Dirty rear window - Toyota Yaris Forums

ironcar621 · 01-15-2011, 01:37 PM

I have a 2010 2 dr Yaris and live 3 miles down a dirt rd. The rear window and back of the car gets very dirty quickly. Any one have a cure????:

firebob · 01-15-2011, 02:39 PM

It has to do with the angle of the rear window.

Become an artist

SilverBack · 01-15-2011, 02:56 PM

Common problem among hatchbacks. An easy fix is to get a spoiler. It'll carry the dirty air further behind your car before it drops and swirls around.

yaris2010RS · 01-15-2011, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverBack

Common problem among hatchbacks. An easy fix is to get a spoiler. It'll carry the dirty air further behind your car before it drops and swirls around.

a well designed spoiler will. most are just for looks, like my fail of a "RS" spoiler. lol, i think it makes it worse

the rally spoiler looks like it will do a good job.

SilverBack · 01-16-2011, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by yaris2010RS

a well designed spoiler will. most are just for looks, like my fail of a "RS" spoiler. lol, i think it makes it worse

the rally spoiler looks like it will do a good job.

Or maybe a custom-made one that also runs down along the sides of the back window? It should fend-off more dust, but probably at the cost of reduced visibility.

I guess there's no real solution for us ATM except to just keep a cool head and wash the car every week lol

nemelek · 01-15-2011, 06:40 PM

I suffer with splash back when the snow melts or the roads are wet.

STC · 01-18-2011, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by nemelek

I suffer with splash back when the snow melts or the roads are wet.

Me too!

Cheers!

Yaristeve · 01-16-2011, 05:54 AM

Before rear window wipers became popular, station wagons used to have rear window deflectors that directed air flow down the rear glass. Maybe there is an aftermarket part?

bairjo · 01-16-2011, 11:09 AM

I had installed a OEM spoiler on my 08 yaris. It really reduced most of the problem, but did not eliminate it. Now my new 2010 does not have a spoiler - yet. Thats on my list after cruise control. I purchased my 08 spoiler on ebay already painted and it matched perfectly. I had the dealer do the install due to the fact some drilling is required. That way any issues with the drill holes rusting or cracking etc. become a warranty issue and is covered..

JumpmanYaris · 01-16-2011, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bairjo

I had installed a OEM spoiler on my 08 yaris. It really reduced most of the problem, but did not eliminate it.

Yup my wife's LB has the big ass spoiler from Garm i think its the C-one(replica) But me my self dont se a difference

41magmag41 · 01-16-2011, 02:00 PM

"The rear window and back of the car gets very dirty" I know I have the same problem with my tires, take it out of the garage and the tires get dirty, just don't know how to keep them clean other than never driving the car.

Ryu · 01-16-2011, 07:03 PM

If it is dust that you are talking about on the rear window, try california car duster it will save you the hassle to clean it every time.

MadMax · 01-16-2011, 09:41 PM

Move.

Seriously, you live down a three-mile dirt road...what vehicle wouldn't get dirty when you drive down it?

auxmike · 01-16-2011, 10:02 PM

The rear of my car is filthy too. It's the nature of the beast I'd say.
BTW, if it's that dusty, check your air filter frequently too.

TRDMarty · 01-17-2011, 04:14 PM

Just PAVE the road = no dirt

41magmag41 · 01-17-2011, 06:38 PM

Or just wash it and quit whining about the car getting dirty. Begining to wonder about the posts on this site.

MadMax · 01-18-2011, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by bairjo

In my mind, a reply like this does not contribute to the spirit of the purpose of the forum. It will only discourage others from posting. Threads created for one issue, lame as they my seem to others, may spark an idea or thought for another. I am just a newbe on this forum but with posts like that, I may reconsider spending my time reading other sources for information.

Seriously? You think "my car gets dirty, what do I do?" is a compelling mystery that needs to be solved via this forum? If someone’s knowledge level is so minimal, then maybe they do need to spend time on another forum before joining this one; ones that solve such dilemmas as “how do I unlock my door” and “which way is left?”

