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d*star180 · 04-18-2008, 01:45 AM

This cant be just me right? Like, ill wash the turd and i literally go 1 mile and when i get out, the tailights, and top of the rear bumper are fucking caked with dust and dirt. If i go to wipe that shit, it seems to make it static and it sticks on even faster after that. So ill literally have a super clean car and tailights and bumper fucking filthy as all fuck. Anybody ever work out a solution? Is there like some cleaning shit that makes it not stick? Is it just me?
Am i fucking crazy or on meth? Should this thread burn in hell?

kdashy · 04-18-2008, 01:46 AM

Haha, maybe getting a wing will help?

astrophixvox · 04-18-2008, 02:05 AM

Ha!! Your car is normal. Almost every 240sx i've seen does this. Make sure you let get the water out of the creases. Always good to go for a short drive and come back and dry again. My car is the same way......

joshchewuhh · 04-18-2008, 02:15 AM

hahahaha
i also have this
its pretty wierd

Addicted2Kouki · 04-18-2008, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by astrophixvox

Ha!! Your car is normal. Almost every 240sx i've seen does this. Make sure you let get the water out of the creases. Always good to go for a short drive and come back and dry again. My car is the same way......

yeah, thats the reason for mine.

if you wash your car,
open your hatch or trunk and wipe up all the water.

DONE.

ayuaddict · 04-18-2008, 04:09 AM

same.

i guess its just the shape of the car.

kinda like how exhaust really likes to recirculate back into the car when you open a window on fastbacks.

Fonix36 · 04-18-2008, 04:12 AM

just get the mud flapps... the one with the loony toons guy that says back off lol

smelly240 · 04-18-2008, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdashy

Haha, maybe getting a wing will help?

i think hes got a huge wing :P

d*star180 · 04-18-2008, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by smelly240

i think hes got a huge wing :P

Haha. Indeed. like, HUGE. It did it when i had the Origin 3pc. also.
It just pisses me off. And i dont mean like, mud and shit from under the bumper. I mean literal dust and dirt. Like, someone takes a handful of dust and dirt and just THROWS it on my taillights and bumper.

Ninjabread · 04-18-2008, 06:44 AM

maybe your motor spits out sand....

I know when my car used to have a DTM style muffler (lol wasn't me!) the tips were pointed upwards, and it used to spray my rear bumper with soot and shit. Even my driver's side tail light is permanently tinted because of that...

You can sorta see it in this pic...

**Phlip** · 04-18-2008, 07:11 AM

A good thing to do would be to THOROUGHLY clean, then polish, then wax them.
Meguair's Quik Detailer will handle a quick wipedown from there on, so long as you do it regularly.

g6civcx · 04-18-2008, 07:14 AM

Keep in mind that the taillight butyl seal may be rotting and melting due to age.

You should pull off your taillights and replace the seal. Shouldn't take more than 30 minutes and $20.

d*star180 · 04-18-2008, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by g6civcx

Keep in mind that the taillight butyl seal may be rotting and melting due to age.

You should pull off your taillights and replace the seal. Shouldn't take more than 30 minutes and $20.

You might be misunderstanding here or im phrasing it wrong. Its not INSIDE the taillights, nor is it a cleaning problem, not a material detereoration problem. Its literally like my tailights and bumper are static charged and then one drive around the block gets ALL the fucking dust in the world caked on the surface. It wipes RIGHT off like dust, but it comes right back within a few blocks. Its SO annoying to get out of the car and see all that shit back there.

PoorMans180SX · 04-18-2008, 08:32 AM

Same thing happens to me. Wax helps a little bit. And making sure it's really dry when you're done washing it.

It's because the car has such a flat rear end. Vacuum sucks all the dirt and trash going around and under your car up there.

I'm thinking maybe a rear diffuser would help? Just as an extra bonus of course.

ByeByeSti · 04-18-2008, 11:33 AM

i wish i could even have the chance to take my 240 out and get it dirty

i got the motor in, just need to wire it up and plug n play now

Bushido · 04-18-2008, 05:12 PM

its the inherent aerodynamics of our cars, nothing that you can do about it other than clean it off. If you think 240sx's are bad you should see how dirty the rear ends get on volkwagen golfs.

*Yuri* · 04-18-2008, 05:28 PM

My fastback did that until I put aero on it.
That seemed to sole the problem.

mkiv98 · 04-18-2008, 05:33 PM

yea...my E36 M3 would have the same problem too

whiterps13 · 04-18-2008, 05:34 PM

Yeah Edgar, Ive been dealing with this shit for years.

