Wind Deflector Shocker.

mcbutler · Post by **mcbutler** » Mon May 14, 2018 3:50 pm

I drove my Z around 700 miles last week with the roof off, very nice.
Today I noticed that the rear deck beneath the rear window and around the seat belt exit points was a little dusty.
So, fresh water, microfibre cloth, wipe wipe, a lot better.
Then I thought, 'I will rinse the wind deflector in the shower', well, if you have not done this try it.
The water that ran off it was jet black and filthy, almost like it was full of carbon dust.
Goes to show just how much pollution we and our kids a re breathing in from what I suspect are diesel engines.

Give it a go for yourselves....

john-e89 · Post by **john-e89** » Mon May 14, 2018 4:14 pm

Very true, took mine out on the M and tapped it, it was like emptying a hoover bag....

Crazy Harry · Post by **Crazy Harry** » Mon May 14, 2018 4:46 pm

Its a mucky world out there!

I run my Caterham with no roof or doors. A wipe around the inside of my ear after a trip out and the cotton bud is black with dirt ...... and no it's not that I'm mucky; the cotton bud from the other (inside car) ear is always clean and white. Doesn't get as bad with the Zed but the gap between the back of the seat and the rear bulkhead is truly st1tty by the end of summer

RustyZ4 · Post by **RustyZ4** » Mon May 14, 2018 5:19 pm

Yes I did this, thought I would run some water in the bath and let it soak before I showered it, of course I went off doing other things, and she who must be obeyed went into the bathroom,,, well lets just put it this way, the water was black, unbelievably black, then the lecture started, about people have to use this bath,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Silverzedtom · Post by **Silverzedtom** » Mon May 14, 2018 5:40 pm

I gave mine a wipe at the end of last summer. My god was it disgusting.

Summer prep starts at the weekend so might give it a bath.

obewan · Post by **obewan** » Mon May 14, 2018 5:44 pm

Thanks for the tip
Next job on the list

ihadablackdog · Post by **ihadablackdog** » Mon May 14, 2018 7:49 pm

What about the netting in the roll bar thingies? Pressure washer?

RickRob · Post by **RickRob** » Mon May 14, 2018 8:33 pm

Never thought to clean mine.

Now another job!

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Tue May 15, 2018 12:19 am

Clean those little net bits a few times a year and yes they get pretty filthy. As with the rest of the interior, I use Johnson's baby wipes.

flybobbie · Post by **flybobbie** » Tue May 15, 2018 7:18 am

I worked for a company where we spent some time up traffic light poles and they are covered in black residue. Don't forget a lot of it is tyre and brake dust, which never seems to get a mention when diesel fumes are spoken about.

Busterboo · Post by **Busterboo** » Tue May 15, 2018 8:30 am

Going to dolly my nets.

Silverzedtom · Post by **Silverzedtom** » Tue May 15, 2018 8:52 am

buzyg wrote: ↑Tue May 15, 2018 12:19 am Clean those little net bits a few times a year and yes they get pretty filthy. As with the rest of the interior, I use Johnson's baby wipes.

+1. They’re great on the brushed aluminium

mcbutler · Post by **mcbutler** » Tue May 15, 2018 2:21 pm

ihadablackdog wrote: ↑Mon May 14, 2018 7:49 pm What about the netting in the roll bar thingies? Pressure washer?

Never bothered with that netting, headrest blocks the wind there anyways, pressure washer might be fun though, please post pics of the aftermath......

mcbutler · Post by **mcbutler** » Tue May 15, 2018 2:24 pm

Busterboo wrote: ↑Tue May 15, 2018 8:30 am Going to dolly my nets.

Fishnets? fnarr fnarr!!!!!

ihadablackdog · Post by **ihadablackdog** » Tue May 15, 2018 9:04 pm

mcbutler wrote: ↑Tue May 15, 2018 2:21 pm
ihadablackdog wrote: ↑Mon May 14, 2018 7:49 pm What about the netting in the roll bar thingies? Pressure washer?
Never bothered with that netting, headrest blocks the wind there anyways, pressure washer might be fun though, please post pics of the aftermath......

Something like this:

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