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Sep 28, 2014 | 11:59 PM

#21

blasted_concrete

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From: Winterville NC

Ok. After two washes today to prep for polish, not one drop under the hood. I am convinced this happened before I took delivery. Whether it was QC or dealer, it isn't an issue from washing. Checked right after and an hour later after both washes. No moisture. I didn't do anything differently or avoid the vent while washing. Had to have come from under the car somehow, someway.

I was able to remove 90% of the stain by dabbing a wet cloth on top of it once. I'm sure it will get better with a second and third dabbing.

Non issue as far as I'm concerned at this point. Moving on...

~BC

Sep 29, 2014 | 07:40 AM

#22

Tim Coltrain

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Racer

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From: Winterville NC

Staining C7

Thanks for all the help and support from you guys.

TIM$VETT

Oct 3, 2014 | 03:16 PM

#23

Larry/car

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From: Manheim Pennsylvania

I try not to hit the front louver opening directly with high water pressure. The system is designed for normal wind/water flow Abnormal pressure or water flow pattern could cause water not to drain through the ducting properly. I have not problems to date.

Oct 3, 2014 | 08:28 PM

#24

Bill Dearborn

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From: Charlotte, NC (formerly Endicott, NY)

Quote:

Originally Posted by conadslv

I don't mean to hijack this thread but what's the best way to clean and maintain this fabric and with what?

On my C5s and C6 I used Simple Green (mixed 50/50 with water) sprayed onto the fabric. Soak it with the solution to make sure you get all of the grease, oil and other dirt these things pick up. This is also a good time to clean the engine compartment so you could soak the complete compartment and then use a garden hose to spray everything to get the Simple Green off. Once I finish rinsing the engine compartment and hood I close the hood and start the engine and let it run for 20 minutes or so. That usually boils off all of the water and drys out the hood liner.

Bill

Feb 13, 2015 | 09:20 PM

#25

AFVETTE

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From: Swansea IL

My hood insulator is stained too. I tried flushing with plain water but no joy.

Mine was a QA car, wonder if that is the cause?

Feb 13, 2015 | 09:59 PM

#26

owc6

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From: Chirper Island

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Originally Posted by owc6

I would always lift the hood up for several minutes after washing, when possible. Mine drips for some time.

It gives me some time to wipe the underside of the hood (painted parts) and the exposed pieces of the engine, as well. Sort of in the same category as wiping the door sills and the painted surfaces inside of the doors. Or the underside of the hatch/trunk.