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I got the right parts today, Rain-x Quantums. They only came with one clip, no need to remove any other part, there is also a spare cover plate/clip but it does not fit with our wipers that I can tell, but they fit okay with the standard clip.

So far they work well (as a new wiper should), we will see how it does in cold temps, we are just above freezing today. I don't care for the rain-x product that is applied to the windshield, I usually find that it ends up streaking in the long term but we will see how it goes. So far so good. Thanks to all who posted up info and part numbers, much appreciated.
 
I got the right parts today, Rain-x Quantums. They only came with one clip, no need to remove any other part, there is also a spare cover plate/clip but it does not fit with our wipers that I can tell, but they fit okay with the standard clip.
Glad to hear you got it worked out.

I am right with you there on the windshield treatment from Rain-X. Fortunately their windshield wipers are much better than the windshield treatment.

There are three different products I have used on mine instead, all of them with essentially the same effect and durability which is about six months; longer if you don't use your wipers in the rain. The products I use are the glass treatment from Gyeon, another from Gtechniq, and most recently, SOFT99 Ultra Glaco which is a product that was developed by Japanese aviation for their airline windshields. SOFT99 Ultra Glaco is by far the easiest because it's a two-step process, so it's also the simplest.
 
@ST404 - Ironically, RainX has a similar history to Glaco: In 1972, Howard Ohlhausen and his sons trademarked Repcon®, a rain repellent and surface conditioner for aircraft & military vehicles. Repcon was branded as RainX for the civilian sector.
That's interesting. I didn't know that.
So it's kind of like Aldi and Trader Joe's. Shared origin, but very different product offerings today. Glaco has 3 main products for windshields, depending on which one you choose, you go from a few months to six months to a year of effectiveness. I am on the middle one and I'm not sure I'm going to go above that; I'm happy with what I am getting out of the "better" product.
 
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Bosch Icons OE will work , you just need to modify the one clip they provide, it looks very much like the Honda clip but it has two ears at the end that need to be clipped off so it can slide all the way into the wiper arm. I've run them all winter long. There are no wipers specified to fit the Honda Civic, but Icons will work if you don't mind clipping off the ends of the clip. It is very easy to do as it is just plastic, simply cut off the two ends or ears as I call them.

Other brands will work also if you get the OE fitment, and they have the same clips that need to be trimmed in order to work. I know it isn't for everyone but it can be done if you don't mind a slight mod.
Tried it and it didnt work somehow. I know that the rainX Endurance Silicone once cut off the ear on the adapter work
 
Tried it and it didnt work somehow. I know that the rainX Endurance Silicone once cut off the ear on the adapter work
I posted (#14) in this thread, RainX had several blades that fit Gen 11 Civic with no mods at all. They now just have one model; the Latitude for Gen 11, but you don't need to cut any ears.
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Can you share a link where I can buy rubber piece replacement?
Sorry but you can't. As of this generation, Honda decided to discontinue inserts and require that you purchase the entire blade. There are very good aftermarket choices that are posted here in this thread that are less expensive and better quality than OEM.
 
Sorry but you can't. As of this generation, Honda decided to discontinue inserts and require that you purchase the entire blade. There are very good aftermarket choices that are posted here in this thread that are less expensive and better quality than OEM.
Man... That sucks. But thanks for pointing me to the right direction, appreciate it!
 
Michelin Endurance XT Silicon Beam wipers fit. Trick is removing part C from the adapter BC which comes assembled. Multi national picture directions, as usual, can be clearer - it just pulls up and out. Will follow up after some miles.
 
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