Condensation removal....
 

Condensation on the inside windows. I hate it. How do I get rid of it?
What's the cause of it? Why does it take so long to remove with the
defroster? How can I seal up the outside of my car. What's the best way to
check for air/water infiltration. Ugh. Help! :)

Re: Condensation removal....
 

I run my AC briefly to get rid of it.

Not sure if sealing your car would help, if that were possible.
Remember that condensation is due to the humidity in the air and your
car would still contain air, even if sealed.

Remco

Re: Condensation removal....
 

I run my AC briefly to get rid of it.

Not sure if sealing your car would help, if that were possible.
Remember that condensation is due to the humidity in the air and your
car would still contain air, even if sealed.

Remco

Re: Condensation removal....
 

On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 08:57:56 -0800, "ajpdla" <ajpdla@pacifier.com>
wrote:

>Condensation on the inside windows. I hate it. How do I get rid of it?
>What's the cause of it? Why does it take so long to remove with the
>defroster? How can I seal up the outside of my car. What's the best way to
>check for air/water infiltration. Ugh. Help! :)
>

Best way to deal with inside condensation is to use the A/C.

Best way to *avoid* it is to *clean* the inside glass surfaces.
..

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On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 08:57:56 -0800, "ajpdla" <ajpdla@pacifier.com>
wrote:

>Condensation on the inside windows. I hate it. How do I get rid of it?
>What's the cause of it? Why does it take so long to remove with the
>defroster? How can I seal up the outside of my car. What's the best way to
>check for air/water infiltration. Ugh. Help! :)
>

Best way to deal with inside condensation is to use the A/C.

Best way to *avoid* it is to *clean* the inside glass surfaces.
..

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"ajpdla" <ajpdla@pacifier.com> wrote in message
news:10se14ls3l7qt3b@corp.supernews.com
> Condensation on the inside windows. I hate it. How do I get rid
> of it? What's the cause of it? Why does it take so long to remove
> with the defroster? How can I seal up the outside of my car. What's the
> best way to check for air/water infiltration. Ugh. Help! :)

As others have and will state, the A/C must be run with the defroster (your
A/C -is- operational, isn't it?). Also, that YOU are in the car ....
BREATHING ... contributes significantly to condensation on your windows. If
you get into the car with WET wearing wet clothing, this too contributes to
window condensation.

--

- Philip

Re: Condensation removal....
 

"ajpdla" <ajpdla@pacifier.com> wrote in message
news:10se14ls3l7qt3b@corp.supernews.com
> Condensation on the inside windows. I hate it. How do I get rid
> of it? What's the cause of it? Why does it take so long to remove
> with the defroster? How can I seal up the outside of my car. What's the
> best way to check for air/water infiltration. Ugh. Help! :)

As others have and will state, the A/C must be run with the defroster (your
A/C -is- operational, isn't it?). Also, that YOU are in the car ....
BREATHING ... contributes significantly to condensation on your windows. If
you get into the car with WET wearing wet clothing, this too contributes to
window condensation.

--

- Philip

Re: Condensation removal....
 

If your vehicle is equipped with a manual 'recirc mode' and you
are operating your heating system in the 'recirc mode,' that's
likely your problem. If not, check for a heater core leak


mike hunt



ajpdla wrote:
>
> Condensation on the inside windows. I hate it. How do I get rid of it?
> What's the cause of it? Why does it take so long to remove with the
> defroster? How can I seal up the outside of my car. What's the best way to
> check for air/water infiltration. Ugh. Help! :)

Re: Condensation removal....
 

If your vehicle is equipped with a manual 'recirc mode' and you
are operating your heating system in the 'recirc mode,' that's
likely your problem. If not, check for a heater core leak


mike hunt



ajpdla wrote:
>
> Condensation on the inside windows. I hate it. How do I get rid of it?
> What's the cause of it? Why does it take so long to remove with the
> defroster? How can I seal up the outside of my car. What's the best way to
> check for air/water infiltration. Ugh. Help! :)

Re: Condensation removal....
 

