Rear Screen Demist

2 of the left · November 26, 2011, 23:27

Due to the season we're in at present I'm finding that when trying to de-fog/demist the rear screen the offside part of the glass clears after a half mile of travel but the rest stays fogged until the the heater has been blowing for a further 2 miles - Is this a common occurrence?

Anonymous · November 26, 2011, 23:39

You might find treating it with RaineX reduces the misting.

2 of the left · November 26, 2011, 23:44

Ah yes - I'll try that - but me thinks I'd better be careful rain-x is petroleum based and may rot the stitching

Treboeth · November 26, 2011, 23:44

Quote from: "dick2ski"You might find treating it with RaineX reduces the misting.

D!ck be straight and post about raineX in the commercials as I reckon you are on commission for them (second recommendation today s:shock: :shock: s:shock: )
Only joking honest s:mrgreen: :mrgreen: s:mrgreen:

2 of the left · November 27, 2011, 00:19

I've had re-think on Rain-X - Surely that stuff is to be used outside and not inside?

Anonymous · November 27, 2011, 14:50

Just try it-on the glass, not the roof! No commission, though Im open to offers! s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

markiii · November 27, 2011, 15:36

Rainx make a product to encourage beading on the outside

and have a seperate productr for preventing fogging on the inside

different products

Anonymous · November 27, 2011, 17:30

Different bottles! s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

Steve Green · November 27, 2011, 18:55

Same basic function though. Best thing ever, if you want to see out of your windows.

Can I have my percentage please?

Anonymous · November 27, 2011, 19:42

If you shop at ASDA, take a look at the low cal lemonade, 52p per 2 litre bottle. Good value!
Then look at the Smart Price lemonade at 17p Now check how many Kcalories in each. Yes, youve guessed it, 2.
Same stuff, different label, 66% price variation.

Theres your % Steve! s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

Anonymous · November 27, 2011, 19:45

Quote from: "2 of the left"Due to the season we're in at present I'm finding that when trying to de-fog/demist the rear screen the offside part of the glass clears after a half mile of travel but the rest stays fogged until the the heater has been blowing for a further 2 miles - Is this a common occurrence?

Does your electric demister work? Could have been unplugged for hardtop and not plugged back in? Have you checked your drains are not blocked as you could have water/damp hanging around near the rear window?

2 of the left · November 27, 2011, 23:10

I've checked the demist lead connections - nothing amiss there but I'll check out the drains for blockage as well as looking for my old bottle of Rain-X. Cheers!!

Anonymous · November 28, 2011, 08:34

QuoteI've checked the demist lead connections

Doesnt mean the electrickery is getting to the element though. Worth putting a meter over it. Have a good look at where the leads are contacting the screen,as they can become detached. A good sign all is ok is to breath on the screen after cleaning it to see if you get the classic stipes.

Anonymous · November 28, 2011, 18:05

Or feel if it gets warm.