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11-13-2009, 01:31 PM | #1 |
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Getting water out of the mirrors
What tricks do you use to get the extra water out of the mirrors after a wash. I'd like to see some suggestions without using forced air. Due to limited garage space, I have to keep my compressor in the basement. It's a pain in the butt to lug it up every time. Especially when you want to do a really quick wash.
I've tried stuffing towels behind the mirror, with no luck. Even when I use the compressor, it doesn't seem like I get it all out. This problem has plagued me since my e36
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I have the same issue. Have you tried the canned air?
To be honest, after I dry my car once I drive up and down my street and come back and dry off any drips left over..
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After washing, I fold the mirrors to let the water drip out.
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I wash the car with the mirrors folded out. Then as I'm drying, I flick the mirror towards the windows (unfolding them quickly), a few times. There's little to no water left inside it after that.
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If you have a wet/dry vacuum that helps suck it out. If not you can sometimes using the blow function of a lot of vacuums. Another tip I use is right after washing I back the car up and tap the brakes a few times and repeat the process going forwards in to the garage. It helps get some of the pooling water out. A quick blast of compressed air (Stoner Gust Compressed Air) will also help. My last resort is to jamb a waffle weave drying towel in there, but you have to be careful because that area can be dirty still.
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Hmmmmm....interesting.
I've always folded a paper towel several times and inserted it into the space between the mirror and the frame. The towel sucks up the water pretty good. I've never felt anything else was necessary.
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