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Scalded Dog · 05-06-2016, 09:54 AM

I get the cardboard on the dash... that is to preserve the resale value on this cream puff. As long as the dash remains pristine, this thing'll bring an EASY $150.

But why the cardboard under the wiper blades? This vehicle is parked at my place of employment every day. I don't know who drives it, so I don't know who to ask. But, every day, there are these stylish cardboard things dutifully placed under the wipers. This is done rain or shine... in these pics, it's 80 degrees out, not a cloud or a rain forecast for days. The blades appear to be fine... negating my theory that maybe this was a reminder not to turn on some damaged/ missing- parts wipers and risk etching the windshield with geometry class arcs.

I just don't get it... any theories?

68rssscamaro · 05-06-2016, 10:06 AM

What a fine piece of work there, it's a beauty. Must be preserving the wiper blades...who knows!

Badfinger · 05-06-2016, 10:12 AM

I've seen this before he's C.C.C, Cardboard Condo Contractor and those are awnings he's advertising on the windshield.

Don't laugh somebody on this forum will buy the dash protector!

flipstyledsm22 · 05-06-2016, 10:20 AM

I've heard if you tape clear bubble wrap over your entire windshield, it will protect against rock chips while you're driving.

Royal Tiger · 05-06-2016, 10:30 AM

Take them and see if new ones appear tomorrow!

Gerry S · 05-06-2016, 10:51 AM

Very strange but there must be a reason behind the madness.

sherob · 05-06-2016, 10:56 AM

It's to keep the sun from reflecting off the windshield and peeling the paint on his hood even further, which would diminish the value of his fine, fine, fine, $100 beater.

ChrisBlair · 05-06-2016, 11:14 AM

I have a theory about it:

Humans is the craziest peoples.

Thor142 · 05-06-2016, 11:16 AM

That's hilarious....

kmarshall2121 · 05-06-2016, 12:42 PM

what do you expect from a Chiefs fan? haha

davepnw · 05-06-2016, 12:47 PM

He thinks his "mods" improves the looks of his POS?

Trickskier · 05-06-2016, 12:54 PM

The car is a POS - Why even worry about it???

Ledzepx · 05-06-2016, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Royal Tiger

Take them and see if new ones appear tomorrow!

I would.
Also maybe. just maybe there thinking (yes I said it) "but not good enough" that the blades might stick the windshield if left out there to long.
Call out of work and do a steak out. Investigate this.

Steve Dallas · 05-06-2016, 01:01 PM

I'd wait for the person and ask...I'm genuinely curious.

Does the car move around the parking lot, so you know it's being driven?

05-06-2016, 09:54 AM	#1
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	why? Why? WHY?!? I get the cardboard on the dash... that is to preserve the resale value on this cream puff. As long as the dash remains pristine, this thing'll bring an EASY $150. But why the cardboard under the wiper blades? This vehicle is parked at my place of employment every day. I don't know who drives it, so I don't know who to ask. But, every day, there are these stylish cardboard things dutifully placed under the wipers. This is done rain or shine... in these pics, it's 80 degrees out, not a cloud or a rain forecast for days. The blades appear to be fine... negating my theory that maybe this was a reminder not to turn on some damaged/ missing- parts wipers and risk etching the windshield with geometry class arcs. I just don't get it... any theories? Attached Images

05-06-2016, 10:06 AM	#2
68rssscamaro Camaro: A Legend Reborn!! Drives: SOLD: 12 2SS/RS LS3 45th Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NY Posts: 743 View My Garage	What a fine piece of work there, it's a beauty. Must be preserving the wiper blades...who knows! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

05-06-2016, 10:20 AM	#4
flipstyledsm22 Let's go fishing! Drives: a car with 8 cylinders Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Seabrook, Texas Posts: 1,129 View My Garage	I've heard if you tape clear bubble wrap over your entire windshield, it will protect against rock chips while you're driving. __________________ "When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I’ve never tried before." Mae West 1892-1980 Last edited by flipstyledsm22; 05-06-2016 at 10:47 AM.

05-06-2016, 10:56 AM	#7
sherob Drives: 2015 SW 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Brighton, CO Posts: 2,736	It's to keep the sun from reflecting off the windshield and peeling the paint on his hood even further, which would diminish the value of his fine, fine, fine, $100 beater. __________________ “The Eagles and the Captain and Tennille ruled the airwaves, and we were the answer to it.” - Joey Ramone

05-06-2016, 11:14 AM	#8
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	I have a theory about it: Humans is the craziest peoples. __________________

05-06-2016, 10:12 AM	#3
Badfinger Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 387 View My Garage	I've seen this before he's C.C.C, Cardboard Condo Contractor and those are awnings he's advertising on the windshield. Don't laugh somebody on this forum will buy the dash protector!

05-06-2016, 10:30 AM	#5
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	Take them and see if new ones appear tomorrow!

05-06-2016, 10:51 AM	#6
Gerry S Drives: 15 Chevy RS 2SS 6-Speed manual Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: BALLSTON SPA NY Posts: 90	Very strange but there must be a reason behind the madness.

05-06-2016, 11:16 AM	#9
Thor142 Drives: 2014 2LS (traded in) 2015 1SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: New York Posts: 2,132	That's hilarious.... __________________

05-06-2016, 12:42 PM	#10
kmarshall2121 Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary Edition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,618 View My Garage	what do you expect from a Chiefs fan? haha

05-06-2016, 12:47 PM	#11
davepnw Drives: 2010 2LT, switchblade silver Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Oregon Posts: 102	He thinks his "mods" improves the looks of his POS? __________________ "It's what you learn after you know it all that counts"

05-06-2016, 12:54 PM	#12
Trickskier Native Floridian Drives: 2014 - ZL1 / 2003 - Corvette Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 2,659	The car is a POS - Why even worry about it??? __________________

05-06-2016, 01:01 PM	#14
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	I'd wait for the person and ask...I'm genuinely curious. Does the car move around the parking lot, so you know it's being driven? __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.