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   AK to All   
   Re: Fog on inside winshield   
   14 Mar 23 20:21:07   
   
   From: scientist77017@gmail.com   
      
   On Friday, February 24, 2023 at 12:20:59 AM UTC-6, 😎 Mighty Wannabe ✅   
   wrote:   
   > 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.   
   Soap and water is of no use.   
      
   Andy   
      
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