Silicone Wipers vs Rubber Wipers - Which is better? (Open discussion)

[vr2turbo]

My PIAA ones came with multiple different clips to clip onto the wiper arms. Also Duraplus silicon wipers are absolute crap. The last time I used this wiper the silicon (supposed to be silicon) deformed and the metal bracket holding the wiper had direct contact on my windscreen. So it basically scratched the windscreen like hell and there wasn't anything I could do since it was raining.

Silicone deformed? Silicone very springy and tough unlike rubber. Probably something fake....

 

[Izso]

silicone deformed? Silicone very springy and tough unlike rubber. Probably something fake....

duraplus sucksssss

 

[amrancharger]

duraplus sucksssss

unker...is it duraplus or dura edge?

dura edge is quite affordable but i hate it when it shudders during drizzling...

 

[oka887]

was previously using this before i bought my rm30 PIAA non CF ones

i'm still using this one on my car from 2006~still okay until now

 

[Izso]

unker...is it duraplus or dura edge?

dura edge is quite affordable but i hate it when it shudders during drizzling...

Eh.. sh*t.. is it duraedge or plus...? Aiya, the only dura I'll ever trust again is durex.

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

Eh.. sh*t.. is it duraedge or plus...? Aiya, the only dura I'll ever trust again is durex.

Nowadays not many using anymore wor
Prefer ori nowadays

But will get the PIAA wipers after my wiper fail on me again...cleaning the windscreen 1st is the key

 

[vr2turbo]

Eh.. sh*t.. is it duraedge or plus...? Aiya, the only dura I'll ever trust again is durex.

If it is Duraedge then I have not seen the silicone ones yet, but Duraedge got warranty mah!
Used to be lifetime, then change to 5 years, lately seen in Hypermarket now only 2 years warranty but they are rubber wipers...

 

[ColdPlay]

I come across the PIAA label wiper on sale in Ace Hardware @ Mid Valley but did not check it out. Going below rm50 if am not wrong.

Just wanna share my experience. My Rain-X treated windscreen turn blurry after changing to silicone wiper. Wiper tend to judder during heavy rain too. Maybe due to the low quality silicone wiper.

 

[Izso]

If it is Duraedge then I have not seen the silicone ones yet, but Duraedge got warranty mah!
Used to be lifetime, then change to 5 years, lately seen in Hypermarket now only 2 years warranty but they are rubber wipers...

I can't recall if it was duraedge or duraplus. But like you said they have warranty, but it doesn't cover the windscreen damage. I called and checked! !@)#(!@)%*!@()&#!@(^%#

I come across the PIAA label wiper on sale in Ace Hardware @ Mid Valley but did not check it out. Going below rm50 if am not wrong.

Just wanna share my experience. My Rain-X treated windscreen turn blurry after changing to silicone wiper. Wiper tend to judder during heavy rain too. Maybe due to the low quality silicone wiper.

Silicon wipers leave behind a layer of silicon or something on the glass. Your rain-x IS a layer of something on your windscreen. So two layers put together that don't mix = blur. Suggest if you use silicon, don't use rain-x.

 

[vr2turbo]

I can't recall if it was duraedge or duraplus. But like you said they have warranty, but it doesn't cover the windscreen damage. I called and checked! !@)#(!@)%*!@()&#!@(^%#

Silicon wipers leave behind a layer of silicon or something on the glass. Your rain-x IS a layer of something on your windscreen. So two layers put together that don't mix = blur. Suggest if you use silicon, don't use rain-x.

My ex colleague had issues too with the Duraedge. The end clip holding the rubber wipers flew off and the metal frame came in contact with the windscreen and scratch it..... Like you say no warranty on that but windscreen already scratch and cannot repair.... He temporary tied it down and then later change it also...

I am using Rain X with the silicone wipers without problems....

 

[pangyau]

Hello guys,
Please suggest where to get the Bosch Aerotwin original...
The PIAA Vera seems too expensive exceed RM500. Looking for size 24", 18" and 17"

Found few seller in local forum...
They claim as original...as usual...
Selling price RM45 each, is this true?

 

[Izso]

Hello guys,
Please suggest where to get the Bosch Aerotwin original...
The PIAA Vera seems too expensive exceed RM500. Looking for size 24", 18" and 17"

Found few seller in local forum...
They claim as original...as usual...
Selling price RM45 each, is this true?

I thought Aerotwin was rubber? If yes RM45 sounds about right. My regular spareparts shop has these and it's around that price. I don't recall the model but I know Bosch has a silicon wiper retailing RM130 a pair if not mistaken.

And why on earth is your PIAA so expensive? I might be able to help source the price for PIAA, but not sure if it's the "vera"

 

[vr2turbo]

For RM500 I would not be using either.....

 

[DanzEterna]

the rm45 is PIAA look alike.....

 

[amrancharger]

I thought Aerotwin was rubber? If yes RM45 sounds about right. My regular spareparts shop has these and it's around that price. I don't recall the model but I know Bosch has a silicon wiper retailing RM130 a pair if not mistaken.

And why on earth is your PIAA so expensive? I might be able to help source the price for PIAA, but not sure if it's the "vera"

the boneless/frameless PIAA wipers is alot more expensive.called vera.
even for a pair can easily cost and surpass rm300...

well...its too expensive and i m not driving a supercar...nor drive with my wipers on with speed above 150kmh...

 

[pangyau]

The PIAA VERA, not a boneless type.
Just able to stick on curve glass more firmly.

Izso, please guide me to get the wiper silicon type.
Either PIAA or Bosch... Preferably boneless type.
If possible by today...

 

[vr2turbo]

The PIAA VERA, not a boneless type.
Just able to stick on curve glass more firmly.

Ixeo, please guide me to get the wiper silicon type.
Either PIAA or Bosch... Preferably boneless type.
If possible by today...

Found it, Non frameless, actually a cover so look like frameless..Made in Japan, that is why so expensive.....

Wiper - PIAA VERA Super Silicone - YouTube

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

The PIAA VERA, not a boneless type.
Just able to stick on curve glass more firmly.

Ixeo, please guide me to get the wiper silicon type.
Either PIAA or Bosch... Preferably boneless type.
If possible by today...

Is Izso la bro, not IXEO

BUT PIAA that expensive? I saw also less than RM200

 

[ronaldindin]

always wanted to try silicon but couldn't find a cheap one. One problem here, whenever the wiper wipe my screen, a layer of haze will appear and this is disturbing. Have to wait for few seconds for it to go off. What's the problem?

 

[vr2turbo]

always wanted to try silicon but couldn't find a cheap one. One problem here, whenever the wiper wipe my screen, a layer of haze will appear and this is disturbing. Have to wait for few seconds for it to go off. What's the problem?

Try cleaning the windscreen and see.....