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I bought a new truck this year so the blades are only a few months old. But I will switch to the ANCO winter blades once the snow starts. They have that rubber wrapped around all the hinged joints and from my experience, will stand up through the worst of winter blizzards. There is nothing worse that trying to clean your windshield in a storm with a blade that is falling apart and will not hold up to the elements. I too do a cleaning of the blades when I wash the truck but I have never considered the use of scotchbrite. It makes sense and I think I might try it.
Worked as a Mechanic for the Montana Dept. of Trans. for over 30 years and that is all they have ever used on their trucks.I just do`nt know how they can possibly get along without My precence now that i`m not there anymore.