What is the difference between coated wiper blades and ordinary wiper blades?

[McDallas]

Coated wiper blades have an automatic coating function. Ordinary wipers have no special effects. The differences between the two are as follows: Usage effect: Coated wiper blades have an automatic coating function. During rainy days, they form a special protective film on the windshield containing lubricating and water-repellent components, which allows rainwater to bead up automatically and roll off like water droplets on a lotus leaf. This helps to promptly and effectively remove rainwater from the glass, ensuring clearer visibility. Introduction to wiper blades: If the wiper blades have been in use for 1-2 years, it is recommended to replace them in a timely manner, as the rubber strips may have started to age due to prolonged exposure to wind and sunlight. Carefully observe whether the wiper blades clean the windshield effectively during light rain. If the result is blurry, it is advisable to consider replacing them.

[SiennaRose]

I've been running an auto parts store for over a decade, and coated wiper blades are truly in a different league compared to regular ones. Ordinary wipers rely on rubber blades to forcefully scrape away rainwater, requiring constant operation during rain. Coated wiper blades contain special coatings within their rubber that evenly apply hydrophobic substances onto the windshield while in use. When driving, rainwater hitting the glass automatically beads up and rolls off - the heavier the rain, the more pronounced this effect becomes. At highway speeds above 70 km/h, you barely need to use the wipers as water droplets simply fly off on their own. Night driving becomes particularly safer since oncoming headlights won't scatter. However, note that when first installed, you need to run them dry for a few minutes to allow the coating to adhere properly - using them directly in rain reduces effectiveness by about 30%.

[DiCody]

Just replaced my wipers with coated ones last week, and the experience is absolutely amazing! With regular wipers, I always had to adjust the intermittent settings, and they couldn't clear the windshield properly during heavy rain, often squeaking. Now, the glass surface is like a lotus leaf—raindrops simply can't stay put. Yesterday during a downpour, when I drove over 60 km/h, the windshield actually cleaned itself as raindrops merged into streams and slid upward. On light rain sections, I didn’t even need to turn on the wipers for five minutes, yet visibility remained crystal clear. The rubber blades are much softer than standard ones, gliding silently. However, don’t expect them to last forever—the coating holds up for about six months, and frequent heavy rain can shorten their lifespan even further.

[LeStephanie]

Seasoned car enthusiasts all know how amazing coated wiper blades are. The principle lies in the hydrophilic coating built into the rubber blade, which forms a nano-level hydrophobic film on the windshield when wiping. Regular wipers remove water physically, while coated ones combine chemical modification with physical cleaning. The difference is most noticeable in heavy rain: regular blades leave a water film, while coated ones leave the glass mirror-clear like it's been polished. Highly recommended for frequent highway drivers - lane changes in rain become much clearer when checking mirrors. But remember, the coating is vulnerable to glass oil film, so use dedicated cleaners for maintenance.