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Offline Janner_Sy

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Misting damp windows
« on: November 21, 2010, 12:12:30 pm »
guys i have a really bad issue with steaming windows at the moment on the other halfs car.  is there anything that can be applied to the inside of the windscreen to stop it?
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Re: Misting damp windows
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2010, 03:41:42 pm »
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More of a problem in cold weather (unless your missus has been out dogging, Sy  :evilgrin:) but I'd like to know the answers to this too.. So, subscribed.
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Re: Misting damp windows
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2010, 05:30:03 pm »
I'd check carpets for damp, may have a leaky door seal somewhere? Usually any dampness inside the car causes running windows in my experience. I had a replacement screen badly fitted and lead to a small leak and permanently wet windows inside the car!
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Re: Misting damp windows
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2010, 05:45:54 pm »
i did leave a window open slightly the other night.  although i let the car run for about an hour outside with the heaters on full to dry any moisture out
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Re: Misting damp windows
« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2010, 05:27:50 am »
I had this problem. Change your cabin/pollen filter, approx £6 from gsf, you'd be amazed how much crap accumulates on the filter leaving it slightly damp. Follow this up by giving the insides of the windows a good clean with a decent glass cleaner, make sure to give them a buff off with a clean microfibre afterwards to ensure all residue is gone. This should solve your problem unless you do have a small leak.
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Re: Misting damp windows
« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2010, 08:24:43 am »
Ditto to that. I use AG glass cleaner, & apply it every couple of weeks, or as soon as the windows mist. It's startling how dirty the cloth is when buffing it off, mostly from the rear screen in my experience.

Obviously when you have a car full of damp passengers, the glass will mist whatever you do!
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Re: Misting damp windows
« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2010, 07:04:22 pm »
Quote from: Janner_Sy on November 21, 2010, 12:12:30 pm
guys i have a really bad issue with steaming windows at the moment on the other halfs car.  is there anything that can be applied to the inside of the windscreen to stop it?
I have the same problem but only in the rear O/S window.The steaming up only occurs where the glass and velvet like material come into contact with each other.I have noticed this during warm and colder conditions and not sure where the dampness is coming from.
  Maybe a new door seal would help but if anyone can help please do :drinking:
 Incidently this is the only problem Ive had with the car in over three years and 40000 miles of ownership :jumpmove:
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