DB9 Wiper Blades

[nicke999]

so are we now ordering retrofit goodyears 20 and 24 inch

[jamesc12]

I've tried:

Bosch SP20S + SP24S (both driver/passenger are spoilered)
Alca Super Flat 20" + 24" (http://goo.gl/y2rNH)
Valeo R51 + R60

All fit perfectly onto the standard '05 DB9 wiper arms.

None are quite as effective as the standard blades. The Bosch SP20S/SP24S are the best out of this bunch and I have them fitted currently but there's not much pressure evenly distributed so whilst it doesn't miss whole sections (like the other wipers in the list), it doesn't seem overly effective at general water clearing.

[nicke999]

what are the standard AM ones?

[jeremydb9]

Euro Car Parts have 50% off wipers today.

SP20S £4.68, SP24S £7.32 and free delivery

[spatz]

need a set of wipers for a 2006 vantage v8, they are quite regular and probably the original AM ones that are on the car at the moment.
They are bog standard wipers and i wonder if the valeo R51 and R60 mentioned earlier will fit on the wiper arms ?
any help is appreciated. How much are the AM originals maybe not even worth buying aftermarket ?

thanks

[pilgrim7777]

A number of guys have fitted the later beam wiper blades and arms a bit pricey but good you can purchase them from Scuderia at Epsom. Somebody posted the numbers for Vantage and DB9 somewhere on the forum which can't locate at the moment.

[smartmove]

spatz said:

need a set of wipers for a 2006 vantage v8, they are quite regular and probably the original AM ones that are on the car at the moment.
They are bog standard wipers and i wonder if the valeo R51 and R60 mentioned earlier will fit on the wiper arms ?
any help is appreciated. How much are the AM originals maybe not even worth buying aftermarket ?

thanks

I just replaced my original AM blades with Bosch SP20S + SP24S (with spoilers) and have no issues with them, full clean wipe each time. Would of preferred aero style but seems there aren't really any suitable currently.

[spatz]

thanks, ordered them through amazon uk, (not available in germany) and fitted them 5 min ago. perfect fit both with spoilers !
many thanks
aston martin did ask 80 euro for a set, amazon uk price was 20 euro.

[smartmove]

Noticed the new Michelin Stealth Hybrid wipers, look a bit neater than the old style but still based on that type of design. Anyone tried them?

[brakedwell]

How much are the AM originals maybe not even worth buying aftermarket ?

thanks

From HWM Aston Martin Walton on Thames web site: Driver side £24.67 Pax side £22.81

[smartmove]

brakedwell said:

How much are the AM originals maybe not even worth buying aftermarket ?

thanks

From HWM Aston Martin Walton on Thames web site: Driver side £24.67 Pax side £22.81

I think it was more just to try and get the modern "aero" look rather than just trying to find a cheaper alternative.

[Stefanolux]

Gentlemen,
the quest for replacing the OE wiper blades of my DB9 Volante (MY2007) with more "modern" ones is still on.
Their "official" size reportedly being 24" (60,96 cm.) and 20" (50,8 cm.) respectively, anybody can tell me if a set of 60(cm)-53(cm) would work properly, once fitted in (it goes without saying that the available alternative 60-48 would not pose any problem!)
Thanks in advance for assistance

[Stefanolux]

Dear PH friends, Gentlemen,
only to inform you that the new and "aerodynamic" (modern-style) wiper blades - by SWF, a reputed German maker (now owned by the French Valeo) - namely Visioflex, are now available, mainly on the German market (I purchased them through Amazon.de): the two blades set (number 119763), for Renault Laguna 2 (01.01 ->), 600/500 mm., perfectly suits the DB9 lock system (2).
I look forward the winter time to report about performance, the difference with the Bosch Aerotwin being evidenced in the following
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8kHXwEzCw8
let's hope that the Bosch "deficiency" has been overcome.
Please PM for more information.

[Cockey]

Hello chaps. Any update on this?

[Ken Figenus]

Bump - yes I have been emasculated trying to fit some Bosch Aerotwins to the Rapide - they are clearly far too floppy and will never work. The old metal spring type has more tension.

Stefanolux - any update? Failing that I will try SP20S + SP24S.

Thanks

[Sump]

I've been living with the normal Bosch wipers but to be honest they aren't that great,. The dealer wants around £40 for a pair which is pretty crazy. What other normal options are there?

[Ken Figenus]

I'm sending the Aerotwins back and bought these:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002QQUAKQ/ref=pe_38572... £3.70 - 20"

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00576QT5C/ref=pe_38572... £7 - 24" with spoiler

They look similar to what is already on it and have the springy metal bits behind the rubber.

As an aside Ive tried these new (to me) German brand for the DD 535d http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B009LOC6K8/ref=pe_38572...

I put GTechnic hydrophobic coating on the DD but it doesn't really play nicely with the wipers (very smeary) and I prefer the standard sheeting effect at low speed or in drizzle compared to the beading (harder to see through beads...). I tried the Car Pro coating on the Rapide but similar thoughts really.

Will report back any groundbreaking results in this smeary area!

[Sump]

Ah thank God! I highly recommend the Michelin stealth wipers. I had the Bosch Superplus universal and they were the best of a bad bunch.

The Michelins are absolutely perfect for our car. Wouldn't entertain any other now.

[Ken Figenus]

Last of the big spenders - bought the Michelin to see as I rea;;y want better wiping! I love Amazon prime!

[Sump]

You honestly won't be disappointed. I genuinely can't believe I lived with the Bosch Universal ones for that long!