How do you stop your windows from fogging up when its raining?

Stevins · 06-01-2003, 01:07 PM

Hey all! I wash my windows on a consistent basis and my windows keep fogging up. I dont smoke, Ive used windex and many other glass products but still the same "film" like fog on my windows. Does anyone have any suggestions??

munkis · 06-01-2003, 01:20 PM

turn on the a/c with the defroster.

mysubaruimp · 06-01-2003, 01:38 PM

dont know if youve tried it, but rain-x anti-fog works very well for me.

Stevins · 06-01-2003, 01:52 PM

The A/C thing always works, but I was looking for a permanent fix. Fog-X didnt work for me, I dont know why. Thanks for the responses. Anyone else?

Brad Pittiful · 06-01-2003, 04:08 PM

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Originally posted by McDade
turn on the a/c with the defroster.

i just use the defroster if the a/c isnt needed

munkis · 06-01-2003, 04:42 PM

well most cars when you turn the defroster it turns on the a/c as well to dry out the air. Thats why it clears the windows so well.

the RS the a/c doesnt turn on, and thats why the windows fog up.

so you have to turn the a/c on yourself

Jay

jaypride · 06-01-2003, 06:29 PM

I just crak open all the windows, just about a 1/2 inch does it. You just have to do it before they fog up. If they still fog up you're breathing too much, stop it.

Kopid · 06-02-2003, 05:01 AM

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Originally posted by jaypride
I . If they still fog up you're breathing too much, stop it.

PPower · 06-02-2003, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Stevins
The A/C thing always works, but I was looking for a permanent fix. Fog-X didnt work for me, I dont know why. Thanks for the responses. Anyone else?

Do you have an aversion to a/c? I can't imagine not using it or being in an area where it's not needed. There isn't anything you can put on the glass to keep it from fogging up no matter what. As you wrote, the a/c always works, so what more is really needed?

Subie Gal · 06-02-2003, 12:04 PM

even if it's cold out.. i use the AC...
just swap settings to warm...

AC on all the time

fog x and the likes are OK at best....
this is an extreme factor during rally events too...

we keep the windows clean...
and the defroster running... if you cant see, you cant drive

jamie - www.subiegalracing.com

SAND_MAN1 · 06-02-2003, 01:33 PM

I've had this same problem before, I tried that fox-x stuff and they still fog up badly, I would have the defroster on full blast and it wouldn't work and I found that having the A/C on like has already been mentioned took care of the problem. Ever since I've been using the A/C with the defroster haven't had a problem or gripe since.

BOY · 06-02-2003, 02:00 PM

Clean the windows with rubbing alcohol, then take either fog-x or dishsoap (yes dishsoap) and apply a thin film on the windows. Couple other tricks, make sure your vent is pulling from outside, not recirc (recirc just keeps the same humid air charge in the car). Also, do you smoke in the car? If so, you need to clean the windows much more frequenly cause the tar helps make fog on the windows.

06-01-2003, 01:07 PM	#1
Stevins Scooby Newbie Member#: 33931 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Jersey Vehicle: 2001 Impreza RS Black	How do you stop your windows from fogging up when its raining??!! Hey all! I wash my windows on a consistent basis and my windows keep fogging up. I dont smoke, Ive used windex and many other glass products but still the same "film" like fog on my windows. Does anyone have any suggestions??

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06-01-2003, 01:20 PM	#2
munkis Scooby Guru Member#: 1847 Join Date: Jul 2000 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: brokenmotorsports.com Vehicle: Team Broken: V6 GF www.occsubarumeet.com	turn on the a/c with the defroster.

06-01-2003, 01:38 PM	#3
mysubaruimp Scooby Newbie Member#: 36721 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dover, NH	dont know if youve tried it, but rain-x anti-fog works very well for me.

06-01-2003, 01:52 PM	#4
Stevins Scooby Newbie Member#: 33931 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Jersey Vehicle: 2001 Impreza RS Black	The A/C thing always works, but I was looking for a permanent fix. Fog-X didnt work for me, I dont know why. Thanks for the responses. Anyone else?

06-01-2003, 04:42 PM	#6
munkis Scooby Guru Member#: 1847 Join Date: Jul 2000 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: brokenmotorsports.com Vehicle: Team Broken: V6 GF www.occsubarumeet.com	well most cars when you turn the defroster it turns on the a/c as well to dry out the air. Thats why it clears the windows so well. the RS the a/c doesnt turn on, and thats why the windows fog up. so you have to turn the a/c on yourself Jay

06-01-2003, 06:29 PM	#7
jaypride NASIOC Supporter Member#: 33424 Join Date: Feb 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: WMIC Vehicle: 2004 STI Blue/Gold	I just crak open all the windows, just about a 1/2 inch does it. You just have to do it before they fog up. If they still fog up you're breathing too much, stop it.

06-02-2003, 12:04 PM	#10
Subie Gal GC84Ever Super Moderator Member#: 301 Join Date: Sep 1999 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: WA Vehicle: 2001 2.5 RS 02 WRX Wagon Rally Car	even if it's cold out.. i use the AC... just swap settings to warm... AC on all the time fog x and the likes are OK at best.... this is an extreme factor during rally events too... we keep the windows clean... and the defroster running... if you cant see, you cant drive jamie - www.subiegalracing.com

06-02-2003, 01:33 PM	#11
SAND_MAN1 Scooby Guru Member#: 31535 Join Date: Jan 2003 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: TXIC Resident Sneakerhead Vehicle: 2004 Stealth WRX Wag Rocking SB Dunks and Js	I've had this same problem before, I tried that fox-x stuff and they still fog up badly, I would have the defroster on full blast and it wouldn't work and I found that having the A/C on like has already been mentioned took care of the problem. Ever since I've been using the A/C with the defroster haven't had a problem or gripe since.

06-02-2003, 02:00 PM	#12
BOY NASIOC Supporter Member#: 232 Join Date: Sep 1999 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Ft Wayne, IN Vehicle: 99 RS-T RIP 02 Forster-S	Clean the windows with rubbing alcohol, then take either fog-x or dishsoap (yes dishsoap) and apply a thin film on the windows. Couple other tricks, make sure your vent is pulling from outside, not recirc (recirc just keeps the same humid air charge in the car). Also, do you smoke in the car? If so, you need to clean the windows much more frequenly cause the tar helps make fog on the windows.