosch,

Got a pair recently for 50% off at ECP and they are mint. No complaints what soever.

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Post by Toneycaroney » Fri Dec 21, 2018 11:38 am

Thanks all. Has anyone tried these Bosch ones? Would be handy as I can get them today if any good.

https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/sto ... reId=10001

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Post by Busterboo » Fri Dec 21, 2018 1:26 pm

Yep. Excellent.
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Post by EssexZed » Fri Dec 21, 2018 2:25 pm

Bosch Aerotwin, fitted them to many cars and always been very satisfied.

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Post by Toneycaroney » Fri Dec 21, 2018 5:47 pm

Great. Thank you.
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Post by Deepseaskateboard » Fri Dec 21, 2018 6:49 pm

Also Bosch

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Post by Player 1 » Fri Dec 21, 2018 8:27 pm

I've got PIAA wipers on mine which have been there for a year and a half now and are still good as new.
More expensive for sure but far better than the Areotwin wipers I've had in the past.
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Post by AndyO » Fri Dec 21, 2018 9:48 pm

Will any of these recommendations resolve my squeaky wipers? They are not quiet at all especially when it’s just drizzling.
First time Z4 owner in Cheshire.
2011 E89 Z4 sDrive23i M Sport Auto. Black Sapphire. 19" 326M wheels. Purchased May 2017 (for pleasure).
2004 E83 X3 2.5i Sport Auto. Bluewater Metallic. Purchased June 2018 (for practicality).

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Post by Busterboo » Fri Dec 21, 2018 11:25 pm

AndyO wrote: Fri Dec 21, 2018 9:48 pm Will any of these recommendations resolve my squeaky wipers? They are not quiet at all especially when it’s just drizzling.
For PIAAs, you're supposed to 'condition' the windscreen.

Perhaps your wipers are OK, but you've got squeaky glass. :wink:
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Post by AndyO » Sat Dec 22, 2018 8:53 am

How do I condition the windscreen?
First time Z4 owner in Cheshire.
2011 E89 Z4 sDrive23i M Sport Auto. Black Sapphire. 19" 326M wheels. Purchased May 2017 (for pleasure).
2004 E83 X3 2.5i Sport Auto. Bluewater Metallic. Purchased June 2018 (for practicality).

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Post by Busterboo » Sat Dec 22, 2018 11:02 am

PIAAs come with an alcohol screen wipe and instructions to condition the screen with the silicone wiper itself.

Conditioning for rubber wipers depends on a clean screen (including the removal of Rain-X), new wiper blades (not just the rubbers) and correctly angled wiper arms.

Apparently, a little WD40 on the rubbers works wonders.
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Post by Andyturbo2000 » Wed Dec 26, 2018 6:00 pm

Squeaky wipers...how do you cope?

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