Outside mirrors
08-13-2014, 03:14 PM
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08-13-2014, 03:34 PM
#7
Drifting
First thing I do after washing is folding a sheet of paper towel into a triangle shape (like a napkin) and slide it under the mirrors & tail light lenses, then dry off the rest of the car & then remove & discard the now soaked paper towel, takes less than 30 secs. to slide them into position so they can wick the water out...
08-13-2014, 03:39 PM
#8
Drifting
Cover mirror with freezer bag secured with rubber band prior to washing. Afterwards, wash mirror by hand with damp towel.
For whatever reason, only the passenger mirror leaks on my car.
For whatever reason, only the passenger mirror leaks on my car.
08-13-2014, 03:55 PM
#9
Instructor
Several good methods here. I might try a couple of them gents
I have been just washing them like any other part of the car. When it comes time to squeegie it off with my "absorber" I wrap the whole absorber towel over the mirror and gently move it to the front then a bit quicker back to the normal detented position and when it sort of snaps back into place it throws any water inside of it out to the absorber.
My preferred method as some use here would be a compressed air hoze, but I don't have that option available unfortunately.
I like the paper towel method tho
I have been just washing them like any other part of the car. When it comes time to squeegie it off with my "absorber" I wrap the whole absorber towel over the mirror and gently move it to the front then a bit quicker back to the normal detented position and when it sort of snaps back into place it throws any water inside of it out to the absorber.
My preferred method as some use here would be a compressed air hoze, but I don't have that option available unfortunately.
I like the paper towel method tho
08-13-2014, 04:18 PM
#10
Burning Brakes
I don't wash my car with water. Since I don't drive it in the rain detail spray is sufficient. It also keeps the hard water stains from forming in places I can't reach!
Last edited by CorvetteSparky; 08-13-2014 at 04:23 PM. Reason: Additional info.
08-13-2014, 06:25 PM
#12
Team Owner
Wrap the mirrors with a sandwich bag, secure with a rubber band and problem solved.
08-14-2014, 02:39 AM
#14
Melting Slicks
Thats what I do, I just swing the mirrors out so that they face downward and I let the water drain out while I dry off the rest of the car with a microfiber towel. When that's done, I snap the mirrors quickly back into place to fling any lingering water out, then towel that dry. Ive been doing that once a week for three years and it's been working fine.
08-14-2014, 07:45 AM
#16
Melting Slicks
Thats what I do, I just swing the mirrors out so that they face downward and I let the water drain out while I dry off the rest of the car with a microfiber towel. When that's done, I snap the mirrors quickly back into place to fling any lingering water out, then towel that dry. Ive been doing that once a week for three years and it's been working fine.
Just going to post the same procedure.
08-14-2014, 01:04 PM
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Thats what I do, I just swing the mirrors out so that they face downward and I let the water drain out while I dry off the rest of the car with a microfiber towel. When that's done, I snap the mirrors quickly back into place to fling any lingering water out, then towel that dry. Ive been doing that once a week for three years and it's been working fine.
But since that only drains the top half, the problem of the bottom leaking at the door skin seal needs additional help. If that casting doesn't drain through the door as designed, you need to either clean out the dirt or other crap that's plugging the drain hole or drill a new hole. You can test it by rotating the mirror and slowly pouring water in the lower casting and verifying it drains out the slot in the door bottom. If it drains out of the mirror casting, but not out of the door, you need to clean out the door slot.
08-14-2014, 01:09 PM
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But since that only drains the top half, the problem of the bottom leaking at the door skin seal needs additional help. If that casting doesn't drain through the door as designed, you need to either clean out the dirt or other crap that's plugging the drain hole or drill a new hole. You can test it by rotating the mirror and slowly pouring water in the lower casting and verifying it drains out the slot in the door bottom. If it drains out of the mirror casting, but not out of the door, you need to clean out the door slot.
08-14-2014, 01:09 PM
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I agree, no water needed, especially with today's waterless cleaning products. Neither of my 'vettes ever have water touch them.
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