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Anyone else HATE how the mirrors drip all over the side of the car after washing??

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Old 04-04-2007, 09:30 AM
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...lmao Jeep as your statement has many connotations...;>]
Old 04-04-2007, 10:48 AM
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Default As others have suggested: compressed air

If you don't have a hose, buy cans of compressed air (dusters). You can get them for $5 or less per can. Each can will cover 4 - 5 car washes.

Alternatively I use a microfiber towel to wick water out of the mirrors and chrome trim. Just wedge the towel between the mirror bottom and the mirror cover. I also use it to wick water from between the tail lights and the rear bumper.<ul><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Memorex-10OZ-152A-DUSTER-32028021/dp/B0007YZTSC">http://www.amazon.com/Memorex-10OZ-152A-DUSTER-32028021/dp/B0007YZTSC</a></li></ul>
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Default I use a vacume to pull (suck) most of the water out...

I also vacume around the window chrome, and carry a MF towel and wipe at the first stop.
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Default I use the Mr Clean AutoDry thingy

spraying all the water traps with this stops the spotting
Old 04-04-2007, 11:29 AM
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Default We have central compressed air in our garage..so I wont need the cans..but

I have done the microfiber technique and still have water left over all the time. I am reluctant to blow on it with my aircompressor just because I didnt want to blow water all over the car, however, I guess I could do it before I even start drying. Sometimes though, as dry as i think it is, it drips and dries over night - leaving horrid spots. I have started wrapping the mirrors in a microfiber towel now.
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Uhumm....Its "polished aluminum" not chrome.
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I stand corrected haha.
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Purposely
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lol as soon as I read it....&lt;LMAO&gt;
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