Which Windshield Wiper Blade is Best? Let's find out! Michelin, PIAA, Bosch, AC Delco, & Aero
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- čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
- Rubber and silicone windshield wiper blade comparison testing. Brands PIAA (silicone), Michelin Guardian, Michelin Cyclone, Michelin Endurance XT (silicone), Rain-X, Bosch, AC Delco, Auto Drive, and Aero for simulated rain performance, ice and noise (squeaks, chatter and clunks).
Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order):
AERO: amzn.to/34mhxuZ
Rain-X: amzn.to/32g6lxy
AC Delco: amzn.to/34jiWTj
Michelin Cyclone: amzn.to/2Yodw5C
PIAA: amzn.to/32dSyYn
Bosch: amzn.to/3l8nSQQ
Michelin Endurance: www.walmart.com/ip/Michelin-E...
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The problem with Project Farm is now when I drive down the street and see a lawnmower on the side of the road, I wonder if it will run on laundry detergent.
lol. Funny!
When that happens to me, I wonder if Mustie1 can make a Will It Run video on it...
I love his videos, he does a great job on all of them. But now I have a hard time looking at virtually anything and always end up thinking something like "Can _____ be used as an engine oil? Let's find out!" lol
I'll always remember when he ran the mower on bacon grease for a lubricant.
Even worse for me. The Michelin blades were described as "spendy". I've only heard that term out of people from Michigan, and when I go to Michigan there's a place I pass that has about a hundred mowers sitting outside at any given time and now I'm going to wonder every time I pass that place.
"Hey buddy, you got anything good in the freezer I can have?"
"Yeah, I've got 5 types of oil, some wiper blades, 7 brands of paint, 4 qualities of gasoline and an old lawnmower engine."
lol. Great point!!
This is perfect
Wait!! No beer or snacks What Heresy is this!!!!
@@kalemercer7053 Next vid: Which beer is the best. Let's find out!
@@pickeljarsforhillary102 which beer wins the -40 flow race track
When he says he will be back in a year I believe it. The one and only underrated tuber
(Edit) HE HAS UP LOADED THE YEAR TEST! Thanks for all of the replies and likes everyone.
Thank you very much!
El precio
You have a Leap Year of likes today!
Agreed!
I live in the Southwest, so performance after baking in the sun for a year or more is more relevant that ice performance. This test wasn’t quite as thorough as his other tests. What about duty lifecycle ? Abrasion resistance on a dirty windshield? Dirt removal performance? Anyway, I appreciate the channel and the effort put in to them, some of these test are exhaustive, and test for things I wouldn’t even think of.
Runs a farm, still makes time to not only make these videos, but the many impressive gizmo's he makes to test things with! Great work, as usual. 👍
Thank you very much!
Far more money is made on You-Tube than can be made on the small hobby farm that PF has! He has become a very successful You-Tuber!
"we'll come back in a year to see how these wiper blades are doing"
That's commitment I wish to one day attain xD
Thank you
It's a date! Reminder set. See you in 2020 PF.
@@ProjectFarm You bet I'll be back in a year!
I was gonna say..... only Mr Farm can pull this off. There is zero doubt we’ll have a video in one year as a follow up!
The PIAA's will be the only set that still good at that point. Silicone is the ONLY way to fly when it comes to wiper blades. The pay for themselves after the first 6mos. I've had my set going on 3yrs now, I live in PA so we get all 4 seasons, and they've withstood it ALL, rain, sleet, hail, and snow!
Project Farm is more reliable, less bias, and better quality than Consumer Reports.
Thank you!
> Project Farm is more reliable, less bias, and better quality than Consumer Reports.
I'm thinking: "Let's find out!"
@pecos hank Hi, I'm from J.D. Power and I'll give you an award for your awesome widget if you don't talk about bias. And pay us. A lot of money. No really, a lot.
I completely agree!
The word is biased, not bias.
This man needs to be protected at all costs
Big Oil may say other wise
"Find out which product is best for protecting Project Farm!"
@@fi4re "We're gonna test that"
*Equipment starts sweating heavily*
I've been watching your videos for hours now, they are the BEST tests of common items I've ever seen! I'm honestly surprised companies haven't tried to shut your channel down! Haha! Because of your videos, I have a much better idea of what I want to buy, saving me so much time and money!
Thank you very much!
15 years ago, If someone told me that I would be watching videos of wiper blades being tested while on a phone, I'd think you were high.
All seriousness, thanks for doing these reviews/comparisons so we don't have to. I look forward to all of your uploads as usual. Thank you and have a great rest of your day/night!
10 yrs ago even.
What if I said there was this "Deep Fake" thing and for most political videos now you couldn't tell whether it was really what happened or not and you're f***ed?
