Rain-X Silicone Endura Premium $50 Wiper Blade Review and Installation
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- čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
- This is a review of the new Rain-X Silicone Endura Premium Wiper Blades as shown on a 2002 Acura TL-S with J-Hook wiper arms. These wiper blades are sold exclusively at Walmart for $25 each or $50 for a pair. They came out in 2019 and are made in Indonesia.
Some people have mentioned having difficulty installing these blades. The new redesigned blade attachment piece for the common J-hook was slightly redesigned and now has a little clip/flap that you click down after installing the blade. But people are having difficulty pushing that little clip down. This is because the blade has not been installed all the way in yet.
You'll think you have them on, but you gotta pull up REALLY hard for it to properly click in place all the way. I thought I was gonna break them when installing them on my moms car. Then that little flap shouldn't be difficult to close at all. Rain-X must have redesigned it in the last few years because it certainly was not that difficult to install them for me, as you saw in the video. Perhaps some people have been incorrectly installing them, resulting in the blade falling off while driving. So they had to come up with a more secure design.
If you look at 3:59, right between my thumb and finger, you'll see 2 little V-shaped indents inside the wiper blade attachment assembly. You want the end of the J-hook to be inside of those indents. You can then see it again with the blade correctly installed on the wiper arm at 6:51.
Here are some links as to where you can find these blades as well as additional information from the manufacturer:
- Purchase from Amazon - amzn.to/37tbapO
- Purchase from Walmart - www.walmart.com/ip/Rain-X-Sil...
- Additional information - www.rainx.com/silicone-endura/
I would also recommend the Rain-X Windshield Washer Fluid with rain beading technology, also available at Walmart for a great price. Watch it in action in the video! The orange All-Season 2-in-1 fluid as well as the purple -30°F De-Icer fluid both work great. I've never used the green Bug Remover fluid, but I can assume it also performs well based on my experience with the other two. Prices are cheapest in stores rather than online, but here are some links below:
www.walmart.com/ip/Rain-X-Bug...
www.walmart.com/ip/Rain-X-All...
www.walmart.com/ip/Rain-X-30-...
Initial Review: Highly recommended - 10/10 rating
The 3 main things I look for are quietness, ability to wipe cleanly and smoothly, as well as look for how much water is drawn back on the return sweep to the right in front of the driver position. This wiper blade excelled in all 3 categories on my initial review as shown in the video. These are extremely quiet as the only thing I can hear is the wiper motors when at a standstill, they wipe as clean as one could ask for, and there was minimal drawback even under heavy rain conditions. The only downside is these blades cost $50, but so far I would say it's definitely worth it. You can slow down the video playback under the Speed Settings to get a better look at the wiper blades in action in slow motion.
These wiper blades are configurable with any vehicle that has a J-Hook, Small 3/16" Pin, Large 1/4" Pin, PTB, Narrow PTB, P&H, Narrow P&H, I&L, or I&L Clone wiper arm configuration.
I am not sponsored by anyone in the making of this video. I purchased these products with my own money on my own will.
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The man did the install video in the RAIN......Real!
Alpha AF.
What better test than in the rain! A tip for all the people installing wipers, put a towel doubled on the windshield in case the bare arm snaps against the windshield. My brothers did exactly that, and he has a cracked windshield to replace. Very costly mistake.
Thank you.
Wished they bring back triple edge windshield wipers. Best silicone wipers I’ve ever had.
Awesome video man. Helped me decide if they're worth the money, installing in the rain was a nice touch, and you were clear/concise. Appreciate it
You’re welcome! These blades are still working great to this day! I think you’ll be very satisfied with them!
Thank you so much. This worked for me! ( 2011 Honda Pilot 22 and 20 inch)
Nice video. When I first saw these online, I thought the blades were yellow. Good to see that it is just packaging. I ordered a set for my 2015 Odyssey as the originals were torn up on the ends. They don’t make these for the rear blade so went with plain TRICO ExactFit as I rarely use the rear blade.
Hilarious. Prior to watching this video I had watched a video review on Amazon from someone showing how poorly these blades performed vs a Bosch blade. Said video is only a few seconds long and yeah it looked bad. Then I watched this video and noted how you mentioned folks not removing the yellow plastic protective cover over the blade. Sure enough, went back to the Amazon review video and it clearly sill had the yellow protective cover on it. Unreal.
Yah it’s hands down the number one reason anyone leaves a 1 star review for a wiper blade. Not that hard people lol
Lol I hate how you can't reply to Amazon reviews, to tell people how much of an idiot they are.
Thank you for making this video. I just bought a pair of these blades and haven’t yet installed them. I found your video extremely helpful.
you're welcome! I think you're going to love them!
