Windshield replaced
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I just had my windshield replace on Friday at 9am due to the old screen cracking, the guy said to leave it 2 days before washing the car. When i said Sunday afternoon then he hummed abit and asked if i use a pressure washer which i dont, the problem is that the car hasnt been washed for 2 weeks now and its killing me to look at it.
Should i leave it till after work on Monday or go for it on Sunday afternoon, some of the guys i work with think it hilarious as they only wash their cars once a year i couldn't even imagine doing that.
Should i leave it till after work on Monday or go for it on Sunday afternoon, some of the guys i work with think it hilarious as they only wash their cars once a year i couldn't even imagine doing that.
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My limited experience has been to get the same advice--two days. I waited a week to go through some temperature changes as the seal cured. I know, it's a terrible feeling to have a dirty car, but probably worse to have soapy water on your dashboard. GL.
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Most adhesives used to install glass cure completely within 48 hours - unless temps are very very cold. Aside from getting your car clean look carefully in every imaginable location for any water leaks or listen for wind noise, especially at higher speeds, indicating a bad installation.
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Most adhesives used to install glass cure completely within 48 hours - unless temps are very very cold. Aside from getting your car clean look carefully in every imaginable location for any water leaks or listen for wind noise, especially at higher speeds, indicating a bad installation.
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Thanks for the advice.
I bit the bullet and decide to use a bucket of water and a spong to clean the body work, I gently cleaned around the windscreen area with a damp spong and dried it off straight away. I also decided to give the other parts of the body work a coat of wax, the car looks fantastic now with a nice new windscreen
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I bit the bullet and decide to use a bucket of water and a spong to clean the body work, I gently cleaned around the windscreen area with a damp spong and dried it off straight away. I also decided to give the other parts of the body work a coat of wax, the car looks fantastic now with a nice new windscreen
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