15 captured repliesDiscussion pagination complete · Source accounts, not a confirmed diagnosis
THIS DISCUSSION / SOURCE-DERIVED OVERVIEW
Discussion summary
YOUR RESEARCHCar washing question
Leading reported evidence
Use compressor
Performed · outcome unconfirmed
No successful repair reported for this finding.
0
Reported fixes
0
Unsuccessful attempts
1
Discussions
Read evidence and context
Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome
1
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Performed · outcome unconfirmed
I use my compressor to blow out the water in all the water pooling areas, not the engine though.
Leading evidence: 'Use compressor' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Run moist microfiber towels along the top' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.
Source reports, not a diagnosis or a success probability. Counts refer to discussions and can overlap.
Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome
1
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Performed · outcome unconfirmed
For drying a soft top, I have found no matter what type of towel that is used on it, there will be lint left behind.
Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
Discussions that contain suggestions
1
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Suggestion
As for the top, I dry it last and just run my moist microfiber towels along the top.
Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
Discussions that contain suggestions
1
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Suggestion
After I wash the car, I open the engine cover, let the water run off, close it, and then raise the spoiler.
Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
Discussions that contain suggestions
1
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Suggestion
Sometimes I will use my electric leaf blower to blow the excess water from the engine lid, seams around the front and rear lights, front bumper, side mirrors, and the wheels.
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Suggestion
Sometimes I will use my electric leaf blower to blow the excess water from the engine lid, seams around the front and rear lights, front bumper, side mirrors, and the wheels.
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Suggestion
Tim, I read on another thread (997 maybe) that someone uses their leaf blower to blow light dust off their car in between washings if it has sat for a while....not sure how effective, or safe, that is but I just may have to get one of 'em things - honest honey, I'm going out to do yard work!
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Suggestion
If you do use a towel of any sort, be prepared then to go over the top with a lint roller to get up the fiber residue that the towel will leave behind.
Counts describe captured discussions, not unique people or a diagnosis. Author identities are not reliably stored. Exact duplicate evidence is counted once across matching discussions; one discussion counts at most once per action/state. Multiple repairs reported together remain a combination. Suggestions and failed attempts do not establish a fix. Matches cover whole discussions and can include related faults, model variants and incomplete threads.
15 eligible posts · 0 unverified posts · 1 discussions match the subject in their title or opening post.
Rennlist: 1 discussions
0 evidence records excluded for query context · 0 excluded by outcome qualification · 0 adjusted by outcome qualification.
0 acknowledgements have no verified action link; they do not establish a repair result.
Generation: 20261026T122219Z · outcome-qualification-6. Deterministic extraction; no AI model inference. How we use sources
so afer watching ukraine win today, i was so excited i decided to skip work today. instead i washed my car for the first time. i did get a couple of questions while doing so:
1) how do you guys get water out rear spoiler? whats the best way?
2) do you dry the top (w/microfiber towels) or just let it dry out on its own?
thanks. any other gotchas when washing 911 cab i should know about?
JKB - Rear Spoiler - After I wash and rinse the car, I open the engine deck lid and let the water drain off while I dry the remainder of the car. Sometimes I will use my electric leaf blower to blow the excess water from the engine lid, seams around the front and rear lights, front bumper, side mirrors, and the wheels.
My car is a Coupe so I can't help with the "soft top" question.
Tim, I read on another thread (997 maybe) that someone uses their leaf blower to blow light dust off their car in between washings if it has sat for a while....not sure how effective, or safe, that is but I just may have to get one of 'em things - honest honey, I'm going out to do yard work!
as far as the cab top...yeah dry the top with somekind of soft towel...also,if you have a plastic rear window like me, be very careful not to scratch......
For drying a soft top, I have found no matter what type of towel that is used on it, there will be lint left behind.
I have found the most efficient way of drying the top is to use a shop vacuum and suck the water off of the top. This also will suck up any grime that is still in the top material.
If you do use a towel of any sort, be prepared then to go over the top with a lint roller to get up the fiber residue that the towel will leave behind.
haha... no, its just that means i haven't driven the car that day yet. i only wash the car if i haven't driven it on that day for various reasons (no water on hot breaks, no soap on hot paint, etc...)
After I wash the car, I open the engine cover, let the water run off, close it, and then raise the spoiler. If you dry the entire car and then do this, you'll be drying your rear bumper and rear quarter panels a second time. With the spoiler raised, I take paper towel and dry off the accordian like rubber that attaches from the spoiler to the engine bay (yes, I'm sure there is a more official name for the piece and I do understand it's function is to contain the air that is being pulled to the engine, so forgive my layman description).
As for the top, I dry it last and just run my moist microfiber towels along the top. Terry cloth was leaving behind cotton and the microfiber towels work great.