Its pretty much an unsolvable problem. Waxing both the bumper and taillights wont resist the dirt, but it will make it easier to wipe off.

sweet89s13 · 04-18-2008, 05:37 PM

or a minivan? I dont see the point of this thread. It has to do nothing with your car vs any other car. Its just the way your car cuts through the air and there is a vaccume effect where there is no air, bumper, trunk, (tailgate) ect. just look at any other vehicle esp. vans and suv's. Its gonna happen, wax it and carry detailer and deal with it.

d*star180 · 04-18-2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sweet89s13

or a minivan? I dont see the point of this thread. It has to do nothing with your car vs any other car. Its just the way your car cuts through the air and there is a vaccume effect where there is no air, bumper, trunk, (tailgate) ect. just look at any other vehicle esp. vans and suv's. Its gonna happen, wax it and carry detailer and deal with it.

Who pissed in your cereal faggot.

Ian · 04-18-2008, 07:23 PM

I had a mini cooper and that thing got fucking filthy

It had exactly what you're talking about except alot worse...

Only thing to do is keep it washed really well, use protectants (wax etc)

illvialuver · 04-18-2008, 07:24 PM

it all depends on how good you wash your car, if you got an electric leaf blower that works as well. i dopnt really have a problem with my car being dirty.

Matej · 04-18-2008, 08:12 PM

Haha I know what you mean, I just wipe it off.

I seriously haven't washed my car with water or any kind of cleaning product since I got it three years ago, I just wipe everything with a soft rag haha.

JDMB0iKT · 04-18-2008, 08:34 PM

Yeah I get this problem also. I also hate it when the water from the cracks get all over the rear bumper when you drive it after a car wash. So I have to bring a rag with me to wipe it down every time T_T

sb253 · 04-18-2008, 08:45 PM

my 14 is the same way. Shit, Ill wash it, dry it off and when I walk to the back it will be dirty again without even driving it. White is even worse

quick detailer is your only hope like someone said above

ILoveMyRHS13 · 04-18-2008, 09:01 PM

Welcome to the world of aerodynamics!

ayuaddict · 04-19-2008, 03:40 AM

so what about the inevitable exhaust-coming-into-the-cabin problem?

i cant seem to get rid of it, even with my exhaust sticking out a decent amount.

maybe its my shitty welds...

Matej · 04-19-2008, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ayuaddict

so what about the inevitable exhaust-coming-into-the-cabin problem?

i cant seem to get rid of it, even with my exhaust sticking out a decent amount.

maybe its my shitty welds...

You must have a leak somewhere, check around the catalytic converter.

Until you fix it don't drive with the windows closed haha.

IIIXziuR · 04-19-2008, 09:38 AM

Yeah it must be something with the static build-up.
This happens on my 14 all the time and it annoys the hell out of me,
especially when I spend like 3+ hours cleaning the car.

Dust and Dirt just clinging to the rear bumper and tail lamps, wtf!!!!!
I've just been using a micro cloth and Mother's Quick Detailer in between washes to deal with that and keep the car clean.

04-18-2008, 01:45 AM	#1
d*star180 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chicago Age: 37 Posts: 468 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	S13 fast backs and dirty fucking Tailights/bumper? This cant be just me right? Like, ill wash the turd and i literally go 1 mile and when i get out, the tailights, and top of the rear bumper are fucking caked with dust and dirt. If i go to wipe that shit, it seems to make it static and it sticks on even faster after that. So ill literally have a super clean car and tailights and bumper fucking filthy as all fuck. Anybody ever work out a solution? Is there like some cleaning shit that makes it not stick? Is it just me? Am i fucking crazy or on meth? Should this thread burn in hell? __________________ IG: DARKSQUADNIGHTMARE DARK*SQUAD. SINCE 2005.

04-18-2008, 01:46 AM	#2
kdashy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Been here longer than you bitch! Posts: 1,296 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Haha, maybe getting a wing will help? __________________

04-18-2008, 02:05 AM	#3
astrophixvox Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pharr, Tx Age: 40 Posts: 87 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ha!! Your car is normal. Almost every 240sx i've seen does this. Make sure you let get the water out of the creases. Always good to go for a short drive and come back and dry again. My car is the same way...... __________________

04-18-2008, 02:15 AM	#4
joshchewuhh Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: brocal! Posts: 3,681 Trader Rating: (56) Feedback Score: 56 reviews	hahahaha i also have this its pretty wierd __________________

04-18-2008, 06:44 AM	#10
Ninjabread Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Age: 36 Posts: 3,492 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Ninjabread Feedback Score: 2 reviews	maybe your motor spits out sand.... I know when my car used to have a DTM style muffler (lol wasn't me!) the tips were pointed upwards, and it used to spray my rear bumper with soot and shit. Even my driver's side tail light is permanently tinted because of that... You can sorta see it in this pic... __________________ 613DriftWerks.ca

04-18-2008, 04:09 AM	#6
ayuaddict Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Socal Age: 36 Posts: 4,017 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	same. i guess its just the shape of the car. kinda like how exhaust really likes to recirculate back into the car when you open a window on fastbacks.