I just installed these on my Hyundai Santa Fe Sport and they work excellently. Clean wipe, no streak and good beading of the rain. A little pricey though.
Hey, at the price of fuel these days, a pair costs less than a full tank fill-up!
Great review thanks.
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
They give each blade its own elaborate packaging and graphics; and that adds quite a lot to the price, and makes sure more plastics go into the dump.
I know they have to protect them for shipping, but stuff cardboard would probably work as well.
This helped me tremendously. Was about to take mine back to Walmart if I hadn't read the part about apply some force.
I’m glad this helped! I get what you’re saying, I almost wanted to return them too, just requires some extra force. Glad it worked out for you, enjoy the new blades!
Thank you for this video life saver
I’m glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching! :)
The rain x fluid not only helps with the rain beading off but it extends the life of the blades since you don't have to use them as often and it allows the blades to glide easier.
This is all very true! Rain X washer fluid works great!
Thanks for your video's. They are good quality and very informative.
Thanks for the support! I'm glad my videos have been helpful!
I’m on year 3 of these wiper blades
You're the first review that said the same thing about the Bosch wipers as I have. So this was helpful. It's ~50 for these or 75 for the Piaa.... Because it says Piaa....
Such a relief I'm not the only goof that missed the yellow plastic.......but hey, today on a clear sunny day, they cleaned my windshield great! Right before I contacted customer service xD
Yeah, I've seen many online reviews where people get mad that their brand new wiper blade is junk, but they just forgot to remove the plastic guard! Glad my video could be helpful!
Good idea to clean your windshield before installing them .I wax my windshield with nu finish too.
Nice video, even installing them I'm the poring rain.
Someone's watching to much scotty k lol
@@valjean2036 OH. You watched that one too. lol
I just cleaned my Windshield w/Isopropyl alcohol & applied 2 coats of Nu Finish & installed these wipers-window looks great but I'm getting a cloudy haze that fades after each wipe. I'm soo irritated! I just spent half the day & $100 for an absolutely irritating result.
Does the Nu Finish need to cure for a few days or something first?
Just got these. RainXed the windshield now throwing theses on hopefully good results
Were your windshield wipers on at full speed when driving in the rain ?
I had them at the slower of the two speed settings in this video while driving.
I noticed they also came with extra clips what are those for? I could not figure it out so I just clipped them on the J hook and did not install the clips. Lol
Rain-X is the brand, and while they do make some blades that apply a water-repelling coating as you wipe, these Silicone Endura blades do not. As for the extra clips, those are for different style wiper arms. For your car, you have a simple J-hook design, where others do not. So you don't have to worry about the extra clips that came with the wipers!
@@CarRepairsMadeSimple Answered both my questions perfectly thank you very much!!!!!
i bought the michelin endura dr silicon and their great and almost same quality as bosch leaves no streaks just a little squeak sound when their dry
I purchased these yesterday and It seems like they wipe pretty well. Do these come with Rainx on the wiper blade or is that just the brand?
Its just a brand
Rainx washer fluid does the same thing
@@tbrwn2548 Rainx washer fluid is TRASH.
@@jesseortega4964 ah yes, the commenter who makes an absurd comment without backing it up
Is your windshield coated of is the rain repellent from the wiper
These wipers do not apply rain beading technology. I use rain x wiper fluid which does have that technology.
Hello and good day sir. How are these holding up now that they've been installed for awhile now?
They’re still holding up extremely well! I highly recommend them!
Did you have any ceramic coating on the windshield while making this video?
No ceramic coating. I use rain x washer fluid which has rain beading technology, good stuff!
It was between these and the michelin xt, I opted for the michelins and couldn't be happier, no need for rain x if you wax your windshield 😉😉😉😀😀😀
Just put these on and I don’t like how they are secured. Give them a tug in the opposite direction and it doesn’t take much force to disengage them.
I made sure they were clicked into place
Could you possible bend the hook part of the wiper arm so it grabs better?
I just hope these last in the Florida sun. Every other blades ive ever gotten in Florida take just a few weeks in the extreme Florida sun before they get dry and chatter
I’d hope so too, they’re tested up to 194F! So far they still performing very well after 2 winters where temperatures get below 0F, but I personally can’t say much for extreme heat. I haven’t read any bad reviews regarding heat so I’d like to think these would work great!
One can see a large garage in the background, yet he stands outside in the rain and replaces wiper blades. Garages are designed to shelter cars and provide convenience for working on them.
