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Old Sep 10, 2005 | 09:11 PM
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Don't any of you guys have a compressor with a little blower nozzle. Try it. It works wonders. You can get them at Autozone or Sears,
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Old Sep 10, 2005 | 09:13 PM
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Theres an opening at the top of the seal, where the roof meets the hatch, on both sides of the hatch. this is where the water enters and it slowly leaks out at the bottom part of the hatch, particularly the corners. To prevent water from entering, try putting a piece of scotch tape on those openings the next time u wash your car and peel it off after u dry it. For me though I usually just put a towel along the bottom part of the hatch for about 15 mins to collect the water.
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Old Sep 11, 2005 | 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by bobmanfoo
i just take my car for a quick spin around the block making fast turns and heavy on the gas and brake, then i dry.... wish i had a leaf blower
LOL !!!! That reminds me of what my Dad would do after he washed the car.

It was like "Son, let go dry the car". One minute later we would be blasting down the freeway at like 80mph. The quickest car drying ever. LOL !!!!

No wonder I turned into a speed freak.
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Old Sep 11, 2005 | 05:55 AM
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I just pop the hatch and dry that area heavily, no drips or runs.
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Old Sep 11, 2005 | 06:49 AM
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It's a little expensive but here's the ultimate in blow-drying assecories for our cars....

http://www.properautocare.com/blackbarron.html
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Old Sep 11, 2005 | 12:23 PM
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I also have this problem. I just let it dry and go back over it with a quick detailer.
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Old Sep 11, 2005 | 07:38 PM
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I have the same problem.....so i cured it .....after i wash the car i turn it upside down and shake all the water out.....snort
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Old Sep 11, 2005 | 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
It's a little expensive but here's the ultimate in blow-drying assecories for our cars....

http://www.properautocare.com/blackbarron.html

Ehh $219 for THAT?
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by rocketrich
Anyone else have this? I'm worried that this is a potential rust zone down the line. I'm thinking warranty covered item here (its an '05). Thanks, Rich
Normal and if you take it to a dealer they are going to laugh at you like this .
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 12:07 PM
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This is why God made spray detailers.
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