interior frosting

[cadetchris]

how does one prevent or atleast reduce the instances of the interior of primrose frosting up?
its not just the windows, its the seats, headlining and carpets that all freeze up.

safe to say, its a bit annoying

[bmcecosse]

Keep it in a garage! It must be very damp inside the car......

[cadetchris]

regrettably the stars are my garage roof, not even the ability to build one (the duke wont allow it).
i was thinking of just sticking a portable heater in side for a few hours with some dehumidifying crystals

[Peetee]

As BMC says,the key is to remove the moisture. I had a damp interior in my soft top due to a couple of leaks. An hour running with the heater full blast dryed it out sufficiently (yes the heaters really can be that good!)The condensation hasn't returned despite being sat on the drive under cover for a fortnight.

[Peetee]

As BMC says,the key is to remove the moisture. I had a damp interior in my soft top due to a couple of leaks. It was horrid with water dripping off the hood over every bump in the road
n hour running with the heater full blast dryed it out sufficiently (yes the heaters really can be that good!)The condensation hasn't returned despite being sat on the drive under cover for a fortnight.

[MarkyB]

A dehumidifier should do it if you have one, if not get some air going throuh it by leaving the windows open a little, especially when it's windy.
Taking the carpets and underlay out and hanging them up under cover is also recommended.

[cadetchris]

i think ill just have to whip out the carpets, make merry with the sealant and stick a heater in the car for a day or two.

is there any thing i can put on the screen to stop it fogging up and thus freezing?

[mogbob]

Make sure ,whatever you do, that you leave "ventilation" with any sort of heating.
My fan heater toasted when I was trying to dry out carpets after a flood....I thought sealing up as many gaps as I could,would help things dry quicker.Wrong...nearly set fire to the place !! I was young, penniless and thought I knew how to do it.
Unattended heating carries a risk.
Bob

[bmcecosse]

Even my moderns are frosted up inside on the screen these days........ There's not a lot you can do - I park mine facing into the sun - and in the past have used a 3 kw electric heater in the car for 5 mins before starting it. Just remember to unplug! If the carpets are wet - remove them and just use rubber mats in winter.

[simmitc]

There are numerous anti-fog / anti-mist preparations on the market. In my experience, some work better than others, but all fail dismally after a short period of time. On two identical Travellers, one with anti-fog and one without, for the first week or two the anti-fig worked well, but then made things far worse, with constant smearing and misting. Having run several tests like this, I always end up removing all trace of the anti-fog product by using toothpaste to thoroughly clean the glass. This trick works both inside and out. Simply apply toothpaste like any other polishing compound and then rinse copiously with fresh water - make sure to wipe it up if on the inside, and rinse well if on the outside. Don't waste time and money on the anti-mist products.

[MarkyB]

It's worth running the air-con in a modern car to dry things out, it's not only useful for cooling the car in summer.

[Bazzalucas]

I agree with simmitc. The anti-fog stuff (I've used two different well-known brands) are a waste of money.

[irmscher]

you can get containers with a chemical in to dry caravans out and the container holds the moisture for you to dispose of works well in cars and cheap

[cadetchris]

thats kinda the stuff i am after, apparently you pop the container in a caravan or shed over winter and it keeps the moisture down

[Stig]

Do a search for "Dampire", it's what some divers use to dry out the inside of drysuits, reusable as you bung it in the oven or microwave to get the moisture back out of it. I'm told that Halfords sell something similar but cheaper for camping gear but can't find it on their website. It's probably just silica gel.

[ASL642]

You can buy de humidifying crystals in a container from places like Homebase. TYhey change colour when they're full. Simply emty out water and re-use. No electrics required.

[bmcecosse]

Crystals = silca gel, but you would need buckets full of them - and they need to be rejuvenated by roasting in an oven......

[cadetchris]

ill just whip the carpets out, make merry with the sealant and stick a heater in for a couple of hours

[Chris Edgar]

A plastic basin of cheap cooking salt works as well as any commercial absorbent. As it absorbs the moisture it deliquesces, then you remove it & dry it out indoors, after which it can be used again.
Just make sure you don't spill it on the car floor.

I used to use salt when I had a canal boat. Mind you, an electric heater wasn't an option.

regards
Chris