Steamy Windows

[Richie 32]

My windows get pretty steamy when i go dogging.

 

I kid, i kid.

 

When i finish at the gym or playing sport and get in the 205, my windows are really steamy. My fan takes forever to clear them up. My demister pad just moves all the moisture round.

 

Has anyone got any good tips to counter this, i think there is a product from the people who do Rain-X that you put on the inside of the window to stop them steaming up, anyone tried this? is there a proper decent brand of demister thats particularly good?

 

Thanks, ran a search but didn't find anything.

[kyepan 291]

Put the blower on the screen on hot, undo the windows slightly on both sides, sit back from the screen.

[tomcolinjones 26]

+1 man points for going to the gym!

 

pop open one of the rear quaterlights if you have the option, and deal with the cold until you get the matrix warm. used to work a treat in the xs, after going swimming. + 1 man points for me!

[GLPoomobile 958]

My windows get pretty steamy when i go dogging.

 

You killjoy I read the topic title and already had my reply at the ready before I'd even opened the topic. But you just took the wind out of my sails

[Anthony 1,003]

I'd be concentrating on where the moisture is coming from rather than how to clear it once it has steamed up the windows.

 

Have you checked for leaks and damp carpet/underlay, or whether the heater matrix is weeping?

 

The later was behind my car steaming up and being a pig to clear the glass on, but it wasn't leaking so badly as to make the footwells obviously sodden. The biggest clue was that the coolant level kept slowly dropping, together with a slightly sweet smell when you first put the heater on when the engine was upto temperature.

[Daviewonder 533 3 Cars]

I kid, i kid.

 

Dr Zoidberg?

 

If the car is full of stuff it steams up more, maybe to do with the stuff in the car holding moisture?

[Richie 32]

Put the blower on the screen on hot, undo the windows slightly on both sides, sit back from the screen.

 

Yeah but it takes a while to get hot, and i do sit quite far back because im a slightly lanky.

 

You killjoy I read the topic title and already had my reply at the ready before I'd even opened the topic. But you just took the wind out of my sails

 

lols!

 

I'd be concentrating on where the moisture is coming from rather than how to clear it once it has steamed up the windows.

 

Have you checked for leaks and damp carpet/underlay, or whether the heater matrix is weeping?

 

The later was behind my car steaming up and being a pig to clear the glass on, but it wasn't leaking so badly as to make the footwells obviously sodden. The biggest clue was that the coolant level kept slowly dropping, together with a slightly sweet smell when you first put the heater on when the engine was upto temperature.

 

Well i figured the moisture was coming from me, because im a bit of a sweater. When i hit the gym or whatever, i become hotter than the earths core and i sweat perfusely (sp?)

 

Havn't noticed any damp floors tbh.

 

I have opened the sunroof on occasion, its a tough choice. Stay warm and not see where im going, or freeze my nuts off and see perfectly

[Richie 32]

The only thing i can think of is to rub shaving foam into the inside of my window. If you put shaving foam on your mirror in the bathroom and rub it in, it won't steam up for a while. True story

[tomcolinjones 26]

The only thing i can think of is to rub shaving foam into the inside of my window. If you put shaving foam on your mirror in the bathroom and rub it in, it won't steam up for a while. True story

 

or you could wear non breathable waterproofs, and tenderise your skin all the way home!

[Baz 421]

It also helps if you keep the windows nice & clean.

[DRTDVL 4 1 Cars]

I've used the Rain-X, Prestone, and a couple other anti-fog stuff in the racecar and they do help.

 

You do need to re-apply it tho.

[Atari Boy 11]

You killjoy I read the topic title and already had my reply at the ready before I'd even opened the topic. But you just took the wind out of my sails

 

Same here, what does that say about us I wonder?

 

I have heard mixed reviews about the Rain - X anti fogging stuff.

I use the standard Rain - X and it certainly works but wears off quite quickly.

[Richie 32]

or you could wear non breathable waterproofs, and tenderise your skin all the way home!

 

Not a bad idea, i think i'd cook myself alive though, which would be a problem I've tried holding my breath too!

 

It also helps if you keep the windows nice & clean.

 

Yeah i've been keeping my windows clean, purchased some megs glass cleaner, aswell as autoglym glass polish. I think the seals on my car might be a bit ropey which doesn't help.

[large 33]

Tooth paste! And for once I am not taking the P***. A friend was running a Toyota corolla A36 with a Fiberglas boot lid and perspex screen so no heating on it.

 

He did this and it did make a difference.

[sceptre 0]

+1 man points for going to the gym!

 

+1 man points for going dogging!

 

You could try this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rechargeable-Mini-...n/dp/B000XQ8V0M