LiamGTR Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 Ok so I got in the car today after work with a friend and with us being soaking and loads of coats on, as soon as we shut the car doors the windows instantly steamed up so I stuck the air-con on full blast ice cold. Then bit of a debate between me & my passenger which carried on in the hosue and dragged my mams partner into it. I said the best way was blast the air con ice cold My friend said no air-cin... full heat, which we tried but then were sweating! My mams partner said open windows and/or tilt the sunroof just to let moisture out What would you say works best ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Red Celica Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 Heat and Air Con, Fresh Air in. Sunroof open will help a little but not if the rain is coming in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen6GT Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 Dunno about the Gen 7, but my Gen 6 Vert turns off the aircon if you turn the heat on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Red Celica Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 Maybe you should have told them to walk as you did not wan't your car getting wet inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver gt Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 For maximum drying use the ac plus warm air, with the heater set to fresh air not recirc. Slightly opening a window or sunroof will increase the airflow, which will also help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antmax7 Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 I was under the impression that if you run aircon with the windows open it knackers it???? I would always say heat+air con as this is what my car does when i press the windscreen clear button! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thepowerofdiesel Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 Air con on full! The process naturally draws the moisture out of the air. Put the heat on as well if possible rather than freeze to death. It shouldnt do much damage to the system if its on with the windows open just means the system has to work harder as you are trying to cool down the outside air too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizona Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 I've just got one of those rubber blade type squeegee things with a handle , quick go round with that between you and passengers gets rid immediately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotv6 Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 i dont allow wet passengers works for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyRacer Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 Climate control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Baker Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 Windows down all the way soon clears it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyper-wrap Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 and..is it just me or do Celicas steam up more than any other car in existence?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartleno1 Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 Windows craked open and moderate temp on heaters .just a little higher than outside temp does the job . Long sweeping windscreen isthe problem i thinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver gt Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 I was under the impression that if you run aircon with the windows open it knackers it????... I can't imagine any problems caused by running ac with the windows open, other than (theoretical) increased fuel consumption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublet Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Air conditioning also removes excess moisture, so you should set the air to recirculate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndps Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Heat to get the air inside to absorb more dampness, aircon to provide dry air and so able to soak up more dampness, open window to let damp air out. Aircon comes on at any heat level, using aircon with windows open should not do any damage. Before doing any of the above, give the windows a clean. Soapy water and white backed scouring pad, dry with Bounty kitchenn wipe or the like. If the windows are very dirty or this is your first clean, consider wiping down with panel wipe. Was, panel wipe, wash again. My windows rarely steam up at all. If they do, they demist very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamGTR Posted July 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 What's this said panel wipe? I've tried so many things to clean the windows inside and out but nothing works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndps Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Body shops use it for final degrease before painting a car. It's like a mild form of thinners. Wipe the panel and all grease is gone. It evaporates very quickly too. Any body shop supplies or paint shop supplies place will have it in stock. Also good at getting tar spots off the car if you don't want to use thinners for that. You've just had the front end sprayed - go ask them for some panel wipe. Probably get for nowt. It's about £12 for 5 litres, from memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 For maximum drying use the ac plus warm air, with the heater set to fresh air not recirc. Slightly opening a window or sunroof will increase the airflow, which will also help. ^^^^ This. I can't imagine any problems caused by running ac with the windows open, other than (theoretical) increased fuel consumption. ^^^^ And this. Where the theoretical increased fuel consumption is related to having the windows open, therefore causing more drag. If the a/c system is properly charged and functional, any extra fuel it may cause to be used is pretty negligible. Angus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartleno1 Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Try this. Get shaving foam smear on inside of the window and buff clean wiv news paper. The alcohol in the foam repels moisture away. I use it on the mirror in the bathroom Works a treat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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