Hard work of the janitor: which car brushes are better

Wiper blades are skeleton, winter, frameless, hybrid, all-season. Each of them has its own peculiarities of work, design, all of them in different ways cope with their tasks. On the example of products from the manufacturers Alca and Heyner, we will understand the main advantages of each type of models.

A clean windshield is the main factor of a safe trip. Therefore it is important to monitor the serviceability of the wiper blades. It is recommended to change the design every 6 months, especially before the beginning of the winter or summer season.

To check the effectiveness of the brushes, we used several tests: how well the pollution will be dealt with once, then we will support them for several days in aggressive conditions and repeat the first action. We also decided to test them for icing tolerance.

As a pollutant we have a mixture of water, lime, calcium carbonate, sorbitol, precipitated silica and sodium lauryl sulfate. Our aggressive conditions are 20 liters. Non-freezing liquid, kerosene and anti-ice components.

Heyner Exclusive: what can

Wireframe models are no longer as popular as before, but it is still too early to write them off altogether. Probably, there will always be a certain part of drivers who will choose exactly such designs. After all, they are simple and effective, snug against the glass. Their main difference is the inexpensive price. The disadvantage is that they wear out more quickly, because the rocker arms are loosened. Also poorly cope with icing so little effective in winter.

In our test, this model showed itself even better than we expected. At one time she cleaned the dirt, leaving behind a small strip. And this is a very good indicator. After being in an aggressive environment has not lost its effectiveness.

It is this model of frame brushes that cope well with icing, both for its type of construction. After an easy tapping, quickly comes to working condition.

Acla Winter — model for frost

By design, winter models resemble frame brushes, but they are equipped with a special rubber cover. It protects the wiper from icing. The only and small drawback - due to the presence of the cover, the area of the construction increases. Therefore, at high speed, they do not cling so much to the windshield.

As a result of the tests, this design showed the same, not bad, results, like the previous wireframe model. Due to the presence of the cover, the brush did not have to be shaken to bring them into working order. After staying in an aggressive environment for 2 days, did not lose their effectiveness. However, the shape of the cover changed, which did not have a good effect on appearance.

Alca Super Flat — frameless construction

Frameless wiper blades are more simplified construction. Here there are difficulties with the choice, because the brushes should ideally fit specifically for your car. These models are not universal, so on the back of the package, check if the device is suitable for your machine.

All our inspectors wipers were excellent. And showed good results both before and after finding in aggressive conditions. One stroke and dirt do not leave a trace, there were even strips.

Heyner Hybrid — hybrid brushes

This type of construction combines the features of frame and frameless models. The manufacturer has a balance between an ideal fit to the glass and a good resistance to icing. Their only drawback is the high price.

You can buy wiper blades in Kiev, Kharkov, Odessa at 130.com.ua with delivery across Ukraine.

All our checks, these wipers were successful. Do not leave strips and at one stroke all the debris was removed. The aggressive environment did not affect their effectiveness in any way.

Heyner All Seasons — brushes for all seasons

This design allows you to change the elastic band, due to which it is suitable for all seasons and serves much longer. The type of construction is similar to frameless models. Wipers cleaned the glass well from our pollutant, and coped with their tasks even after a 2-day stay in an aggressive environment.

All brushes work silently: no annoying creaks and noises. The standard configuration includes an adapter. The above janitors are good at their tasks and are distinguished by their reasonable price.