15 years ago... I watched video on a Samsung phone, low resolution, tiny screen but on a phone non-the-less. Watching a video like this one however, was more thinking a HDD attached with some proprietary cable like that really wide data cable Nokia used for phone activation and contact backup. HDDs were blowing up in size around then.
Back 40 years ago, I don’t remember having to buy new wiper blades every year! Seemed to last forever! Other than a few squeakiness now and then! But then again, I was high most of the time as DesertDog referred to! 🥴😂
And still better tham whats on tv.
Dad: do you want to go out to the movie theater?
Me: nah I want to watch windshield wiper blades get stress tested!
Great video as always!
lol. Thank you very much!!
Sorry dad Thanos can wait I want to watch wiper blades!
Oh hell yeah!!!
Don't blow off spending time with your dad. Instead, buy a projector and watch Project Farm together. =p
I like how you're very direct and straight to the point. I also like how you go straight off the facts. Very good video I enjoyed it
Thanks so much!
I've been using the Bosh Advantage on all the cars/trucks "6 vehicles" I've had for the last 4 years or so. They are for the money the best windshield wiper blades I've come across!
Thanks for the feedback.
They work great on my Jeep Gladiator.
"we will come back after a year" talk about dedication haha. Good content
Thank you!
I wonder if you could use a tanning bed to accelerate the time needed for the UV / heat durability test?
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@@ProjectFarm Dude. You're a nerd. And I mean that in the most endearing way possible. Keep up the good work. 🔥
Love how the passenger blade basically undoes what the driver blade wipes off.
Great point!!
jeepmansopinion i noticed that too. Maybe these are better. czcams.com/video/FFRnO6SdF6Q/video.html
Yeah, some car manufacturers did try different wiper designs and most of them work better than the regular one, but I'm guessing the BOM cost is too great.
I think in normal driving conditions the air flow would help push that water up and over the window rather than it just fling over to the other side.
@@AllenEngineered Yes, and different length of left and right (passenger's shorter).
Thanks for requesting this video and please let me know which brands to test in the future. Here are the links to the wiper blades tested. Thanks again, Todd
Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order):
AERO: amzn.to/34mhxuZ
Rain-X: amzn.to/32g6lxy
AC Delco: amzn.to/34jiWTj
Michelin Cyclone: amzn.to/2Yodw5C
PIAA: amzn.to/32dSyYn
Bosch: amzn.to/3l8nSQQ
Michelin Endurance: www.walmart.com/ip/Michelin-Endurance-XT-Advanced-Silicone-Wiper-Blade-22-Last-2X-Longer/589217718
RainX wipers! They have different types too, not sure if the difference is in the material or maybe some kind of coating.
I personally believe the test that you do are far better than what most manufacturers do on their own products. Keep up the good work thank you for sharing the information.
Please post me the metal inserts from your discarded windshield wipers! Thanks. 🙂
Denso wiper
There's a lot of DIY windshield chip repair kits on the market. Have you tested to see which is the best?
The best blades I've ever used are the now hard-to-find Anco Winter Blades. While intended for snow (which they do very well in -- they're the only blades I've used that didn't lose effectiveness in heavy snow), they also work great in heavy rain.
Thanks for the feedback.
100% agree with this comment. I found them in Council Bluffs Iowa back in 2004ish at Walmart. They don't last long, but they are CHEAP. Streak free and seem to be coated with something. Also, they never caked with snow or ice.
Black and white (maybe it was yellow and white *hmm* packaging sold by the beam. :( RIP Anco.
Additionally, the reason I think they never cacked was the design of the jacket. It was a thin silicone rubber skin of sorts, rather than a "boot". That made the difference.
SAME! My faves.
You're talking of the W serie?
I cant stress this enough, this channel is one of the best most informative on this platform
Thank you very much!
Then you would love the Scotty Kilmer channel
@@pressurewashingchainsawmas8118 I see your a man of culture as well
I am always impressed with the thoroughness of these tests. This guy thinks of anything a consumer would need and then some and delivers. In my opinion this is the best practical review channel out there
Thank you very much!
He is the best. Real tests for a real world use. No one gets even close to this tests!
There are some good wiper that most came out.
Www.trendhak.com
@Jesse Floyd , I agree!
They haven't been tested while driving... If you take 3 seconds you will realise this test is good for when you're in traffic /stationary... Try them with a 120km wind smashing them 🤘🍃👌😬😉
I really appreciate your approach to testing. There’s a solid integrity to your method. Keep up the great work!
Thanks, will do!
My wife and I truly enjoy your videos.! I feel like you give Consumer Reports a run for their money!
Thank you!
PF is way more Honest than consumer reports!
Test tires, they are so expensive and quality ranges are all over.
