Heavy grease/tar residue in the back seat area - Page 2

sjlarue · 10-31-2007, 04:31 AM

Do you have a sunroof? Maybe it's leaking out of the drain tube, with some greasy residue. But no there is really nothing else back there.

sjlarue · 10-31-2007, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by volvo9

Wierd, did you happen to get your windows tinted? Anyone spill anything?
I got my windows tinted and they left soap crap all in that same area.

Only other thing I could possibly think of is the black tar crap that's behind door panels holding the plastic moisture shield on.

I'm out of ideas.

That was my thinking until he said he had a coupe.

Mateen · 10-31-2007, 02:49 PM

Yes I have a sunroof. I've had Sunroof leak on my old car before but the leak always showed up around the sunroof.
Where is the sunroof drain located and what is the rout the water takes to drain?

sjlarue · 10-31-2007, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mateen

Yes I have a sunroof. I've had Sunroof leak on my old car before but the leak always showed up around the sunroof.
Where is the sunroof drain located and what is the rout the water takes to drain?

I Don't quite know, I want to say it's on the passengers side and it runs from the sun roof down the pillar and through to the trunk, but I am more familiar with the regular civic sedan. But if it is clogged , it could leak over the pan that is in there.

That really is a tough place to diagnose what it is. Imediatly I thought door sealer, but since you only have 2 doors...Could be window sealer but that's probably not put on by hand, and wouldn't show up there.

Hope the clean up took care of it, but watch it when it rains again.

Love your avatar BTW.

***Brivis*** · 10-31-2007, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mateen

I Googled breakclean, kleanflow & kft313 and got nothing.
The only thing that I could find was wurth. Do they make this product also?

I believe its actually called Brake Kleen

Mateen · 10-31-2007, 04:16 PM

Well I'm going to run the water hose on it for a while and see what happens. I'll keep you guys posted. If I see the leak again then I have to make a visit to stealership.

The stuff I used is called BraKleen I believe. I got it at an auto shop (can't remember which one). And yes it does wonders on grease spots.

***portabuddy*** · 10-31-2007, 09:57 PM

I use it on my pants somtimes when i get grease on them... its extreemly flamable so be carefull, at the last shop i was at we used to play around with it alot...well the forman recived 2nd degree burns to the left hand and i lost the hair on my face and arms...

I dont carry a lighter any more...

quality_sound · 10-31-2007, 10:48 PM

I had the same stuff but it was from an incompetent tech trying to get my door panel back on after replacing the upper windeow seal. :thumbdown:

However, GooGone spray gel takes it right out and isn't toxic.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
DIY: Turn Signal Mirrors	CameronJr9	Lighting	131	11-27-2008 10:34 AM
Dumb Laws	C2i0v0i1c	Water Cooler	61	11-20-2008 01:07 PM
How do you mount an amplifier on the back seat?	Kroze	I.C.E., Electrical, Security, & Navigation	31	09-14-2007 07:07 PM
My fuggin passenger seat broke.	amdhunter	Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat	44	10-21-2006 11:20 AM
Seat Back Angle	BLACKFG	I.C.E., Electrical, Security, & Navigation	6	07-01-2006 08:01 PM

10-31-2007, 04:31 AM	#21 (permalink)
sjlarue Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: OH-IO Age: 38 Posts: 631 Call Me Jr Samples @ BR-549 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Do you have a sunroof? Maybe it's leaking out of the drain tube, with some greasy residue. But no there is really nothing else back there.

10-31-2007, 02:49 PM	#23 (permalink)
Mateen Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. CA Age: 51 Posts: 394 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Yes I have a sunroof. I've had Sunroof leak on my old car before but the leak always showed up around the sunroof. Where is the sunroof drain located and what is the rout the water takes to drain?

10-31-2007, 04:16 PM	#26 (permalink)
Mateen Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. CA Age: 51 Posts: 394 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Well I'm going to run the water hose on it for a while and see what happens. I'll keep you guys posted. If I see the leak again then I have to make a visit to stealership. The stuff I used is called BraKleen I believe. I got it at an auto shop (can't remember which one). And yes it does wonders on grease spots.

10-31-2007, 09:57 PM	#27 (permalink)
*portabuddy* The McGyver ofall McGyves Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mississauga Ontario Age: 23 Posts: 5,204 Bart Koscow iTrader: 7 / 100%	I use it on my pants somtimes when i get grease on them... its extreemly flamable so be carefull, at the last shop i was at we used to play around with it alot...well the forman recived 2nd degree burns to the left hand and i lost the hair on my face and arms... I dont carry a lighter any more...

10-31-2007, 10:48 PM	#28 (permalink)
quality_sound Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beale AFB, CA Age: 34 Posts: 707 Paul iTrader: 1 / 100%	I had the same stuff but it was from an incompetent tech trying to get my door panel back on after replacing the upper windeow seal. :thumbdown: However, GooGone spray gel takes it right out and isn't toxic.