So I decided to remove the deflector from my car today...And now I may put it back on ....



1st - What the hell can I use to clean that stubborn dirt "line" that is left from having the deflector on for almost 2 years (the paint color is fine its just ---well...just see the pic

2nd - Would that "chip" circled in red be enough to make you guys put it back on?

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That chip looks pretty big so I would put the visor back on. I took mine off too, too much dirt and leaves were getting caught under it and I wanted to clean the car good. The opening is much bigger without the visor. It was starting to leave a mark too but wax got most of it off. I'll probably leave my visor off. If the darn sunroof was bigger it would be different, way too small. I noticed the one in a BMW was way thinner allowing more head room.

 

I think the "dirt line" is something inherent to the use of the visor. I've only had mine since Labor Day weekend, and I took it off 2 weeks ago to start the Zaino process. It does not come out, regardless of how hard you try to remove. Must be something about the way the rubber wears against the paint. My visor goes back on and will only come off when I need my coats.

 

Damn! Anyone else have any suggestions before I have my body shop repaimt my roof?

 

bug and tar remover. It gets everything off for me.

 

I had the wind deflector on my 2001 and it FUDGED-UP the paint royally.
It’s sitting in the garage right now and that sucker is NEVER going on my 6-Speed.

The strange thing was that it wasn’t just dirt & scratches; the paint was actually RAISED where the rubber was touching it.
Strangest thing I ever saw.
I did my best to CLAY and POLISH the heck out of it, but it still looked like hell when I traded it in.
And I even removed it every winter so the salt wouldn't get under there.

Shawn S

 

I had the deflector on my MBP CLS and after a few months, IMO - the sun baked the edges around the deflector and the clear coat somehow molded against the deflector edge. All waxes and Bug & Tar wouldn't do a thing - trust me I've tried!

 

Had a deflector on my '98 GSR...that crap doesn't come off without a repaint. I just left the deflector on...looked pretty decent so I didn't care. Only problem was that I see it every time I waxed or when I had to take off the deflector to put on my roof rack for carrying bikes.

BTW, anyone interested in buying a roof rack for an Integra? Fits almost all years...????