Misty windscreen

Jez · Unread post by **Jez** » 04 Dec 2003, 19:11

I am sure I have seen something on the forum somewhere abotu this, but the inside of my windcreens get so misty this time of year. I am forever wiping them or having the air con on cold to clear them and its freezing. Drive a Xantia - any tips?

KAD · Unread post by **KAD** » 04 Dec 2003, 20:12

Water leak and hence damp carpets. Or a failing heater matrix which is the only time mine did that!

davek-uk · Unread post by **davek-uk** » 04 Dec 2003, 21:17

Or when you have the selector in recycle. DOH! I had to have the a/c on for a whole day until I noticed... It didn't help that getting in and out of the car in the rain just made it damper inside.

BonceChops · Unread post by **BonceChops** » 04 Dec 2003, 21:35

has anyone tried any of the anti-mist products on their windscreens?

mark_sp · Unread post by **mark_sp** » 04 Dec 2003, 22:23

Jez
I have the same problem. I have water ingress into the passenger footwell. The carpets are dry to the touch because they have a waterproof backing and the water is getting in behind. You have to pull the door seal off at the bottom of the doorway to release the carpet and then push it into the car a little, you can then get your hand under.
I believe the solution is a new windscreen seal, I've been quoted about £100 fitted but I'm not having the job done until the summer, if I still have the car. Until then I'm doing a once weekly mop up of the excess water by lifting the carpet at the sill and forcing a towel under.
Like you I also run the air con to demist, you can have heat on at the same time though.
Mark

Homer · Unread post by **Homer** » 04 Dec 2003, 23:21

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by BonceChops

has anyone tried any of the anti-mist products on their windscreens?
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Yes, many years ago. Maybe they have improved these days but I found that dust stuck to it and could only be removed with white spirit.

andyg · Unread post by **andyg** » 04 Dec 2003, 23:33

Anti-mist products??
I have a Lancia Stratos which as soon as you sit in it - it steams up. I would love a product that keeps the windscreen clear.
"Rain-X " is an excellent Product, so good that you rarely need the wiper/s in the rain but their other product "Anti-Fog" seems pretty dire and can make matters worse.,

BonceChops · Unread post by **BonceChops** » 05 Dec 2003, 00:16

Do they make a Rain-X & Anti-Fog remover for you then?

Sl4yer · Unread post by **Sl4yer** » 05 Dec 2003, 00:35

I've found the anti-fog stuff to be very effective as long as you don't put too much on. Thats the tricky bit, given that you can't see where you've done and where you haven't.
I also use Rain Wizard (similar to Rain-X, but it comes in an attractive pink container [:I] ). Its great, really helps cut down on motorway spray.

davey · Unread post by **davey** » 05 Dec 2003, 01:56

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Jez

I am sure I have seen something on the forum somewhere abotu this, but the inside of my windcreens get so misty this time of year. I am forever wiping them or having the air con on cold to clear them and its freezing. Drive a Xantia - any tips?
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davey · Unread post by **davey** » 05 Dec 2003, 02:05

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Jez

I am sure I have seen something on the forum somewhere abotu this, but the inside of my windcreens get so misty this time of year. I am forever wiping them or having the air con on cold to clear them and its freezing. Drive a Xantia - any tips?
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had similar problem with a xantia. it turned out to be the rear light cable loom trapped in the lens rubber seal allowing water to get into boot and eventually rear footwells.

wrinklet1 · Unread post by **wrinklet1** » 05 Dec 2003, 16:11

Hi, Remove the wiper arms and then the black trim thats stuck to the windscreen, you will then be able to get your fingers up and under the bottom of the windscreen, pump acrylic filler or silicone sealant under and up behind the glass at the bottom. this should stop the water leak.
Paul

Stuart McB · Unread post by **Stuart McB** » 07 Dec 2003, 17:02

Evey car I've ever owned or driven including van's and lorries have steamed up as soon as I have gotten in I put it down to that some people are warmer than others and this just aggravates the damp / cold air in a car. The wife has a really nice Focus Zetec with all the bits put you even mention water and it's all over in side it mist's up quicker than young childrens eyes when dumbo falls from the train and can't find his mum. All this said my old ZX td has yet to mist up half as bad as all the others. I do put the rear de-misster on first thing but so far that's it. I also have the blower on no lower that number 2 as this seems to keep the air just right for me.