04-18-2008, 04:12 AM	#7
Fonix36 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: southern cali Age: 35 Posts: 2,457 Trader Rating: (34) Feedback Score: 34 reviews	just get the mud flapps... the one with the loony toons guy that says back off lol

04-18-2008, 07:11 AM	#11
Phlip Yes, I look like that Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In my supervillain's lair Posts: 27,980 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: Phlip Feedback Score: 19 reviews	A good thing to do would be to THOROUGHLY clean, then polish, then wax them. Meguair's Quik Detailer will handle a quick wipedown from there on, so long as you do it regularly. __________________ Weirdo And I write too!

04-18-2008, 07:14 AM	#12
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Keep in mind that the taillight butyl seal may be rotting and melting due to age. You should pull off your taillights and replace the seal. Shouldn't take more than 30 minutes and $20.

04-18-2008, 08:32 AM	#14
PoorMans180SX Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 37 Posts: 5,616 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: PoorMans180SX Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Same thing happens to me. Wax helps a little bit. And making sure it's really dry when you're done washing it. It's because the car has such a flat rear end. Vacuum sucks all the dirt and trash going around and under your car up there. I'm thinking maybe a rear diffuser would help? Just as an extra bonus of course. __________________ Build: http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=643065 Friends don't let friends buy knock-offs.

04-18-2008, 11:33 AM	#15
ByeByeSti Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Hampshire Age: 35 Posts: 803 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i wish i could even have the chance to take my 240 out and get it dirty i got the motor in, just need to wire it up and plug n play now

04-18-2008, 05:12 PM	#16
Bushido Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SFL Posts: 3,563 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	its the inherent aerodynamics of our cars, nothing that you can do about it other than clean it off. If you think 240sx's are bad you should see how dirty the rear ends get on volkwagen golfs. __________________

04-18-2008, 05:33 PM	#18
mkiv98 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Berkeley Age: 37 Posts: 378 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	yea...my E36 M3 would have the same problem too

04-18-2008, 05:34 PM	#19
whiterps13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Illinois Age: 37 Posts: 831 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Yeah Edgar, Ive been dealing with this shit for years. Its pretty much an unsolvable problem. Waxing both the bumper and taillights wont resist the dirt, but it will make it easier to wipe off. __________________

04-18-2008, 05:37 PM	#20
sweet89s13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: potsdam, ny Posts: 186 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	or a minivan? I dont see the point of this thread. It has to do nothing with your car vs any other car. Its just the way your car cuts through the air and there is a vaccume effect where there is no air, bumper, trunk, (tailgate) ect. just look at any other vehicle esp. vans and suv's. Its gonna happen, wax it and carry detailer and deal with it. __________________ *SHIFT_SLIDE*

04-18-2008, 07:24 PM	#23
illvialuver Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: M-A-R-S... MARS BITCHES Age: 42 Posts: 5,065 Trader Rating: (35) Feedback Score: 35 reviews	it all depends on how good you wash your car, if you got an electric leaf blower that works as well. i dopnt really have a problem with my car being dirty.

04-18-2008, 08:12 PM	#24
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Haha I know what you mean, I just wipe it off. I seriously haven't washed my car with water or any kind of cleaning product since I got it three years ago, I just wipe everything with a soft rag haha.

04-18-2008, 08:34 PM	#25
JDMB0iKT Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 34 Posts: 731 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: JDMB0iKT Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Yeah I get this problem also. I also hate it when the water from the cracks get all over the rear bumper when you drive it after a car wash. So I have to bring a rag with me to wipe it down every time T_T __________________ Instagram

04-18-2008, 08:45 PM	#26
sb253 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WA Posts: 286 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my 14 is the same way. Shit, Ill wash it, dry it off and when I walk to the back it will be dirty again without even driving it. White is even worse quick detailer is your only hope like someone said above

04-19-2008, 03:40 AM	#28
ayuaddict Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Socal Age: 36 Posts: 4,017 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	so what about the inevitable exhaust-coming-into-the-cabin problem? i cant seem to get rid of it, even with my exhaust sticking out a decent amount. maybe its my shitty welds...

04-19-2008, 09:38 AM	#30
IIIXziuR Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Left Hand Path Posts: 2,655 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	Yeah it must be something with the static build-up. This happens on my 14 all the time and it annoys the hell out of me, especially when I spend like 3+ hours cleaning the car. Dust and Dirt just clinging to the rear bumper and tail lamps, wtf!!!!! I've just been using a micro cloth and Mother's Quick Detailer in between washes to deal with that and keep the car clean.