DisneyDestroyer

OK every time I wash the car (about once per week), it seems to cry. There's water coming out from the two rear windows, the rear light panel, the air vents behind the front wheels. Is this an issue of build quality, or simply a normal case that I haven't noticed on previous cars (because I haven't paid close enough attention)?

Gyro

I noticed also that the water drains from behing the rear tail light assembly. I looked at it for awhile and it is indeed intentional. All the other areas you mentioned are normal also.

brownchiro

I can remember I was the one crying just 4 weeks ago waiting for my car.

mikeb

the extra water is normal but annoying

XK4

It's a good excuse to buy an air compressor. Great for getting water out to where you can get a towel on it.

Dave

Rumski

Yes, this is normal, It is a constant with all RX's, I used to own an RX7 and the tail lights 'cry' as well... annoying, but based on a modular build which enables perfect airflow and ventilation on all the components attached to the body. Just think of it as if all the car is clean, not just the outside parts...

1stRX8

That's what I do. Use a rubber tipped air gun so you don't scratch anything, and blow out all the cracks. Saves much frustration. Use a good in-line filter so you don't sand blast your car with all the rusty air that comes out of most compressors.

sun stroke

This will sound really stupid but I was using my air compressor as well and then read something (Zaino web site, I think?) about using a leaf blower. I tried the leaf blower to dry the car and it works much better on the areas that are being discussed.

My wife & neighbors think I am completely insane!

So if you don't mind looking like an idiot and making lots of noise the blower will speed things up and get rid of ALL of the hidden water. I still can't believe I tried this.

1stRX8

True courage. A REAL American hero.

I have the luxury of washing my car indoors. Nobody can see me leaf blowing my new car. I don't believe I would do that outside for the same reasons stated above.

Wasy

Its a good excuse to take the car out and let the wind blow through all of the cracks while you put your mind on enjoying the ride!

If you want the cleaned car to be stand-still dry then you might follow some of the suggestions here to "blow" the moisture out. I would suggest a compressed air spray bottle (used for cleaning out a keyboard and available at Staples or other similar stores) which you can grab quickly and use whenever and wherever you need a quick blast of air.

neit_jnf

The leaf blower technique sounds more like sand blasting to me

1stRX8

Yup.

Squidward

if you don't have a heavy duty air compressor, buy a 3 pack of compressed air at Fry's for 10 bucks or so.. it should last you through a dozen carwashes or so.

very useful.

another way to remove water in the cracks is to get a high absorbant paper towel and a old plastic credit card and use the card to push the paper towel into the edge.. it should pull all the water out just as effectively. I use that method when the air doesn't work (only blows some of the air out.. the card method draws most if not ALL the water out, just a little bit slower process.

Definitely helpful to do before you start waxing your car.

mikeb

after I clean the car I drive up and down the block so all the drips go everywhere then I park and clean the drips off.

sun stroke

I pretty much thought it would be like sandblasting as well but then I decided if the Zaino folks suggested it and they were doing this to true show cars I would try it. Afterall, they do well most of their product to people that are fanatical about having a clean car like all of us!

I agree with the post suggesting that the best bet is to actually wash it with enough time to let it dry over night if possible, then use the detailing spray to tighten things up.

syntrix

Just put it on low. I've been doing this for years, even on black german cars

Also use some space between the blower and the car, yeah, sandblasting comes to mind, but I'm usually at least 3 feet away on the low setting when drying!!!