XC70: General - Volvo Brand Wiper Blades - Page 3

Stev Mac · Jan 27th, 2019, 16:46

I too have replaced mine for Bosch Aero's which have been on the car for the last 3 years with no degradation however, I occasionally smear a light coating of silicone on them especially during the dryer months. I also put a small amount of vinegar and a splash of methylated spirit into the washer bottle topping upwith screen wash with Rain-ex added. Seems to work for me!

Steve Mac.

St Evelyn · Jan 28th, 2019, 20:32

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Originally Posted by Finbo

Ah, maybe that ties in with my experience.
I’ve not been impressed with the last two sets of Volvo blades I’ve had.
Started squeaking inside a year and always seem to smear badly/quickly again even after cleaning them with a vinegar or citrus cleaning mix.

Yes, it's many years since I've actively chosen Valeo blades - moved across to Bosch years ago and don't think you can beat them. That said, my V90 is on the original factory blades and they seem to work well...I would presume that they're Valeo - shall have to take a close look in the daylight and see if I can see a manufacturer's mark.

JC1818 · Jan 29th, 2019, 20:04

Have just replaced the blades (only) on a set of Valeo aero wipers; they lasted all of 5 months.

The wipe quality is fantastic, at least as good as the valeo when they were new. (Ebay; ap motorsport I think for the blades/refills.)

Cost £4 instead of £30 and 10 mins of my time.

Jms153 · Jan 29th, 2019, 21:23

Just replaced front wipers on my v40 after a year from new
Volvo blades have not lasted as expected
Replaced with Bosch aero blades from Halfords slightly cheaper than Volvo
See how long they last hopefully more than a year

jack taylor · Jan 29th, 2019, 21:51

Just replaced from wipers. £9.95 from ebay and made by Alco of Germany. They do a good job.Even with our temps they last about 18 months.

Jan 27th, 2019, 16:46	#21
Stev Mac Junior Member Last Online: Feb 5th, 2024 17:44 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Hitchin	wiper blades I too have replaced mine for Bosch Aero's which have been on the car for the last 3 years with no degradation however, I occasionally smear a light coating of silicone on them especially during the dryer months. I also put a small amount of vinegar and a splash of methylated spirit into the washer bottle topping upwith screen wash with Rain-ex added. Seems to work for me! Steve Mac.

Jan 29th, 2019, 20:04	#23
JC1818 New Member Last Online: Jul 15th, 2019 13:05 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Swindon	Have just replaced the blades (only) on a set of Valeo aero wipers; they lasted all of 5 months. The wipe quality is fantastic, at least as good as the valeo when they were new. (Ebay; ap motorsport I think for the blades/refills.) Cost £4 instead of £30 and 10 mins of my time.

Jan 29th, 2019, 21:23	#24
Jms153 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 22:11 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Blairgowrie	Just replaced front wipers on my v40 after a year from new Volvo blades have not lasted as expected Replaced with Bosch aero blades from Halfords slightly cheaper than Volvo See how long they last hopefully more than a year

Jan 29th, 2019, 21:51	#25
jack taylor Master Member Last Online: May 15th, 2022 15:53 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Torrenueva, Costa del Sol	Just replaced from wipers. £9.95 from ebay and made by Alco of Germany. They do a good job.Even with our temps they last about 18 months.

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