I thought it would add a cool touch to the video, who doesn’t like the sound of rain? And I had a waterproof jacket so I didn’t get wet! But yes any other day I would have been in the garage haha
Really never liked my Bosch Icons. They are definitely loud and obnoxious. They also never sit flat after it snows and ices up. Ordered some of these, I hope they work better. I used to have double bladed wipers on my old Nissan Pulsar back in the 90s and those were the best blades I've ever owned. They looked ridiculous, but they kept all the snow and ice off the windows better than anything I've ever used.
I hated the Icons, never understood why they were so popular. I’m very happy with these after 4 winters so far. They squeak a little when it’s raining/misting very lightly, but they’re still perfect otherwise!
That trademark Rain-X foggy windshield...
Great review though!
Thank you! It's probably just the inside of my windshield is dirty. It definitely needs cleaning!
I have the same size. Mine has clips and they dont engage.
skipping has something to do with angulation of the blade on the glass.
if it is not 90 degress, it can skip.
you may want to check if the wiper arm is parallel to windshield surface, and adjust it with plier if it is off.
Thanks for the tip! So far after putting these blades on I haven’t had any skipping, but I’ll be sure to try this if it starts happening again
i got the michelin endurance xt and they streak it’s annoying at night and i paid 40 for two very annoying i might upgrade later on.
yah I could hear squeaking in other review videos of the Michelin's, plus the Rain-X got better reviews. My rain X blades are still wiping as clear and quiet as they were when new 5 months ago!
@@CarRepairsMadeSimple they still doing good?
@@owenshelley8840 they sure are! Best wiper blades I’ve owned!
i had the piaa 70$ for like 6 years.i just bought this ones today 50$. i hope they work and last long. the piaa were a little noisy. i dont use wipers to much cause i try to apply rainx repellent. or use the rainx wipers solution. we will see
How many people do you think changed their reviews after you told them about the yellow guard?
Probably more than we think! I haven’t had any complaints in the comment section of this video regarding these blades. I highly recommend them!
Would you still recommend these 9 months later?
Absolutely! They held up through the winter perfectly and still perform just as good as new!
We Have A 2008 Toyota Highlander Base AWD & It needs New Rain-x Silicone Endura Wiper Blades! 👍
They’re excellent wiper blades! Still performing perfectly after 10 months
The driver's side blade still do chatter a bit. Probably due to the coating on the glass. They all tend to do that.
Wish you showed the 19", I have the jhook and its 19" on passenger side but I can't click the cover down :(
Connecting the blades to the j hook should be the same for all blades regardless of wiper size/length
@@CarRepairsMadeSimple The 24" blade doesn't have the cover to click down, while my 19" does. Going to make an attempt again tomorrow to try and attach.
@@The2Coolest2 This is true. The paper directions are best as there are 4 steps for the shorter blades and 2 steps for the longer ones. The Rain X video only shows one installation. Just make sure you open the cover first. That is the side the J hook goes into. I think most people aren't sure what side the hook goes into. I watched the Rain X video to make sure I was inserting in the right side.
@@walking_introvert I returned them. It did not close properly, and bought Bosch instead.
I just bought these. 76 for both 😬 but they last so much longer, I got over 3 years out of my last ones.
Yeah that’s a little pricier than what I’ve seen, but they’re definitely great blades!
The click is not working on my 2010 Toyota Prius III. Probably will return to Autozone.
I’d try some if it wasn’t winter time. Using wiper blades on icy windshield ruins them pretty fast so I’ll need new ones again by spring. So I always buy cheapest ones in winter and better ones in spring
You can certainly do that! I’ve had good luck with other silicone blades lasting about 4 years with winter use. These held up tremendously after the first winter.
@@CarRepairsMadeSimple well I’m going to find out because I just bought a set 👍. Decided to try them and see if they survive the icy weather coming soon. They wipe good and are really quiet. So far so good 😊
@@JohnnyRebKy awesome! I think you'll be very happy with your purchase long term!
My bosch icon make the skipping noise, 3 years old im slapping some enduras on tomorrow during the rain lmao
Haha You won’t regret it!
Because it doesn’t have that protective plastic piece on the top I’m worried hooks/arms on the car for the blades will get rusted? Other than that it’s my first time buying wiper blades and through my research I have come across Rain-X and your amazing video! 👍
The plastic piece on top (as seen on my old Bosch Icon blades in this video) do nothing in preventing rust. I just checked my car, and even after 20 years, the wiper arms are not rusty at all. Instead, they are simply an extra safety precaution to ensure the blades do not fall off. Which for a $50, I’m a little surprised they didn’t include this on the Endura blades, but it’s not a big deal as they’ve never fallen off my car.
