2nd Gen R55 Clubman Most liked posts in thread: Rear Window/Door Road Dirt

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  1. Crashton

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    #26 Crashton, Dec 13, 2013
    Different stokes, never could understand a rear wiper delete. If wipers are so ugly why not delete the front ones? :ihih:
     
  2. Nathan

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    #3 Nathan, Dec 12, 2013
    Ahh, part of the fun and quirky nature of MINI ownership, a dirty boot.
     
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    #31 Nathan, Dec 16, 2013
    Embrace the dirt and turn it into art...

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  4. Justa Jim

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    #2 Justa Jim, Dec 12, 2013
    There are a couple of things on the market that claim to help prevent this happening, but in reality, it just gets dirty back there real fast. Not much you ca do about it other then soap and water. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #5 rum4, Dec 12, 2013
    I had a Clubman and can tell you this, get used to a dirty boot. No way around it.
     
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    #22 MCS02, Dec 13, 2013
    When I first brought my Mini home and washed it I couldn't believe all the dirt on the rear of my car. It was in every crevice. I was convinced the first owner lived on a dirt road. Then I drove it a few days and learned I had been sold a street sweeper.
     
  7. Justa Jim

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    #32 Justa Jim, Dec 16, 2013
    I don' know how some pf you can park your MINI for the winter. Mine has been in the garage for a little over a week and I am having withdrawal. So, I heading out shortly to get her dirty. :D
     
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    #9 Metalman, Dec 12, 2013
    Das Boot.... The waves keep it clean....

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    #12 Metalman, Dec 12, 2013
    That's why we all are experts at cleaning and polishing our MINI's.....:D

    OCD cleaning disorder... AKA Prima syndrome....
     
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    #13 Justa Jim, Dec 12, 2013
    Somebody who actually drives their car all year, in all weather, told MM that. :lol:
     
  11. Crashton

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    #15 Crashton, Dec 12, 2013
    ^^^ :wink:

    Truth be told Jim MM Chuck followed me across a dirt road once. I'm sure he didn't like it, but it did happen.
     
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    #24 Stinker, Dec 13, 2013
    I've had my Clubman going on 4 years now. Just keep the washer fluid filled and Motor On.
     
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    #27 Dave.0, Dec 13, 2013
    I would if I could they are ugly looking also. :lol:
     
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    #11 Dave.0, Dec 12, 2013
    A Mini has the aerodynamics of a brick so you will never be able to keep it clean.

    Your MINI is just a small tractor trailer where the back doors will always dirty. Life of a MINI owner.
     
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    #14 Nine5raptor, Dec 12, 2013
    Just plastidip the rear window so you never see the dirt! Will never look dirty from the inside :D
     
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    #30 Dave.0, Dec 15, 2013
    Nothing will stop the rear from getting dirty many have tried and always fail. A MINI is an Areo brick so it will always be dirty no matter what you try.

    The best way to keep it clean is to wash it or park it in your garage. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #4 Angib, Dec 12, 2013
    Hey, look on the bright side - at least you don't have a Convertible that collects dirt as fast but doesn't have any way of washing the rear screen.
     
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    #8 eMINIparts, Dec 12, 2013
    Welcome to owning a MINI in dirty road conditions.....Just be glad you dont have a convertible...They dont have rear wipers....Happy Motoring

    Dirty Rear Window is like a badge of honor ...right?
     
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    #18 Metalman, Dec 12, 2013
    I kinda feel like I'm being hen pecked.....:D

    Because why???
     
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    #23 BlimeyCabrio, Dec 13, 2013
    If I had a clubman, I'd haul around a portable power washer in the back. :devil:
     
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