when you wash your car, do the windows continue to get wet when you roll them down??

TheSnakeJake · 03-03-2010, 03:51 PM

i took my car for a drive a little while ago, and i rolled down the window and rolled it back up and it was wet. the dealership washed the car yesterday evening before i got there, but should it still be getting the windows wet? is that normal...?

theDreamer · 03-03-2010, 03:52 PM

Mine does it also, just water down there and it needs to dry out.

Montez · 03-03-2010, 03:53 PM

If its cool out that could happen as it has happened to me the other day, in warmer weather that's not normal although.

VCuomo · 03-03-2010, 04:07 PM

Mine does it too. I'm a little concerned about corrosion inside the door since it takes so long for it to dry out...

kannibul · 03-03-2010, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by VCuomo

Mine does it too. I'm a little concerned about corrosion inside the door since it takes so long for it to dry out...

1) door is aluminum w/ the 370z
2) there are ways for moisture to get out on it's own
3) the aluminum has a coating on it anyway
4) Any corrosion it does get will be aluminum oxide, which is harder than aluminum, and won't corrode any further

What you're seeing is the window seal that has some water soaked in it. happens on ALL cars.

Trips · 03-03-2010, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

1) door is aluminum w/ the 370z
2) there are ways for moisture to get out on it's own
3) the aluminum has a coating on it anyway
4) Any corrosion it does get will be aluminum oxide, which is harder than aluminum, and won't corrode any further

What you're seeing is the window seal that has some water soaked in it. happens on ALL cars.

I agree and it's not too bad...

Drift Motion · 03-03-2010, 04:11 PM

isnt that normal for all cars?

i mean its just water that needs to be dried off...takes longer cuz its "concealed"

SophiaZ · 03-03-2010, 04:17 PM

My car does this too. It has nothing to do with the weather tho....but it will take longer to dry in the cold. I've had 6 cars and none of them did this. I hate how after the car's all nice and clean... the water streaks on the windows come back

TheSnakeJake · 03-03-2010, 04:54 PM

none of my previous cars have done this after they were dry. it makes me think that the window seals aren't very effective if that much water is going down inside the door panel... unless the water is just pooling right at the seal?

vipor · 03-03-2010, 04:58 PM

Could just be holding water in the spongy part of the seal

PapoZalsa · 03-03-2010, 05:07 PM

Every car that I had does the same after washing the car even during Summer. Just don't roll the windows after washing the car for a while and have a cloth to dry it..

Montez · 03-03-2010, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

Every car that I had does the same after washing the car even during Summer. Just don't roll the windows after washing the car for a while and have a cloth to dry it..

But 24 hours or so later even in the summer?

TheSnakeJake · 03-03-2010, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Montez

But 24 hours or so later even in the summer?

my thought exactly... i have never had a car do that before. seems like it might be better to let it dry with the windows down...

shabarivas · 03-04-2010, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSnakeJake

my thought exactly... i have never had a car do that before. seems like it might be better to let it dry with the windows down...

You guys must not clean your cars too often... happens EVERY time with EVERY car ive owned... summer or not... water inside your door isnt going to evaporate - lol... all the coolant in your radiator will be TOAST if that were the case

PapoZalsa · 03-03-2010, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Montez

But 24 hours or so later even in the summer?

I didn't see that! 24 hrs?

03-03-2010, 03:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
TheSnakeJake Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 84 Drives: none Rep Power: 16	when you wash your car, do the windows continue to get wet when you roll them down?? i took my car for a drive a little while ago, and i rolled down the window and rolled it back up and it was wet. the dealership washed the car yesterday evening before i got there, but should it still be getting the windows wet? is that normal...?

03-03-2010, 03:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	Mine does it also, just water down there and it needs to dry out. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	Could just be holding water in the spongy part of the seal __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

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PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	Every car that I had does the same after washing the car even during Summer. Just don't roll the windows after washing the car for a while and have a cloth to dry it.. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

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03-03-2010, 03:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Montez Track Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Manhattan Beach, Ca Posts: 604 Drives: 16 LEX GS,09 Z,03Max Rep Power: 17	If its cool out that could happen as it has happened to me the other day, in warmer weather that's not normal although.

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VCuomo Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 887 Drives: BMW 335i Sport Rep Power: 17	Mine does it too. I'm a little concerned about corrosion inside the door since it takes so long for it to dry out...

03-03-2010, 04:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Drift Motion Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 626 Posts: 76 Drives: 2010 PW 6MT Rep Power: 16	isnt that normal for all cars? i mean its just water that needs to be dried off...takes longer cuz its "concealed"

03-03-2010, 04:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
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03-03-2010, 04:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
TheSnakeJake Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 84 Drives: none Rep Power: 16	none of my previous cars have done this after they were dry. it makes me think that the window seals aren't very effective if that much water is going down inside the door panel... unless the water is just pooling right at the seal?