Reducing mist on car windows

[obi_waynne]

Has anyone tried the rice and salt in a cup mixture in their car to reduce the mist that forms on car windows?

Does it really help? Or does the car just smell like a side dish from the local takeaway!

 

[T9 man]

That is the first time I have ever heard of such a trick

 

[RobBentley]

Personally if mist is a problem, I've tended to put RainX on the inside of the windows (the stuff you normally put on the outside to cause rain to bead/run off).

 

[obi_waynne]

I never thought of that, I think I have a bottle so I'll give it a go and report back!

 

[helphos]

I'd be interested in whether or not rice works!! My heater core sprang a leak and I fixed it by putting a sealer in my radiator. I plan to get it fixed properly in the spring, but for the time being, the sealer has sealed 99% of the leak. the other 1%, however, results in mist on the inside of the windshield under most circumstances. Rice is inexpensive, and I could end up eating it, in a pinch!!

 

[obi_waynne]

The salt is the main thing, the rice stops it sticking together and allows air to flow around it. Give it a go and report back. It does seem to be working for me!

 

[HDi fun]

Holts used to do something called, funnily enough, Anti Mist. It worked. But why not just use the AC?

 

[RobBentley]

Holts used to do something called, funnily enough, Anti Mist. It worked. But why not just use the AC?

A/C becomes a problem with very cold outside temps. Most VAG group cars will cut it out for instance at low temperatures to prevent the system freezing.

 

[helphos]

What Rob said... and with a car that's long in the tooth, the AC is not as spry as it once was. My Corvette is 22 years old!
I'm going out and buying a pound of salt and giving it a go!!

 

[HDi fun]

A/C becomes a problem with very cold outside temps. Most VAG group cars will cut it out for instance at low temperatures to prevent the system freezing.

That's a shame, my first VW winter. So far I hate the car.

 

[andy206]

try this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rainx-Ant...05&prg=11472&rk=1&rkt=6&sd=141478945387&rt=nc

works a treat

 

[stamford]

I've used the salt and rice combo in the MG at times but for long periods I leave one of those condensation pots/crystals in the car during the winter. The salt trick worked for me but needs changing to keep it fresh.

 

[Yugguy]

Buy a load of little silicon gel sachets.

I used to use them in my HIDS setup, cos HIDS were cooler, to keep condensation out of the light clusters

 

[claymore]

cat litter in an old sock under the front seats.

 

[T9 man]

cat litter in an old sock under the front seats.

Are you sure Colin?

I have just checked the date thinking it must be April 1st but my watch says December 17th .........

 

[obi_waynne]

cat litter in an old sock under the front seats.

That could also come in useful when you get stuck in traffic jams!

 

[claymore]

Are you sure Colin?

I have just checked the date thinking it must be April 1st but my watch says December 17th .........

Yep, the cat litter is very absorbent and sucks up all the moisture in the car.

 

[T9 man]

That could also come in useful when you get stuck in traffic jams!

The mind boggles

 

[T9 man]

Yep, the cat litter is very absorbent and sucks up all the moisture in the car.

Incredible! Never ceases to amaze me about the things you know young man

 

[obi_waynne]

The mind boggles

So you can play pick up jacks of course silly!