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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 02:45 AM
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Im new to this site. Hello to everyone.

Hi Everyone, I am an owner of a 2006 Mini S. I love my car but one problem I have encountered is the window washer fluid spray that makes my side windows a mess. I have been looking for some sort of "Window Visor" but I can't find any for my mini. Does anyone have any suggestions?
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 06:02 AM
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Sorry, I cannot help you with your question but Welcome from North Carolina.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 06:18 AM
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Sorry I cant help you either, I havent seen any visors for MINI's. Welcome though.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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A Frameless Vent Shade would be AWESOME, but unfortunately I do not know who makes one considering how the door closes with the window up all the time, I'm thinking it won't ever be manufactured. I have sent an e-mail to WeatherTech because they do a wide variety of Vent Shades. But no reply as of yet.

Good luck with your search and if you do happen to find something share the knowledge!!

Welcome to the Madness and Mayhem that is MINI!!!
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by crankyfrankie
Hi Everyone, I am an owner of a 2006 Mini S. I love my car but one problem I have encountered is the window washer fluid spray that makes my side windows a mess. I have been looking for some sort of "Window Visor" but I can't find any for my mini. Does anyone have any suggestions?
First of all, welcome!

Second, THAT DRIVES ME INSANE, TOO!!!! If anyone proposes a solution, please please please let me know as well!
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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The washer nozzles are easily adjusted with a pick or similar tool that will fit into the nozzle.
Something like this will work...

...just look to see where the nozzles are spraying, insert tool, and adjust accordingly.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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I have found that a couple good coats of Rain-X peels the water and dirt right off. No more problems here. Try it!
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 07:13 PM
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I guess for me it's not actually the *spray* so much as the path of the water once the wipers push it to the sides of the windshield. If I run the wipers and wash while going at a reasonable highway speed, the tops of both of my side windows get little rivers across them from the squeegee effect of the wipers. Very annoying.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by wandrur
I guess for me it's not actually the *spray* so much as the path of the water once the wipers push it to the sides of the windshield. If I run the wipers and wash while going at a reasonable highway speed, the tops of both of my side windows get little rivers across them from the squeegee effect of the wipers. Very annoying.
I see...I don't really use mine, so I have no input on that issue. Sorry.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 03:13 AM
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Thanks everyone for the help. I'm going to try RainX and also contact WeatherTech to see if they get enough emails, maybe they'll make one. I'm glad I have Mini Friends now.
 
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