To the OP, maybe a little RainX will help; but if the road is that bad than I think you’re SOL. The problem isn’t anything unique to the Yaris, I am sure every vehicle that uses that kind of road is going to have a tough time keeping the rear window clean. I have a bud who lives about three miles down a clay/dirt road, and I went by his place one day after it rained. It took me weeks before I got my Jeep clean again (had I been in my Yaris I would’ve been crying). It just an unfortunate situation for you, and my advice remains to either move if you can, or learn to put up with the dirt. Maybe a heavy-duty wiper would help, or the “straight up wiper” mod, but I think you’re just going to have to live with it…

Cheers! M2

*tk-421* · 01-18-2011, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MadMax

Seriously? You think "my car gets dirty, what do I do?" is a compelling mystery that needs to be solved via this forum? If someone’s knowledge level is so minimal, then maybe they do need to spend time on another forum before joining this one; ones that solve such dilemmas as “how do I unlock my door” and “which way is left?”

There's nothing wrong with asking ANY kind of relevant question about the Yaris. That's what a Yaris forum is about, after all...

01-15-2011, 01:37 PM	#1
ironcar621 Drives: 2010 2 dr yaris Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 4	Dirty rear window I have a 2010 2 dr Yaris and live 3 miles down a dirt rd. The rear window and back of the car gets very dirty quickly. Any one have a cure????:

01-15-2011, 02:39 PM	#2
firebob Drives: 09 yaris Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 236	It has to do with the angle of the rear window. Become an artist __________________ 09, 3 door lift back, auto. I live on the road with my wife. We travel as needed for our work and drive up to 4,500 miles in a bad week.

01-15-2011, 02:56 PM	#3
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	Common problem among hatchbacks. An easy fix is to get a spoiler. It'll carry the dirty air further behind your car before it drops and swirls around. __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

01-15-2011, 06:40 PM	#6
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	I suffer with splash back when the snow melts or the roads are wet. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

01-16-2011, 07:03 PM	#12
Ryu View User's Garage Drives: Copper Orange Mica Yaris Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Surrey, BC Posts: 503	If it is dust that you are talking about on the rear window, try california car duster it will save you the hassle to clean it every time. __________________ My Copper Orange Mica Yaris with 9.3lb Kosei K1 TS http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10951 http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13882 http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...180#post472180

01-16-2011, 05:54 AM	#8
Yaristeve Drives: 3-door hatch Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 519	Before rear window wipers became popular, station wagons used to have rear window deflectors that directed air flow down the rear glass. Maybe there is an aftermarket part?

01-16-2011, 11:09 AM	#9
bairjo Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 620	I had installed a OEM spoiler on my 08 yaris. It really reduced most of the problem, but did not eliminate it. Now my new 2010 does not have a spoiler - yet. Thats on my list after cruise control. I purchased my 08 spoiler on ebay already painted and it matched perfectly. I had the dealer do the install due to the fact some drilling is required. That way any issues with the drill holes rusting or cracking etc. become a warranty issue and is covered..

01-16-2011, 02:00 PM	#11
41magmag41 Drives: Loaded 2007 mica silver sedan Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New hampshire Posts: 226	"The rear window and back of the car gets very dirty" I know I have the same problem with my tires, take it out of the garage and the tires get dirty, just don't know how to keep them clean other than never driving the car.

01-16-2011, 09:41 PM	#13
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Move. Seriously, you live down a three-mile dirt road...what vehicle *wouldn't* get dirty when you drive down it? __________________

01-16-2011, 10:02 PM	#14
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	The rear of my car is filthy too. It's the nature of the beast I'd say. BTW, if it's that dusty, check your air filter frequently too. __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

01-17-2011, 04:14 PM	#15
TRDMarty Drives: Polar White 2008, 3Dr HB TRD ' Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Corona CA Posts: 403	Just PAVE the road = no dirt

01-17-2011, 06:38 PM	#16
41magmag41 Drives: Loaded 2007 mica silver sedan Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New hampshire Posts: 226	Or just wash it and quit whining about the car getting dirty. Begining to wonder about the posts on this site.

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