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   Re: Fog on inside winshield   
   24 Feb 23 01:20:48   
   
   From: @.   
      
   AK wrote on 2/24/2023 12:44 AM:   
   > On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 11:34:51 PM UTC-6, Paul in Houston TX   
   wrote:   
   >> AK wrote:   
   >>> I am having problems with the interior of my windshield fogging up.   
   >>>   
   >>> I have tried the following to clean it off but nothing will remove that   
   buildup.   
   >>>   
   >>> 1. Isopropyl alcohol   
   >>> 2. Hopes Perfect Glass   
   >>> 3. Windex   
   >>>   
   >>> I am looking for suggestions as to what to try next.   
   >>>   
   >>> Thanks,   
   >>> Andrew Kennedy   
   >> Is the A/C compressor working?   
   >> My inside front window fogs because the evap has a leak and PAG oil   
   >> molecules get on it. Periodically I use acetone on an old sock to remove   
   >> the oil film then windex it.   
   > Thanks, I will get some acetone and try it.   
   >   
   > Andy   
      
   Acetone is very harsh on silicone and plastic. It will be very harsh on   
   your lungs too when you apply it to such a large area on the windshield   
   in a confined environment (inside your car).   
      
   I suggest soap and water to clean the windshield.   
      
   Defogger spray doesn't work well on windshields. It's too big for tiny   
   bottles of defogger.   
      
   You should turn the heat on high to blast at the windshield. Turn on the   
   air conditioner too because it will remove moisture from incoming air,   
   and don't use the re-circulate button.   
      
   After removing the foggy condition, remember to reduce the heat to the   
   windshield because overheating the windshield will dry up the   
   (anti-icing) windshield fluid too fast and create a white powdery   
   residue to obscure your vision.   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
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