M33R4 Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 With our autumn and winter mornings setting in, the rear quarter window is misty on the inside, completely restricting any vision through it. Other than wiping it down before I set off, any other ideas please? BodyShop dude recommended using raw dry rice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Red Celica Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 A regular question. Have you dampness/leaks? Lights or tailgate leaking? Fresh air in or recirculation? Use air con all the time? Carry stuff in the boot that stay cool, like bottles of screen wash. Again the search function would help you get a quicker response/answer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ams Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 check for water under the spare wheel and also remove the rear seat base and check there is no water under ther 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Cat Lady Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 My Gen 7 windows can suddenly mist up on the insides very inconveniently fast in the damp-cold or humid weather. It's dry as a bone everywhere inside my passion wagon, and the misting up would appear to be caused by condensation due to 'exhaled breathing'. And no, there is no hanky-panky going on The only cures i know is to either hold your breath for the entire journey, wear a face mask with snorkel pipe though window to outside [ flippers optional ] or put the air conditioning on to clear it; which fortunately mine does and fairly quickly. I find my Gen 7 is dependent on having a good working order A/C system all year around to include the cold damp conditions. I've also noticed that in a summer heat-wave the inside can get unbearably hot if the A/C is not operational. Debs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev 16v Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Crazy Cat Lady said: My Gen 7 windows can suddenly mist up on the insides very inconveniently fast in the damp-cold or humid weather. The only cure i know is to wear a face mask with snorkel pipe though window to outside Debs Any chance of a couple of pics, Debs? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ams Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 The problem is with using the AC is that once you start using it, you constantly have to use it to demist the windows. If you stop and let it dry out over a few weeks it clears up. Also cleaning the windows from the inside dramatically reduces how much they mist up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev 16v Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 Not tried this myself, but.. https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/rain-x-value-pack-200ml-rain-repellent-and-200ml-anti-fog-solutions-in-store-tesco-extra-grimsby-maybe-national-5-2809421 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulgtt Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 I leave a bag of rice on the dash whilst the car is parked up, it doesn't completely stop condensation but it certainly helps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M33R4 Posted October 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Kev 16v said: Not tried this myself, but.. https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/rain-x-value-pack-200ml-rain-repellent-and-200ml-anti-fog-solutions-in-store-tesco-extra-grimsby-maybe-national-5-2809421 Heard somewhere they weaken glass over time? 3 hours ago, Crazy Cat Lady said: .....And no, there is no hanky-panky going on 4 minutes ago, paulgtt said: I leave a bag of rice on the dash whilst the car is parked up, it doesn't completely stop condensation but it certainly helps. Just snip the top of the bag and leave it open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizona Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 What Ams said above, esp the under the rear seat thing and dont keep any bottles of liquid in the car as that doesnt help a sock with some crystal cat litter in it with the top tied is better than rice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulgtt Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 No I don't cut the bag just as it is. The best thing to use are the little silica bags you get in shoe boxes etc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M33R4 Posted October 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 The misting only happens on damp mornings it seems. This morning was dry and the glass was dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottChester Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 Yep, likely the rear seat. On my old 7 I had a swimming pool also the seat and soaked up alot of water, drove without it for a week while it dried, liked the track car feel it gave me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M33R4 Posted December 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 Car has not misted inside at all all winter. Problem resolved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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