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Old 06-10-2010, 08:58 pm   #1
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OK, I have given up on this one. My 2009 C6's outside mirrors get water under them after I wash the car and drip down the doors for hours afterwards. The water seems to come from the mirror/gasket interface. I have tried blowing out the mirrors with compressed air and a leaf blower and nothing will completely eliminate the drip. I've gotten to the point I just let it drip until it stops (usually overnight) and then polish out the water streaks the next day. Somebody out there has surely figured this out. Thanks in advance.
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Old 06-10-2010, 09:17 pm   #2
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hi i saw some covers that go on before you wash your car made of rubber look into them kraz
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Old 06-11-2010, 06:44 am   #3
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I haven't washed my car yet so I don't notice the problem but when I do I'm ready with the Blaster.
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OK, I have given up on this one. My 2009 C6's outside mirrors get water under them after I wash the car and drip down the doors for hours afterwards. The water seems to come from the mirror/gasket interface. I have tried blowing out the mirrors with compressed air and a leaf blower and nothing will completely eliminate the drip. I've gotten to the point I just let it drip until it stops (usually overnight) and then polish out the water streaks the next day. Somebody out there has surely figured this out. Thanks in advance.
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Knowing the antennae for the satellite services are in the mirrors, I can't think that blowing compressed air to dry would be a very good thing over time. Water inside the housings where the wires are is going to have an effect sooner or later.
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Old 06-11-2010, 10:24 pm   #6
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A cheap alternative is to wrap Saran wrap over them. When done washing the car remove the wrap and wash each mirror tenderly.
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Interesting ideas and solutions.

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