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Old 03-10-2006, 09:27 PM
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Default Do your windows fog up after a wash?

It seems every time I wash my car my windows fog up pretty bad as soon as I start it. I have to put the defroster on full blast and wait a few minutes for the hot air to "burn through" the moisture. I mean it looks like a couple high schooler at the drive-in are having one hell of a good time... I can't see a damn thing.

So, do I have water ingress somewhere in the HVAC system? Perhaps a clogged drain somewhere around the fresh air scoop on the hood?

Ideas? I did a search and came up with nada...
Old 03-10-2006, 09:30 PM
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What's the temp in Great Falls this time of year?
Old 03-10-2006, 11:42 PM
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Somewhere between crappy to down right sh!tty...
Old 03-10-2006, 11:55 PM
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Makes sense - you try to wash off the crap and it turns out like ****

Seriously, I rarely experience that out here in CA. But, when traveling to colder climates it would happen periodically. Our Midwest cousins often run the A/C & defroster at the same time to keep the windsheild clear. Must be the combination of moisture & temperature.

Sorry Leland, not really much help...
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Yup. Mine do too. It happens with all of our cars, regardless of make/model.
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It happens here in the Seattle area when it's a little cooler out...on sunny summer days, No.
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I get this every time at this time of year, and it relates to water sittin in the front scoop area after thorough rinsing of the suds or after a rain storm ... pain in the *** ...
Old 03-11-2006, 08:47 AM
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Rain X has a product to be used on the interior glass to prevent fogging...I purchase a bottle a few days ago, but haven't tried it yet. Have you seen it?
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Always and I have just learned to live with it. By the time Im done drying and cleaning the interior, it goes away. On occassion, I will do a brushless car wash and as stated abouve, just put the defrost on for a bit and it goes way.
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Well, at least I'm not alone.
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