Rain-X 820147 WeatherBeater, 26" and 16" Windshield Wiper Blades - All-Season OEM Quality, Conventional, Vehicle Specific Fit, Pack of 2

Buying these "wiper blades" was the first time I've replaced blades on a modern car with this particular system of blade design. On my earlier cars it was just a long thin strip of rubber that (sometimes with two thin strips of steel support down each side) that one would reply. I was suspicious at the whole idea of needing to reply a the entire metal blade holder just to get new wipers. In my ignorance I ordered these new Rain-X "blades". I'm happy with the new blades, in that they perfectly, no noice, perfectly remove the water, etc. I can't comment on the longevity, as I've only had them on a few days. BUT HERE'S THE CATCH. This is daylight robbery. It's a huge waste of money and resources. How on Earth did the automotive industry get away with making car owners replace the entire blade holder (which is very solidly made out of steal), which is perfectly fine, just to get a tiny little strip of new rubber? It's the equivalent of having to change the entire wheel (hub and all) every time you need a new tire. That would never be acceptable. After cringing at the fact I was now the owner of wasteful and expensive wiper blade arms / holders that have little purpose except to go into landfill, I did some digging around. Yes, thankfully, It is possible to buy just the rubber (or silicone) strip, and install it into an existing blade arm / holder. One option I see here on Amazon goes for around AU$22 for 4 (https://amzn.to/460FYe6). They are referred to as "wiper REFILLS". Failing to put "refill" into the search will likely result in only seeing expensive full blade and blade holder replacements like this product from Rain-X. Welcome to the world of car part scams and cons, for the ignorant (as I was).

I purchased the Rain-X WeatherBeater 26” and 16” windshield wiper blade set to replace the factory blades on my vehicle, and installation was straightforward. The included adapters made it easy to get a secure fit, and I had both blades installed in just a few minutes. After several weeks of use, they’ve performed well in both light rain and heavier downpours. The blades make consistent contact across the windshield, leaving very few streaks and improving visibility significantly compared to my old worn-out wipers. They are also relatively quiet, with no noticeable chattering or skipping. One thing I appreciate is the value for the price. While these may not have all the features of premium beam-style blades, they provide reliable performance at a much more affordable cost. Durability remains to be seen over the long term, but so far they have held up well through changing weather conditions. Overall, if you’re looking for a dependable replacement wiper blade set that installs easily and performs as expected, the Rain-X WeatherBeater blades are a solid choice. I’d purchase them again.

Very easy to install.. no tools needed. Maybe 8 minutes total. Wipes clean with NO streaks.

Ok been a awhile since I bought these and that is why I was waiting to write a review. Came on time as advertised and are still working great. They are aided however if you sue the rain-x windshield washer fluid. I think it adds to their life span. They made it through our long New England winter and now the heat of our summer. Great price and good buy.

Fits perfectly and cleans smoothly. Rubber doesn’t rub hard and takes off all water.