Am I alone here? For the past 6 months I've noticed that the windshield on my 997S is continuously dirty. If doesn't matter if I've just washed, wiped, buffed, etc. the glass, as soon as I get 5-10 miles under my belt, the windshield gets dirty again. I'm not talking about highway debris or bug shells/guts. I'm talking about what looks more like little grease droplets (resembles sap...but I don't park or drive under trees). My first concern is that something is misting up on my windshield from underneath the wiper cowl, but I don't really see any fluid leaks there. And, if it were wiper fluid, it wouldn't make such a mess. Anyone else have this problem? If it weren't so frequent, I'd say it was from cars ahead of me. But, it happens every time I wash the car. Driving me nuts!

 

Stop washing it and see if it happens. I bet it won't.

 

It's tree sap/pollen in the air. It will go away once summer arrives. I have it right now. Such a pain.

 

this wouldn't have anything to do with the "jerking while driving" thread now would it???

 

Quite right, it's that nasty stuff that will not only get on the windshield, but all over the finish as well. Feel the paint and you'll see. Better yet, put you hand in a thin plastic baggie and then feel the paint. The plastic makes the feel a bit more sensitive.

As long as you have a good sealant on the finish, a quick wash will take care of it. Otherwise, it's off to claying to remove it.

Windshields can also use a glass sealant like Diamondite shield to protect it. They make a spray clay as well.

Regards,
Deanski

 

Geez, my mind is usually completely in the gutter, but I have to admit that I totally missed the double entendre in the title of that thread.

Thanks for bringing it home - late laughs are the best laughs...

Good one.

I better start spending more time with my "Brain Age" game - I must be slipping in my old age.