Thank you for the feedback
Noah Ludford tires are gonna be a little more difficult since it takes several thousands of miles and a lot of variables between truck/sports/utility vehicles. That would be a challenge and a long time to put that test together. But a very good test I must say, like you said, they’re so expensive it would be nice to find out some truth
@@cswango2744 give me an hour on a track....
I tested many tires in different conditions over the years. Dry performance: ( breaking,cornering , acceleration) Only Premium brands and their secondary products. Bridgestone, Firestone, Michelin, Dunlop , Continental, GoodYear. Yokohama,Toyo and co. Top or middle versions of each brand. Not the cheapest. During time Bridgestone and Firestone keep the rubber much better. No cracks and not losing grip in years.
On wet: Same products but some companies made some special wet grip tires. Like Uniroyal for example. In general version Bridgestone Turanza are the best for the money. Winter tires are not perfect no matter what. It's good to drive very carefully because you can't beat physics laws. All seasons are never good. Not too good in dry or wet or winter. Budget tires are ok if you don't drive fast or on the limit. I prefer old Potenza vs any new no name tires.
Noah Ludford yes plz
Dude, your patience and thoroughness is amazing. Best comparison channel on CZcams.
Thank you very much!
@@ProjectFarm Dude!
Thank you for your time in making these videos
Thank you!
Great job as usual Todd, your work and time is greatly appreciated, Thank you🌟
You are very welcome!
Guy at the store must have been really confused.
"Ok sir, what kind of wiper blades were you looking for"
"All of them!"
.....
lol. You are right! I get all sorts of expressions.
Could you imagine him in an auto dealership center trying to find out the best new car, cheapest new car or trucks...
I wish I had a GoPro back when I worked construction, I ran three trucks out of warranty in 3 months, killed 2 with mileage, and lost the third to a deer at 75 mph, granted these were all small trucks, (2) s-10, (1) Dakota, and replaced them all with an 85 ford Ranger. That last truck lasted me 9 years, @ 100,000 plus or minus per year! Boy I mis that truck, surprisingly enough so does my wife!, but we need a family car.
@@gettintheresafelywithpatf2869 a great truck can almost always pay for a family sedan.
@@gettintheresafelywithpatf2869 Not surprised to see the truck that lasts was a Ford.
Counter sales person, "I love it when that guy comes in! I can make my sales weekly sales quota in 20 minutes!"
Is no one talking about how this man said he was going to expose them to sunlight for an entire YEAR just for testing them further? That's some high quality dedication!
He has done experiments over a year before. The duct tape one comes to mind right away as being an example.
I worked in a test lab at a Major Windshield Wiper company about 10 years ago and we performed what we called a Competitive Analysis on our own wiper blades as well as blades purchased from the local big box and automotive parts stores.
Along with the tests you performed, we did a lifecycle test of 1,000,000 cycles, a salt spray test to test for corrosion, as well as a simple drop test from 3 ft. (The drop test was to simulate someone accidentally dropping the wiper blade as it was being installed and you’d be surprised how many fell apart and/or broke). When we would wipe a windshield with the blade we would load the windshield with water and do a single wipe and count the seconds for the windscreen to be completely dry in the wipe pattern.
This video brought back some fond memories. I also discovered that the company I worked for had a low cost blade marketed under a different name that outperformed every single blade we made and 90% of the blades we tested against.
Great video!
Thanks for sharing.
What was the low cost blade you referenced in your last sentence?
I love your videos. They are so consumer friendly yet thorough tests.
Thank you!
The level of control in your tests blows my mind, you put so many other review channels (and media outlets) to shame. Not only that but you think of test conditions that many wouldn't, giving a far more complete picture.
Great videos, as per usual! Thanks!
Thank you
Now I’m curious, I’d love to see a test of windshield wiper fluid. Different brands, types, ability to remove stains, etc.
RainX wipers and fluid combo is unmatched in most rain scenarios. there are plenty of times where its completely fine for me to drive 80-90km/h (50-55Mph) without even needing to use my wipers. just use them during heavy rain and snow
Good idea!
@@brownsnake0400 I am personally scared of RainX. Some people love it and others absolutely hate it. What's the deal?
@@kylefowler5082 no idea, they've always treated me well and I get a good variety of weather types
Good idea! @projectfarm !
I need to buy new wiper blades for my car and was trying to figure out which one to buy. Then I thought, I know, I’ll check project farm. I’m sure he has a video on it. Now I know which is the best cause of this excellent work.
Thanks!
You bought the Michelin one?
It's almost been a year! Being a obsessive wiper fanatic, I'm so excited to see the follow-up video!!
Thanks for waiting and watching.
The test would have been more accurate with a 40-50mph wind over the windshield. This is especially true for the RainX test. In fact, with the RainX blades the wipers don’t need to be used for light rain.
