keeping rear window clean

rntait · Post by **rntait** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 2:54 am

I'm a new member and am wondering if anyone has any knowledge of any aftermarket spoilers that actually keep the rear window clear and clean?

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 3:32 am

nope, nothing keeps that thing clean, sucks when you drive in snow or mud. Best bet is mud flaps.Welcome btw

Boomer Vibe · Post by **Boomer Vibe** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 5:34 am

I'm having the same issue on my 08. I have the GM mudflaps, and I can't see that they help keep the back window any cleaner.I remember the old station wagons of the 60s/70s used to have a deflector on the top/back of the station wagon that was supposed to keep the back window clean. Most of them were curved - almost like a rain gutter - to keep the air moving over the back window and keep dust, rain, and mud occ of the back window.Maybe somome with some talent could photoshop a piece of rain gutter on the back of a Vibe.......you never know- it could be the next great mod.

scherry2 · Post by **scherry2** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 9:28 am

Quote, originally posted by Boomer Vibe Â»Maybe somome with some talent could photoshop a piece of rain gutter on the back of a Vibe.......you never know- it could be the next great mod.that would look soooooooo rice.

rntait · Post by **rntait** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:03 pm

I remenber those . they also had them mounted on the sides of the rear window panels directing air across the back. May be something like that would keep the air from sucking the snow and rain from sticking on the rear glass.

hskater26 · Post by **hskater26** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:08 pm

rain gutter......(removed)

fiveoh · Post by **fiveoh** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:43 pm

This probably won't help with water / mud / wet stuff, but as far as dust on the rear window, here is something I *READ ABOUT* on the Honda Odyssey forums some time ago:After you clean your rear window, rub a USED (from the dryer) fabric softener sheet on the outside of the window.Don't use a new sheet from the box, as it will probably smear all over the window.I've heard this also works on other surfaces on which one would like to repel dust (inside of windows/windshield, etc.Let us know if you try it and how it works, as I never tried it. Good luck,

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 9:44 pm

thats why i love the rear wiper... I actually turn it on and it.... gosh it cleans the window ...

shemp · Post by **shemp** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 11:37 pm

It's not as bad on my '09 GT as it was on my GTI. Maybe the stock spoiler helps a bit in this regard.

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 1:58 am

the spoilers for 03-08 didnt do anything... my spoiler on my ms3 does nothing to keep dirt off...i would 99% assume the 09 spoiler does nothing as well... its just something we have to deal with and love that we have a rear wiper

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