I like how well OEM wipers do their job, but I don't like they look. I know the new hondas/acuras have the better looking beam style wiper blades. Anyone know if the wipers from any one of those cars will fit? I assume it just has to be the right length?

 

i looked up the 8th gen accords(2008+) have the good looking wiper style im looking for and has the same length as the 3g TL....i might get a pair from the honda dealership and try them out

 

That's a good idea.

I agree on the OEM ones also.
Because of the look I don't use them but who cares about mom's MDX lol so dad got them replaed at the dealer.
And god they do clean the windshield nicee

New TL still uses that kind of wipers right? Not good looking ones. Whyyyyyyy
At least do it like Accord's

 

Not much help but I do know the 06 TL dr side wiper will fit on the 2012 Civic. So the reverse should work.


Both are 26"

 

i have a friend with an 09 accord coupe, i will borrow his OEM wipers tonight and see how well they work. if its good, i'll switch over to the accord wipers.

 

^Waiting for the results pics too

 

A bit of a update. The 8th gen accord wipers did not work because they have a bracket on the wiper that cannot close over the tl wiper arms. Guess I'll have to try another car...

 

May I ask for reasons you would like to go with OEM ones?

I have had Bosch and Rain X ones found at local parts stores and they fit fine.

 

Just put a new pair of RainX wipers on and they work fantastic. The mounting point leaves a little to be desired, but the function is top notch so far.

The mount leaves a hole exposed that just doesn't look right. The OEM has a plug that fills that hole and it doesn't fit on the RainX ones.

 

You must have the Latitude beam ones like me? I know what you are exactly talking about. The more expensive blades like Bosch come with plugs but no big deal to me.

 

I'm not sure exactly which ones you're mentioning but the Bosch Icons look really nice. I like the framless wipers. Performance is great. I have to replace them yearly but that's going to be true of nearly any rubber wiper in my climate. They're silent as well.

 

06 and up TSXs use those wipers but they're probably the same as the Accords.

Go aftermarket if you want that kind of style. PIAA makes a variety of styles.

 

rain x fusion claims to be an OE supplier of Acura. Maybe try those.

 

The length is not overly critical. For example - I hated the looks of the monster-sized oem blades. I have been using 20" Driver & 16" Passenger blades for many years. It has less coverage, but it poses no issues to me. I like the appearance of the shorter blades.

(I envision some diet jokes in my future)

 

The 2013 accords have same 19/26 size as 3rd gen TL, and since its a new car the design seems to be pretty cool, much different as the mounting point seems like its not centered on the blade. I'll try to see if I can find a set in person and try them out

 

I just use the cheap Goodyear wipers that were $10 for a pair at Costco, but if I were to get expensive blades I'd get the Trico Onyx, but $47 for both blades is a little pricey for wiper blades imho. I know the Goodyear blades aren't the prettiest, but for $10 they'll last me a full year. So, the Trico blades would have to last over 4 years.

I've tried pretty much every beam blade out there minus the Trico Onyx: Bosch Icon, Michelin, Rain X and now the Goodyear's. The Bosch were definitely the best, but barely lasted over a year. The Michelin's were absolute garbage I didn't even leave them on for 6 months. The Rain X weren't bad but they made an incredibly annoying squeaking sound. Overall, for the price I really couldn't be happier with the Goodyear blades, other than the looks. I did however spray them down liberally with silicone spray as soon as I got them hoping that would help keep the rubber in good shape, and so far so good.

 

I used rain-x and they work fine.

 

You guys drive your TLs in the rain and snow? For shame!

 

My TL has never seen a day of snow in it's life. Gotta love FL cars, but it has had some frost on the windows after moving to SC.

I remember changing the front rotors (you know those gay ass ones) on my 90 Accord that spent it's entire life in WI. Well it was so rusty I ended up welding a socket to the caliper bolt.

 

my car is my DD lol it sees 100+ F weather in summer and freezing temps in winter, I take my TL everywhere

 

 

here is a picture of the 2013 accord wipers:

 

Oh yeah!!!
Same here
Push the limits, try everything and enjoy the car on every possible way.
6 years, still running like a

 

my engine still runs strong! but drivetrain is feeling a bit worn...car doesnt feel as tight as it used to. nothing wrong per say, but just steering and suspension feels looser.

no dirty jokes please lol

 

Wipers are the single cheapest safety device on a car, why people want them to last forever or complain that they only got 6 months to a year is beyond me. People are so concerned with the 3k oil change scam that they waste money on that as if the motor wont last and are fine with it, why not replace your wipers more often and see clearly. I change mine twice a year (spring and fall) so that they are new and at their best for the weather. If they last 6mo to a yr i would be fine with that.

 

Super happy with Costco Goodyear. I think the look better than OEM too.

 

so according to this thread, the 8th gen accord wipers work...

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/cheaper-better-wipers-honda-894215/

 

Looking back on what I did, I think all I had to do was remove the clip/bracket lol

 

Hi sorry to bring up an old post, but just to confirm, 8G Accord (08-12) wipers fit into 3G Acura TLs (04-08) right?