Wind makes a lot of difference. My car needs spoilered blades, regular blades loose contact with the windshield from about 100km/h (60mph)
BTW, love RainX fluid on the windshield, no wipers needed from 70km/h and up...
Thanks for the constructive feedback
Maybe a good leaf blower could be used to add air flow if retested in the future.
I've driven 70 mph in rain so hard that cars was pulling off the road and I only used Rain-X without my wipers even turned on.
I’ve noticed the best speed is anything over 50 mph and the water beads right off when using the RainX blades
damnit literally bought new wipers like 3 days ago. guess its time to see how bad of a choice I made lol
Thanks and hope you enjoy the video!
Me too Hahahahha damit
I switched to silicone blades like a year ago maybe a little longer than that I still haven't had to change them and I live in Michigan so we get that snow and ice they were $75 for the pair but considering I think I can get at least another year out of them its not too bad
@@whysoserious867 Michigan's tough! I'm really hoping our winter is a little warmer than the -40°F we had last year!! That being said, my ice fishing season didn't start until January 12th because the ice hadn't frozen.
I only have the option of 1 set of blades because modern ones don't clear my cowl so I'm stuck with el cheapo
Thank you so much for testing and taking the time to explain prices and performance 👍👍👍
You are welcome!
3 years later I STILL use Michelin XT Endurance wipers on all of my trucks. Thank you Project Farm for the best, unbought and unbiased advice!
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
Can't find them in Canada, seem to be US only product...
By the end of the video he usually ends with "I'm very impressed by all these xxxx products etc"
Well... I have to say that I am very impressed that ProjectFarm replied to almost all comments. Some channel used to do that if there are only few hundreds... This guy is replying over thousands sometimes!! Thanks for your time and effort making these videos!
Thank you very much!! I greatly appreciate everyone taking time to comment
Project Farm
How do you have time for ANYTHING???
@@generalleigh7387 Donate to his patreon so he can hire staff! ;)
mike notta
Ha👍😁
@@ProjectFarm How about a test for suitable brides ?
Hey, just a heads up from a professional detailer: the main reason to buy silicone blades is that they all leave a coating of silicone on your windshield with use that causes water to bead up and makes the wipers more effective. The rainx wipers you tested are just using that fact for marketing, but all silicone blades including the PIAA will coat the windshield.
When combined with a glass treatment like rainx or aquapel (which is better) , silicone blades will last an incredibly long time because they are more effective at low speeds and at highway speeds you may not need the wipers at all because the water beads and rolls off.
Speaking of which, you should test hydrophobic coatings like rainx at some point! Love your videos!
Very informative.
My last set of PIAA wipers lasted 8 years believe it or not.
I clean my car at least once a month, I would clean it more often if I had enough time. Every time I clean my car I clean the wiper blades too.
You will not see silicone blades used by car manufacturers (OEM). Silicone leaves deposits in the microscopic pitting that is found on EVERY windshield. Filling this pitting with a hydrophobic material is what allows Rain-X , Aquapel, and others to have the rain bead up and blow off the windshield. The down side is that these materials can cause extreme glare on the windshield, especially in sunrise, sunset, and oncoming headlights. The car manufacturers will not take on this liability...
Does 2 stroke mix stabilizer Fuel? Adding 2 stroke mix Does it lower the octane levels over time ? I can not find any information on it
IRBork isn't it recommended to use a coating (hydrophobic) when you switch to a silicone blade?
@@r3alfish Hydrophobic treatments can produce glade... especially when they start wearing off. I tell people that to minimize this problem, treat the windshield every 4 to 6 weeks. Even if the treatments seems to be working, after that time it is starting to wear.
So nerdy ! The qualitative testing and raking is so satisfying. Thanks for taking the time
You are welcome!
Thanks for running and sharing these extensive tests!
You are welcome!
Yes this is great info for this upcoming winter.
Thank you!!
Except he didn’t test clearing actual ice from the windshield. We all get impatient with the last but of ice and run the wipers over it.
@@cstringer Yeah an actual winter day follow up would be neat!
Great video, lots of great info. I wonder if at $38 they're worth it
@@cstringer
Pretty doubtful that the wipers that did the best in this test would perform worse than the same competitors in an actual winter test.
Needed some epoxy to do a repair. Project farm uploads a video testing them. I was going to re paint the inside of my house. Porject Farm uploads a video testing the different paints. My wife complained today she needs new windshield wipers. Look at CZcams see Project farm uploaded a video very recent testing the best wiper blades. It's almost if you're reading my mind. Now I just you need you to test the best numbers to win the lotto.
You went with Bosch.
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
@@yiotis82 i understood that reference
The best lotto you can win is Bitcoin 😉
Did you not know, Todd has a ouija board, crystal ball, and divining rod? 🔮
Thanks for the testing!
You are welcome!
