{"product_id":"cars-tournament-repellent-wiper-blade-ctw","title":"Water-repellent Tournament Wiper Blade (1 Blade) [Selectable Sizes: 300mm - 650mm] Silicone Rubber Replacement for Rain","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-automotive\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This is a self-water-repellent wiper blade made by kneading silicone, a water-repellent agent, into the rubber.\u003cbr\u003e This is the most common type of frame for Japanese cars, and uses a \"tournament type\" frame that applies uniform ground pressure to the glass surface with multiple support points, ensuring reliable wiping performance. \u003cbr\u003eThe surface of the silicone rubber is coated with graphite (fine carbon particles), which significantly reduces frictional resistance and suppresses the rattle noise that is typical of water-repellent glass, allowing for smooth, quiet wiping.\u003cbr\u003e This model comes standard with a U-clip (U-shaped hook) that can be attached to most domestic cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e ■Product specifications \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9; width: 30%; text-align: left;\"\u003e Product name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e Cars Water-Repellent Tournament Wipers (CTW Series) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: left;\"\u003e type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e Tournament type (replaceable blade) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: left;\"\u003e material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e Silicone rubber (graphite coating\/self-water repellent type) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: left;\"\u003e Mounting Shape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e U-clip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e ■About delivery and shipping charges \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; list-style: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eShipping estimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships within 3 business days after order confirmation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eShipping fee:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,100 yen nationwide\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #d32f2f;\"\u003e*Free shipping for purchases of 3,000 yen (tax included) or more per delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e \n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding: 15px; background-color: #f4f4f4; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e▼ Compatible vehicle list (2025 edition)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; background-color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eCompatible with standard \u003cstrong\u003eU-clips\/top locks\u003c\/strong\u003e for Japanese vehicles.\u003cbr\u003e Please refer to the PDF file below for the latest compatibility information. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #e3f2fd; padding: 15px; border-radius: 4px; margin: 15px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold; color: #0d47a1; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e [PDF Download]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em;\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1888\/2112\/files\/2025_6_2025.pdf?v=1765873539\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e💾 Updated June 2025 Cars Wiper Compatibility Chart.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding: 15px; background-color: #f4f4f4; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #333;\"\u003e▼ Pre-installation work\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; background-color: #fff; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5em; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e After opening the package, make sure that the rubber is still attached to the wiper body and that there are no abnormalities such as deformation of parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Make sure the engine and wiper switches are turned off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e ① Check the condition of the glass surface. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 10px; border-left: 3px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026lt;For glass that has not been treated with a water-repellent coating\u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eUse a remover containing compound to thoroughly remove any oil film, wax, or other film from the glass surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026lt;\u0026lt;Water-repellent coated glass\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Use a remover containing compound to thoroughly remove any oil film, wax, or other film from the glass surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e *If there is a coating from another manufacturer on the glass, it may affect the operation of this product. In that case, please use a compound remover to thoroughly remove it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIf you use a remover, rinse thoroughly with plenty of water.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If you did not use a remover, wipe off any dirt on the glass surface with a damp towel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e3) Wipe the glass surface with a dry towel and allow it to dry.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n \u003csummary style=\"padding: 15px; background-color: #f4f4f4; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #333;\"\u003e▼ Replacement method and installation procedure\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; background-color: #fff; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e ① Raise the wiper arm and remove the currently installed wiper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e ② Please refer to the steps below to install this product. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #0056b3;\"\u003e \u0026lt;U-clip (U-hook)\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e Slide the U-shaped part of the wiper arm onto the mounting clip in the center of the wiper body and hook it.\u003cbr\u003e Make sure you hear a \"click\" or that it is fully seated. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.8em; color: #999;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1888\/2112\/files\/wiper-pic12.jpg?v=1766048954\" alt=\"Installation image\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #d32f2f; background-color: #fff5f5; padding: 12px; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ffcdd2;\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003e★Be careful not to let it fall off\u003c\/strong\u003e When standing up the wiper arm, hold \u003cstrong\u003ethe \"wiper arm\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and not the wiper itself. If you try to stand it up by holding the wiper itself, it may fall off the arm. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e ■ Post-replacement work (finishing)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e① Double check that the wipers are installed correctly. Also, operate them to make sure they do not hit the body or window frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e ② \u003cstrong\u003e[Important] Make sure the glass surface is dry and operate it by wiping it dry for about 3 minutes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This will form a water-repellent film. If the temperature is below 10°C, it may take some time for the film to form. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 5px;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding: 15px; background-color: #fff5f5; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; border-left: 5px solid #c0392b;\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #c0392b;\"\u003e⚠️ Handling Precautions (Please read)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #c0392b;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; background-color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.8; color: #333; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e Due to the nature of silicone rubber, your hands may turn black when installing the wipers, but this is not a malfunction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e After installing this product, a water-repellent film will be formed when the wipers are operated, but the water-repellent performance may vary depending on the vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eDo not allow gasoline, oil, or other chemicals to come into contact with the silicone rubber. This will cause a chemical reaction in the rubber, significantly reducing wiping performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e Please remove any oil film, insects, or dirt from the glass surface before use. This may leave some residue or cause chattering noises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e If you operate the wipers while there are small stones or dust particles on the glass surface, the glass may be scratched, so be sure to use the washer before using the wipers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e Do not bend the wiper blades with excessive force or hit them hard against the glass. If the blades become deformed, wiping performance will be significantly reduced and a rattling noise will occur.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e Do not operate on frozen glass as this will reduce wiping performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eDepending on the condition of the glass and the amount of rainfall, some friction noise may occur, but this is not abnormal. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ANSWER・JAPAN","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":51364481990976,"sku":"CTW-300","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"350mm","offer_id":51364482023744,"sku":"CTW-350","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"375mm","offer_id":51364482056512,"sku":"CTW-375","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":51364482089280,"sku":"CTW-400","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"425mm","offer_id":51364482122048,"sku":"CTW-425","price":2050.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"450mm","offer_id":51364482154816,"sku":"CTW-450","price":2050.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"475mm","offer_id":51364482187584,"sku":"CTW-475","price":2050.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":51364482220352,"sku":"CTW-500","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"525mm","offer_id":51364482253120,"sku":"CTW-525","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"550mm","offer_id":51364482285888,"sku":"CFW-550","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"600mm","offer_id":51364482318656,"sku":"CTW-600","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"650mm","offer_id":51364482351424,"sku":"CTW-650","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1888\/2112\/files\/CTW-500-1_6691e66b-6965-42cd-942c-fc1ca7ca284c.jpg?v=1772093892","url":"https:\/\/answerjapan.com\/en\/products\/cars-tournament-repellent-wiper-blade-ctw","provider":"Answer Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}