Rain‑X Latitude Water Repellency 2-in-1 Wiper Blades More Than
Just a Wiper Blade. More Than Just a Wiper Blade! 2-in-1 Wiper
Blade + Water Repellent - Clears and Repels Water 2017 Product of
the Year Winner - Car Care Category (survey of 40,000 people by
Kantar TNS) Rain-X Water Repelling - Applied to the windshield by
the wiper blades and lasts for months Advanced, Beam Blade
Technology. Contours to the curvature of the windshield for a
smooth, virtually streak-free wipe and features a patented
universal adapter for easy installation. All-Weather Performance.
The synthetic blend rubber squeegee can withstand extreme weather
conditions for enhanced durability. Rain‑X Latitude Water
Repellency wiper blades provide an innovative 2-in-1 solution to
both clear and repel the elements for ultimate driving
visibility. These wiper blades not only give you the superior
wipe quality you’ve come to expect from Rain‑X Latitude blades,
but now also treat your windshield with a water repelling coating
for the ultimate in driving visibility. Rain‑X Latitude Water
Repellency blades work by transferring a Rain‑X water repelling
coating from the wiper squeegee to the windshield during initial
use. For optimal water repellency activation, run your wiper
blades on a clean, dry windshield for 2 minutes. Once activated,
the water repelling action will last for months. The Rain‑X water
repelling coating will also help clear your windshield of harsh
winter weather driving elements, such as ice, snow and sleet.
This can help reduce wear and tear on the squeegee and lead to
longer blade life. Wiper blades should be replaced every six
months to a year or as soon as you notice a difference in driving
visibility. When wiper blades no longer make proper contact with
the windshield surface, they can begin to squeak, chatter, skip,
smear or streak reducing driving visibility. Visibility is
fundamental to safe driving. Although drivers depend on their
vehicles’ wiper blades to clear away rain, sleet and snow, many
wait to replace them until they need them the most. So
remembering to maintain wiper blades regularly can maximize
visibility, efficiency and reliability. Remember, wiper blades
should be checked every six months and changed at least once a
year. Evaluate both the rubber squeegee and the metal frames to
avoid common problems such as streaking, skipping, chattering,
wearing and splitting – all offenders of reduced visibility and
slowed reaction time while driving. Efficient wiper blades are as
important to a vehicle’s safe operation as clean oil and good
tires. So remember to change your wiper blades at least once a
year, to inspect them frequently for wear and tear and to enjoy
the view.
Rain-X Latitude Water Repellency 2-in-1 Windshield Wiper Blade
18"
Product Features
* Easy Installation: New and improved pre-installed universal
adapter installs in minutes and fits 96% of all vehicles on the
road.
* Reduced Noise Wind Lift: An aerodynamic spoiler prevents wind
lift and delivers a quiet wipe.
Wiper blades deteriorate due to many environmental factors
including:
* Sun: Ultraviolet light and ozone deterioration
* Oil: Car waxes and exhaust hold rubber-deteriorating oil
* Airborne debris: Sand, mud and dust carried in the wind
* Moisture: rain and salt water (in moist air both near the
shore and inland)
Common Wiper Problems
* Streaking: occurs when the rubber squeegee dries, hardens and
cracks. It can also be caused by tree sap, road tar and other
foreign substances collected on either the glass or the blade.
* Skipping: occurs when the blade develops a curvature from lack
of use (e.g. left in the ‘parked position’ for an extended length
of time).
* Wearing: occurs with extensive use and is when the rubber edges
are rounded instead of squared.
* Splitting: is caused when the sun’s ultraviolet rays penetrate
the rubber squeegee, causing it to breakdown and separate from
the frame.
* Bent Refill Vertebra and Bent Frames: cause inconsistent
contact with the glass surface, creating streaking or skipping.
Avoid these common problems and extend the life of your wiper
blades by following these simple steps:
* Clean your windshield every time you fill your tank.
* Gently wipe the rubber squeegee with a damp paper towel to
remove any loose dirt or oil.
* Never use your windshield wipers to de-ice your windshield.
Instead, either use an ice scraper or use your defroster to melt
snow and ice.
* Pull your wiper blades away from the windshield during winter
months to prevent ice build up on the rubber squeegee and to
prevent them from sticking to the windshield.