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Dec 27, 2013 | 03:16 PM

cam_2

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Help with unknown windshield wipers

Hi,

Can anyone recognize my wipers, and if so, can I get refills for them? I'd like to find refills rather than wipers. I saw no obvious make or model markings:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-S...it?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-S...it?usp=sharing

Can't find a good picture of OEM wipers from looking at threads in the 3G garage and threads like https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=894215

Thanks

Dec 27, 2013 | 03:19 PM

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Some folks around here have strong opinions of great aftermarket wipers. I've been using OEM and just get refills every 6 months or so. It's really inexpensive and the quality (in my experience) is excellent. If I were you I would just get new OEM ones. Sorry that I can't help to identify yours!

Dec 27, 2013 | 03:54 PM

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I don't know what those are, but if you like an elaborate secure clip, try Bosch Icon blades. I have those now and I like the way they attach. Not ready to comment on performance since I haven't had them on the car long enough yet.

Dec 27, 2013 | 03:59 PM

Will Y.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cam_2

Can anyone recognize my wipers, and if so, can I get refills for them? I'd like to find refills rather than wipers.

Go to Costco and get the Goodyear blades-- 26" and 19"-- for $8 each. They are a direct drop-in blade replacement, and are pretty close to the price of OEM inserts from dealership parts departments.

Those on your TL look like knock-offs of the Goodyear or Bosch Icon blades.

Welcome to AZ.

Dec 28, 2013 | 07:46 AM

cam_2

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Thank you - I'll follow up on the three leads

Dec 28, 2013 | 09:40 AM

GRAF-FITI

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oem ftw

Dec 29, 2013 | 11:31 AM

cam_2

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oem ftw

Sorry, what does ftw stand for?
Thanks

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Dec 29, 2013 | 11:55 AM

cam_2

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Sorry, what does ftw stand for?
Thanks

Must be 'for the win', courtesy Urban Dictionary

Dec 29, 2013 | 02:20 PM

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i really like my PIAA wipers. Sure they might cost a bit initially but refills are cheap and they last 2 years minimum in my experience.

Dec 31, 2013 | 04:11 PM

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^great vid!

so true that people in california don't know how to drive in the rain...

Jan 1, 2014 | 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ez12a

i really like my PIAA wipers. Sure they might cost a bit initially but refills are cheap and they last 2 years minimum in my experience.

Thanks, a good video and impressive wipers. Cost is high.

Jan 3, 2014 | 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by cam_2

Thanks, a good video and impressive wipers. Cost is high.

if you still have your Acura wiper frames, you can just buy the PIAA refills at like $12 a piece. It'll fit. Put some PIAA refills in my friend's RL that has a special wiper design.

Jan 3, 2014 | 03:20 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ez12a

if you still have your Acura wiper frames, you can just buy the PIAA refills at like $12 a piece. It'll fit. Put some PIAA refills in my friend's RL that has a special wiper design.

It looks like the Acura blade is a traditional style
http://acura.bernardiparts.com/Acura...ADEKIT-TL.aspx
and I'm looking for a spiffier beam style.

I just bought closeout Trico Neoforms from Rock Auto for $7.63/both and $7.63 shipping, so $15.26 total. They look promising and are a good deal.
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/rafr...&parttype=8852