I've used the OEM style on my Birdy since '96, but have wondered whether I should try the beam style.
A high percentage of new vehicles are outfitted with these as OEM, but does this design work out well on our particular windshields?
Do the plain Jane ones experience too much lift for my Bird? I guess I could try a pair with understated aero hoods. I wouldn't put a ridiculous, ginormous aero wing model on my classy Birdy; those are best left to teens and their ricers. Besides, a major reason I've considered the beam style is because it's sleek and minimalistic.
Should I go with natural rubber or synthetic, graphite-impregnated, or what?
Natural rubber blades I've used from various brands don't last long before they lose efficacy and start streaking. I'm in south Texas, Birdy lives in the garage, and I feel that blades shouldn't die this quickly where I live.
I'm not a fan of rubber revitalizer on wiper blades. I've used this kind of stuff on pinch rollers, idler tires and belts in consumer electronics when replacements aren't available, but I don't really care to have it dragged across my windshield. Washer fluid probably wouldn't agree with it, for one thing, especially my preferred Rain-X.
What's your recommendation for brand & model of beam type blade for my Bird? Or, should I forget about 'em altogether?
A high percentage of new vehicles are outfitted with these as OEM, but does this design work out well on our particular windshields?
Do the plain Jane ones experience too much lift for my Bird? I guess I could try a pair with understated aero hoods. I wouldn't put a ridiculous, ginormous aero wing model on my classy Birdy; those are best left to teens and their ricers. Besides, a major reason I've considered the beam style is because it's sleek and minimalistic.
Should I go with natural rubber or synthetic, graphite-impregnated, or what?
Natural rubber blades I've used from various brands don't last long before they lose efficacy and start streaking. I'm in south Texas, Birdy lives in the garage, and I feel that blades shouldn't die this quickly where I live.
I'm not a fan of rubber revitalizer on wiper blades. I've used this kind of stuff on pinch rollers, idler tires and belts in consumer electronics when replacements aren't available, but I don't really care to have it dragged across my windshield. Washer fluid probably wouldn't agree with it, for one thing, especially my preferred Rain-X.
What's your recommendation for brand & model of beam type blade for my Bird? Or, should I forget about 'em altogether?