PIAA Windshield Wiper Blade
PIAA 95043 Super Silicone Black Wiper Blade 17" Silicone Windshield Wiper
PIAA Windshield Wiper Blades: Silicone-Powered Visibility
PIAA has built its reputation as a global leader in automotive visibility, and nowhere is that engineering philosophy more evident than in their windshield wiper blades. What sets PIAA apart from conventional wiper brands is their commitment to silicone rubber technology — a proprietary approach that fundamentally changes how a wiper interacts with your windshield.
How PIAA's Silicone Technology Works
PIAA Si-Tech silicone wiper blades use silicone rubber that actually coats your windshield with water-repellent silicone while they wipe. Water beads up and rolls off the windshield, instead of clinging. This self-conditioning effect means the blade doesn't just clear water — it actively treats the glass surface with every pass, improving performance over time rather than degrading like a traditional rubber blade.
PIAA wiper blades maintain a sharp, clean edge and offer better resistance to all climates (heat, ozone, ultra-violet) — clearly outperforming the industry standard rubber blade. Heat and ozone-resistant silicone blades stay soft longer than standard blades, meaning less frequent replacement.
PIAA Wiper Blade Product Lines
PIAA offers three primary wiper blade series, each targeting a distinct performance level:
- Si-Tech Flat Blade: The PIAA Si-Tech (Silicone Technology) Flat Wiper Blade is a modern, frameless design that delivers all-season performance, thanks to PIAA's patented silicone impregnated rubber blades. Its frameless design creates more pressure points across the entire length of the blade for streak-free wiping and greatly reduced ice and snow build-up.
- Super Silicone: PIAA Super Silicone Wipers have been the benchmark for wiper performance for nearly a decade — their silicone infused blades delivering whisper-quiet movement, unrivaled vision, and long life. The Aero Vogue and Super Silicone blades are refillable with PIAA wiper refills.
- Aero Vogue: The Aero Vogue features PIAA's patented silicone technology which reduces surface tension, causing water to repel from the windshield for streak-free and quiet operation, while its aero-style cover uses "Pass Through" technology which greatly reduces blade chatter and wind lift at higher speeds.
All-Weather, All-Season Confidence
The wiper design and blade compound ensure even greater visibility by coating the windshield with silicone to promote continuous water beading in inclement weather — water beads into droplets at low speeds that are easily removed by ordinary wiping, and at higher speeds, wind pressure pushes the water off the windshield, often without even requiring wiper use.
The silicone rubber is also twice as durable as traditional rubber, allowing the blades to perform better over a longer period of time. The super-smooth gliding action of the wipers means no squeaking or chattering. Whether you're navigating a heavy downpour, a winter snowstorm, or harsh summer UV exposure, PIAA's silicone compound is engineered to hold its edge across every season.
For drivers who refuse to compromise on visibility, PIAA wiper blades represent a meaningful upgrade over factory-installed rubber blades. Explore the full PIAA brand lineup or browse all windshield wiper blades to find the right fit for your vehicle.