Stupid question

Vaughanabe13 · 09-01-2011, 12:21 PM

Yes I know this question is stupid but I honestly want to know! When you're cleaning/squeegeeing your rear windshield at the gas station how do you control the water runoff at the bottom of the windshield? There's no groove for runoff so the dirty liquid always seems to pool at the bottom and eventually run off the side of the car. I've been trying to blot the little pool with paper towels but it doesn't work that well.

Sibze · 09-01-2011, 12:23 PM

Keep a microfibre cloth in the car.

Nick911sc · 09-01-2011, 12:29 PM

I don't use the squeegee my front or rear windshield at the gas station. But I keep a microfiber in my car just in case.

onzedge · 09-01-2011, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

I don't use the squeegee my front or rear windshield at the gas station. But I keep a microfiber in my car just in case.

I carry aroud my own glass cleaner and a dedicated microfiber. Most of the gas stations in CA are so cheap now anyway that there is either no window cleaning stuff or the bucket has only water.

Vaughanabe13 · 09-01-2011, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick911sc

I don't use the squeegee my front or rear windshield at the gas station. But I keep a microfiber in my car just in case.

Do you bring a small thing of ONR or something then to clean the windshield? Or do you use the stuff they have?

Nick911sc · 09-01-2011, 12:33 PM

When I'm at the gas station I try to finish up as quickly as possible and get outa there lol.

Any cleaning I need done I do at my house prior to leaving/when I arrive home.

LT419 · 09-01-2011, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

I try to finish up as quickly as possible and get outa there lol.

Nick911sc · 09-01-2011, 12:46 PM

yeaaa yeaaa yeaaaa zing!

Trips · 09-01-2011, 01:29 PM

I normally swipe and dry with a paper towel to minimize water run off.

kenchan · 09-01-2011, 01:43 PM

we're starting to sound like we got the d...

Apoc370z · 09-01-2011, 03:20 PM

I dont clean my windshield at gas stations but i always press the sponge against the tray to sqeeze out most of the water for my precious cars. Then just have a paper towel ready for the water that runs off

onzedge · 09-01-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

we're starting to sound like we got the d...

Cmike2780 · 09-01-2011, 03:47 PM

After washing and cleaning the glass, apply a glass sealant. This usually helps keeps the water from drying on the glass, which in turn keeps the dirt from drying on the glass. I never use gas station sqeegee's as you really don't know whats in it. It could have some nasty stuff that can damage your paint. I also do notice that area when washing the car. Dirt and water always seems to puddle in that little channel between the glass and the trunk. At least the trunk lid is aluminum, otherwise we could have serious rust issues down the line.

I also notice puddling around the front wiper area, right at the base of the wiper. it drains after a while, but it does puddle.

dennis26 · 09-01-2011, 07:56 PM

Carry my own stuff in the trunk. I would be nervious about using anything from the gas station.

Matthew · 09-01-2011, 08:25 PM

I dry it with it up, and a leaf blower

09-01-2011, 12:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vaughanabe13 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 387 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 13	Stupid question Yes I know this question is stupid but I honestly want to know! When you're cleaning/squeegeeing your rear windshield at the gas station how do you control the water runoff at the bottom of the windshield? There's no groove for runoff so the dirty liquid always seems to pool at the bottom and eventually run off the side of the car. I've been trying to blot the little pool with paper towels but it doesn't work that well. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370Z Touring, w/sport, 6MT, chicane yellow/black.

09-01-2011, 01:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I normally swipe and dry with a paper towel to minimize water run off. __________________

09-01-2011, 03:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	After washing and cleaning the glass, apply a glass sealant. This usually helps keeps the water from drying on the glass, which in turn keeps the dirt from drying on the glass. I never use gas station sqeegee's as you really don't know whats in it. It could have some nasty stuff that can damage your paint. I also do notice that area when washing the car. Dirt and water always seems to puddle in that little channel between the glass and the trunk. At least the trunk lid is aluminum, otherwise we could have serious rust issues down the line. I also notice puddling around the front wiper area, right at the base of the wiper. it drains after a while, but it does puddle. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

09-01-2011, 08:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
Matthew Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 519 Drives: Red Rocket Rep Power: 16	I dry it with it up, and a leaf blower __________________

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09-01-2011, 12:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 62	Keep a microfibre cloth in the car.

09-01-2011, 12:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	I don't use the squeegee my front or rear windshield at the gas station. But I keep a microfiber in my car just in case.

09-01-2011, 12:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	When I'm at the gas station I try to finish up as quickly as possible and get outa there lol. Any cleaning I need done I do at my house prior to leaving/when I arrive home.

09-01-2011, 12:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	yeaaa yeaaa yeaaaa zing!

09-01-2011, 01:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	we're starting to sound like we got the d...

09-01-2011, 03:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
Apoc370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,001 Drives: 2011 GM z34 Rep Power: 15	I dont clean my windshield at gas stations but i always press the sponge against the tray to sqeeze out most of the water for my precious cars. Then just have a paper towel ready for the water that runs off

09-01-2011, 07:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
dennis26 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 314 Drives: 10 370z roadster Rep Power: 13	Carry my own stuff in the trunk. I would be nervious about using anything from the gas station.