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Struggling to deal with condensation, mainly rear windows. Have fixed six or so leaks into the cabin, heater matrix no longer leaks. Carpets and sound deadening in the boot feel slightly damp, although obvious leaks have been fixed, might take a while to dry out.. Air con is u/s (it's on the list!), heater seems to work OK, although output isn't great. Condensation generally clears if all windows are opened 1/2".

I have some wind deflectors to allow windows to be opened to improve ventilation without drafts and snow getting in, a bit concerned that the deflectors rely on double-sided sticky tape. My Rangie runs happily at 90mph+, although it has lost rear bumper overiders at this speed (replacements fitted with additional bolts rather than the ridiculous clips). Are the wind deflectors secure when making good progress?
 
I have climair deflectors on mine, they do not stop drafts, when the doris has her window open an inch I do get a draft around my legs at speed.
The stick on ones are very likely to go walkabout if you are pushing on a bit - or a lot.
 
You can buy bags of dessicant for damp cars.
Not sure how good they are though.

Air con is the best dehumidifier/demister.
 
Struggling to deal with condensation, mainly rear windows. Have fixed six or so leaks into the cabin, heater matrix no longer leaks. Carpets and sound deadening in the boot feel slightly damp, although obvious leaks have been fixed, might take a while to dry out.. Air con is u/s (it's on the list!), heater seems to work OK, although output isn't great. Condensation generally clears if all windows are opened 1/2".

I have some wind deflectors to allow windows to be opened to improve ventilation without drafts and snow getting in, a bit concerned that the deflectors rely on double-sided sticky tape. My Rangie runs happily at 90mph+, although it has lost rear bumper overiders at this speed (replacements fitted with additional bolts rather than the ridiculous clips). Are the wind deflectors secure when making good progress?

All depends on the tape!

Most body side Moldings are bonded and almost every badge on a modern car and let’s not forget the tape on the leading edge of helicopter and wind turbine blades.
 
You can buy bags of dessicant for damp cars.
Not sure how good they are though.

They are good, go for a large size & put them in both front & back.
If you are 'pulled' doing those speeds you won't have to worry about draughts because you'll likely lose your licence :(
 
Thanks for the replies. I have a couple of bags of desiccant in the vehicle, I'll add a couple more. I'll try the deflector on the driver's door, I'll need to clean the surface of the door to take the tape, I'm a bit wary of using an aggressive cleaner, panel wipe being the obvious choice (?)
 
I'd avoid thinners.
I spray professionally (cars & caravans) & have never had any problems using panelwipe or brake and clutch cleaner on paintwork.
 
I have climair deflectors on mine, they do not stop drafts, when the doris has her window open an inch I do get a draft around my legs at speed.
The stick on ones are very likely to go walkabout if you are pushing on a bit - or a lot.


probably rust holes in the footwells
 
Struggling to deal with condensation, mainly rear windows. Have fixed six or so leaks into the cabin, heater matrix no longer leaks. Carpets and sound deadening in the boot feel slightly damp, although obvious leaks have been fixed, might take a while to dry out.. Air con is u/s (it's on the list!), heater seems to work OK, although output isn't great. Condensation generally clears if all windows are opened 1/2".

I have some wind deflectors to allow windows to be opened to improve ventilation without drafts and snow getting in, a bit concerned that the deflectors rely on double-sided sticky tape. My Rangie runs happily at 90mph+, although it has lost rear bumper overiders at this speed (replacements fitted with additional bolts rather than the ridiculous clips). Are the wind deflectors secure when making good progress?


it will take a while for the moisture to dry out after fixing leaks.. not a good time of year for it.. the best way is to pull all the carpet out on a warm sunny day and shut a dehumidifier inside the car for a few days
 
The wet carpets and sound deadening are the problem. Take em out and dry them. Wind reflectors are fine whilst driving but if you park you'll shut the windows and steam up again. And classics will do 90+ but they dont like handling or stopping at those speeds
 
:)
Van based small & medium area repairs - not full resprays. The caravans are for a trade customer & I use his workshops.
 

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