As usual , another great job !! Thanks
You are welcome!
One trick from a professional semi driver: Get wiper blades one inch shorter than what is supposed to be for your vehicle. The shorter length will fit the contour of your windshield much better and be much more effective at removing water, snow, and ice. The passenger side is dramatically improved, while less so for the drivers side.
Also, I was among a group of 5 truckers who had a haul from Pittsburg to Brownsville Tx. During our wait to get loaded, we decided to follow the instructions on the classic RainX product to the best of our ability. Which meant a perfectly clean windshield before application, and a very thorough 2 coat application. Once we got to Texas, it was raining heavily enough for others to get off the road, but we kept going without the use of wipers. We could see perfectly well; better than any wiper blades I've ever used. But once you started using wipers, you ruined the RainX coating fairly quickly. We never continued the practice as it was fairly labor intensive and didn't work with dirty road spray. So it worked great in any rain storm, but the road spray after a storm would force you to use your wipers and ruin the coating.
Thanks for the tip!!
@Semper Fi Not since the 90s bud. And how many cars do you know have perfectly flat windshields?
lol why would the engineers design wipers so that 1 inch shorter than what they say is better. that makes no sense.
@@dynamo3059 The engineers are thinking the largest area of visibility, but at the cost of poorer visibility over the entire surface. A wiper blade 1" shorter has less area of visibility, but (especially for the passenger side), the wiper blade does a better job for the smaller area. So you're sacrificing visible area for better visibility in the smaller area.
In many cars, you will actually see the end of the passenger wiper blade sticking out in the air without making contact with the windshield. Whenever you see that condition, ice can form on the wiper blade and streak across the entire windshield.
Theoretically, you can get excellent visibility by using 6 inch wiper blades. But that won't give you a very big area to see through. The general rule of thumb is, the shorter the blades, the better they will remain on the glass. But there's obviously a point of diminishing returns. At some point, your area of view will become too small. So you could go with blades that are 2 or 3 inches shorter, but that might create blind spots in bad weather.
Engineers have to do this balancing act with wiper blades. Wiper blades last longest when they are not pressed down against the windshield, allowing them to do their job without much flexing. But at speeds, the force of the wind tries to pull them up off the glass. So the engineers have to do something to counter that effect. And they have to do it on the cheap. The tried and true solution is cheap springs. But springs can't compensate for low speeds. Thus, the springs might keep the blades on the windshield at 70mph, but sitting at the stop light is actually overflexing the rubber blades and wearing them out prematurely.
Now, going with smaller blades will help them stay on the windshield, but that also puts more pressure per inch on the blades - wearing them out just a little faster than otherwise. There's always a tradeoff. Engineers are very much aware of the concept of the "engineering compromise".
There used to be a product that you could clip onto your wiper blades that counteracted the wind at speed. I'm not sure how well they worked, if at all. But I know the better they worked, the faster your wiper blades would wear out. There's just no getting around basic physics.
You know, I've wanted to know this since I started driving 20 years ago... I've never thought to recommend it though! So glad I got to see this! Thanks for putting so much time into these things!
I’d also recommend searching google for your vehicle, and wipers you’re interested in.
The reason is some glass is curved differently. So a 19” blade that works like a charm on the generic car the wiper blade makers use when designing them, might not work ideally on your flat wrangler windshield, or maybe an oddly curved one.
@@andyruse4670 good point! I've been using rain-x latitude for years, so I know they work for my car but I just always wanted to see a side by side! Might switch to Bosch though for the price! Haha
Thank you
I am most definitely looking forward to your 1-year update on these, I will be buying new blades n October for our cars. Thank you for making these awesome test videos. It was your Video from 2 years ago that helped me pick MotorKote for use in my older car, it made a big difference on the valve tick i was getting. also made for easier starts during the winter here in South Dakota. And you have helped me pick a better oil for the cold conditions here as well for my newer cars
Thanks for the feedback.
Michelin xt been on my truck for 6 yrs now, thru harsh winters and hot summers.. still working fine.. thanks for the review 👌
You are welcome!
I’ve always wanted to see this test. Wipers have gotten ridiculously expensive.
Thank you
ain't that the truth!
I buy wiper blades on close-out at rock auto for my s10- some are less than $1.50 each. I keep a couple of new ones in the tool box and just swap them out when they start skipping across the glass.
i been buying silicone 26" refills from ebay (Thailand). not sure how long they last cuz the cars ive had them on i sold just a few months after installing them. they always wiped nicely while i had them. pretty cheap too. i tend to avoid black cuz that color makes it harder to tell if im getting legit silicone.
Thank you for doing this experiment! I'm an OTR truck driver and was getting ready to buy new wiper blades for my semi. After watching your video I went with the Michelin Extreme with the beam technology. The one that did the best in your test. Even though they're $20 a blade at Walmart. I'm very happy with them. Also how can you put a price on being able to see clearly to stop an 80,000 lbs truck!
