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Tebore · 07-14-2011, 10:06 PM

This is half DIY and half a review of MOBIS OE wiper blades from Asia.

Since Owning the car since last June I've replaced my blades 2 twice from the NWB to crappy Rain-X Latitudes. This is technically my forth set of blades if you count the NWBs.

To remove the old blades lift the blades and press the tab on the old blades and slide the blade off the hooks.

The new blades come in packages that look like this:

The size you need is 20" and 24" the package uses mm instead so it's 500mm and 600mm respectively.

On the new blade there's a new little clasp that opens. I like this it makes the blade look slick and acts as a second retention mechanism.
So open the clasp and hook the wiper hook over the clip and push the blade against the hook. It'll click then close the clasp.

These new MOBIS blades have a nice spoiler that says MOBIS over the attachment point to help minimize wind noise and chatter. At least that's what the ads say but I've yet to have any strong winds.

The blade is a beam style blade with a nice rubberized coat. I hear it's a silicone blade. It may or may not be but I was able to get a pair of these blades for the cost of a single Rain-X blade so either way the price is right.

A short review of performance: They are quieter and able to wipe cleaner than the Rain-X. Cheaper than the Rain-X. Looks really good as it looks OE. MOBIS is the OE provider of parts for Kia and Hyundai so the quality is there. If you need wipers I'd say give these a shot. I decided to try these over Bosch Icon due to price.

This is the seller:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

xSilverX9x · 07-14-2011, 11:27 PM

Bosch ICON Wiper Blades are a very good quality blade...

ShaksForteSX · 07-15-2011, 02:17 AM

Just bought em

$28 shipped for blades that look pretty legit is okay by me

thanks OP

Tebore · 07-15-2011, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anthonydv07

Bosch ICON Wiper Blades are a very good quality blade...

Did I say they weren't? They just cost close to $70 a pair shipped to me and I can't get them locally.

mog320 · 07-15-2011, 07:22 AM

Those look slick. Just saved them to my watch list so I can read a little more about them. Good find.

Copperhead_Koup · 07-15-2011, 10:30 AM

they look better than my trico blades i bought at advance auto.. my blades would chatter when in use. annoys the heck out of me. i even applied rain-x on my windshield and blade. and still chatters like crazy.

gwildor · 07-15-2011, 11:11 AM

my experience with the rain-x blades haven't been that good either.. the 24" blade doesn't even seem to do the job at all.

I'm going to check these out.. Great post Tebore!

Maximilien · 07-15-2011, 11:18 AM

all those pricey blades are a waste of money IMO ICON RAINX etc all streak in less than 6 months on my cars

I like the looks of the OP ones and just bought a set to try

thanks

AutoItKing · 07-15-2011, 11:19 AM

I still have the OEM blades, and they rock! I use Bug Wash, the good stuff, not the eco-friendly version. Works like a charm!
I'll probably get the closest to OE I can when it's time to replace. Probably these Mobis blades!

blkkoup · 07-15-2011, 11:23 AM

Nice Find.
Good post

Copperhead_Koup · 07-15-2011, 12:06 PM

so are these the best or are bosch icons? i want something that will last longer than 2 months of use from my tricos that i bought from advance auto.

UnDeR_FLiP · 07-15-2011, 12:31 PM

Needed some replacements so I ordered a pair! Thanks for the info!

Tebore · 07-15-2011, 03:15 PM

These may or may not be the best. As I said the Icon's are a known good quality blade. But costly. I decided to try these because it's MOBIS and the price is right. Right off the bat I can tell the 24 and 20 seem to fit the windshield better. Like gwilder the 24" Rain-X wasn't applying enough pressure and the 20" wouldn't even touch the windshield at certain points. For the price give em a shot. If not go Icon's and call it a day but these seem like a quality product for a great price.

You guys in the warmer climates are lucky. Here the hot and cold, road salt really kill the rubber.

Plus these look teh sexy. I got a picture of them on my car at lunch I'll upload to the first post when I get home.

eme56 · 07-15-2011, 04:14 PM

The MOBIS wipers look good. But I can attest to the quality of the Icon's. I run these on the company Sprinter and get 10 to 11 months out of them, and it gets driven an average of 1200 miles/week.

I have Anco Contour's on my SX and the wife's Optima. These have been on since mid January and not ready for replacement yet. The temperature range has been -9 to 102 degrees, with all sorts of snow, sleet, ice, rain, and hail.

O'Reilly Auto Parts usually has a "buy one get one free" going for the Bosch and Anco's when it's time to replace them.

Just curious on the size you have. I have 24" and 20". If I put a 22" on the passenger side, it would be over the window moulding. The Bosch, Anco, and Rain-X books all call for 20" on the passenger side as well.

Tebore · 07-15-2011, 06:42 PM

Sorry guys I checked the package and it is 24 and 20. I was in a bit of a rush to install as it was getting dark and it was a few days ago.