Cleaning The Wind Deflector!

Silverstar · Post by **Silverstar** » Mon Aug 08, 2022 10:54 pm

There must be a simple answer I am sure but how does everyone here clean theirs?

For anyone interested in getting one there is an almost complete kit up on ebay right now:

https://www.ebay.es/itm/314101031119?mk ... name=11021

Argyll Andy · Post by **Argyll Andy** » Mon Aug 08, 2022 11:08 pm

I used warm soapy water to clean mine, was much dirtier than it looked

B21 · Post by **B21** » Mon Aug 08, 2022 11:22 pm

Run a sink of warm water..wet the deflector, use normal washing up fluid gently massaged in, soak in sink…air dry…on my first car the amount of dirt was incredible..the visibility through the deflector changed beyond all expectations..

flybobbie · Post by **flybobbie** » Mon Aug 08, 2022 11:48 pm

Take it in the shower.

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Tue Aug 09, 2022 12:00 am

Usually just wipe mine with Baby wipes.

Johnny h · Post by **Johnny h** » Tue Aug 09, 2022 7:36 am

I’ve not even thought of doing mine…..

…will be done on the next clean..

Gwest44 · Post by **Gwest44** » Tue Aug 09, 2022 8:21 am

As above warm soapy water massaged in with a tooth brush and you will ot believe the amount of dirt - the water will literally turn black if it hasn't been done for a while

flybobbie · Post by **flybobbie** » Tue Aug 09, 2022 8:48 am

Be interesting to analyse the black stuff.
Having done some work on traffic lights they get covered in black stuff, i assume a mix of tyre, brake dust, diesel fumes and general dust.

Busterboo · Post by **Busterboo** » Tue Aug 09, 2022 9:06 am

It certainly gets filthy.

Washing up liquid in the shower.

Silverstar · Post by **Silverstar** » Tue Aug 09, 2022 9:43 pm

Thanks guys I'll try the soapy water method this weekend. I've had it now two years and just removed it the other day and realised how dirty it was!

Next project will be how on earth to clean the inside of the rear screen, haven't done that since I bought the car coz I can't figure out how! Doesn't seem to be too dirty mind.

Johnny h · Post by **Johnny h** » Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:01 am

I clean my rear screen by part opening/close the roof at the point where it hangs in the air.

Chippie · Post by **Chippie** » Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:41 am

Johnny h wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:01 am I clean my rear screen by part opening/close the roof at the point where it hangs in the air.

Leave the engine running, if not it will settle back down

Oilyfingers · Post by **Oilyfingers** » Wed Aug 10, 2022 1:49 pm

That's a great suggestion

Just cleaned my winddeflector in a tub.
Should have made a before and after picture.
Visibility noticeably improved

Silverstar · Post by **Silverstar** » Wed Aug 10, 2022 6:09 pm

Chippie wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:41 am
Johnny h wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:01 am I clean my rear screen by part opening/close the roof at the point where it hangs in the air.

Leave the engine running, if not it will settle back down

Thanks for the suggestion. I did try with the roof half open but it kept closing so couldn't clean the screen, will try it with the engine on when I next get around to cleaning the inside, it's way too hot over here at the moment to do much.

BMC_Kid · Post by **BMC_Kid** » Wed Aug 10, 2022 7:41 pm

Silverstar wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 10:54 pm There must be a simple answer I am sure but how does everyone here clean theirs?

For anyone interested in getting one there is an almost complete kit up on ebay right now:

https://www.ebay.es/itm/314101031119?mk ... name=11021

I use Windex but then again, mine is glass now.

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