What to Do When Car Rearview Mirrors Are Blurry in Rainy Weather?
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Solutions for blurry car rearview mirrors in rainy weather include: 1. Installing rain deflectors; 2. Cleaning the rearview mirrors with soap before it rains; 3. Utilizing the rearview mirror heating function, if available, to eliminate fog and rain on the mirrors. Car rearview mirrors are located on both sides at the front of the vehicle and inside the car's front area, designed to reflect conditions behind, beside, and below the vehicle, enabling the driver to clearly see these areas and expand their field of vision. The operation method for the car rearview mirror switch is: 1. Move the mirror adjustment button to the 'L' position and rotate left or right to adjust the left rearview mirror; 2. Move the button to the 'R' position to adjust the right rearview mirror; 3. Move the button to the '0' position to turn off the adjustment function.
When I first started driving, the side mirrors would always get blurry in the rain, which was quite annoying. Later, I realized the key issue was water droplets accumulating on the mirror surface, causing light refraction that made it hard to see. I’ve tried a few methods: applying a specialized waterproof coating—available for around ten bucks a bottle—which makes rainwater slide off without sticking much; keeping a small squeegee, like a mini scraper, in the car to wipe the mirrors at red lights; and installing electric wiper blades, which are affordable, practical, and easy to set up. For prevention, I make sure to dry the mirrors thoroughly after washing the car to avoid water stains. Safety-wise, when roads are slippery and visibility is poor, I slow down, avoid frequent U-turns, and pull over slowly with hazard lights on if needed. I always remind myself that safe driving is paramount—never cut corners. Taking a few minutes before driving in the rain to check everything is always worth it. With these accumulated tips, driving in the rain has become much easier now.
