wipers

[db6]

what after market wiper blades do you use?
I picked up my ST in the beginning of Sept. The wiper blades really smeared the windshield. Since it was a January build, I had the dealer replace the wiper blades. They seemed to work better for a while, but are now smearing again. Plus they stutter across the windshield in light rain. I've looked at a few after market blades, but the all seem to use the J hook attachment that doesn't seem compatible with the Explorer.

Thanks

 

[zdubyadubya]

Bosch Icon plus any ceramic windshield coating. i really really like this stuff. I don't even need to use my wipers unless its REALLY coming down

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01CESR3KU/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_a3WNFbFCBY4K9

 

[UNBROKEN]

Yea the Bosch Icons are pretty impossible to beat.

 

[CapTom]

Bosch Icon plus any ceramic windshield coating. i really really like this stuff. I don't even need to use my wipers unless its REALLY coming down

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01CESR3KU/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_a3WNFbFCBY4K9

Does the windshield coating affect the rain sensing wipers at all? They tell you not to use RainX with auto wipers.

 

[zdubyadubya]

Does the windshield coating affect the rain sensing wipers at all? They tell you not to use RainX with auto wipers.

I actually don't know 100%. I have auto-sensing wipers turned off on this vehicle. I guess I could turn it on and see.... It's never been an issue before for me or an issue I've heard of.

 

[CapTom]

I actually don't know 100%. I have auto-sensing wipers turned off on this vehicle. I guess I could turn it on and see.... It's never been an issue before for me or an issue I've heard of.

Thanks for the reply. I've never had a problem with RainX, but would hate to mess up the rain sensing function.

 

[zdubyadubya]

like any ceramic coating, it has a finite lifespan. so i guess if it did bork things you could just wait until it wears off in a year or so

 

[CapTom]

That makes perfect sense. I just ordered some and I'll post something on it once I try it. Thanks again for the reply.

 

[zdubyadubya]

That makes perfect sense. I just ordered some and I'll post something on it once I try it. Thanks again for the reply.

Cool! I will do the same. I've turned auto-sensing back on, no rain in the forecast but will post up if it decides to do so. My coating is about 6 months old at this point.

 

[sadeen]

same wiper issues as db6, just ordered the Bosch ICON front wiper pair -
Bosch Part Number:26OE22OE
This part compatible with:2020 Ford Explorer V6 3.0L per Bosch web site but NOT Amazon -
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VBPKQS6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Sch0227]

same wiper issues as db6, just ordered the Bosch ICON front wiper pair -
Bosch Part Number:26OE22OE
This part compatible with:2020 Ford Explorer V6 3.0L per Bosch web site but NOT Amazon -
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VBPKQS6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My wipers started stuttering and then stopped working intermittently.. they replaced the wiper motor at 1500 miles.

 

[CoastieN70]

I clean my windshield like the video I am posting. No RainX with auto wipers but paste wax works great!
I use Trico Force blades and I am really pleased with them

https://www.wiperbladesusa.com/wiper-blades/ford/explorer/2020

 

[CapTom]

Cool! I will do the same. I've turned auto-sensing back on, no rain in the forecast but will post up if it decides to do so. My coating is about 6 months old at this point.

I used the Gyeon costing today. It's the cleanest windshield I've had in a long time. No idea how it will work over time, but I liked it enough that I used the remaining on my Jeeps windshield.

 

[CapTom]

An update: The Gyeon coating works great. The windshield stays cleaner than before, and the rain sensing wipers work as they're supposed to. Thanks fro the tip.