I would just try to wipe it off but definately no goo gone on the dash
Windshield vent
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Windshield vent
As many of know, I've put my windshield under the microscope for the past few days. And, Neo, you're right, I now have my answer. They are definitely microscopic granular-like chips. They're really only visible when driving into direct sunlight, so I'll deal for a while.
In looking so closely at my windshield, I noticed something odd about the windshield vent in the dash that I hadn't noticed before (either on this car or my 98). I'm hoping someone could take a picture of their vent and confirm this for me. Basically, there is a plastic vent that sits in the top center part of the dash where the dash meets the windshield. What's weird is that it seems as if the vent sits higher at the middle and is slightly more recessed out towards at the edges. I also noticed some black glue oozing out from the outside edges of the vent where it attaches to the dash. Does everyone else's vent look like this? I wouldn't have even noticed it if it weren't for the fact that I was obsessing over all of those tiny stone chips/specks. Anyway, can anyone let me know if this is the way it's supposed to look?
Also, can I use a Q-tip and Goo Gone to remove the glue? Will Goo Gone damage the dash?
In looking so closely at my windshield, I noticed something odd about the windshield vent in the dash that I hadn't noticed before (either on this car or my 98). I'm hoping someone could take a picture of their vent and confirm this for me. Basically, there is a plastic vent that sits in the top center part of the dash where the dash meets the windshield. What's weird is that it seems as if the vent sits higher at the middle and is slightly more recessed out towards at the edges. I also noticed some black glue oozing out from the outside edges of the vent where it attaches to the dash. Does everyone else's vent look like this? I wouldn't have even noticed it if it weren't for the fact that I was obsessing over all of those tiny stone chips/specks. Anyway, can anyone let me know if this is the way it's supposed to look?
Also, can I use a Q-tip and Goo Gone to remove the glue? Will Goo Gone damage the dash?
Last edited by e-man; Jul 14, 2005 at 02:54 PM.
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not quite sure what you're talking about e. a pic would help. do you mean the inside vents or the intake vents outside the cabin?
EDIT: I'd keep goo gone away from the dash too. so I guess that means inside vents
EDIT: I'd keep goo gone away from the dash too. so I guess that means inside vents
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Originally Posted by chuckb
not quite sure what you're talking about e. a pic would help. do you mean the inside vents or the intake vents outside the cabin?
EDIT: I'd keep goo gone away from the dash too. so I guess that means inside vents
EDIT: I'd keep goo gone away from the dash too. so I guess that means inside vents
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Originally Posted by e-man
Chuck -- I'm talking about the defroster vent (I don't know why I didn' t say that in the first place). The vent that spans about 2/3 of center of the dash right at the base of the windshield.
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Here's a picture. Unfortunately, I couldn't get a clear shot because the camera was so close. It's sitting about 1/2 below the surface of the dash and the black adhesive is oozing out. I tried to smooth it a bit. If you have a chance, post a picture of what it's supposed to look like. Weird, huh?
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Thanks for posting up pictures, Chuck. Why in the heck did I have to notice that. What's weird is that the vent lies flush with the dash along the back edge of the vent (i.e., the edge of the vent that is closest to the driver/passenger seats), but appears to have sunk in about 1/2 inch along the edge closest to the windshield. I tried pulling up on it, but couldn't get any leverage to make a difference. I also tried pushing down on it, and it wouldn't budge in that direction either. I wonder why it's not sitting right. Maybe it wasn't set right from the factory. Maybe it sunk over time. Does anyone else have this issue?
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Originally Posted by chuckb
in that pic it looks ok to me 
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Originally Posted by e-man
Yeah, but it's the picture in post #5 (which is how it looks from the driver's seat) that bugs me. I wonder if there's a way to get underneath it and lift it up and out. I could then clean up the excess glue and have it reinstalled properly.
. I doubt they designed it so the windshield has to be out to remove that piece though. maybe you could hook a coat hanger in there or something. that piece probably just snaps in there. maybe you could pry it out by the edges with a screwdriver with electrical tape on tip to prevent damage.
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Originally Posted by chuckb
sounds like a job for when the windshield is out . I doubt they designed it so the windshield has to be out to remove that piece though. maybe you could hook a coat hanger in there or something. that piece probably just snaps in there. maybe you could pry it out by the edges with a screwdriver with electrical tape on tip to prevent damage.
. I doubt they designed it so the windshield has to be out to remove that piece though. maybe you could hook a coat hanger in there or something. that piece probably just snaps in there. maybe you could pry it out by the edges with a screwdriver with electrical tape on tip to prevent damage.By the way, I did go to Lexus today to ask about the windshield. The windshield itself costs around $650, plus molding pieces, plus installation. To get the OEM windshield, you're looking at a cool grand. If I can get my insurance to cover it, I might consider it. Otherwise, I'll deal with the specks when driving into direct sunlight.
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I just looked at mine real close again, and I see no signs at all of adhesive. I also see the clips that hold it in place.
pic of one of the clips
big pic
pic of one of the clips
big pic
Last edited by chuckb; Jul 14, 2005 at 09:01 PM.