Ohh, that’s good to hear :) I bought the Rain-X Endura Blades a couple hours ago online actually! Should arrive this Friday. Thank you so much for being so informative @Incin3ration
@@alybaby941 You’re very welcome! Glad I could be helpful and enjoy your new wiper blades!
Thanks I left the yellow thing on like a idiot lol.
lol you wouldn't be the first! thanks for watching :)
This was a good video for the small J hook(9x3) but it doesn't show what to do for the J hook(9x4) because the adaptor is not the same for the large J hook.
Thanks! I meant for this to be more of a wiper blade review video rather than an installation video. However, these wiper blades are compatible with the Large (9x4) J-hook per the installation instructions.
@@CarRepairsMadeSimple the adaptor for the J hook does not, I repeat does not lock into place for the large J hook. that is my complaint. If that adaptor is supposed to work on the large J hook then the instructions do not indicate it nor does the video I have tried several times to lock it in place. I am not happy right now. I have sold and also use the Rain-X Latitudes for years without a problem until now.
@@paulyannucci7079 the instructions at 2:39 show these work for the large j-hook. Here is also a video from the manufacturer on how to install these wiper blades specifically for the large j-hook: czcams.com/video/JfiWC7AIa0E/video.html
@@CarRepairsMadeSimple I watched this one several times. Again how does the adaptor work for the large J hook verses the small one? I have tried several times to lock it in and it will not lock in. How can you use the adaptor for both? It has to fit one or the other. There is no distinction between the large or small J hook on the instructions or the video.
@@paulyannucci7079 the large and small j hook are both installed exactly the same way with the same adapter. The wiper blade comes with a multi-hook adapter. This concept is used on many wiper blades. I've heard of some people saying they don't hear a defined *click*, but as long as you can pull on the wiper blade and it doesn't come off with ease, it should be fine.
So i bought exactly this brand for 22 Corolla LE . Omg they added two instruction for J-hook that requires opening flap for Step 1 and closing the flap as Step 4 (final step). 😂 i tried closing it so hard, but it wont. It is snugged and hooked in tho once i heard “click” sound. 😂why would rain-x 😅 do that
I actually just got these blades for my moms car with the J-hook as well. You'll think you have them on, but you gotta pull up REALLY hard for it to properly click in place all the way. I thought I was gonna break them. Then that little flap shouldn't be difficult to close at all. Rain-X must have redesigned it in the last few years because it certainly was not that difficult to install them for me, as you saw in the video. Perhaps some people have been incorrectly installing them, resulting in the blade falling off while driving. So they had to come up with a design that was more secure.
@@CarRepairsMadeSimple ahh. Ok i need to try it next time because once i hooked and heard the click…all i had issue is pressing the flap…which was annoying. Was afraid i was gonna break my wipers or the blade
@@Meowbark877 if you look at 3:59, right next between my thumb and finger, you'll see 2 little V shaped indents inside the wiper blade attachment assembly. You want the end of the J-hook to be inside of those indents. You can then see it again with the blade on the wiper arm at 6:51.
Hey mate! How are they going for you still?
They’re working great! Still wiping streak free and quietly just like new!
@@CarRepairsMadeSimple awesome thanks for getting back to me! I'm in Australia and I'm wondering if these are worth installing in my D'Max. I guess I will fork the extra cash and try em out!
@@mtadc1545 i haven't heard of anybody that was disappointed with them! they're definitely worth it!
@@CarRepairsMadeSimplehey there! Still using them? I only just bought them now 😂
Mine has a clip
The yellow guard is supposed to be removed AFTER you install but before first use... it protects the coating that gets put on the glass via the silicone blades... other than that your review was spot on, much appreciated.
I'm confused, did we watch different videos lol? That's exactly what he did lol..
@@Mandy_39 we watched the same video, but he stated to take the guard off before installing. People make mistakes...
Did one thing then said another...
@@julietinez26 chances are ppl don't listen, they watch lol. In all honesty what's going to happen if you take it off during the 30 seconds it takes to clip it on?
Is kinda same as like other wiper
update video?
I could make one! Maybe I’ll do it later this spring when there’s a good rain storm. But so far I can tell you these blades are holding up extremely well after almost 3 years
@@CarRepairsMadeSimple that'd be awesome! i went ahead and purchased a set for my Volt based on your recommendation.
How long are they good for?
Good silicone wipers can last years if taken care of the right way clean them every 3 weeks or so with rubber cleaner and conditioners I use Maguires #39 vinyl and rubber cleaner works great
Maguires products are the best!
I think I see the small passenger corner being skipped
yah every wiper blade I've put on this car doesn't wipe that bottom right corner entirely due to the curvature of the glass, but it doesn't affect anything.
Even with conventional wipers?
