I was wondering if any of you are having the same problem I am, hopefully I can explain... Whenever I wash my car, water collects in the very small space where the spoiler is conected to the hatch. No matter how much I try to soak it up (chamois, fiber towel, ect.) there still seems to be water built up. The only reason I care, is that it eventually runs down the back hatch and bumper, and is beginning to leave hard-water stains in the paint. My first thought was to seal it somehow, but with what? it is such a small space. My dealer was useless and had no suggestions, but I'll be dammed if I let my spoiler and the crappy city water ruin my nice Flint Mica paint. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Oh, and my cousin who has an IIP is having the same problem...

 

i bet I will have the same issue.. if my tC ever gets fixed that is.. and I can get a spoiler... I saw two on the lot today with ped spoilers.. come to think of it they also had this run off stain you spoke of...

 

try using compressed air to blow it out

 

Mine does that too. Bugged me at first but now I just use compressed air to blow it out.

 

after you finish washing it drive it around the block and then when you park it dry it off. repeat if necessary.

 

Weird I don't get that prob with my spoiler. But...I used the weatherstriping pad it came with and tighthened it GOOD. Sorry to hear it

 

I blow dry my tC with a $40 electric leaf blower to clear most of the water off and out of the crevises. The grill ,wheels and spoiler are bad but this really helps on the mirrors. Raise the rear hatch. dry again.Finish it off with a soft microfiber cloth. Done.

 

man and i was thinking of getting one myself...

 

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Compressed air seems to be a great idea. I'll have try it out!

 

After I installed my ped. spoiler, I ran a small bead of the clear 3M body sealer underneath. I sealed all around, but left a small gap at the back for condensation run off. I don’t have any problems with water getting underneath there anymore and you can’t see the sealant.

I used a small syringe with the curved tip, like you’d get from a dentist’s office to run the bead under the pedestals.

Hope this helps.

 

is there anyway you can take pics of this, becuase i'm having the same problem and it bothers the sh*t out of me.

 

Every car that I've owned that came with a factory spoiler has done this exact same thing. I'd just drive it around for a few minutes and then wipe it off.