Cars Frozen Solid!
12-08-2005, 10:06 AM
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Cars Frozen Solid!
This is my first winter storing a Porsche outside, and awakening 2 days after a moderate snow storm, theres an intricate ice lattice thats formed on the inside of my windshield and the rear hatch! Now as pretty as it was, I think it'd look better on someone elses car. It was slowly melting onto the dash, so I put a towel against the windshield to absorb the water. I know now thats why the dash is in the condition that it is. Hows all this water getting inside my car and freezing?
Winter hasn't even started yet
I've gotta be able to take this car to work some mornings.
Winter hasn't even started yet
I've gotta be able to take this car to work some mornings.
12-08-2005, 11:32 AM
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Run an extension cord out to the car and keep 60 watt light bulb burning in it. Make a wire support for a drop light so you don't burn the car up.
A rusted and leaking battery compartment floor is usually the reason moisture gets into the interior. A close second is a clogged or loose drain hose for the sun roof. There are four of them. A warped door where the top rear seal does not touch is another.
A rusted and leaking battery compartment floor is usually the reason moisture gets into the interior. A close second is a clogged or loose drain hose for the sun roof. There are four of them. A warped door where the top rear seal does not touch is another.
12-08-2005, 11:33 AM
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I've got frost on the inside of my windows. Problem if from the 20+ year old weatherstripping arond the hatch. It lets rain and melting snow into the rear hatch area.
12-08-2005, 11:55 AM
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I have to admit that I'm surprised that you didn't put some sort of cover over the car before leaving it outside all winter.
If I had to store mine outside, I'd put a soft cloth or flannel like cover, and then some waterproof tarp over the top of that, all strapped down so that it wouldn't blow away.
I like the idea of a 60 watt bulb hanging on the inside to keep things from freezing. I can just imagine what that looks like in the middle of a cold winter's night. Kinda like the candle that's left burning
If I had to store mine outside, I'd put a soft cloth or flannel like cover, and then some waterproof tarp over the top of that, all strapped down so that it wouldn't blow away.
I like the idea of a 60 watt bulb hanging on the inside to keep things from freezing. I can just imagine what that looks like in the middle of a cold winter's night. Kinda like the candle that's left burning
12-08-2005, 12:08 PM
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I once made the very stupid mistake of spraying off all the salt on my car last winter. I sprayed the car with the hose behind my workplace, the water froze practically on contact when it touched the car. Needless to say, i was driving around an ice cube the next 3 days before temperatures finally broke freezing levels.
12-08-2005, 12:15 PM
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Well, last night, i was driving around in -13* F... it's been FRIGID here... my car snows inside when you turn on the climate control. NOT KIDDING... 
12-08-2005, 12:18 PM
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Well, last night, i was driving around in -13* F... it's been FRIGID here... my car snows inside when you turn on the climate control. NOT KIDDING...
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12-08-2005, 12:25 PM
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12-08-2005, 01:32 PM
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mine has been freezing up on the inside, I have decided it is from the moisture of my breath. It was a hard choice to make, heat and frost or no heat and no frost. Its been cold enough that the heater can only make headway with the car on recirculate; but alas it holds the moisture when doing so.
12-08-2005, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by patrat
mine has been freezing up on the inside, I have decided it is from the moisture of my breath.
The trick is to let the moist air out. I'll open a window before stopping or leave one or more doors open for a bit when exiting. Yes, seems like a long time when it's below zero F but much better than having the inside frosted for me.
12-08-2005, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by patrat
mine has been freezing up on the inside, I have decided it is from the moisture of my breath. It was a hard choice to make, heat and frost or no heat and no frost.
Turn the A/C on and the temp up, it'll dry the air.
12-08-2005, 03:33 PM
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It's partially the water you bring inside the car also- the water vapor you exhale, and the water from your shoes. I end up having to take a wet-dry vac to the carpet when it isn't frozen. It actually makes a difference in how much frost you have in the car.
12-08-2005, 03:40 PM
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It's all about removing or preventing moisture inside. They sell driers that are far safer than open bulbs 
I think Automotion or Griots or somebody used to sell them....
I think Automotion or Griots or somebody used to sell them....