Carlos Gs CZcams Channel I guess I don’t know about conventional blades as I’ve only ever used beam style blades such as these and the Bosch icons.
Anyone else using a Garmin GPS in 2021?
I sure do! Even have the traffic tracking cord
@@CarRepairsMadeSimple I thought everyone moved on to Google maps or Apple maps by now. Haha.
I can’t pick between these or the rainX Latitude 😂 someone please help me
I’ve had the rain x latitude blades before. From what I think I remember, they worked good while they lasted, but it was only after 2 years that they began streaking badly. The silicone endura blades are still working like new after 3 years for me so far. I personally think the extra money is worth it. Thanks for watching!
@@CarRepairsMadeSimple ofc and thank you for responding I also live in the desert so snow and ice cold won’t bother much thanks again and God bless you 💯🙏🏼
@@CarRepairsMadeSimple oh and also have you tried the PIAA Si-Tech Silicone blades?
@@MrArizona.33 I have not. Project Farm tested them on his channel and he thought the Rain-X blades were slightly better.
@@CarRepairsMadeSimple mhmm I’ll go check it out just cause I’m bored thanks and the rainX it is lol
Rain X recommends running then dry for 2 min to activate the Rain X on the blade.
Why such a long video
These particular blades do not have any anti beading technology built into them. The rain x latitude and quantum blades do though.
Shouldn't the first step of the installation be pulling the car into one of those garages you got there?
Lol yes but I thought it would give the video a cooler effect outside
People the yellow protector on the blade slides off then you put the wiperblade on . When you put them on if you have a j hook pull snugly so they snap in easy and simple. Why people are having problems with the simplest shit is beyond me. Food for thought do not put rain x water repellant on your wind shield it causes a haze when blades are wiping and wear out your wiper a blades quicker. This video could have been done in 3-4 minutes not 10 -11 minutes. Another thing I thought was kind of funny he has rain x on his windshield why use your wiperblades? I guess he needs to over kill shit rain x repellant for the windshield plus expensive wiperblades. Hey can you see 👀 now in the 🌧
Some days it rains harder than other and rain x beading technology isn’t enough. What’s so hard to understand about that? Plus I don’t have issues with hazing and accelerated wear so idk what you’re talking about…
You're right people dumb af for that but you almost sound a part of that group for not understanding that Rain-X is not a replacement, it definitely helps in light rain but not so much in downpour. Bro was just thorough who cares how long the video is even smh
@@joethebro1999 Rainx doesn’t help in light rain. It helps with heavy rain or when driving fast at highway speeds. If you drive around seattle or Portland at city speeds, the light drizzle and mist won’t bead up and you have to run your blades.
Nice haze on the window...watch when the rain drops hit the window nice and clear wear the drop hits and haze all around and when the blade wipes even hazier...DO NOT PUT RAIN X WATER REPELLANT ON YOUR WINDSHIELD IT SUCKS!!!! PUT IT ON THE REST OF YOUR WINDOWS. Oh and by the way the wiper blades are nice.
That’s just the inside of the windshield that is dirty, has nothing to do with the washer fluid. Definitely overdue for cleaning at the time of filming this video haha I think the rain x washer fluid is great! And yes the wipers are fantastic even after over a year later!
@@CarRepairsMadeSimple Scotty killer highly recommended rain x washer fluid and wipers. I have consistently used the orange washer fluid. Works well for me, plus it doesn't corrode the paint like the cheaper no name blue washer fluid does. Great video.
Must be tested at night.
The most difficult installation ever. It takes great strength to get them to click on. A disgrace for what they cost.
Well you certainly don’t want them falling off! Perhaps the j hooks on your car are bent because as you saw in my video, I was able to install them with one hand.
Dont respond to the guy below
I looked into it and it looked sketchy. I reported the comment for spam and blocked them from my channel. Thanks for the heads up.
How come when people review these wiper blades They don't tell people What the instructions say on the package about running them for 2 to 3 minutes on a dry window to leave a silicone film for a better cleaning And beading of the rain.
These specific wiper blades don't have that technology integrated into them, nor does it mention to do this anywhere on the packaging or instructions. The Rain‑X Latitude Water Repellency 2-n-1 Wiper Blades offer it though. Otherwise, I highly recommend Rain-X washer fluid as it has the same water beading technology.
Clearly a biased review - ignore it !!
What’s biased about it? How does one make a review that isn’t biased? They’re good wiper blades that I bought with my own money at my own will.
rain-x sucks
They’re by far the best. Blades are still nearly as good as new after 4 years ;)
You didn't even show how to install them. Keep trying
What? Clearly showed the installation at 5:30 - 6:40