condensation in the car

r055 · Post by **r055** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:17 am

took the lotus to work today. It has been sitting in the drive for a few weeks with the showercap on.

got in, and it was absolutely soaking. There was condensation dripping from the softtop.

Is there anything i can do/ techniques to stop that happening? Leave windows open slightly for a constant flow of air?

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:28 am

Not leave the car for weeks?

I'm going to have the same problem...

tut · Post by **tut** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:34 am

Same prob after a couple of days with either the soft top or the showercap on, especially with a heavy frost.

tut

GregR · Post by **GregR** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:53 am

Think yourself lucky you're not chiselling ice from the inside of the windscreen!

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:24 am

GregR wrote:Think yourself lucky you're not chiselling ice from the inside of the windscreen!

That drives me nuts!!!!

tuscan_thunder · Post by **tuscan_thunder** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:48 am

http://www.lakeland.co.uk/product.aspx/ ... arage!6197

(link doesn't work due to the exclamation mark - dunno how to fix it! copying and pasting works though)

craigs135s · Post by **craigs135s** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:49 am

Speak nice to my mum and see if she will let you leave it her garage

Cheers
C

woody · Post by **woody** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 1:59 pm

craigs135s wrote:Speak nice to my mum and see if she will let you leave it her garage

Cheers
C

Now its not everyday you get an offer like that

craigs135s · Post by **craigs135s** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:29 pm

Andy · Post by **Andy** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:32 pm

Should the shower cap not be supported off the soft top to stop the water penetrating, just like keeping the flysheet of a tent off the inner?

Post by **Shug** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:36 pm

Andy wrote:Should the shower cap not be supported off the soft top to stop the water penetrating, just like keeping the flysheet of a tent off the inner?

Not if he's leaving it with just the showercape on

Although I can't imagine he did that.

What about leaving a multipack of tampons open inside? Wick up moisture and persuade any theiving gits that they'd not only have to deal with the alarm and immobiliser, but PMT too!

GregR · Post by **GregR** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:40 pm

Shug wrote:
Andy wrote:Should the shower cap not be supported off the soft top to stop the water penetrating, just like keeping the flysheet of a tent off the inner?
Not if he's leaving it with just the showercape on Although I can't imagine he did that.

What about leaving a multipack of tampons open inside? Wick up moisture and persuade any theiving gits that they'd not only have to deal with the alarm and immobiliser, but PMT too!

I worry about you sometimes mate..

BiggestNizzy · Post by **BiggestNizzy** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:52 pm

A bag of dried peas work fantastic for picking up moisture, ladies only in the car

works in your salt shaker too

craigs135s · Post by **craigs135s** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:56 pm

Shug wrote:
Andy wrote:Should the shower cap not be supported off the soft top to stop the water penetrating, just like keeping the flysheet of a tent off the inner?
Not if he's leaving it with just the showercape on Although I can't imagine he did that.

What about leaving a multipack of tampons open inside? Wick up moisture and persuade any theiving gits that they'd not only have to deal with the alarm and immobiliser, but PMT too!

You are a strange one Shug!!!!

Pedro · Post by **Pedro** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 5:06 pm

Hey r055,

This looks great, if you have a big enough drive.

http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/Stor ... ductId=396

I think a breathable cover is best as it lets the moisture out, rather than trap it, (which causes rust).

Cheers,
Pete