Car wash, - helpful tip
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Car wash, - helpful tip
If you get annoyed by the dibble of water coming out from behind your tail lights after washing your car, consider drilling a small drain hole at the base of the light opening in the rear fascia. I did this on my C6 years ago .... but just recently replaced the tail lights so thought I'd snap a pic and share. I know that seals are available, but this is 'free' and very effect.
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As for those who don't use water that might work for show cars but for the segment of Corvettes that live/work in the real world where cars actually get driven in the rain keeping them clean using only "water-less" methods is just not a viable option.
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Leaf blower on the mirrors, marker lights and emblems fixes all that too.
As for those who don't use water that might work for show cars but for the segment of Corvettes that live/work in the real world where cars actually get driven in the rain keeping them clean using only "water-less" methods is just not a viable option.
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Or just don't use water in the conventional sense. I use a no-rinse system and never have dribbles of water. Anywhere. Never a water spot. Anywhere. I can wash the car in my garage any time. Only use two buckets of water for rinsing out the mitt. So I guess I'm saving the Earth too.
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I use waterless wash. Saved my car during the California drought when water washing was outlawed.
I'm not sure I'd drill holes my car; I try not to get annoyed over water drips. Bird poop, that annoys me.
I'm not sure I'd drill holes my car; I try not to get annoyed over water drips. Bird poop, that annoys me.
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Never use a gas blower. The exhaust will get cycled through the machine and blow onto your car. Really nasty with two cycle engines.
I use an electric blower from Autogeek that filters the air so no crap gets applied under pressure while drying the car. Blowers are great for getting the water out from mirrors, marker lights, tail lights, wheels and lug nut cavities, weatherstripping, etc.
I use an electric blower from Autogeek that filters the air so no crap gets applied under pressure while drying the car. Blowers are great for getting the water out from mirrors, marker lights, tail lights, wheels and lug nut cavities, weatherstripping, etc.
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I own both electric and gas lawn blowers and they get used extensively managing my 4.25 acres surrounding my house.
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