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Old 12-19-2007, 07:13 PM
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Default Wipers can't clean the windshield after going through a no touch car wash

What do you do for this... I took my BMW through a no touch car wash last night and this morning the wipers seem to smear and make a mess of the windshield, prior to washing the car everything was fine.
Old 12-19-2007, 07:32 PM
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Did you go for the full service with the spray on wax? If yes, that's your problem; windex the "wax" off it and make sure you don't take that option next time.
Old 12-19-2007, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by pongobaz
Did you go for the full service with the spray on wax? If yes, that's your problem; windex the "wax" off it and make sure you don't take that option next time.
Thanks Phil but doesn't the windshield washer stuff do the same thing?
Old 12-19-2007, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark Lue
Thanks Phil but doesn't the windshield washer stuff do the same thing?
No where near as effectively. Just clean off your windshield with windex and newspaper. If you are feeling fancy maybe rain-x it. Also, make sure to wipe off your blades, it helps a lot.
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ˆˆˆwhat he said.
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My guess is something may be caught underneath the wiper blade.
Old 12-19-2007, 11:17 PM
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Thanks guys I used the windex all surfaces that I found in the house on the windshield and wiper blade and dried with crumpled new paper. I splashed some water on the windshield and things look alot better. I will nix this no touch car wash, it really didn't do a good job in comparison to my regular car wash.

Thanks again.
Old 12-20-2007, 10:03 AM
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plus the fact no touch car washes use really harsh cleaners. strip off your P21S in a heartbeat ..
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Originally Posted by theiceman
strip off your P21S in a heartbeat ..
Ouch! ... sounds painful.



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