On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 09:22:28 -0800, nobody <nobody@hotmail.com> wrote:

>On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 08:57:56 -0800, "ajpdla" <ajpdla@pacifier.com>
>wrote:
>
>>Condensation on the inside windows. I hate it. How do I get rid of it?
>>What's the cause of it? Why does it take so long to remove with the
>>defroster? How can I seal up the outside of my car. What's the best way to
>>check for air/water infiltration. Ugh. Help! :)
>>
>
>Best way to deal with inside condensation is to use the A/C.
>
>Best way to *avoid* it is to *clean* the inside glass surfaces.
>.
Yep. That, and tell your passengers to stop breathing.

BTW, while there are products out there that are sold specifically to
curtail condensation, a bottle of windex and some newspaper works very
well.

Re: Condensation removal....
 

On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 09:22:28 -0800, nobody <nobody@hotmail.com> wrote:

>On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 08:57:56 -0800, "ajpdla" <ajpdla@pacifier.com>
>wrote:
>
>>Condensation on the inside windows. I hate it. How do I get rid of it?
>>What's the cause of it? Why does it take so long to remove with the
>>defroster? How can I seal up the outside of my car. What's the best way to
>>check for air/water infiltration. Ugh. Help! :)
>>
>
>Best way to deal with inside condensation is to use the A/C.
>
>Best way to *avoid* it is to *clean* the inside glass surfaces.
>.
Yep. That, and tell your passengers to stop breathing.

BTW, while there are products out there that are sold specifically to
curtail condensation, a bottle of windex and some newspaper works very
well.

Re: Condensation removal....
 

"Gary L. Burnore" <gburnore@databasix.com> wrote in message
news:cq76o2$iip$8@chihuahua.databasix.com...
> On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 09:22:28 -0800, nobody <nobody@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 08:57:56 -0800, "ajpdla" <ajpdla@pacifier.com>
>>wrote:
>>
>>>Condensation on the inside windows. I hate it. How do I get rid of it?
>>>What's the cause of it? Why does it take so long to remove with the
>>>defroster? How can I seal up the outside of my car. What's the best way
>>>to
>>>check for air/water infiltration. Ugh. Help! :)
>>>
>>
>>Best way to deal with inside condensation is to use the A/C.
>>
>>Best way to *avoid* it is to *clean* the inside glass surfaces.
>>.
> Yep. That, and tell your passengers to stop breathing.
>
> BTW, while there are products out there that are sold specifically to
> curtail condensation, a bottle of windex and some newspaper works very
> well.

Ah, yes. When in doubt, use the simplets option. :) Thanks.

And thanks to all who have posted. I really appreciate it.

Aaron

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"Gary L. Burnore" <gburnore@databasix.com> wrote in message
news:cq76o2$iip$8@chihuahua.databasix.com...
> On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 09:22:28 -0800, nobody <nobody@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 08:57:56 -0800, "ajpdla" <ajpdla@pacifier.com>
>>wrote:
>>
>>>Condensation on the inside windows. I hate it. How do I get rid of it?
>>>What's the cause of it? Why does it take so long to remove with the
>>>defroster? How can I seal up the outside of my car. What's the best way
>>>to
>>>check for air/water infiltration. Ugh. Help! :)
>>>
>>
>>Best way to deal with inside condensation is to use the A/C.
>>
>>Best way to *avoid* it is to *clean* the inside glass surfaces.
>>.
> Yep. That, and tell your passengers to stop breathing.
>
> BTW, while there are products out there that are sold specifically to
> curtail condensation, a bottle of windex and some newspaper works very
> well.

Ah, yes. When in doubt, use the simplets option. :) Thanks.

And thanks to all who have posted. I really appreciate it.

Aaron

Re: Condensation removal....
 

Wet shoes and floor mats aggravate the situation too. bob

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Wet shoes and floor mats aggravate the situation too. bob

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"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
news:2tIxd.3775$mA3.299@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> Wet shoes and floor mats aggravate the situation too. bob

So do lengthy discussions on the merits of Toyota vs. Honda vs. Isuzu Vs.
Chrysler Vs. Ford and who shouldda wouldda won the last election
--
Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

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"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
news:2tIxd.3775$mA3.299@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> Wet shoes and floor mats aggravate the situation too. bob

So do lengthy discussions on the merits of Toyota vs. Honda vs. Isuzu Vs.
Chrysler Vs. Ford and who shouldda wouldda won the last election
--
Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

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"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
news:2tIxd.3775$mA3.299@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> Wet shoes and floor mats aggravate the situation too. bob

I always forget that part. The heater gets going and evaporates the water
from around our shoes and mats, then the moist air hits the not-yet-heated
windows.

