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Dec 10, 2011 18:29:36 GMT
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I have bought some rain x, and rain x anti fog. Where can I go and buy silica gel from, rather then ordering on line, and waiting for it, What with christmas post and all that.
Also in this months Retro Car Magazine, the winter motoring article talks about fitting an extra heater? What do they mean? More vents, an extra "heater exchanger".
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Dec 10, 2011 20:22:46 GMT
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Silica gel - get some moisture absorbing crystals from Wilkinsons etc instead.
Paul h
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Dec 10, 2011 21:32:05 GMT
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If it's for storage/etc, just put a bowl or two of salt in the footwells. Chuck it out every few months to keep it optimal. Old caravanners trick  |
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Dec 11, 2011 10:56:57 GMT
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I've used rice for soaking up the wetness in my footwell. Remember to get it out before it goes mouldy though!
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Dec 11, 2011 11:31:17 GMT
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I'd check all of your screen and door rubbers too. Less damp to worry about inside if you are letting less water in.
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Dec 11, 2011 11:40:44 GMT
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I'd check all of your screen and door rubbers too. Less damp to worry about inside if you are letting less water in. Yep, prevention is better than cure anyday. This is why mine is off the road over the winter. Rubbers good, holes in metal work bad  |
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Dec 11, 2011 12:32:56 GMT
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If it's for storage/etc, just put a bowl or two of salt in the footwells. Chuck it out every few months to keep it optimal. Old caravanners trick I used to rent a unit that got really damp. I kept 5 or 6 kilos of salt tied up in a pillowcase. Worked a treat and cost naff all  |
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Dec 11, 2011 18:17:47 GMT
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aldi sell crystal de humidifiers, I've git one in the Sirocco
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Dec 12, 2011 18:26:27 GMT
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bag of lime, put it in oven now and again works well in my garage
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Dec 12, 2011 21:07:16 GMT
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thanks for suggestions. bought some silica gel moisture traps from wilkinsons. car is garaged over night. but being a 1980's rag top in this weather does mean rain and damp is getting in. not the winow rubbers, more likely the door seals and where the roof meets / joins onto the wind screen / a pillar structure.
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Dec 12, 2011 23:12:10 GMT
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Tesco do a combined air freshener/moistuure trap £2 a pop |
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Dec 14, 2011 11:41:36 GMT
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Another thing I can recommend (easily forgotten by many despite being obvious) is to check your antifreeze or put some in and run the car up to temperature if you have none!
Good seals do help too.
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