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Bosch 424A ICON Wiper Blade - 24" |  | Brand: Bosch
Category: Automotive Parts and Accessories
Buy New: $15.98
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Seller: AUTO PARTS 123
Rating:  34 reviews
Sales Rank: 880
Media: Misc.
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 28.8 x 2.8 x 1.2
MPN: 424A
Model: 424A
UPC: 288510306182
EAN: 0028851030618
ASIN: B000IYDEPG
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Dual precision-tensioned steel springs help create tension memory, applying uniform pressure along the entire blade length | | • | Aerodynamic wind spoiler creates downforce, preventing blade lift-off | | • | Exclusive FX dual-rubber-technology flex element resists ozone damage and hardening | | • | Exclusive weather shield connector system is pre-installed to protect arm connection from snow/ice build-up | | • | Smooth, quiet operation with 20% longer performance life vs. other premium wiper blades |
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Product Description
SP-ICON WIPER BLADE #5436
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 34
 Where the rubber meets the road! October 19, 2007
Rosemary Thornton (Norfolk, VA)
16 out of 19 found this review helpful
For more than 30 years, I've searched high and low for the perfect wiper blade. Being a little tiny bit obsessive about my car, one of the things I can NOT tolerate is a chattering, noisy, smeary, streaky wiper blade. Driving in the rain is hard enough without feeling like you're trying to look through a wax-paper windshield.
In the past, I'd put new wiper blades on my car two or three times a year and sometimes more, just to make sure I never had to deal with wiper smear or worse, wiper chatter. That sound is like fingernails on a blackboard to me!!
I'd also clean the rubber edge several times between blade changes, to keep the leading edge clean and free from debris and gooey tree gunk and junk. Due to my desire to keep the finest quality blades on the car, I'd only buy authentic Toyota blades for my 2003 Camry and then one day...
An associate at the local Toyota dealer talked me into buying the rubber inserts for the blades, rather than the whole blade assembly. For 20 minutes, I waited and watched as she fiddled around trying desperately to get the inserts into the arm assembly. Two days later (and 10 minutes of use later), while driving in a light rain storm, the whole thing came apart in pieces, scratching my windshield in the process. It was a Sunday afternoon (dealer was closed), so I drove directly to the auto parts store and told them I wanted the most expensive wiper-blade they sold. They took me to the Bosch Icon and said, "these are the best, but they're pricey."
I couldn't be more pleased with the quality and performance of this product. The two blades I bought for Cammie cost less than $50 which isn't THAT much contrasted against the frustration of not being able to see clearly through the windshield when it rains.
April 2008 UPDATE: I am on my second pair of Bosch Icons and I'm saddened to say that I am no longer "raving" about these things. While they're just swell for the first 60 days, they deteriorate quickly after that and become streaky and smeary. When I was buying wiper blades for my daughter's car, I asked the auto parts guy about the Bosch Icon. He replied, "I'm not that impressed with them either. They don't last long."
Awesome Wipers October 18, 2009
Gregory J. Walther (Hoco, MD USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Having installed these wipers a month or so ago, I must admit... I am thoroughly pleased. One important thing to note though - the wipers you should purchase for your vehicle aren't necessarily the same size your vehicle came with.. or the size amazon.com recommends. Search the Bosch site for their product fit guide. The wipers I purchased are a solid 4 inches longer than came standard with my vehicle and couldn't work better. Makes me wonder if some of the negative feedback on these wipers was made by people who didn't purchase the recommended size.
A great product January 22, 2007
Jim (Boston MA USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
These came standard on my 2005 VW Jetta - I had never seen these before and thought they funny looking. I'm now sold. They do a great job summer and winter (no need to switch to winter blades here in New England) and last a long time. More expensive, but worth it in my opinion. They also installed easily on my other car which had conventional blades.
Finally - a real windshield wiper! February 8, 2008
Jack Anthony (Nevada, IA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have taken advantage of several customer reviews on Amazon and believe in them highly. They have helped me make many good purchases and saved me from making many poor ones.
I have never felt compelled to write a review - until now!
These windshield wipers rock!!
I have long cursed cheap streaky wipers and wondered why we couldn't make a better wiper if we can put men and women on the international space station. So when I saw an ad on the tele for Rain X wipers I thought perhaps we had arrived as a species and immediately checked the feedback out on Amazon. Sure enough, there were warnings under Rain X wipers, but recommendations for the Bosch Icon. After reading the Bosch comments, I was convinced to give them a try.
Interestingly the passenger side wiper arrived on my door step first, so I could do a true side by side comparison. I couldn't believe the difference. As others have commented, they installed in a snap, and the difference in the two sides was truly remarkable. So when the driver's side arrived the following day, you can imagine my eagerness to try them together.
Again, I was shocked at their effectiveness. No streaking, no wobble and no chatter. After taking them for a test drive, I now have a new problem - I'm running low on windshield cleaning fluid. I feel like I can see again. In the midwest, the last thing you want to deal with in lousy weather is wipers that don't wipe.
Seriously - do yourself and your family a big favor and purchase a set for every vehicle. The added safety more than provides the value in return.
Careful when measuring your previous blades. Be sure to measure the metal part rather than the rubber part. My metal brackets tended to run about a half inch longer on my old standard blades. Don't assume both sides are equal as well. I was surprised to discover that on a 2005 Camry, the driver's side (A blade) is 24 inches and the passenger side (B blade) is 19 inches.
Rock on Bosch!!!
Great Wipers !!! December 17, 2009
Dia Cummings (Syracuse NY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
These are really great wipers!! Excellent streak free in rain or snow.Worth the money!Perfect for upstate NY winters.
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