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Small leafs collecting in the gap around the rear window

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  1. schja01

    schja01 One of very few in Chicagoland

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    05079EBD-4E61-4C47-B867-F5F36C4060BA.jpeg It’s autumn here in the Midwest. I’ve noticed tiny leafs collecting in the gap around the rear window. Short of using compressed air which I don’t have I’d need tweezers to remove them.
    If I just leave them they seem to fall further down and no longer are visible.
    Will they eventually flush out somehow? Will they disintegrate into a muck and contribute to premature corrosion? Other?
    Any insight appreciated.
    J
     
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    I have the same problem with pine needles. I use my shop vac that seems to remove them. Also works under the hood around the wipers and under the rear hatch.
     
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    schja01 One of very few in Chicagoland

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    Great suggestion. Thanks.
     
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    I think you mean small leaves.

    I can imagine small Leaf drivers collecting around your window, looking in with wonder in their eyes, though.
     
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    schja01 One of very few in Chicagoland

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    I gave that a lot of thought when composing my post.
    Leaves is the plural of Leaf.
    Unfortunately it's too late to change my original post. :(
    Which also begs the question are multiple Nissan Leafs called Nissan Leaves?
    J
    Leaves | Define Leaves at Dictionary.com
     
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    But what if the tiny leaves run out of juice???
     
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    They are just jealous.
     
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    You need to keep an eye and keep this area (gap) clean , in the middle there is a drain for the water and the water outlet is a tiny hole just under third brake light on the trunk. I use a thin plastic card (credit card type) and slide it into the slot to pull out the s**t. ;)
     
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    That sounds like a pain in the....
     
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    Too bad I don’t carry around a compressed air gun. Lol.
     
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    Similar problems with a 3rd gen, I've used a shop vac, but I don't think I always get them all. Another trick you might try is a piece of twine, sometimes you kinda floss stuff out.
     
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    "Hold on honey.... gotta floss my Prime".... LOL
     
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