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Old Feb 13, 2025 | 05:19 PM
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Default Windshield wipers?

What’s your favorite brand and source?
do you buy for an SLK320?
 
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Old Feb 13, 2025 | 06:36 PM
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Default Re: Windshield wipers?

I still have the original OEM Wiper Blades supplied by Valeo on my Crossfire. So I just order a replacement Wiper Blade Refill. Here are the one's I get from Amazon for the Crossfire: You can purchase the Valeo Wiper Blade Assembly complete at Amazon and I believe BatteriesPlus stores handle the Valeo product line. More an issue of how much you are willing to spend. Most Auto Part Stores carry a pretty wide product line. (Note: If you want to purchase the original Valeo Wiper Blade that has the spoiler attached to the wiper arm, you can purchase the Driver' Side for a 2003-2004 MB SLK 320, which is the same wiper blade. Don't ask me how I know this!)

22" Wiper Blade Refill"><span style=22" Wiper Blade Refill" /> 22" Wiper Blade Refill">22" Wiper Blade Refill
(Passenger-Side)

21" Wiper Blade Refill"><span style=21" Wiper Blade Refill" /> 21" Wiper Blade Refill">21" Wiper Blade Refill
(Passenger-Side Alt)

20" Wiper Blade Refill"><span style=20" Wiper Blade Refill" /> 20" Wiper Blade Refill">20" Wiper Blade Refill
(Driver-Side)

I sometimes use these universal 'break to fit' wiper blade refills. I only have to shorten one of these to fit the Driver's Side. I typically change wiper blades every year and just about anyone's wiper blade will last that long.

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Old Feb 13, 2025 | 08:57 PM
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Default Re: Windshield wipers?

I just replaced mine with Rain-X wiper blades.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2025 | 01:07 PM
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Default Re: Windshield wipers?

I use RainX wipers on both of my XFire and Santa Fe and change twice a year. I have been very satisfied. Run about $15 each. Good luck.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2025 | 01:02 PM
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Default Re: Windshield wipers?

I buy mine from Tirerack every five years or so...
20" Valeo Ultimate Beam Hook - driver
21" Valeo Ultimate Beam Hook - passenger

I did save the original wiper arms, just because.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2025 | 11:01 AM
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Default Re: Windshield wipers?

Tried them all starting with BOSCH because they are known for quality but expensive, the original Valeo, RainEx etc.

To be honest, they are just that...windshield wipers. Not a science experiment. Went to my local Sams Club and took a look at theirs. They have them for $11 and they are fantastic. Universal fit and so far have been lasting the longest out of all of them. There is also a color indicator on them, when time to switch the blade. Check it out, they will install if you want for free.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2025 | 11:22 PM
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Default Re: Windshield wipers?

Are you missing the driver's side windshield wiper grommet ? Needwings.com sells them





 
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Old Aug 9, 2025 | 03:54 PM
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I used Otto brand they’re good and look good.
I found out on my trip to Eureka Springs and ran into 2 big rain storms.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2025 | 04:37 PM
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BOSCH. While not the cheapest option, Bosch wiper blades are generally considered to offer a good balance of price and performance,
 
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