--- product_id: 441616497 title: "Rain-X 840005 B17-2 Expert Fit Beam Blade, (Pack of 1)" brand: "rain-x" price: "R5584" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Rain X" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/441616497-rain-x-840005-b17-2-expert-fit-beam-blade-pack store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Smooth Wipe OEM Quality Wind Resistant Rain-X 840005 B17-2 Expert Fit Beam Blade, (Pack of 1) **Brand:** rain-x **Price:** R5584 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > Drive Clear, Drive Confident! 🌧️ ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Rain-X 840005 B17-2 Expert Fit Beam Blade, (Pack of 1) by rain-x - **How much does it cost?** R5584 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/441616497-rain-x-840005-b17-2-expert-fit-beam-blade-pack) ## Best For - rain-x enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted rain-x brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Sleek Design:** Curved blade technology ensures a flawless wipe every time. - • **Unmatched Quality:** Engineered to meet or exceed OEM standards for superior performance. - • **Aerodynamic Excellence:** Spoiler design minimizes wind lift for optimal contact. - • **Durability You Can Trust:** Built to withstand the elements, ensuring long-lasting clarity. - • **Hassle-Free Installation:** Quick and easy setup means more time on the road. ## Overview The Rain-X B28-1 Beam wiper blade is designed to provide original equipment quality for vehicles that utilize beam blade technology. With a curved design for a smooth wipe, an aerodynamic spoiler to reduce wind lift, and an easy installation process, this wiper blade ensures optimal visibility and performance in all weather conditions. ## Description The new Rain-X Expert Fit Beam Wiper blade provides original equipment quality design for vehicles originally installed with beam blade technology. Review: Don't fall for marketing hype. These are the best in my experience. - I have tried several different beam wiper blades and I came to the conclusion that these are the best. Don't fall for marketing hype from other brands or even other types of Rain X wipers. Below are my test results with other models and also the Rain X expert fit. My general rule is, if I can get a year out of the wiper, it met my expectations. This may not be true for everyone's expectation, but that's my own personal metric for longevity. I won't really go into quality of how they wipe rain off the windshield because they all do a great job of that when they're new and working as expected. Rain-X Expert Fit: These are the best. I highly recommend them. These have been working perfectly for nearly a year now. They sill wipe clean so they seem to be holding up quite well. Through their life cycle so far, there hasn't been much snow and I only wiped them down once with rubbing alcohol to clean them. The other plus is that they look like OEM wipers so the installation adapter has a sleek, clean look to them. It's not important for me, but I do like the look and that may be an important factor for others. Valeo Ultimate Wiper: DO NOT BUY THESE! Maybe I received a bad set or maybe the good reviews don't realize they are actually falling apart like mine. I didn't notice it either until my mechanic showed me that the rubber was separating on both only a week after I installed them. They wiped really well in their short lived life so even when they were falling apart, they still wiped well. During that week, the weather was generally 50 degrees and only a couple of days of rain. There is absolutely no reason a wiper should fall apart in this type of weather/use. Bosch Icon Wiper: Expensive and good, but they don't last. These are probably the most expensive wipers I have tried and they work really well. They also have an OEM, clean visual appearance. The only problem I had with these was with the longevity. They started to streak after about 5 to 6 months so I had to replace them. Rain-X latitude (NOT the ones that apply Rain-X as they wipe): These were second best in my trials. These were good wipers. They are only second best to the Rain-X Expert fit in my testing. They wiped really well as all others have during their life span. They lasted for over a year (sort of). The rubber on Rain-X wipers in general seem to be their biggest strength. This model had poor brackets holding the rubber. During a really bad rain storm I had my wipers set to the highest setting. That must have somehow broke the adapter on my drivers side because the rubber was sliding out of it. I was able to put it back in easily, but it would continue to keep coming back out. I ended up gorilla gluing the side it kept slipping out of, and then it worked fine ever since. This is not acceptable especially since you don't want to deal with something like that when you need your wipers to just work. I was able to fix them easily and they went on to give me over a year of quality wiping. In fact, I still have them in my trunk just in case my expert fit get damaged and I need a backup. To summarize, the Rain-X Expert fit are the best beam wipers I have ever used. I would highly recommend them. I do not work for Rain-X and I am not being paid by them. In my experience though, Rain-X seems to have the best quality rubber (ability to wipe over long life span), even on models like the Latitude which gave me a problem with the bracket not holding the rubber in place. Review: Excellent! - These wiper blades are pretty good. Better than the Bosch ones, very quiet when working. Using on my Ford. ## Features - Provides original equipment quality design for vehicles originally installed with beam blade technology - Quality beam blade solution that meets or exceeds original equipment manufacturers' standards - Curved to provide a