RodC

I am getting upset about the fact that my car always gets dirty within 2 or 3 days after I wash it. I know whyit happens, but I am getting sick of it. It has to do with living on the edge of a desert, and the fact that my car has to sleep outside. Every night, the temperature gets low enough to form dew on the car, and then when the sun comes up and the wind picks up, the dust and sand gets blown and sticks to the dew. After a couple of nights of repeating the water and dust cycle, I end up with dried-on water marks mixed with dirt. I spent 4 hours washing my car on Wednesday, my day off, and now it looks awful already. The problem is especially bad on the glass roof, where it looks like the dirt is radiating outwards and downwards from a central point on top of the roof.

It's annoying me a lot because the tC is such a hot car. I had the same problem with my last car, but I didn't care as much. It's also worse with the tC because of the glass roof. I guess I am looking for suggestions on how to prevent the problem. Is there some kind of magic formula that I can put on the roof glass to make dirt slide right off? I also have the problem on flat surfaces like the hood and trunk, so I am wondering if there is a decent brand of wax that will help with this. One solution has always been to quickly hose the dirt off the roof, but the water itself leaves nasty stains on the car when it dries.

Grrrr...

SquallLHeart

kinda the disadvantage of owning a dark vehicle..

hmm.. nice coat of wax will help it clean off easier.. and rain-x on the glass will do the same.

products such as the mr. clean auto dry thing will help as when you rinse the car, no waterspots should be formed.

megrog2

I believe any wax will help you out.

RodC

I saw that Mr. Clean thing on TV. Does it really work?

mcd

Clean it. Dry is with an "Absorber" rag. Buy "Ice" and ice it. Then everyday wipe it down with the micro-fiber rag that you iced the car with. Wash it once a week or so. Ice it once a month or so. Done and done.

SSQ

Mr. Clean works, but it's also pretty harsh on your paint. It strips wax as well.

Buy the most slippery wax you can find. The most slippery wax I have came across is the Klasse twins. I buy them on www.properautocare.com

Keep in mind that a lot of wax with high silicone content actually attracts dust.

RodC

Wax attracts dust? I guess I have a lot to learn. I thought the point of wax was to keep dust off.

dencio83

waste of money doesnt work as they are claiming it to be.

SSQ

well, there are certain wax that contains silicone in there. A good example is the first generation WAUD, the "Dupont teflon" products.... etc. Use those wax, not drive your car for a few days, you will see that it gathers more dust than if you use something that doens't contain silicone.

aen

drive around with a car cover

cut two holes in it

and drive around with your face plastered up against the window. DONE.

stilsick

why don't you cover your car at night

RodC

Hmmm, the car cover will probably get stolen.

paul34

Putting a cover on a dirty/dusty car induces scratches and swirls.

AKAvensis

that Mr Clean thing does work pretty good. it has a filter that takes out all the minerals from the hose water. i rarely have spots after it dries.

SquallLHeart

i say.. after a good wash/wax

keep a bunch of microfiber towels and a quick detailer spray to wipe the car down whenever you want.

BZinn1

I like the Turtle Wax ICE car wash and detailer spray......also get a California duster they work well to get dust off of it on a daily basis if needed...........

equinox2355

that is exactly what I do since dead bugs and bird poop eat through our paint like its nothing..

RodC

Any suggestions on how to remove a stain caused by a dead bug which was given the opportunity to bake in the sun? I got rid of the bug when I washed the car two days ago, but the stain remains. I know I should've eliminated the bug when I first saw it, but I stupidly left it there for a while.

Yanki01

Mr.Clean = POS!

Jdub86

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I have a white car that gets somewhat dirty pretty quick. But I knew that going into, I mean it is a white car and all. I guess just wax it so the dirt has a harder time staying on.