That annoying water that drips from my mirrors!!!! - TundraTalk.net

ebag · 07-01-2008, 02:22 PM

Please tell me I am not the only one that is bothered by that LONG drip of water that comes out of the side mirrors hours after I have washed dried the truck.

I was thinking of silicone to fix the problem.... I am sure there are better ways to fix this problem,

E.Bag

ramoine · 07-01-2008, 02:24 PM

Someone suggested using a leaf blower after washing the truck works great .
I don't own one , but if it works I'm going too .

SybErkRimInAL · 07-01-2008, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebag

Please tell me I am not the only one that is bothered by that LONG drip of water that comes out of the side mirrors hours after I have washed dried the truck.

I was thinking of silicone to fix the problem.... I am sure there are better ways to fix this problem,

E.Bag

you're not the only one. I just learned to live with it. If you have an air compressor, take it to the mirrors after a wash. I don't have one so I just slam the doors a few times to try to get all the water out. No matter how many times I do it though, I usually find a steak of water later on. I just hit it with some quick detailer and it's gone.

Andres · 07-01-2008, 02:29 PM

hahah. That's really annoying, the truck looks perfect, you go grab a beer and when you come back there are water drops all over the front doors. Bleaf blower works, while you are using it be aware that your neighbors will look at you as if you are insane.

Toxarch · 07-01-2008, 02:32 PM

If you silicone the mirror, then you are just sealing the water in the mirror. Not a good idea.

ebag · 07-01-2008, 02:40 PM

I did think about the compressed air, but i havent tried it. Just wish the
Car Wash would get an air compressor.

ramoine · 07-01-2008, 02:43 PM

I think these mirrors hold about 10 gallons each , so if your riding in the desert don't fret too much !

ebag · 07-01-2008, 02:51 PM

10 gallons.... at a minimum!!!!

gapplebee · 07-01-2008, 03:12 PM

Someone did a fix for this on one of these forums. Took off the mirrors and sealed something up.

ebag · 07-01-2008, 03:37 PM

I am real surprised that TOYOTA didnt add some type of gasket to make it "water tight"

themaxx00 · 07-01-2008, 04:15 PM

Just dont spray water directly at the mirror and you wont have a drip problem. Windex the mirror after the wash to clean it. It works for me.

Rollin Thunder · 07-01-2008, 05:11 PM

I Have Used Compressed Air And It Still Drips.... Like An Old Man ........

ebag · 07-01-2008, 05:23 PM

I guess I should have been more clear, I meant that the water drips from the area where the mirror assembly attaches to the truck.

Rollin Thunder · 07-01-2008, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebag

I guess I should have been more clear, I meant that the water drips from the area where the mirror assembly attaches to the truck.

YUP.... THATS WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT !!!

Toxarch · 07-01-2008, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebag

I guess I should have been more clear, I meant that the water drips from the area where the mirror assembly attaches to the truck.

All you have to say is "Tundra Mirror Drips" and every gen2 Tundra owner who has ever washed their truck knows exactly what you are talking about.

07-01-2008, 02:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
ebag Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Glen Rose, TX Posts: 54	That annoying water that drips from my mirrors!!!! Please tell me I am not the only one that is bothered by that LONG drip of water that comes out of the side mirrors hours after I have washed dried the truck. I was thinking of silicone to fix the problem.... I am sure there are better ways to fix this problem, E.Bag

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Andres Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,352	hahah. That's really annoying, the truck looks perfect, you go grab a beer and when you come back there are water drops all over the front doors. Bleaf blower works, while you are using it be aware that your neighbors will look at you as if you are insane. __________________ 2008 4x2 Toyota Tundra Silver SR5 DC: 4.7L

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Toxarch Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 1,206	If you silicone the mirror, then you are just sealing the water in the mirror. Not a good idea. __________________ 2007 SR5 Crewmax 5.7L 4x4 All mod descriptions and pictures © 2007,2008 by Toxarch. They may copied only for personal use and the mods may be done for non-profit only.

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ramoine Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington,Indiana Posts: 4,634	I think these mirrors hold about 10 gallons each , so if your riding in the desert don't fret too much ! __________________ 2008 Crewmax X-SP carbon Fiber Dash kit 20" JTI Rims BFG AT KO 285/55/20 AFE C.A.I w/ Dry Pro filter and the AFE Mod Blacked out Headlight Mod. Flo~Pro muffler #744 Toytec 3" front , 1" rear blocks and Diff. lowering kit

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07-01-2008, 02:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
ebag Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Glen Rose, TX Posts: 54	I did think about the compressed air, but i havent tried it. Just wish the Car Wash would get an air compressor.

07-01-2008, 02:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
ebag Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Glen Rose, TX Posts: 54	10 gallons.... at a minimum!!!!

07-01-2008, 03:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
gapplebee Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2	Someone did a fix for this on one of these forums. Took off the mirrors and sealed something up.

07-01-2008, 03:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
ebag Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Glen Rose, TX Posts: 54	I am real surprised that TOYOTA didnt add some type of gasket to make it "water tight"

07-01-2008, 04:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
themaxx00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 318	Just dont spray water directly at the mirror and you wont have a drip problem. Windex the mirror after the wash to clean it. It works for me. __________________ 2008 Toyota Tundra SR5 5.7L 4X4 Double Cab Silver Sky Metallica

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Rollin Thunder Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: BELL CANYON Posts: 641	I Have Used Compressed Air And It Still Drips.... Like An Old Man ........ __________________ TRD CREW MAX LIMITED DESERT SAND MICA 4X4 TRD EXHAUST ULTRA GOLIATH RIMS WITH 305\55\R20 GRAPPLERS LEVELING LIFT

07-01-2008, 05:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
ebag Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Glen Rose, TX Posts: 54	I guess I should have been more clear, I meant that the water drips from the area where the mirror assembly attaches to the truck.

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