Bosch 418B ICON Wiper Blade - 18"

by Bosch

Product Features

• Dual precision-tensioned steel springs help create tension memory, applying uniform pressure along the entire blade length
• Aerodynamic wind spoiler creates downforce, preventing blade lift-off
• Exclusive FX dual-rubber-technology flex element resists ozone damage and hardening
• Exclusive weather shield connector system is pre-installed to protect arm connection from snow/ice build-up
• Smooth, quiet operation with 20% longer performance life vs. other premium wiper blades

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000IYBJCG
• Item model number: 418B
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,175 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)

Product Description

Bosch bracketless wiper blades are designed without brackets or hinges, offering improved design and performance over conventional wiper blades. The award-winning design of Bosch ICON distributes more uniform pressure along the entire length of the blade for ultimate all-season performance that lasts up to 20% longer than other premium wiper blades. The integrated wind spoiler design increases the down force on the wiper blade to prevent lift-off at highway speeds. The bracketless design and enclosed tension springs provide superior wiping performance in all weather conditions. Bosch ICON blades are the best you can buy!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Where the rubber meets the road, October 18, 2007

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Rosemary Thornton "Niece of Addie Hoyt Fargo ... (Norfolk, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bosch 418B ICON Wiper Blade - 18" (Misc.)

For more than 30 years, I've searched high and low for the perfect wiper blade. Being a little tiny bit obsessive about my car, one of the things I can NOT tolerate is a chattering, noisy, smeary, streaky wiper blade. Driving in the rain is hard enough without feeling like you're trying to look through a wax-paper windshield.

In the past, I'd put new wiper blades on my car two or three times a year and sometimes more, just to make sure I never had to deal with wiper smear or worse, wiper chatter. That sound is like fingernails on a blackboard to me!!

I'd also clean the rubber edge several times between blade changes, to keep the leading edge clean and free from debris and gooey tree gunk and junk. Due to my desire to keep the finest quality blades on the car, I'd only buy authentic Toyota blades for my 2003 Camry and then one day...

An associate at the local Toyota dealer talked me into buying the rubber inserts for the blades, rather than the whole blade assembly. For 20 minutes, I waited and watched as she fiddled around trying desperately to get the inserts into the arm assembly. Two days later (and 10 minutes of use later), while driving in a light rain storm, the whole thing came apart in pieces, scratching my windshield in the process. It was a Sunday afternoon (dealer was closed), so I drove directly to the auto parts store and told them I wanted the most expensive wiper-blade they sold. They took me to the Bosch Icon and said, "these are the best, but they're pricey."

I couldn't be more pleased with the quality and performance of this product. The two blades I bought for Cammie cost less than $50 which isn't THAT much contrasted against the frustration of not being able to see clearly through the windshield when it rains.

April 2008 UPDATE: I am on my second pair of Bosch Icons and I'm saddened to say that I am no longer "raving" about these things. While they're just swell for the first 60 days, they deteriorate quickly after that and become streaky and smeary. When I was buying wiper blades for my daughter's car, I asked the auto parts guy about the Bosch Icon. He replied, "I'm not that impressed with them either. They don't last long."

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bosch Icon Wipers, September 17, 2006

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Michael Steiner MD "Skinnytires" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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Great product. Limited compatibility, though. I've not found a pair for my Mercedes, but they're wonderful on my Toyota

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars worth the money, November 9, 2009

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Thomas Wade Clegg (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bosch 418B ICON Wiper Blade - 18" (Misc.)

What can you really say about wiper blades? I have a 2000 Civic hatchback and I can tell you these are the best blades I've ever owned. I read various reviews before making my purchase and found some people are way too critical. Keep in mind there are so many different cars on the road, each with a slightly different windshield. The fact that an after market design works this well on so many windshields is a testament to the bracket-less (pre flexed) design. I live in Los Angeles where I burn through blades more often that when I lived in Seattle. The reason is the heat dries and cracks the rubber. Blades are generally used here with a car's wiper fluid system to clean away dust and grime improving visibility. So if you think these blades are to costly for someone in a dry climate, think again, they're worth it for safety alone. This may eventually happen with these ICONS, but I expect the beefy quality rubber will last quite some time. For those in icy places the bracket less design I have read will not allow for snow and ice to build in the blade. ICONS also have a wide spoiler designed to catch the wind and keep the blade tight against the glass. The ICONS are super quiet, super easy to install (J hook). You should expect to pay $19 to $20 plus tax each, in a auto parts retail store like AUTO ZONE or PEP BOYS. AMAZON will be quite a bit less expensive. Check with BOSCH for any rebates. I received a $[...] rebate printed up from the Bosch website when purchasing any 2 ICONS, making the price a non issue. The Bosch auto parts website also has a parts finder so you can be sure to get the correct model number for your vehicle. NOTE: ICONS ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR REAR WINDSHIELDS. The spoiler design is counter productive in a rear application. Bosch has a few options for rear blades. I wasn't sure what was the best choice for my rear blade, so I called Bosch and a great rep. made a recommendation. The number for BOSCH 888-715-3616. I can't believe I wrote this much about wiper blades. Oh well.