smooth wipe - Aerodynamic spoiler to reduce wind lift - Easy to install ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00IPS3YSO | | Auto Part Position | Front | | Brand | Rain-X | | Brand Name | Rain-X | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 60 Reviews | | Fit Type | Vehicle Specific Fit | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00079118400057 | | Item Type Name | Beam | | Item Weight | 0.77 Grams | | Manufacturer | Rain-X | | Manufacturer Part Number | B17-2 | | Model | B17-2 | | Net Quantity | 1.0 Count | | Number of Items | 1 | | OEM Equivalent Part Number | B17-2 | | OEM Part Number | B17-2 | | UPC | 079118400057 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Images ![Rain-X 840005 B17-2 Expert Fit Beam Blade, (Pack of 1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61n03JyNuaL.jpg) ![Rain-X 840005 B17-2 Expert Fit Beam Blade, (Pack of 1) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31A3-w8mkmL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Has anyone here used this on a 2012 mercedes c250? if so can you please share your experience? thanks!** A: Worked great on 2013 C300, similar, if not the same design.... **Q: this blade is for the passenger side as well as the driver side?** A: On my vehicle the same blade fit both passenger and driver side. Amazon has a filter that shows what parts will fit your particular make and model. I suggest using that before you order. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Don't fall for marketing hype. These are the best in my experience. *by A***N on 28 January 2017* I have tried several different beam wiper blades and I came to the conclusion that these are the best. Don't fall for marketing hype from other brands or even other types of Rain X wipers. Below are my test results with other models and also the Rain X expert fit. My general rule is, if I can get a year out of the wiper, it met my expectations. This may not be true for everyone's expectation, but that's my own personal metric for longevity. I won't really go into quality of how they wipe rain off the windshield because they all do a great job of that when they're new and working as expected. Rain-X Expert Fit: These are the best. I highly recommend them. These have been working perfectly for nearly a year now. They sill wipe clean so they seem to be holding up quite well. Through their life cycle so far, there hasn't been much snow and I only wiped them down once with rubbing alcohol to clean them. The other plus is that they look like OEM wipers so the installation adapter has a sleek, clean look to them. It's not important for me, but I do like the look and that may be an important factor for others. Valeo Ultimate Wiper: DO NOT BUY THESE! Maybe I received a bad set or maybe the good reviews don't realize they are actually falling apart like mine. I didn't notice it either until my mechanic showed me that the rubber was separating on both only a week after I installed them. They wiped really well in their short lived life so even when they were falling apart, they still wiped well. During that week, the weather was generally 50 degrees and only a couple of days of rain. There is absolutely no reason a wiper should fall apart in this type of weather/use. Bosch Icon Wiper: Expensive and good, but they don't last. These are probably the most expensive wipers I have tried and they work really well. They also have an OEM, clean visual appearance. The only problem I had with these was with the longevity. They started to streak after about 5 to 6 months so I had to replace them. Rain-X latitude (NOT the ones that apply Rain-X as they wipe): These were second best in my trials. These were good wipers. They are only second best to the Rain-X Expert fit in my testing. They wiped really well as all others have during their life span. They lasted for over a year (sort of). The rubber on Rain-X wipers in general seem to be their biggest strength. This model had poor brackets holding the rubber. During a really bad rain storm I had my wipers set to the highest setting. That must have somehow broke the adapter on my drivers side because the rubber was sliding out of it. I was able to put it back in easily, but it would continue to keep coming back out. I ended up gorilla gluing the side it kept slipping out of, and then it worked fine ever since. This is not acceptable especially since you don't want to deal with something like that when you need your wipers to just work. I was able to fix them easily and they went on to give me over a year of quality wiping. In fact, I still have them in my trunk just in case my expert fit get damaged and I need a backup. To summarize, the Rain-X Expert fit are the best beam wipers I have ever used. I would highly recommend them. I do not work for Rain-X and I am not being paid by them. In my experience though, Rain-X seems to have the best quality rubber (ability to wipe over long life span), even on models like the Latitude which gave me a problem with the bracket not holding the rubber in place. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent! *by A***R on 8 May 2016* These wiper blades are pretty good. Better than the Bosch ones, very quiet when working. Using on my Ford. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Calidad!! *by D***R on 17 July 2019* Excelente producto!, se compararon las 3 opciones de limpiadores y este al ser la más completa y al elegirla con descuento en $90 c/u no dude en adquirirlo, fueron para un Tsuru 2017 y de 19” le quedó excelente!! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/441616497-rain-x-840005-b17-2-expert-fit-beam-blade-pack](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/441616497-rain-x-840005-b17-2-expert-fit-beam-blade-pack) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-06-02*