[The Doctor]

Does this annoy anyone else.

For some time after the car is washed water slowly seeps from under the door mirrors and from under the chrome trim that runs from the roof to the front wings creating a line down the doors and down the front wings.

 

[lee789]

Yes, lots of little recesses for water to get in to, that you can't reach to dry, and which drips out gradually. The small gap under the rear screen glass is another. It's the same with so many cars today.

 

[Fontie]

Does this annoy anyone else.

For some time after the car is washed water slowly seeps from under the door mirrors and from under the chrome trim that runs from the roof to the front wings creating a line down the doors and down the front wings.

This happened on my last car to always drives me nuts, only way is to keep going over affected area's with a cloth

 

[The Doctor]

This happened on my last car to always drives me nuts, only way is to keep going over affected area's with a cloth

Glad I am not the only one, maybe manufacturers don't wash the cars.

Something else I find super annoying is the position of the USB port, who thought that one up.

 

[shamilt1]

Try a leaf blower on it before completely drying....should blow out the excess water? I read it somewhere but can't bring myself to do it in case neighbours think I've lost the plot!

 

[Beards]

Try a leaf blower on it before completely drying....should blow out the excess water? I read it somewhere but can't bring myself to do it in case neighbours think I've lost the plot!

You could look worse by using a Nicky Clarke Hair Dryer. :grin:

 

[The Doctor]

You could look worse by using a Nicky Clarke Hair Dryer. :grin:

The neighbors think I am completely batty the way I look after my cars now, they will be sending for the men in white coats.

Maybe they could clean the car for me!

 

[pauljos1]

If you're serious about car cleaning then consider something like this - http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/metro-vac-sidekick-blaster/prod_1152.html

 

[Beards]

If you're serious about car cleaning then consider something like this - Metro Vac - Sidekick Blaster - Clean Your Car

Peak Airflow: 205mph........ Crikey, no need for a passing F1 car then.

 

[Dautres]

Something else I find super annoying is the position of the USB port, who thought that one up.

I agree, you have to bend your head to see where the socket is located then your hand's in the way so you can't see what you are lining up to any way; and if the USB plug is upside down.........

I'm thinking about a small hub on a short lead, I'll need two hands but at least I will be able to see what I am doing.

 

[The Doctor]

I agree, you have to bend your head to see where the socket is located then your hand's in the way so you can't see what you are lining up to any way; and if the USB plug is upside down.........

I'm thinking about a small hub on a short lead, I'll need two hands but at least I will be able to see what I am doing.

I think I have a small extension lead somewhere, going to give it a try.

 

[Bobbyj]

Does this annoy anyone else.

For some time after the car is washed water slowly seeps from under the door mirrors and from under the chrome trim that runs from the roof to the front wings creating a line down the doors and down the front wings.

I've always got good results from the waterless cleaning products such as Meguiers, Greased Lightening and Williams and avoid the water marks. When I have used water I run the car round the block and give a final leather off.

 

[NickK-UK]

"Tears" I call them as they always appear:
* under the door mirror
* at the front of the bonnet side slot
* filler cap (yes I dry in there!)
* one side of the rear window which ever side is lower down the slope

 

[Skwark]

I think I have a small extension lead somewhere, going to give it a try.

I have a coiled cable (like an old telephone wire) which means you can pull it to connect your phone then springs back when not in use... tried a short wire but too fiddly to connect to a phone. They should have put port in the centre armrest like most other cars.

 

[Bassetlady]

I agree, you have to bend your head to see where the socket is located then your hand's in the way so you can't see what you are lining up to any way; and if the USB plug is upside down.........

I'm thinking about a small hub on a short lead, I'll need two hands but at least I will be able to see what I am doing.

I agree about the positioning of the USB port. So annoying!

 

[Nagaman]

Try a leaf blower on it before completely drying....should blow out the excess water? I read it somewhere but can't bring myself to do it in case neighbours think I've lost the plot!

I've got a 36V Ryobi mower and the battery fit the leaf blower also.
A good wax
Flood
Blow
Job done with just 1 microfibre cloth wipe

 

[jagath2005uk]

I've got a 36V Ryobi mower and the battery fit the leaf blower also.
A good wax
Flood
Blow
Job done with just 1 microfibre cloth wipe

I'm thinking to buy a Ryobi 40v leaf blower just to dry. specially after driving rainy condition, which cause water patch marks if not wiped and dried.

 

[The Doctor]

My cheapo solution to water marks after washing. Kitchen towel!!

 

[Jerrin1]

Try a leaf blower on it before completely drying....should blow out the excess water? I read it somewhere but can't bring myself to do it in case neighbours think I've lost the plot!

Apparently, some professional car detailers have started using blowers to dry expensive cars in order to avoid swirl marks. I'll give it a miss. Just try using a good quality micro fibre towel to dry your car off - works for me.

 

[NickK-UK]

Does this annoy anyone else.

For some time after the car is washed water slowly seeps from under the door mirrors and from under the chrome trim that runs from the roof to the front wings creating a line down the doors and down the front wings.

Yup..I think towel+rubber band is the easier.. or tissue.