Hello,

I am looking to either replace my stock wiper blade inserts, or just go with mostly likely, a much better aftermarket wiper blade. Is anyone on here using aftermarket blades? If so, which kind and how do you like them? I live in the Midwest, so they will see all 4 seasons.

Thanks!

 

I usually get rain x when i change mine out

 

I usually get OEM inserts online, very with OEM, it fits perfect

 

I use bosch icons or rain x latitudes

 

I PPF the windshield. That means silicon blades. RainX is the only brand I could find that fit my RAV4 Prime that was such. I presume it will be this way for my RDX, too, so...RAINX.

 

I have Bosch Icons on my RDX. Perfect fit.

 

So far, all I've done is replace the refills All 3 run me about $22 at any Honda or Acura dealer.

Rear:
Rubber, Blade (305MM) - Acura (76722-TJB-A01)

Front:
Rubber, Blade (650MM) - Acura (76622-TJB-A01)
Rubber, Blade (450MM) - Acura (76632-TJB-A01)

 

Is this hard to do? I can't find any YouTube videos of it being done on a 19+ RDX. I am not mechanical, but if I watched a video I might be able to figure it out.

 

me too.

 

Struggling to understand the meaning behind "much better."

My 2020 OEM blades have survived two Pac NW winters which included four snow storms, two ice storms, sub-freezing temps and countless miles in rainstorms and so far they are performing like new after 24,000 miles. Still swiping as quiet as a church mouse. Although...I do garage my RDX as much as possible and up here in the Pac NW we don't see a ton of sun, so these variables may have an effect on their wear 'n tear...

 

No, the front ones are very easy. I remove the blades first and just slide out the old rubber refills and slide in the new.

The back one is a little tricky. You need to keep the metal stays and inert them in the new refill before you install it. Then, you have to flex it to get it all the way into the blade. If there's a trick to it, I haven't figured it out.

 

OEMs are made in Japan and are of excellent quality. I am on my 3rd year, and they still work like new. You do have to clean them when you wash car. They work well also.

 

ditto on Icons---great blades

 

I use OEM inserts, as I do on my wife’s 2013 Accord. They are decent quality and very reasonably priced.

 

Highly recommend the Bosch Icons

 

Sorry to bring up an old thread. Anyone know where I can buy OEM blades for 2021 rdx tech? Besides going to the dealer. Not sure the part number. I assume I only need to change the rubber.

 

Go to Acura dreamshop and type in your vin and it will get you the exact part numbers. Then google for various places to get that part number if you don't want to buy at a dealer.

For wiper rubber refills I usually get them at the dealer as online places are rarely cheaper after shipping.

For youtube how-to's the rdx works the same way as any Honda/Acura I've owned in the past 20 years, so google any model. First one you do will take 20 minutes as you learn/fumble with the metalllic inserts, after that it will be a 5 min job. Most important thing is to gently let the blade go back into the glass when the wiper rubber is out. Letting the blade slam onto the glass without a rubber insert is really loud and many youtubers say you can crack the glass.

 

Very easy to install. Rear one take a little wiggling - as the short refill metal informed blade take some twisting to get it out. Personally, I'd rather just do the inserts, as my wiper holders are in very good condition. My original set lasted 35 months, just replaced them as before the 4th winter with the RDX.

 

I am used to the PIAA wipers (which are great). The stock blades are NOT great, however I believe once I put some Rain-x repellant on the windshield, it won't really matter.
To my understanding, you barely have to use the wipers once you have repellant on there.

 

Unlike my wife’s Accord that has those PITA metal inserts, my RDX does not. Cuts down on that install time!

 

Bosch Icons for me also!