Mike

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"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
news:2tIxd.3775$mA3.299@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> Wet shoes and floor mats aggravate the situation too. bob

I always forget that part. The heater gets going and evaporates the water
from around our shoes and mats, then the moist air hits the not-yet-heated
windows.

Mike

Re: Condensation removal....
 

what about leather seats...does that add to the condensation?I have leather
and this is my first winter with the car.I find it gets a little humid in
there also
"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in message
news:5pCdnbk0POnQ_FrcRVn-2g@sedona.net...
> "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:2tIxd.3775$mA3.299@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> > Wet shoes and floor mats aggravate the situation too. bob
>
> I always forget that part. The heater gets going and evaporates the water
> from around our shoes and mats, then the moist air hits the not-yet-heated
> windows.
>
> Mike
>
>

Re: Condensation removal....
 

what about leather seats...does that add to the condensation?I have leather
and this is my first winter with the car.I find it gets a little humid in
there also
"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in message
news:5pCdnbk0POnQ_FrcRVn-2g@sedona.net...
> "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:2tIxd.3775$mA3.299@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> > Wet shoes and floor mats aggravate the situation too. bob
>
> I always forget that part. The heater gets going and evaporates the water
> from around our shoes and mats, then the moist air hits the not-yet-heated
> windows.
>
> Mike
>
>

Re: Condensation removal....
 

On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 22:35:42 GMT, "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com>
wrote:

> Wet shoes and floor mats aggravate the situation too. bob

Floor mats for sure. Damn things.

Re: Condensation removal....
 

On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 22:35:42 GMT, "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com>
wrote:

> Wet shoes and floor mats aggravate the situation too. bob

Floor mats for sure. Damn things.

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On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 23:47:19 GMT, "slider" <daroy@hfx.eastlink.ca>
wrote:

>what about leather seats...does that add to the condensation?I have leather
>and this is my first winter with the car.I find it gets a little humid in
>there also

I don't see a difference between leather and cloth in that respect.
Are your seats moist when you get in?

BTW, if I ask nicely, would you please not top post?


>"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in message
>news:5pCdnbk0POnQ_FrcRVn-2g@sedona.net...
>> "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
>> news:2tIxd.3775$mA3.299@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
>> > Wet shoes and floor mats aggravate the situation too. bob
>>
>> I always forget that part. The heater gets going and evaporates the water
>> from around our shoes and mats, then the moist air hits the not-yet-heated
>> windows.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>

Re: Condensation removal....
 

On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 23:47:19 GMT, "slider" <daroy@hfx.eastlink.ca>
wrote:

>what about leather seats...does that add to the condensation?I have leather
>and this is my first winter with the car.I find it gets a little humid in
>there also

I don't see a difference between leather and cloth in that respect.
Are your seats moist when you get in?

BTW, if I ask nicely, would you please not top post?


>"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in message
>news:5pCdnbk0POnQ_FrcRVn-2g@sedona.net...
>> "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
>> news:2tIxd.3775$mA3.299@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
>> > Wet shoes and floor mats aggravate the situation too. bob
>>
>> I always forget that part. The heater gets going and evaporates the water
>> from around our shoes and mats, then the moist air hits the not-yet-heated
>> windows.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>

Re: Condensation removal....
 

In article <cq76o2$iip$8@chihuahua.databasix.com>,
gburnore@databasix.com says...

>
> BTW, while there are products out there that are sold specifically to
> curtail condensation, a bottle of windex and some newspaper works very
> well.

Just Newspaper on it's own does a fair job, without smears if the
windows are only a little grubby on the inside too. And you can dry a
slightly damp window with Newspaper and clean it at the same time.

One tip, alcohol based de-icers for the outside of glass can actually
cause misting on the inside because they change temperature so quickly
the condensation forms from moisture in the car. You'll get less
condensation if the glass is scraped without de-icer (unless it is so
hard you can't shift it).

