[2018 SI] Gap at bottom corner of windshield

[cafecito820]

Hello everyone!

It's my first post here, and I'm a brand new Civic owner, so I'll apologize ahead of time for how ridiculous this question probably seems (I'm in the honeymoon phase, what can I say?)...

This morning, I saw a few leaves collecting at the base of my windshield in the corner. I reached down to remove them, and saw that a few had actually fallen in a small gap (pictures) between the bottom corner of the windshield and a plastic piece that sits just above the body. I tried to using some compressed air to blow the leaves out, but had no luck.

• Is this gap normal? I've never seen any other Civics to compare it to, so I can't say for sure.
• Does anyone know a reliable way to clean this area out without complicating matters more than I already have? I thought of trying with a hose and water as well, but if compressed air didn't help, I'm not holding my breath.

Anyway, thanks for reading my paranoid ramblings. I'm really loving my car so far, and I want to take care of it as much as I can. Appreciate any advice/guidance!

 

[Vader_Si]

Hello everyone!

It's my first post here, and I'm a brand new Civic owner, so I'll apologize ahead of time for how ridiculous this question probably seems (I'm in the honeymoon phase, what can I say?)...

This morning, I saw a few leaves collecting at the base of my windshield in the corner. I reached down to remove them, and saw that a few had actually fallen in a small gap (pictures) between the bottom corner of the windshield and a plastic piece that sits just above the body. I tried to using some compressed air to blow the leaves out, but had no luck.

• Is this gap normal? I've never seen any other Civics to compare it to, so I can't say for sure.
• Does anyone know a reliable way to clean this area out without complicating matters more than I already have? I thought of trying with a hose and water as well, but if compressed air didn't help, I'm not holding my breath.

Anyway, thanks for reading my paranoid ramblings. I'm really loving my car so far, and I want to take care of it as much as I can. Appreciate any advice/guidance!

https://www.civicx.com/threads/anyone-else-have-this-gap.24555/

 

[chestypuller]

that bright green really shows off the gap

 

[cafecito820]

that bright green really shows off the gap

RIGHT!?

 

[cafecito820]

https://www.civicx.com/threads/anyone-else-have-this-gap.24555/

Thanks Vader - guess I'll get in touch with the dealership and see if there's anything they can do about it.

 

[Vader_Si]

Thanks Vader - guess I'll get in touch with the dealership and see if there's anything they can do about it.

No problem here to help man!

 

[slowride]

I'm just trying to imagine how ridiculous the Type-R would look in that color

 

[cafecito820]

I'm just trying to imagine how ridiculous the Type-R would look in that color

Did you mean amazing? I think you meant amazing.

 

[slowride]

The car already gets plenty of attention right or wrong, I doubt that color would help it...damn near would glow in the dark with that shade haha

 

[cafecito820]

The car already gets plenty of attention right or wrong, I doubt that color would help it...damn near would glow in the dark with that shade haha

That's what I told my wife - when we go out, we'll never have to remember where we parked!

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