MiataMark
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Preventing mould?MiataMark
@garra
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Jan 10, 2016 10:40:56 GMT
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My MX5 lives outside and doesn't get used on a daily basis, normally just a short run at the weekend. I can I prevent mould? I've already got some on the underside of the hood and on the passenger seat.
Mark
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Darkspeed
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Jan 10, 2016 10:48:13 GMT
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Do the windows mist up on the inside when the sun gets on the car?
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MiataMark
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Preventing mould?MiataMark
@garra
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Jan 10, 2016 11:11:09 GMT
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Do the windows mist up on the inside when the sun gets on the car? Probably (we haven't had much sun recently), I can see where you're coming from, if it's damp then there will be mould. I could probably do with some form of de-humidifier. I'm going to buy a powered one for the shed, there are manual ones could try one of those. Mark |
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Darkspeed
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Jan 10, 2016 11:19:35 GMT
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Or get a good breathable cover - like a stormforce monsoon tailored and leave the windows slightly open for air flow. They are not cheap £150 but great value if looking after your car.
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Jan 10, 2016 11:46:39 GMT
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MiataMark
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Preventing mould?MiataMark
@garra
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Jan 10, 2016 12:04:24 GMT
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Those (GoOutdoors) look good. I was looking at this, link but it really needs airflow to work properly.  |
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Jan 10, 2016 12:41:37 GMT
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Dehumidifier will definitely help, but only really help to control a situation.
The best thing to do is to try and reduce the moisture level inside the car.
When you do use it, use the opportunity to dry it out. Use the heater, and before you leave the car, try and ventilate it. Your own CO2 will increase the water vapour. Keep the windows open for a while before you lock it up, e.g. For the last 5 minutes of your journey.
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colnerov
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Jan 10, 2016 13:57:09 GMT
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Hi, Instead of the proprietary products try a margarine tub half full of rice or salt on the seat or floor. This will soak up the water in the air,when it's saturated just nuke it in the microwave and use again.
Colin
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Last Edit: Jan 10, 2016 13:58:06 GMT by colnerov
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glen
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Jan 11, 2016 23:03:07 GMT
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/\ /\ love that......i'll try!!!
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it's only metal!!!
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MiataMark
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@garra
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Jan 12, 2016 12:49:26 GMT
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My wife just had a coat delivered and in the packaging were some sachet's of Silica have put them in the car will be interesting to see if anything happens;  |
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Jan 12, 2016 20:22:17 GMT
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TBH you will probably need a lot more than that . I don't suppose you have any friends who work in buying/selling import/export ? We get 1kg bags of that sometimes and i give them to a mate who has a Cooper S stored in a shipping container .
You can buy 1kg bags on amazon but they are 11 quid .
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MiataMark
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Preventing mould?MiataMark
@garra
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Jan 12, 2016 20:52:17 GMT
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TBH you will probably need a lot more than that . I don't suppose you have any friends who work in buying/selling import/export ? We get 1kg bags of that sometimes and i give them to a mate who has a Cooper S stored in a shipping container . You can buy 1kg bags on amazon but they are 11 quid . Yes I know I'll need more, this is just an experiment with what I had to hand. If it works (i.e. the sachets get wet) then I'll go down the GoOutdoors Caravan route. |
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goldnrust
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Jan 12, 2016 21:31:35 GMT
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Hi, Instead of the proprietary products try a margarine tub half full of rice or salt on the seat or floor. This will soak up the water in the air,when it's saturated just nuke it in the microwave and use again. Colin The rice trick definitely works. I used to have an old sock filled with dried rice, under the seat or something in my retro cars. It made a surprising amount of difference to the amount of condensation on the inside of the screen on a cold morning, which for cars with limited ventilation controls was very useful! |
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