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Just a theory - Could be soap that dripped onto the skirts from sills that weren't cleaned properly. It dries clear, but when the car gets dirty, the dirt collects on the drips.
I find that a lot of water collects on the door sills and under the trim on this car when I wash it--I use a blower and a towel to get it all out so it doesn't drip and cause streaks. Also happens when it rains, then it's time to wash again!
I haven't washed it yet and it hasn't rained. I 'll chalk it up to manufacturer protective goop for shipping across the world. I am sure it will go away.
I haven't washed it yet and it hasn't rained. I 'll chalk it up to manufacturer protective goop for shipping across the world. I am sure it will go away.
I recall someone posting that it was from the windshield washer reservoir that was overfilled if the dripping is located in that area.
I posted that. It’s not washer overflow, it happens regardless of how much fluid is in there, but it does appear when you use your washers. Perhaps its a manufacturing residue that gets washed out, happens on all cars but only visible on light colored ones. Mine’s still doing it after 8 months.
I posted that. It’s not washer overflow, it happens regardless of how much fluid is in there, but it does appear when you use your washers. Perhaps its a manufacturing residue that gets washed out, happens on all cars but only visible on light colored ones. Mine’s still doing it after 8 months.
I noticed this when my TTS was new last October, but a couple of days ago I gave it a quick wash before going out for a drive and when I came back noticed it again. There was definitely water in the door shuts and sills that I didn't dry out, so it is possibly coming from there as it hasn't been seen since new otherwise.
Do a search. There are plenty of posts confirming washer fluid overflow. I have personally experienced and remedied this issue with reduction in washer fluid level. You should be able to smell it if you wipe it with your finger. At least this is my experience.
Yes, water does run out of under the doors too after washing but this happens on cars not washed too and is most likely the washer fluid. After washing I blow out the sills and door areas with a Big Boi dryer and don’t get the after washing run out.
Do a search. There are plenty of posts confirming washer fluid overflow. I have personally experienced and remedied this issue with reduction in washer fluid level. You should be able to smell it if you wipe it with your finger. At least this is my experience.
Yes, water does run out of under the doors too after washing but this happens on cars not washed too and is most likely the washer fluid. After washing I blow out the sills and door areas with a Big Boi dryer and don’t get the after washing run out.
Yes, I read a lot of those other posts but in my case letting the fluid levels drop made no difference, as soon as I used the washers bingo - streaks/drips reappear. Plus washer fluid itself isn't a dark colour like this.
Yes, I read a lot of those other posts but in my case letting the fluid levels drop made no difference, as soon as I used the washers bingo - streaks/drips reappear. Plus washer fluid itself isn't a dark colour like this.
Got it. Thanks Aggie, that makes sense. I did use the washers and the car is dirty. Just doesn't show on GT silver. If that persists it will be a royal pain. I do use the washers to clean of LA grime. And that's why the drip is black. Its road soot.
04-04-2021, 06:12 PM
