e92 - Don't use "Spot Free Rinse" at the carwash

.psd · 07-31-2007, 01:41 PM

For months I have had this white "gluey" residue on the inside of my windows, and everytime I rolled them up and down it got worse.

Dealer couldn't figure out what it was from, so I did my own investigation.

Turns out that it was the Spot Free Rinse from the manual carwash. The Spot Free Rinse is the last thing you're supposed to use on the car, so it dry's clean and with no spots. I figure it may be a combination of my tinted windows, and because there is no door frame on the window.

I have stopped using the Spot Free Rinse, and everythings A'OK!

Just thought I'd let you guys know.
Cheers!

drwtsn32 · 07-31-2007, 01:46 PM

Weird. I always figured the spot free rinse was simply softened water.

.psd · 07-31-2007, 02:03 PM

nope, its a mild chemical.
But I suppose that not all car washes are the same.

ksfrogman · 07-31-2007, 02:16 PM

Phew. For a moment there, I thought you would say the spot free rinse was Aquafina.

normtrum · 07-31-2007, 02:41 PM

I always thought it was more like harsh/strong chemicals that were used. Either way I would never use one for my bimmers, now thanks to your post I won't use them for my company car either.

darkcloud · 07-31-2007, 04:11 PM

hmm, never had that happen on any of my cars and one was a coupe w/o a fully framed door. I only use touchless washes and then I only use Laserwashes so maybe they use a different chemical or none at all?

E92_335 · 07-31-2007, 04:19 PM

no thats not it. i had the sticky residue as well.. it is the cover that bmw puts on the cars when shipping so that it doesn't rust..

you can easliy take it off with friction and if you constantly rub it, it will wash off.. just get a microfiber towel and rub hard.. maybe use a little water and soap and ur fine! has NOTHING to do w/ the spot free rinse

ga-bmwdrvr · 07-31-2007, 04:22 PM

Imight be missing something but, how does it get on the inside of your windows.

tirana · 08-01-2007, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ga-bmwdrvr

Imight be missing something but, how does it get on the inside of your windows.

You mean you are not supposed to use the hose inside your car as well as outside??

F32Fleet · 08-01-2007, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by .psd

nope, its a mild chemical.
But I suppose that not all car washes are the same.

That's correct. Ususally the spot free rinse is just distilled water (info gleaned from a guy who owns 3 carwashes).

ward · 08-01-2007, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ga-bmwdrvr

Imight be missing something but, how does it get on the inside of your windows.

+1

if that was the issue, I'd imagine the interior would be wet every time it rained

the interior of the car shouldn't get wet when washing your car (unless you're way more thorough than me)

droptop335 · 08-01-2007, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

the interior of the car shouldn't get wet when washing your car (unless you're way more thorough than me)

Or unless you have a vert and leave the top down!

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.psd Private First Class 23 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 328i/Silver/Sport PKG/Prem PKG Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	e92 - Don't use "Spot Free Rinse" at the carwash For months I have had this white "gluey" residue on the inside of my windows, and everytime I rolled them up and down it got worse. Dealer couldn't figure out what it was from, so I did my own investigation. Turns out that it was the Spot Free Rinse from the manual carwash. The Spot Free Rinse is the last thing you're supposed to use on the car, so it dry's clean and with no spots. I figure it may be a combination of my tinted windows, and because there is no door frame on the window. I have stopped using the Spot Free Rinse, and everythings A'OK! Just thought I'd let you guys know. Cheers!
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drwtsn32 Lieutenant 7 Rep 499 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 435xi, 2016 MB GLA250 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tri-Cities, WA iTrader: (0)	Weird. I always figured the spot free rinse was simply softened water.
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.psd Private First Class 23 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 328i/Silver/Sport PKG/Prem PKG Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	nope, its a mild chemical. But I suppose that not all car washes are the same.
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normtrum Colonel 52 Rep 2,225 Posts Drives: e90 335i, e46 330i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PNW iTrader: (1)	I always thought it was more like harsh/strong chemicals that were used. Either way I would never use one for my bimmers, now thanks to your post I won't use them for my company car either. __________________ 07 335i sedan \| Steptronic \| Black saphire \| Terra \| ZPP \| ZSP \| Cold Weather \| CA \| PDC \| Nav \| OEM Alarm
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darkcloud Colonel 335 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: 09 VW JSW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cleveland, oh iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	hmm, never had that happen on any of my cars and one was a coupe w/o a fully framed door. I only use touchless washes and then I only use Laserwashes so maybe they use a different chemical or none at all? __________________ retired 06 E90 325i New: 09 VW Platinum Grey Jetta Sportwagen 2.0T SEL w/DSG, panoramic sunroof and Ipod adapter
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E92_335 Colonel 156 Rep 2,863 Posts Drives: G20 330i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (7)	no thats not it. i had the sticky residue as well.. it is the cover that bmw puts on the cars when shipping so that it doesn't rust.. you can easliy take it off with friction and if you constantly rub it, it will wash off.. just get a microfiber towel and rub hard.. maybe use a little water and soap and ur fine! has NOTHING to do w/ the spot free rinse __________________
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ga-bmwdrvr First Lieutenant 21 Rep 327 Posts Drives: E21 320i, E90 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	Imight be missing something but, how does it get on the inside of your windows.
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