keep getting "film" on interior windows of my car. I wipe it off with a towel but in a few days it's back. how do you stop it and what causes it?
2006-10-11 07:19:17 · 9 answers · asked by becca56 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
what i do is use the defroster and turn the heat on it .. it always works for me!
2006-10-11 07:22:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are referring to the actual "fog" that the defroster dissipates, the only thing that will stop it is to stop breathing in the car.
If you are referring to the sort of "greasy" residue on the inside that causes glare and makes the Windows look dirty, it is caused by the "gassing" of the hydrocarbons in the plastics that make up the inside of your car, like the dashboard, and the upholstery.
The best thing you can do to reduce it is to leave the side windows cracked open just a very little bit when you park. Also very helpful is to use one of those windshield sun-screens that help keep the car cooler. If you use it, then the "gassing" will collect on the screen, and you won't have to clean the windshield as often.
ALSO, don't use ARMOR-ALL inside your car. This contains silicone in a solvent, and when heated will also collect on the inside of the glass.
Good Luck
2006-10-11 14:30:46 · answer #2 · answered by Ironhand 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is most likely because your heater core is leaking causing antifreeze to be mixed with the air blowing out your vents. It leaves an oily film on the windows and they get all fogged up. Have it checked at a reputable auto repair shop.
Dave (Shop Owner)
2006-10-11 14:29:49 · answer #3 · answered by Dave 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
all cars fog up especially older cars..if the inside of the screen is really wet in the morning you have a water leak in the car you might not notice any wet carpet as it is usually the under lay that gets soaking wet first and this dampness causes excessive fogging..or if you live a lot of bottles of water or the like in the car can cause the same problem!!!!
If your carpet and underlay isn't soaking wet then try and get a dehumidifier from someone and put it in your car over the weekend or as long as you can this will completely dry it and you will soon know if you have damp car!!!
2006-10-11 14:32:49 · answer #4 · answered by cars 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is the film mainly on the windshield? If so then you most likely have a bad heater core...when you turn the defroster on a bad heater core will allow a certain amount of antifreeze to escape and it will develope a nasty film on the windshield.
2006-10-11 14:31:25 · answer #5 · answered by Kenneth S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the cold mornings and afternoons? ya respiration the gasses and liquids you espire, lungs, evaporated sweat.
on cold days leave some air into the car, crack a window or turn on the circulation fans like the others said.. before they fog up...
2006-10-11 14:25:26 · answer #6 · answered by Jon M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't you have a defrost? You can drive around with the air condition on but put your temp to hot. So your not freezing. It's just condensation. Good luck!
2006-10-11 14:23:24 · answer #7 · answered by aimstir31 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
rain x makes a product for this to prevent it....
also the film may be cig smoke
2006-10-11 14:22:29 · answer #8 · answered by whoanelly00 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop having sex in your car.
2006-10-11 14:37:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