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      08-14-2010, 07:23 PM   #1
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how to keep windows dry after washing car??

I'm semi getting into this detailing side of things, and while my results aren't perfect i'm pretty happy with them.
there's one thing i can't seem to figure out tho. After washing and drying or detailing my car when i move the window up or down the window gets wet (from the water inside the door). anyone got any tips to prevent this??
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wait a couple of hours, that's my solution
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hmm. well last time i washed my car, i didnt drive it till the next day and there was still some water after moving the window up and down, although a lot less, but still anoying.
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Ha Ha...I actually carry a MF towel with me to "rewipe" the windows as needed till they dry.
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Stop moving the window up and down.
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      08-15-2010, 06:52 AM   #6
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Stop moving the window up and down.
Impossible- when you open the door the window moves down a couple of inches.

Also, on my convertible, when putting the top down the windows drop down even more and then go back up once the top has finished lowering. So I have the same issue, I just rewipe them.
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I also face the same problem with my 118i! Drive for around 1-2hours before moving down the window. Everything will be fine then! I also clean my car at night and face the same problem on the next morning. So that is my solution!
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glad to see im not the only one suffering this problem! haha
guess i'll just carry an extra cloth in my boot
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HAHA, i actually bout so many cleaning supplys that i bought a duffle bag to put all of it in and leave in the trunk, it fits perfectly in the in back of the trunk
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It's impossible to stop. Best solution, wash with a dionizer. It will stop alot of streaking and burned in waterspots.
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