Water streaks on the Interior Plastic

marcsbike · 10-17-2004, 08:50 AM

Hi!

I'm a new member of Prius Chat (just picked up my 2005 Millennium Silver/BC last week!) but have thoroughly enjoyed reading many of the posts here...

I took my new baby out for a spin in the rain and twice opened the driver window and passenger window with the result that some rain fell on the burgundy plastic below the window. Both times there were truly ugly looking water streaks when the water dried. I cleaned it off with Windex which temporarily took care of the problem.

Has anyone else had this problem? Is there a way to protect the plastic so that this doesn't happen?

Thanks!
Marc

jamarimutt · 10-17-2004, 09:43 AM

I wipe those water drops as soon as possible, or use Windex like you did. You could try applying wax or some other product but I don't think it'll be worth it.

DaveinOlyWA · 10-17-2004, 11:28 AM

being in WA St. i noticed that the rain drips vertically from the top of the window inside the car.

my sister (who works in aftermarket care dept at Ford dealer) has been after me to get rain guards. they are plastic moulding pieces that go over the windows to deflect rain from coming into the car.

DaveG · 10-17-2004, 04:46 PM

Frank H. also found that the Mr. Clean magic erasers are good for removing marks from the matte finish inside the car. Just soak them in water and squeeze them to remove the excess, then scrub them lightly over the marked area and it will remove the streaks, etc.

I think they're mildly abrasive, so only use them gently, and they work just fine.

I've considered getting the rain deflectors, but havn't quite got there yet. I think that another local Prius owner (Ernie G.) has some on his Black 04.

Dave.

hdrygas · 10-17-2004, 08:15 PM

rain is .....

roger · 10-22-2004, 08:46 PM

I used a damp chamois, came up like new when it dried.. and all water spots completely gone.

10-17-2004, 08:50 AM	#1
marcsbike Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 5 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Water streaks on the Interior Plastic Hi! I'm a new member of Prius Chat (just picked up my 2005 Millennium Silver/BC last week!) but have thoroughly enjoyed reading many of the posts here... I took my new baby out for a spin in the rain and twice opened the driver window and passenger window with the result that some rain fell on the burgundy plastic below the window. Both times there were truly ugly looking water streaks when the water dried. I cleaned it off with Windex which temporarily took care of the problem. Has anyone else had this problem? Is there a way to protect the plastic so that this doesn't happen? Thanks! Marc

10-17-2004, 08:15 PM	#5
hdrygas Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Olympia Wa Posts: 3,650 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Water streaks on the Interior Plastic rain is .....

10-22-2004, 08:46 PM	#6
roger Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 126 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Water streaks on the Interior Plastic I used a damp chamois, came up like new when it dried.. and all water spots completely gone.

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10-17-2004, 09:43 AM	#2
jamarimutt Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 986 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	I wipe those water drops as soon as possible, or use Windex like you did. You could try applying wax or some other product but I don't think it'll be worth it.

10-17-2004, 11:28 AM	#3
DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 12,375 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 24 Thanked 121 Times in 103 Posts Friends: 10	being in WA St. i noticed that the rain drips vertically from the top of the window inside the car. my sister (who works in aftermarket care dept at Ford dealer) has been after me to get rain guards. they are plastic moulding pieces that go over the windows to deflect rain from coming into the car.

10-17-2004, 04:46 PM	#4
DaveG Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 807 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: C Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Frank H. also found that the Mr. Clean magic erasers are good for removing marks from the matte finish inside the car. Just soak them in water and squeeze them to remove the excess, then scrub them lightly over the marked area and it will remove the streaks, etc. I think they're mildly abrasive, so only use them gently, and they work just fine. I've considered getting the rain deflectors, but havn't quite got there yet. I think that another local Prius owner (Ernie G.) has some on his Black 04. Dave.