Thank you!
Try taking your rig to the streakin beacon(blue beacon) just so that you can put the rainx coating. I always do this and paired with a good set of wipers you’ll be laughing at the rain while everyone else is struggling to see out they’re windshield
@@gbaca57 I always get the rain x at the blue beacon. When it rains after you got your truck washed you can see the water bead up on your hood. Then your truck stays clean longer.
Look into flyby30, going on 8 months after application and water still beads like crazy! Definitely helps during heavy downpours
Thank you to my OTR stuff-hauling brothers and sisters! You guys work for a living!
Definitely looking forward to a follow-up... i have yet to find a blade that lasts in the south texas heat. That being said we rarely get rain but when we do the blades are dry rotted and TRASH.
ANOTHER AWESOME VIDEO!
Thank you!
I was thinking it was time to get some new wiper blades. But first,I had to check my go-to channel for relevant product reviews, Project Farm, to see if you had tested wiper blades. sure enough, here you are ... again! I can't tell you how much trial-and-error, not to mention frustration, you have save me as well as 1,375,960 other people. And as of 1 minute ago I am an offical Project Farm Patreon supporter. Keep up the excellent work, the world needs you. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thanks, will do. Thanks for being a Patreon supporter.
This is one of the best channels on CZcams, hands down. I, for one, appreciate what your doing!
Thank you very much for the positive feedback
@@ProjectFarm Thank you for the time and effort you clearly put into this. If you ever run out of ideas for videos, how about one testing different traction "treatments" and products for concrete, I cant make up my mind on what to gamble on for our front porch.
Never thought wiper blades can be so exciting.
Thank you
Incredible, innit?
I have scoured youtube for useful information and you are by far my favorite!!!!! Thank you!
Wow, thank you!
You make some amazing videos, thanks for all the great contents!
Personally I use the Bosch AeroTwin, great wipers in my opinion
Thanks for sharing!
"The water will remain constant through the test!"
What we don't see:
"Honey, if you will please. Can you not take a shower while I'm running an experiment?"
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@@IceInMaWeiner Lmbo
lol
More like honey that crazy neighbor is out in his driveway with a cone and hose on his hood. Walking around changing his blades over and over.
As a resident of Phoenix, AZ I would be interested in seeing if these blades could be left exposed to the elements for 6 months, then tested again.
Here in the desert our wipers bake for about 10 months under intense UV and summer temps of 120 in the shade and likely the blade hits close to 200 in direct sunlight being black in color. Then, we get our monsoon storms and when we need the wiper, they crack and fall apart. The smart ones here just replace their blades in May before monsoon season, but I would like to know which has the best chance surviving the hell that is the Sonoran Desert.
Great suggestion! I have them positioned to receive full UV exposure and will have a follow up in the future.
@@ProjectFarm, awesome! Thanks.
A buddy of mine who lives in Phx would wrap his in aluminum foil and keep them in the glove box. We used to tease him a lot.
@@wearemilesfromnowhere4630 , then you need another set to keep the wiper bar off the glass. I just replaced my wipers last month because one took a hit from a rock flung up and saved my windshield.
Well silicone ones should not be affected as much as the ruber ones if they are affected at all
I am a new driver and my husband being a veteran driver can drive with his eyes closed so his wipers have never bothered him. It wasn’t until I began to drive his car that it became apparent of how bad they really were. Thank you for taking the time to this video for folks like us.
You are welcome!
I’m in the market for new wiper blades and was wondering which blade was best and immediately thought about watching Project Farm for my answer. This video was exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!
Glad I could help!
I don't think I've ever watched anyone's channel grow so fast. Thanks for another great comparison.
Thank you for the feedback
What about a test of windshield water repellent, like rainX.
I just use car wax on my windows works better and last long. Also don't have to by another product.
That would be an interesting test. I use the orange colored rain-x washer fluid and I only have to use my wipers if it is really pouring or if I am behind another car as mist doesn't slide up the windshield as well as rain drops.
Aquapel is by far best water repellent for windshields. Been used In trucking industry for yrs.
I'm curious I use rain-x cleaner and treatment ik the straight rain-x works better not sure what would work even better because it seems rain will fly off at 35mph
@@jonnygear9169 What type of car wax? Like a thick solid or a soupy one?
Everything will be put to "The Test" here. It's like a Gladiators Tournament and this guy makes the arenas and challenges where the fighters will be tested. LET "THE TESTS" BEGIN!
Thanks for watching!
I have used so many different brands, and finally found what I was looking for. Piaa, 3rd year and work like something extraordinary. Strongly recommend.
Thanks for sharing!
