Attached photo: shows new blade being installed (the one on the wiper arm), compared to the old one (resting on the hood) - note the slight difference in attachment design, but rest assured these new ones are fully compatible.
Now for the review:
The set (of 3 blades) I bought is for a 2012 Lexus RX350. So far so good! Installation was fine. The two front blades were fairly straightforward to install. On the new blades there's a hinged cover that you have to open when installing. The included instruction sheet shows that process, but the instructions are, well.. tiny!
The rear blade on the RX350 needs you to stop the rear wiper in a vertical position. Easy enough - put ignition to ON mode (don't have to actually start the car), turn on the rear wiper, then quickly turn off the ignition when the rear wiper gets to the exact spot for the service. The design/ attachment of the rear blade is somewhat different from the fronts - I recommend you see an instructive video if you're not sure - it doesn't have that same hook. I think this replacement blade is slightly harder to install versus the OEM/ prior blade that was being replaced (there's a small design difference in the blades where the wiper arm meets the blade, but the space for the attachment point is the same), but it went in with some fiddling, careful study, multiple tries.
Cleaning performance is just like you'd expect new wipers to be! No issues, the wipers conform to the glass really well, and they clear the glass effectively, smoothly, and silently. No chattering.
What I can't know yet is of course the longevity of the rubber, but expectations are they'll be as durable as any others. All in all, I'm happy! Would buy these again. Great value overall.
Lastly: Just a reminder to keep some cleaning supplies on hand. Give the glass a thorough cleaning while you're changing the wipers, get rid of any grit that will quickly wear out your new ones.
Manufacturer | ZIXMMO |
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Brand | ZIXMMO |
Item Weight | 14.8 ounces |
Package Dimensions | 17.64 x 13.78 x 1.22 inches |
Manufacturer Part Number | SB-M-26+16+12B |