Spotlight on Trico Wiper Refills
This is a question that we don’t think too much about, but considering how important wipers are to maintaining cleanliness and clarity in our vision of the road, it might be worth asking this question. There are plastic wiper blades, metal wiper blades and radiation brushes, and there are various types of refills for these brushes. You should also consider the size of the wiper, as well as your own taste, so replacing the wiper blades can be a daunting task. But basically it comes down to two options – you either replace only the rubber wiping element, or replace the entire ensemble. Replacing rubber is certainly cheaper, and Trico wipers are easy to refuel, so let’s start with your options for a simple rubber change …
Trico Square (17 Series) Wiper Refills
These puppies are for Trico Sense blades and most of the original blades made by Trico and NWB. If you need refills that are measured in millimeters rather than inches, this is for you. (More precisely, from 380 mm to 700 mm.)
Trico Steel (43 Series) Wiper Refills
If you have long metal blades made by Trico or Anco (Trico Exact Fit, Trico Classic and Anco 25), this is your best choice. Sizes range from 13 “to 22”, so with any cut you will most likely fall into this category.
Trico Universal (44 Series) Wiper Refills
There is always something for everyone, right? If you have a long blade in a plastic style, these plastic coated refills will suit you. They are suitable for Trico, Anco, Pylon, Roberk, Tridon and OE blades or enclosures. Available in lengths from 13 to 24 inches.Trico Narrow (45 Series) Wiper Refills
These double-leaf refills are pre-assembled to make your life easier … you just need to know what size (in millimeters, 400-700) you need. Made for OE and Trico products.
Trico Trapezoidal Claw (46 Series) Wiper Refills
These unique narrow claw twin rail refills are for Trico Exact Fit blades, Bosch blades, NWB and SWF blades. Come in 380 mm to 500 mm sizing.
Trico Heavy Duty (Trico HD) Wiper Refills
These gas stations are usually designed to work with trucks, school buses and vans and can be bought for flat or curved windshields. Check them out in various sizes and configurations.
Refueling Trico Economy Wipers (NuVision)
If you have a set of more affordable Trico NuVision steel blades, then these parts are for you. They still offer all the aerodynamics and quality craftsmanship of their better counterparts.
And last, but not certainly not least…
Trico Break-To-Fit Wiper Refills
These are narrow refills that can literally be broken to fit wiper blades. How cool is that? They are literally jammed at 1-inch intervals … like a chocolate bar (although not as tasty). If you have a Trico Windspoiler, Toyota OE bridge vertebrae, a square or trapezoid claw, you are in the business.
-Jack Wilson