This man is on my American I-con list right up there with Dirty Harry and Charles Bronson, they are legends! 🇺🇲👍♥️
Couldn’t click fast enough! Perfect subject material too. Thanks PF!
Thank you very much!
Wiper Company CEO's: "We can fool the public and sell them the same crap for years"
Wiper Company CEO's son: "Hey dad, have you seen this farm guy on CZcams?"
Somewhere there is a wiper blade technician studying this video frame by frame...
Thank you Project Farm!
Thank you!
Frame by frame 😂😂😂
Same with LockPickingLawyer
@@gplusgplus2286 *Abus has a massive spike in sales, Master Lock drops in sales*
Must be LPL
Love the tests. Wondering what putting a fan to simulate say 30mph road speed would do to the results? Thinking if the wind was to help clear out some of the trapped water on the steel frame blades they might perform better. Regardless I still use the beam style Bosch or Michelin's.
Exactly what I was thinking...
Years ago, I ran PIAA frameless silicone wipers that left a silicone film on the windshield similar to the Rain-X. They were amazing. Most of the time, I was able to run in the rain without even turning the wipers on! But they were about $100 / pair if I remember, and they only fit a limited number of cars. Still, worth it if you can find them...
Thanks for sharing.
Problem with PIAA is their website IMHO, No tool to find your car so you have to download a PDF and find your car in that huge list. Totally hasbeen.
Worst, I have a prius V 2017 and they stop in 2016 in their list. I doubt compatibility issues because it's pretty much standard across Toyota but who knows.
I think Bosch will put a logo on their exterior package “PF”tested. PF test is a lot more entertaining than UL.
Thanks for the feedback.
Hahaha…….
Excuse me he was adamant about NOT taking endorsements.
But I agree he does a great job.
@@zingobangee He might not be taking endorsements, but that doesn't mean he can't give out endorsements
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Regular people with hectic lives don’t have time to do testing like this. Todd thank you so much for doing these reviews. I’m now a Patreon member, going to bump up my contribution to help you fund further testing. If everyone donated 1 dollar per month Project Farm could continue to produce these high quality reviews for a very long time. Guys, please donate to keep these going! He doesn’t take sponsorships to help US out. So let’s return the favor and help HIM out!
Thank you very much! I greatly appreciate the Patreon support. As support has increased, I've made use of every penny for buying test supplies.
@@ProjectFarm God bless you for all you do.
I’m totally in for that! Set this man up a page!
More honest than Consumer Reports. Really appreciate your work and the folks who support ya
Thanks!
I live in the southern states with very little ice each year. The Rainx latitude is by far the best I've ever used. I've driven for 8 years testing wipers side by side transporting railroad crews across the southeast. I'm sold on the Rainx blades.
Thanks for sharing!
I've been using the Rain-X blades for years... and today I learned about running them dry for 2 minutes and using the fluid after so it actually works lol
Dude, watching your (great, detailed, awesome) videos on a variety of household goods, I can only conclude you must have the most efficient, best performing, biggest-bang-for-your-buck home EVER.
Thank you
I always check your channel before heading to the auto parts store. Thanks
Glad to help!
Project Farm, very informative & helpful. Thanks for clear & concise results!
Thank you!
Normally I would agree with your findings, however, in this case, you have missed a large part of the wipers performance, you have shown how the blades perform while sitting at a stop light, not how they perform when being driven, the pressure on the blades will make them, and the water behave in a far different manner.
Thanks for the constructive feedback
Totally agree. We need a test while the car is moving.
A 80mph wind speed fan would be enough.
I was about to say the same thing and saw this comment. Although if it’s a herd rain ur not gonna be driving at full speed anyway. Well most ppl with commen sense at least.
@@ProjectFarm i understand the limitations involved of not owning a wind tunnel. Perhaps you can look to another youtuber with some connections to scientific testing connections like engineering explained or something. Oooooooor more our speed id bet connect 6 leaf blowers together. Prooobably cheaper plus i bet ya got a few small engines laying around
Glad to see how well Bosch Clear Advantage did. My favorite is Bosch ICON, I'd be curious to see how they hold up.
I agree, Bosch Icon are the best wipers I've ever used.
They're absolutely incredible. First thing I do to a car after I buy it.
I don't know if you have these in the USA, but we europeans have Bosch Aerotwins, which are expensive but very good blades. Have never had better wipers
@@superbeni7297 Bosch Aerotwin is basically the same as bosch icon. But it's made to fit certain cars which had special OEM wiper models.
I'm surprised he didn't test the higher-end bosch wipers. They would have destroyed everything else in this test
Got the Bosch when caught in a good storm while traveling rememberers this test , these are very good wipers . What a cool CZcams channel !
Glad you like them!
