PIAA Silicone Wipers - any good?
PIAA Silicone Wipers - any good?
29 January 2016, 10:08 PM
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100% yes....
I have used so many makes of wipers like most people but since fitting these I am very impressed... not only quiet they clear the screen with one wipe across
get them and enjoy the view...
I have used so many makes of wipers like most people but since fitting these I am very impressed... not only quiet they clear the screen with one wipe across
get them and enjoy the view...
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30 January 2016, 08:27 AM
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They also leave a film of silicone over the screen which helps the water bead and run off with the wind deflection, so you find that sometimes you don't even need to put the wipers on.
30 January 2016, 10:27 AM
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I didn't use the wipe on Dad's car and did they help the water bead due to an invisible layer of silicon? Did they ****!
They are good wipers but I just tend to stick Bosch ones on and use Rain-X
30 January 2016, 04:25 PM
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Has anyone fitted the Super Sporza? I have Bosch Aero-Twin fitted and have no complaints with the blades performance on the windscreen. The problem is the stupid little spoiler on the arm doesn't provide anything like sufficient downforce, meaning they lift from the screen at m-way speeds.
So you are left with the situation of having a supreme all-weather vehicle that limits you to 60mph when it's raining....because you can't actually see where you are going....
So you are left with the situation of having a supreme all-weather vehicle that limits you to 60mph when it's raining....because you can't actually see where you are going....
30 January 2016, 05:43 PM
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Nah - I bought 2 sets at the same time. One for my car and one for Dad's. I was very sceptical of this claim as I was sure that the "special" window cleaning wipe they came with was actually infused with Rain-X or similar!
I didn't use the wipe on Dad's car and did they help the water bead due to an invisible layer of silicon? Did they ****!
They are good wipers but I just tend to stick Bosch ones on and use Rain-X
I didn't use the wipe on Dad's car and did they help the water bead due to an invisible layer of silicon? Did they ****!
They are good wipers but I just tend to stick Bosch ones on and use Rain-X
30 January 2016, 08:48 PM
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Yes, it's the blade that leaves the film on not the cleaning wipe. I used the wipe, and cleaned every inch of the screen, but the beading only happens on the area of glass covered by the blades wiping the screen. If I wash the car the blade pattern immediately beads.
30 January 2016, 09:23 PM
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30 January 2016, 10:02 PM
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Just looked on rain x website, which states that rain x can last 2-3 weeks to several months depending on conditions, so the fact that my windscreen still beads the same as it did after the wipers were first used a few times blows that theory out of the water.
30 January 2016, 10:13 PM
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Maybe it's true that they do leave a layer of silicon on the screen but you can be **** sure that it only works in conjunction with the wipe.
They are great wipers but not sure if they are cost justified.
30 January 2016, 11:06 PM
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Had these fitted while having my car serviced at scoobyworld a couple of years back. Have outlasted any I've had previously and will definitely be replacing them with the same. Great wipers!
30 January 2016, 11:12 PM
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Like I say - I never used the wipe on the old boys car and it didn't bead anywhere close to mine. I last used rain-X on my car in October and could probably do with it again.
Maybe it's true that they do leave a layer of silicon on the screen but you can be **** sure that it only works in conjunction with the wipe.
They are great wipers but not sure if they are cost justified.
Maybe it's true that they do leave a layer of silicon on the screen but you can be **** sure that it only works in conjunction with the wipe.
They are great wipers but not sure if they are cost justified.
09 February 2016, 12:51 AM
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Has anyone fitted the Super Sporza? I have Bosch Aero-Twin fitted and have no complaints with the blades performance on the windscreen. The problem is the stupid little spoiler on the arm doesn't provide anything like sufficient downforce, meaning they lift from the screen at m-way speeds.
So you are left with the situation of having a supreme all-weather vehicle that limits you to 60mph when it's raining....because you can't actually see where you are going....
So you are left with the situation of having a supreme all-weather vehicle that limits you to 60mph when it's raining....because you can't actually see where you are going....
PIAA are very good wipers although I've found the most recent pair haven't lasted quite as well as previously. The spoilers hold them down even under "hard driving" on the track, of course....
I am now seeing some smearing/leakage but that's as they near the end of their life after nearly a year.
They are expensive but I think they're worth it. If you rain X your window too, it's probably a winning combo.
Even though they advertise a "silicon layer" which is spread by the blade, I'm a little dubious as to the long lasting effects and have had good results combining the two.
Many others will swear they can see the beading effects with just the blade, I remain to be convinced of how strong this effect is.
Summary: Yes, Super Sporzas work well at speed and the PIAA wiper is good and, I think, worth the money.
09 February 2016, 07:44 AM
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The PIAA are OK but not ground breaking. All windscreen sweep areas develop a "bead area" overtime. But a combination of Rain X and decent wipers will give the same effect.
I have used PIAA, BOSCH, Lucas and currently use Michelin Flat Blades from COSTCO, currently @ £11 a pair.
I have used PIAA, BOSCH, Lucas and currently use Michelin Flat Blades from COSTCO, currently @ £11 a pair.
07 September 2016, 08:56 PM
#27
technopug, yes, I've got the Super Sporzas.
PIAA are very good wipers although I've found the most recent pair haven't lasted quite as well as previously. The spoilers hold them down even under "hard driving" on the track, of course....
I am now seeing some smearing/leakage but that's as they near the end of their life after nearly a year.
They are expensive but I think they're worth it. If you rain X your window too, it's probably a winning combo.
Even though they advertise a "silicon layer" which is spread by the blade, I'm a little dubious as to the long lasting effects and have had good results combining the two.
Many others will swear they can see the beading effects with just the blade, I remain to be convinced of how strong this effect is.
Summary: Yes, Super Sporzas work well at speed and the PIAA wiper is good and, I think, worth the money.
PIAA are very good wipers although I've found the most recent pair haven't lasted quite as well as previously. The spoilers hold them down even under "hard driving" on the track, of course....
I am now seeing some smearing/leakage but that's as they near the end of their life after nearly a year.
They are expensive but I think they're worth it. If you rain X your window too, it's probably a winning combo.
Even though they advertise a "silicon layer" which is spread by the blade, I'm a little dubious as to the long lasting effects and have had good results combining the two.
Many others will swear they can see the beading effects with just the blade, I remain to be convinced of how strong this effect is.
Summary: Yes, Super Sporzas work well at speed and the PIAA wiper is good and, I think, worth the money.
08 September 2016, 03:34 PM
#28
My PIAA's have been on my car for years and they are great.
Mine definitely bead. It was raining lightly the other day and whilst I would normally have my wipers on in my other car (2014 Audi A3) I had no need as the water was just running off.
Part of the "trick" is to run the wiper blades on a clean and dry windscreen for a couple of minutes. It's this procedure that leaves the silicon layer from the dry blades going over the glass. The wipe is simply an alcohol wipe to remove as much dirt and grease from the glass.
It's in the instructions.
Mine definitely bead. It was raining lightly the other day and whilst I would normally have my wipers on in my other car (2014 Audi A3) I had no need as the water was just running off.
Part of the "trick" is to run the wiper blades on a clean and dry windscreen for a couple of minutes. It's this procedure that leaves the silicon layer from the dry blades going over the glass. The wipe is simply an alcohol wipe to remove as much dirt and grease from the glass.
It's in the instructions.