--
"Sorry Sir, the meatballs are Orf"
The poster formerly known as Skodapilot.
http://www.bouncing-czechs.com

Re: Condensation removal....
 

In article <cq76o2$iip$8@chihuahua.databasix.com>,
gburnore@databasix.com says...

>
> BTW, while there are products out there that are sold specifically to
> curtail condensation, a bottle of windex and some newspaper works very
> well.

Just Newspaper on it's own does a fair job, without smears if the
windows are only a little grubby on the inside too. And you can dry a
slightly damp window with Newspaper and clean it at the same time.

One tip, alcohol based de-icers for the outside of glass can actually
cause misting on the inside because they change temperature so quickly
the condensation forms from moisture in the car. You'll get less
condensation if the glass is scraped without de-icer (unless it is so
hard you can't shift it).

--
"Sorry Sir, the meatballs are Orf"
The poster formerly known as Skodapilot.
http://www.bouncing-czechs.com

Re: Condensation removal....
 

Why does a glass of Ice water condensate in the Summer? Same reason your
windows fog up. Turning on the A/C in conjunction with the heater will help
dissipate the fog. The A/C puts out a dryer air than just the heater alone.
The heater will eventually dry up the fog, but it takes a while since it
depends on the coolant in your engine for heat. It's also a good thing to
run the A/C in the winter to stir up the coolant.

Don't have A/C? Then you're SOL, just kidding. Buy Rain-X Anti-Fog or that
pink wax stick you see at the home shows, and wipe it on your inside
windows. I rub the pink stuff on a terry shop towel and keep it under the
seat of all my cars for that purpose. Don't wipe your windows while
driving, pull over to a safe place and stop before wiping your windows.

Good Luck and Safe Driving!
JW

"ajpdla" <ajpdla@pacifier.com> wrote in message
news:10se14ls3l7qt3b@corp.supernews.com...
> Condensation on the inside windows. I hate it. How do I get rid of it?
> What's the cause of it? Why does it take so long to remove with the
> defroster? How can I seal up the outside of my car. What's the best way
to
> check for air/water infiltration. Ugh. Help! :)
>
>

Re: Condensation removal....
 

Why does a glass of Ice water condensate in the Summer? Same reason your
windows fog up. Turning on the A/C in conjunction with the heater will help
dissipate the fog. The A/C puts out a dryer air than just the heater alone.
The heater will eventually dry up the fog, but it takes a while since it
depends on the coolant in your engine for heat. It's also a good thing to
run the A/C in the winter to stir up the coolant.

Don't have A/C? Then you're SOL, just kidding. Buy Rain-X Anti-Fog or that
pink wax stick you see at the home shows, and wipe it on your inside
windows. I rub the pink stuff on a terry shop towel and keep it under the
seat of all my cars for that purpose. Don't wipe your windows while
driving, pull over to a safe place and stop before wiping your windows.

Good Luck and Safe Driving!
JW

"ajpdla" <ajpdla@pacifier.com> wrote in message
news:10se14ls3l7qt3b@corp.supernews.com...
> Condensation on the inside windows. I hate it. How do I get rid of it?
> What's the cause of it? Why does it take so long to remove with the
> defroster? How can I seal up the outside of my car. What's the best way
to
> check for air/water infiltration. Ugh. Help! :)
>
>

Re: Condensation removal....
 

Wipe on Anti-Fog. No need for A/C nor Defroster...

ajpdla wrote:

> Condensation on the inside windows. I hate it. How do I get rid of it?
> What's the cause of it? Why does it take so long to remove with the
> defroster? How can I seal up the outside of my car. What's the best way to
> check for air/water infiltration. Ugh. Help! :)

Re: Condensation removal....
 

Wipe on Anti-Fog. No need for A/C nor Defroster...

ajpdla wrote:

> Condensation on the inside windows. I hate it. How do I get rid of it?
> What's the cause of it? Why does it take so long to remove with the
> defroster? How can I seal up the outside of my car. What's the best way to
> check for air/water infiltration. Ugh. Help! :)

Re: Condensation removal....
 

I always use a clean terry towel to de fog my 1985 volvo interior windows,
works well.

Re: Condensation removal....
 

I always use a clean terry towel to de fog my 1985 volvo interior windows,
works well.