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Whirlwind Behind Rear Window

FSUGUY

SM 2003
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I've noticed a swirl of wind behind the rear window and this causes water to splash back on the window.
(this happened when ?frost melted)

which means more cleaning and being height challenged makes it harder.

my question.....

do(es) the sportwing(which i just installed) and/or the sail panels(thinking about) stop this?
 
FSUGUY said:
which means more cleaning and being height challenged makes it harder.
Very few people are taal enough to clean their back window. I stand on the wheel and that enables me to clean the window without having to 1) Take the Window out or 2) Climb on top of the cargo panels.

 
The easiest way to clean the back window is to take it out. While you have it out, Rain-X it real good. I use a real soft car wash brush to wash my back window and surrounding cladding with, then rinse it and use the leaf blower to blow the water away. Spot free every time so far.

I Rain-X all the windows, sunroof and outside mirrors on the Av, makes it MUCH easier to dry. Good Wax, Rain-X and the blower makes everything much simpler.


SJP
 
FSUGUY said:
I've noticed a swirl of wind behind the rear window and this causes water to splash back on the window.
(this happened when ?frost melted)

which means more cleaning and being height challenged makes it harder.

my question.....

do(es) the sportwing(which i just installed) and/or the sail panels(thinking about) stop this?
Well I have had the sportwing on for several months now and just put the sail panels in last night. As far as the whirlwind in the back I havent noticed this with water or moisture, just with leaves and stuff.
 
I've noticed less "snow swirl" with the sportwing on. I v rarely have to get in there and clean the rear window.

I usually just climb up on the rear tire and reach over the sail to clean it when I have to.
 
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