Mud nearly made it into the window.
I think the mud got too close to the windowfrom the bank when I was leaning on it.
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| Author: | jonfromhamilton [ Fri Jun 15, 2012 5:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Stones scratching windows |
When things get a bit muddy I get mud and stones up under the rubber wiper trim and it gets trapped against the glass. when the window gets wound up and down it puts scratches in the glass. what have you guys done about this ? Ideas ? |
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| Author: | shep [ Fri Jun 15, 2012 5:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stones scratching windows |
i threw the windows away. |
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| Author: | jonfromhamilton [ Fri Jun 15, 2012 5:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stones scratching windows |
har har har it's my daily and if the windows weren't there then mud would (and has) come in the window to sit on the seat with me. |
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| Author: | shep [ Fri Jun 15, 2012 5:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stones scratching windows |
there are some downsides. upside is you can make the top of the door a good height for resting ya arm on. |
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| Author: | christover1 [ Fri Jun 15, 2012 6:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stones scratching windows |
Better wheel coverage by your flares helps, and front mudflaps can help. That's what my Sierra had. Have done the same for the Vit, also keeps door handles cleaner. It is because your tyres are now outside of the body work. |
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| Author: | christover1 [ Fri Jun 15, 2012 6:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stones scratching windows |
Sierras often have the mounting points for front mud flaps alread there. |
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| Author: | mrw82 [ Fri Jun 15, 2012 8:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stones scratching windows |
Stay out of the mud. It wrecks everything. |
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| Author: | Mike57 [ Fri Jun 15, 2012 9:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stones scratching windows |
I got a big scratch in an arch across the drivers side of my windscreen on the Toolangi trip. There must have been a stone in the wiper with the mud and when I put the wipers on it scrtched pretty bad. If you find a good way to polish out the scratches without making it worse let me know. I was going to try tooth paste. |
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| Author: | doish [ Fri Jun 15, 2012 11:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stones scratching windows |
use cerium oxide with an electric polisher/buffer |
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| Author: | Mike57 [ Fri Jun 15, 2012 11:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stones scratching windows |
Where would I get cerium oxide from? |
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| Author: | christover1 [ Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stones scratching windows |
http://www.aussiesapphire.com.au/index. ... ts_id=1421 |
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| Author: | jonfromhamilton [ Sat Jun 16, 2012 2:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stones scratching windows |
The mud was above my wheel arches in the hole I dropped into. I think that staying out of that sort of mud is a good idea, the mud was over everything in the engine bay. |
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| Author: | Mike57 [ Sat Jun 16, 2012 2:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stones scratching windows |
Yep I spent 6 hours cleaning mine. Wnder why I bothered really. Thanks for the link Christover. |
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| Author: | christover1 [ Sat Jun 16, 2012 3:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stones scratching windows |
Mike57 wrote: Yep I spent 6 hours cleaning mine. Wnder why I bothered really. Thanks for the link Christover. I found mud jammed from my cross member right up through diff and touching bottom of the motor, thus inspiring the sump guard build. |
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| Author: | jonfromhamilton [ Sat Jun 16, 2012 7:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stones scratching windows |
Mud nearly made it into the window. I think the mud got too close to the windowfrom the bank when I was leaning on it. |
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| Author: | Matthew [ Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stones scratching windows |
Jon, you don't need much dirt/mud to scratch your windows, best bet is to get a second set of doors and cut them. Only other thing is to carry extra water and wash your car down more often. |
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| Author: | jonfromhamilton [ Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stones scratching windows |
zomg I need some sort of window toothbrush and to be more prudent in post mud procedure. |
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| Author: | christover1 [ Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stones scratching windows |
I carry a weed sprayer hand pump full of water. Handy for cleaning radiators, windows and whatever bits get dirty |
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| Author: | Matthew [ Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stones scratching windows |
Jon, FYI don't forget you have to clean all lights, plates and mirrors before hitting the highway. |
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| Author: | christover1 [ Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:59 pm ] |
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| Author: | sogone [ Sat Jun 16, 2012 9:08 pm ] |
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Jon. That image is awesome! |
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| Author: | Mike57 [ Sun Jun 17, 2012 8:16 pm ] |
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It should be your new avatar Jon. I am still to load ther one you sent me. |
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| Author: | jonfromhamilton [ Sun Jun 17, 2012 9:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stones scratching windows |
Nah, I'm going to keep the fag one I have now. |
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