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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 08:13 AM
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Fogged back windows?

Alright so with the colder climate coming around the corner, I have been having a little issue looking out the back window and side corners window, I litterelly can see anything out of there, with the heat on, window slightly cracked up, the rear defrost on, nothing really happens much. so every morning I would have to open the window stick my head outside and look both ways like that. Very inconvenient and on chilly days doesn't help anymore. If you know of any ideas let me know.
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 08:26 AM
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rain-x anti fog
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 09:12 AM
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they actually make such products ... i'll look into that ... anyone know how good they work though? also from googling ... i saw this little "recipe" for making your home made anti fog system ... 2oz white vinegar to 1 quart of hot water ... Anyone tried this out before?

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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 09:23 AM
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I used it it worked great for the first month or so then i had to reaply but it was a big bottol so was able to do it amny times. I still have some left over somewhere.
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 09:26 AM
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Stop breathing so hard

Make sure you don't have a water leak somewhere that's leaving moisture in the interior. That will cause your windows to constantly fog up in the cold. It can be a clue that there's water somewhere in the car. Othwerwise the anti fog stuff is good I've heard.
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 12:21 PM
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I like to make my windows foggy too. Maybe I will use some as well.
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by t_g_farrell
Stop breathing so hard

Make sure you don't have a water leak somewhere that's leaving moisture in the interior. That will cause your windows to constantly fog up in the cold. It can be a clue that there's water somewhere in the car. Othwerwise the anti fog stuff is good I've heard.
I've already checked for leaks and stuff and found none ... as far as breathing so hard ... well i can't slow down my andreline when my back end keeps on sticking out of line.
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 12:51 PM
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Come on now, your car isnt THAT fast lol
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 01:35 PM
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I bet you a roof scoop that it is that fast yo, its mad quick with my spoiler, roof scoop, 3 hood scoops, one large scoop on the header panel, 4 10" woofers, and yall ... lol ... jk I have none of the above, but when it rains and I've got basically racing tires, she likes to try to go side ways on almost everyturn, but thats when my mad drifting skills come into play lol.
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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I have never tested it, but I heard that leaving a cup of water inside the car prevents the windows from icing or foggin up. May want to try that.
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 04:26 PM
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You sure you don't have a small leak in the heater core?
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 04:54 PM
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also cleaning out the drainspouts in the hatch area helps.


Does anyone know if taking the plug out of the spare tire area helps keep mosture out ?

I have always had my plug removed so the water that accumulates in the spare tire slot has somewhere to drain but I have wondered if that has something to do with the back window becoming fogged.
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