MX5 Miata Top Drain Cleaning | Stop Wet Interiors and Prevent Rust!

[@xXbyebyegirl01Xx]

So awesome, never knew there was a propper way to clean down there. Also make sure to clean out your front fenders for leaves and dirt too. It only takes about 30 minutes total, and on both of my miatas, it looked like they had never been cleaned out in all 30 years!

[@CashedOutCars]

Agreed, I have a video on that too! My NA was packed, this one I'll be cleaning soon

[@beepeefromabove1592]

Grow it into a viper! Love it, lol.

[@CashedOutCars]

Mine still hasn't grown up...

[@pete5534]

I use a trombone (yes, the musical instrument) cleaner to clean my drains. It’s very effective, and under ten bucks.

[@bonecrushereye]

Interesting, good tip thank you from the future ! Looking to check mine on my 90 Miata, only owned it for 4 months

[@gotshmoked1764]

@@bonecrushereye would $5k 90k miles on a ‘92 be a decent deal?

[@ghostpiss]

​@gotshmoked1764 yes that's what I paid in 2021 for my 87k mile 93!

[@CharlesBumcrot]

That's awesome.... I assume you play?? You should probably clarify that what you're using is actually called a "snake". I'm a trumpet player and also a home brewer.... I use the trumpet snake to clean out brewing lines. I'll check them both out when I help my son work on his '95 Miata.

[@historyguy77]

@@gotshmoked1764 did you end up buying it?

[@802Garage]

Quick and to the point, but essential. Nice!

[@CashedOutCars]

Agreed, too many Miatas are rustboxes because people neglect this!

[@dcdad556]

What I Like to use to keep the rain rail drains clear and flowing is a special brush. Search for a trombone brush. Yes, the musical instrument. It's about 4 feet long with little brushes at both ends. Trombonists use it to clear out spit inside their brass trombones. Less than $10.

[@CashedOutCars]

Good trick, thanks!

[@rauldeu56]

Haha I’ve owned my miata for a while and did a good clean when I got it, watched this video and behind the seat belt towers I found a moldy juice bottle and a bunch ball

[@CashedOutCars]

Hahahaha stuff sneaks by you! Glad you found it

[@nolahahnshouse3389]

I did this..thank God there was no issue.

[@CashedOutCars]

That's good! I'm glad you checked to be safe

[@davidgoldberg4873]

WOW THANKS FROM THE UK ; I have a 19 94 EUNOS that's an MX5 made for the Jap . market and imported into the UK in 2001 great car

[@RedRob-gq8in]

Brilliant had a sloshing sound that seemed to be coming from the sills. Viewed this video and hey presto found the blocked up dra ins that I didn't know were there.Problem solved as water poured out of the drains once I cleared them.

[@CashedOutCars]

Glad this helped out, thanks for watching!

[@tomdfrog]

Wish the video explained doing the work with the top in place. :-P That is how most cars are.

[@CashedOutCars]

I filmed it this way for a reason! This way you can actually see what you need to do. It's much harder to film with the top in place

[@lookout101]

Yeah, too bad this video didn't exist 2009 when my passenger seat in the NB was basically swimming. Got rid of the car and bought a bigger normal car. Now 2023, I am looking forward to pick up my RF next Thursday... Already know about the drains and how to clean them. Cheers

[@JackieG8991]

Great. I forgot to do that during my summer detailed cleaning on my car 😭

[@troywatford3869]

Good vid i didnt know they had drain holes lol

[@martinquinn3382]

Are you saying you have to remove the entire roof to do the job?

[@128ajb_02_Music]

I have a chunk of something stuck in there so I can’t jam an instrument brush or metal wire down the rails

[@brokentougers8252]

Mine is heavyly rusted there... Is there major problem on chassis or could it possibly get fixed(and worth a fix)?

[@fastsalad9428]

Ok so, Ive had the whole passanger side full of water today after a heavy night of rain. Turns out this was my problem and i cleaned them. But now after i dried everything in the cabin there still seems to be water sloshing around somewhere in some bodywork. When it overflows where would the water go? There is none left in the cabin i pulled the carpets and its now dry as can be but i can very cleary hear water sloshing somewhere. Can somebody maybe give me a tip?

[@CashedOutCars]

Although it’s likely unrelated to your initial problem, have you checked the trunk?

[@fastsalad9428]

@@CashedOutCars Yes i have the Trunk was dry. I since found the drains for the sideskirts turns out the water flows in there through a hole in the cabin once the cabin runs full. For anyone wondering the drains are actually on the part where you can lift the car. There are some holes in the lip that actually look like the lip is broken, wich are easely clogged.

[@vitodavi2030]

Is the same for rf?

[@kaleb_gearhart6789]

I’m having a lot of problems with my rain rails I cannot but a metal stick the whole way though my drain and it holds water I was able to clean a lot out but it seems there’s something hard stuck pretty far in if you have any tips or tricks or if I can replace the rubber drains please let me know I’m stuck I have a NA from 92

[@Andy.Shapiro]

Could try an air compressor too. My mechanic years back did it for me for free

[@AmirTheStrong]

How can you find this with a NC Miata hard top convertible?

[@Shakejuntmane]

Basically the same spot and process. When ihad my prht i did it. The honeycomb looking part is what you run the wire through to clean it out. My nb is currently leaking inside so i have to get this done

[@WorstPaperCut]

jesus....thank god i live in california and my miata is from another state so it only has one cat......or get a hardtop because the way the hardtop is shaped, the rain flows past the rain rails is just goes onto the quarter panels

[@CashedOutCars]

That is a big benefit of the hard top! If I can EVER get one reasonably priced I'd buy one

[@mick0846]

Can you do this with the top on

[@CashedOutCars]

Yes, it’s just harder to reach

[@bruceshearer1719]

Thank you,Sir🇨🇦

[@R-SXX]

Absolutely awesome! i bought an old Nbfl with the big engine, heavy waterdamage - lots of rust but luckily no mold. Problem is, I am not to sure about all the little rust parts on the car. For instance, my trunk has some spots at the closing mechanism, near the battery and underneath the spare tire. I polished the battery area or basically the whole inside of the trunk - also coated it with rust paint. But would you also polish the trunk hood, if there are a few spots? Also, would you, after painting everything with rust paint, go over with normal primer and paint it again or just leave it as it is? Great video!

[@Slkwrm]

How can I easily remove the top in order to access the drainage spot! Help! Got a puddle in my car 😢

[@sendinfohere9638]

They say u can do it with the top on, I’m gonna give it a try when the rain stops

[@shiznoes]

Dude thank you!

[@CashedOutCars]

Happy to help!

[@farmerbobbygrows3338]

First🤙🤣 great info boss

[@CashedOutCars]

You're quick! Thank my man!

[@farmerbobbygrows3338]

@@CashedOutCars appreciate the time out of your day man it's really useful information I appreciate it alot not alot of us have the confidence to tackle KZbin and show others like you do your definitely an awesome person

[@zhaneranger]

I am getting overflow from this and it causes mold on the inside

[@CashedOutCars]

Yes it does, best of luck solving the problem!

[@Pro88teC]

Never saw a mx5 roof im that bad condition...