[Marc08EX]

What's up DA!

I just a quick question for the 8th gen peeps! How do you guys deal with the water drop marks from the side mirrors after washing the car? Sometimes I let the car dry for like 2 days but the moment I drive, water gushes out of the side mirror and makes nasty water drop marks on the side of the car! Anybody else have the same problem?

Thanks!

 

[qwerty0092]

I know exactly what you're talking about!!! I just wipe it again after it sprays out. It's hella annoying

 

[Marc08EX]

I know exactly what you're talking about!!! I just wipe it again after it sprays out. It's hella annoying

Sometimes I don't like to wipe it off because this happens after driving... So the paint surface already has dust and it could scratch the paint!

 

[BenjiBoy650]

Blow into the mirror gaps or slam the door a few times. Or, take the car out for a quick drive to the local store afterwards. Simple enough.

 

[VTECaddict]

Don't wash your car.

 

[RTexasF]

I'm not an 8th generation peep so I'm not qualified to answer but I'll give you a hint. It's called a leaf blower.

 

[MetaEnder]

I've heard of air compressors, or leaf blowers to dry those spots out.

 

[Marc08EX]

I've tried using air compressors but there's still something left behind.

 

[namegoeshere]

Take it for a quick spin around the block or two then. It'll help get the water out of the mirrors and most of the water on the car itself.

 

[DocPeanut]

Air compressors tend to have oil build up in the tank, that oil can be discharged onto your vehicle.

Rick hit the nail on the head, leaf blower

 

[Drowzee]

I like to use those compressed air dusters for your computer. It provides a decent amount of air in a very concentrated direction to get the water out.

 

[Ice]

I'm not an 8th generation peep so I'm not qualified to answer but I'll give you a hint. It's called a leaf blower.

++ I used to fold the mirrors OUT and since the drive way slopes down, it drains most of the water out. Ever since I started using the leaf blower to dry the car, it also blew out all the water inside the mirrors in seconds!!!

 

[Rozco]

I know exactly what you're talking about!!! I just wipe it again after it sprays out. It's hella annoying

Imagine me! I have to deal with it on a black car! Ugh it makes a line going down and it even does spill out days later.

 

[[junsei]Gen8]

lol yea i hate this problem aswell...so0o now i jus use a plastic bag & a rubber band lol...then i clean the mirror seperately w/o sprayn the hose all in it...nomore spots

 

[Marc08EX]

++ I used to fold the mirrors OUT and since the drive way slopes down, it drains most of the water out. Ever since I started using the leaf blower to dry the car, it also blew out all the water inside the mirrors in seconds!!!

I try to blow out as much air as possible while drying the car then fold in the mirror to allow it to dry faster. Even if I did this, there's still some water hiding inside and causes some drip marks... Grrr pisses me off lol!

Imagine me! I have to deal with it on a black car! Ugh it makes a line going down and it even does spill out days later.

Sorry to hear about that!! I can just imagine your pain!

lol yea i hate this problem aswell...so0o now i jus use a plastic bag & a rubber band lol...then i clean the mirror seperately w/o sprayn the hose all in it...nomore spots

LOL! Doesn't this scratch the paint finish? What do you use? Some type of quick detailer or ONR?

Thanks to all for replying! I'm glad I'm not the only 8th Gen owner who's going crazy!

 

[coupe09]

lol who cares,, itl go away in like 10 min hahaha

 

[Marc08EX]

lol who cares,, itl go away in like 10 min hahaha

what?? I don't like the spots or in this case the water streaks that it creates. It's bad for the paint in the long run esp if this happens all the time.

 

[sy272004]

air compressor, we just got attachment for that and its very usefull. mirrors and tails and all other gaps on car. easy to get water out

 

[[junsei]Gen8]

I try to blow out as much air as possible while drying the car then fold in the mirror to allow it to dry faster. Even if I did this, there's still some water hiding inside and causes some drip marks... Grrr pisses me off lol!




Sorry to hear about that!! I can just imagine your pain!




LOL! Doesn't this scratch the paint finish? What do you use? Some type of quick detailer or ONR?

Thanks to all for replying! I'm glad I'm not the only 8th Gen owner who's going crazy!

lol i use wet paint on it! :thmsup:

 

[sy272004]

what?? I don't like the spots or in this case the water streaks that it creates. It's bad for the paint in the long run esp if this happens all the time.

you are correct. if you let water spots dry and leave it on sun, overtime it will start eating clear coat and will be etched into clear coat and hard to remove, so get microfiber towel and dry it after next trip after washing the car so its not left on it. it doesnt look good and bad for paint

get mr clear autodry car wash thing. it does good job to remove minerals that couse water spots, we use it at shop for reason that water is yellow and it cleans it great. need to get water filters