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Old 12-14-2008, 07:48 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Cabrio rear window constantly dirty

Anybody have an idea on a air deflector or modified wing, etc to help keep the back or my Carbio cleaner?

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Old 12-14-2008, 07:55 PM   #2 (permalink)
 
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Dam! A Smart Air Dam! - 451 smart fortwo

Scroll down to the first response..Might try the Vortex Generators on the roof. BRABUS has a roof spoiler - but it only fits on the Coupe. I know SmartMadness is currentlly in the process of making a cabrio roof spoiler. Hope this helps.
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Anybody have an idea on a air deflector or modified wing, etc to help keep the back or my Carbio cleaner?

I also have a problem with the whole back of my car getting black, sooty looking stuff which I'm assuming, is from the engine exhaust. It REALLY shows up, because I have bright yellow color!

I may have to just suck it up and deal with it!
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It only takes 5 minutes to wash the car...
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It only takes 5 minutes to wash the car...
It's more of the connivence of not having to clean my car daily. With the way you're thinking about it you could say the same for many things, it only takes 30 seconds to manually roll down your windows, it only takes it only takes 5 seconds to manually lock your car, etc. Just the ease of not having to worry about constantly cleaning your car.
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Do you think the wind deflector would help?

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Dirt and dust all over the rear end is definitely because of air flow on both Cabrios and Coupes. Being covered in shiney plastic doesn't help. I even give the body a wipe with Plexis and I still get a layer of dirt after a day's commute.
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Scroll down to the first response..Might try the Vortex Generators on the roof. BRABUS has a roof spoiler - but it only fits on the Coupe. I know SmartMadness is currentlly in the process of making a cabrio roof spoiler. Hope this helps.
Where can one buy the Brabus roof spoiler?
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Ok the OP is in Rockford IL, Washing the car daily is not a current option when the temps are hovering around 0 deg.

I know my regular Passion is tough to keep the rear window clean but I just hit the rear washer. Not an option on a Cabrio I assume.

But a quick stop at the Road Ranger to use the window washer should take care of it, just not always convienient whe your on I90
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