Thank you, this is so helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
I've been watching for a while, and finally remembered to look up one of your videos before making a purchase. Thank you so much for making these!
Scrolling through this I thought I had posted this as you have the same first name and last initial as me.
@@hiattech haha I saw the notification and was very confused for a few seconds!
Perfectly timed video! My '98 Chevy Cavalier was sitting for almost 2-3 years, and I just rebuilt the engine with my friend (replaced all gaskets including head gasket, full cleaning and tune-up as well), put in a new clutch (it's a 5 spd manual), and did some other work to it... started up perfectly, but the wipers were accidentally in the on position when we first started it, and the blades that sat on there were dry-rotted and fell apart immediately, lol. Definitely perfect timing to replace them.
Thank you!
Thanks for so many great tests on useful devices
You are welcome!
I’m glad I found this right before the UV video.. can’t wait for the notification for it!
Thanks for watching.
I'd pay to have a database of information you've collected over the years, when I'm standing in the parts store looking for wiper blades, I can't watch a 15 minute video to see the results.
I second this +++++ although I still watch this.
In the UK we have Which magazine which is nominally for this purpse and I've been looking at their website to see whether I should subscribe but they don't seem to do proper reviews much; I'm still hoping to find a real review site.
IBWatchinUrVids Then just go to the end of the video to see the results.
Watch the video before you leave the house.
Great recommendation!
This channel is very addictive and it helps me with a lot of my life decisions. I just subd! 👍🏽
Thank you
Love this channel!
Thank you!
Lol yes! I love the detail!! Just subscribed haha
Thanks for watching and subscribing!
The Aero blades are vegetarian because they are STEAK-FREE.(4:23)
lol. Great point!
lol saw that, too.
They are not vegetarian, they are made with chicken and pork by products. No animals were harmed in the making of this film.
OMG!!! How did that get by everybody?!
For April Fools 2020 test toilet paper brands.
Do a race to see which is the fastest, which is best used as a replacement for ductape, which can plug holes the best, and which can decorate a house the best. For the 1 year test, stick it by a window for testing uv longevity
Thank you for the feedback!
"To maintain consistency I'll only be eating the same Taco Bell order on the days the same kitchen crew is on shift with nothing eaten 24 hours before or after my meal."
Absorption and softness (as compared to a fluffy, yellow chick)
Buy a bidet
7kyro I now can tell you probably the worst TP,it’s KIRKLAND, by COSTCO,,,,the quality really went to hell,like their flashlight batteries,AA,&AAA, they seriously LEAK, CheersbfromNJ🇺🇸
What an amazing channel, wish all youtubers were as hardworking!!
Thanks for watching.
Love his tests, no bias....no bs..NO SPONSORS .... just logic and straight facts.
Thanks so much!
There's 80% chance of rain tomorrow, and this showed up just in time.
yup, im about to buy wipers for this winter here in a few days too.
Thank you
Just use rainx
Been running Bosch icons for the past 2 years, they still work like brand new, no noise and removes water really good 👌🏽
Nice! Thank you
A little iffy in really cold regions,they are an awesome 3 season blade.
I run icons here as well. I need to look into a cheaper place to buy, I tend to give around $45 a pair at the parts store.
I run icons in Colorado, and my last pair is a year old and going strong. I also park my car outside on the driveway.
Yeah they are good blades, not bad and for $20 it does a great job, in SoCal these can easily last me a total of 4-5 years
Awsome test!
Thank you!
I caught this video just at the right time. Thanks!
You are welcome! Glad to hear!
Bosch ICON last forever in rainy, HOT South Florida. Went from replacing 2x a year to... maybe every 3 years... if even that.
Thank you!
I imagine so I get about 2 and a half off mine and I have winter with road salt taking a toll on them
yep, Bosch Icon are Good Blades, last a long time, work well, and are QUIET... I HATE noisy wiper blades.
I had the exact same experience with the Bosch ICON in rainy, HOT central Florida!
I used icon before too, but it lasted the same as rainx... i am in ny, maybe because of the cold weather?
I have been using the rainX spray for years and i absolutely love that stuff. Sometimes you dont even need the wipers on when you're going fast enough.
I by the rainx all the time I like the paformec
for some folks rainx is the devil! if your washer fluid uses a sensor and not a float it can coat the sensor and the empty washer fluid light will never go off.
germanshepherd13 so do this crazy thing called checking your fluids like a proper driver.
germanshepherd13 you’re talking about VW cars that if you put the rainX washer fluid in the tank, it coats the sensor and you’ll get a low washer fluid light all the time.
I use it to and I noticed if I'm doing 40+mph that the water beads up and flies off.
I will definitely be using this information to decide which wipers to buy when I go replace mine. Thank you!
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching.
I watch so many of your videos I really really appreciate you man
Thanks so much!