FD Civic Wiper blades - Where to buy

[jbird]

So supercheap don't sell replacements apparently because when I went they didn't have it in their book thing.

So can someone tell me which ones to buy taht could also work?

I don't want to pay Honda OEM prices.

Can we just buy refills?

Sorry if this is a noob question but I'm asking on behalf of a friend who just bought the car

J

[sirdistik]

I'd like to know as well. I went to Repco which don't sell them either because it's still considered a new model/product ?! Same deal with cabin/pollen filters - had to buy online in the end but haven't had any luck with the wipers.

[jbird]

http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/1940409.page

so a bit of googling...apaprently there is no way to avoid having to buy OEM...GG

Anyone know hwat honda chrges for a refill? Sounds like a b*tch to change too =.=

[fitme]

FD wiper blade inserts is the same as the standard wiper inserts used in conventional wiper blade..the only problem is finding the right length of the blades...i think its 26" long for one of the wiper...and afaik 06-07 FD has different wiper blandes than 08-10 ones....correct me if im wrong...

btw whats wrong with your wiper blade?? is it cracked already??..if not..try to remove the rubber insert then put it in reverse ....hth

[Stig]

http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/1940409.page

so a bit of googling...apaprently there is no way to avoid having to buy OEM...GG

Anyone know hwat honda chrges for a refill? Sounds like a b*tch to change too =.=

just use windex as the refill

[sirdistik]

If I remember correctly, it was about $70-80 for the pair, but that was through a service. fkn rip off. probably charged for the 5 minutes labour too.

[fab4272]

If I remember correctly, it was about $70-80 for the pair, but that was through a service. fkn rip off. probably charged for the 5 minutes labour too.

Refills are approx mid $20 per side. You only need the re-fills. Rip out the old blade, re-position the steel strips that support the re-fill, then re-insert back into the assy itself.

Still about $45 for re-fills is very steep, for 2 strips of extruded rubber that probably costs a couple bucks to make.

[Nairda]

The new wiper blades i think are using silicon. I had an experience with my ED when i tried to buy and use new silicon wiper blades and found out they were too soft and the plastic was wiping more of the glass than the silicon. The new wiper design makes it so that the blades dont flex as much thus the use of silicon is ideal. Silicon should have a much greater wearing life and as far as i am concerned - impervious to cracking and drying out...should in theory last for years and years

[6-SpeedManual]

Refills are approx mid $20 per side. You only need the re-fills. Rip out the old blade, re-position the steel strips that support the re-fill, then re-insert back into the assy itself.

Still about $45 for re-fills is very steep, for 2 strips of extruded rubber that probably costs a couple bucks to make.

yeah i need a pair. where do you purchase them from? cheers

on another note, serviced the car the other day. oem air filter set me back $67...thats honda marketing for you (sigh)

[Nairda]

oem air filter set $67 - why not just buy a CAI?

[FDBenni]

because a CAI is $300-400?

[JOhnnyFD]

im starting to notice that my wiper blades are sweaking and not wiping smoothly on the window... and its the all rubber wiper blade... my civic is 2007.. i know the recent civics have the wiper blades that have the plastic holdings

[xenonkuraz]

yeah i need a pair. where do you purchase them from? cheers

on another note, serviced the car the other day. oem air filter set me back $67...thats honda marketing for you (sigh)

Get a K&N drop-in ;)

[JaCe]

back on the blades topic, i think there are some guys here who can probably help u source OEM for cheaper if u live in sydney.

[xenonkuraz]

Bought a pair of OEM blades for my Civic. Wish I had bought them sooner...they're awesome!

At $54 bucks a pair, you can't go wrong.

[Stig]

from hoonda?

[Xpire]

Bought a pair of OEM blades for my Civic. Wish I had bought them sooner...they're awesome!

At $54 bucks a pair, you can't go wrong.

Damn that's a lot...how long are they expected to last anyway?

[xenonkuraz]

Yep from Honda. Also got some blue coolant for $15 per litre. That stuff looks hot.

The wipers are a compound of rubber and silicon and depending on usage and weather conditions you can expect them to last up to 2 years or more.

Wiping your windscreen unnecessarily will drastically reduce their life expectancy.

[rk 86 wa]

I have problems with my blades in that they hop over the glass, rather than wipe it.

This results in half the glass being 'missed' and a shitty loud noise every time they wipe.

Its my second set of blades (which fixed it temporarily) but after a few thousand k's its back.

[xenonkuraz]

Check that the wipers arms are positioned correctly and if the blades fit snugly.

There could be an issue where your blades are being excessively worn due to improper fitment.

[fitme]

I have problems with my blades in that they hop over the glass, rather than wipe it.
This results in half the glass being 'missed' and a shitty loud noise every time they wipe.

try to pull out the rubber strip then put it back the other way....

[rk 86 wa]

Thanks guys :) will have a look see after work

[6-SpeedManual]

Get a K&N drop-in ;)

haha i thought about it but they cost more than oem and only just an air filter. not much point aye.

your right about the quality of the blades. they are excellent in durability, lasted from brand new till just recently.

[xenonkuraz]

haha i thought about it but they cost more than oem and only just an air filter. not much point aye.

your right about the quality of the blades. they are excellent in durability, lasted from brand new till just recently.

Trust me...if you're not gonna go down the pod filter path, a k&n drop in makes a BIG difference!

[DuffyFD]

Theres replacements at supercheap auto, but it replaces the arm at around 30ish a side.

I would have gone to the stealership had I known it was cheaper there !