Interior condensation

Technical Area Body, Interior & Styling
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I am getting quite a bit of condensation in my car

Since the change of weather it’s a soft top ND

Any ideas please

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I would recommend checking drain holes and other usual spots such as behind seats and footwells for damp. Also check the boot floor for any water. These are things I check with an NC but I am sure same applies to ND. I keep a dehumidifier bag in the car at all times, also use the car as regularly as possible with windows down and if possible take the roof down. Just use them, don’t hide them away :smiling_face_with_sunglasses:. P.S Also try get your local Detailer to apply waterproof coating to the car or find a product yourself and apply

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Have 5 dehumidifier bags in the car which seems to help. One under each seat one on the dashboard and two in the boot.

My bags have an orange triangle on them which goes black when they are ready for drying out.

Seems to be a convertible problem all makes seem to suffer this time of year.

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Has anyone had leaks from the windscreen scuttle fixings similar to the NC. My new ND soft top is also getting condensation especially on the front windscreen.

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I just think these cars are prone to some condensation. They’re not completely sealed from outside like other cars, the drains in the back are an open vent for moisture to enter the cabin and then condense on the windows

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Same, got a couple of them, they usually need “recharging” after a couple of weeks.

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Practically any car subjected to a large temperature drop will have foggy windows, more so if it’s not used daily.

Leaving the air con, if fitted, on all year helps.

not to say there can’t be a leak. Just make sure there are no wet carpets or water in the boot.

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Whenever you are lucky enough to benefit from a nice sunny day, put the roof down, remove the floor mats, open the doors and boot & give the car a good airing. A spell of mild weather immediately after a cold period will always result in condensation on all surfaces. If the car is completely closed , the moisture cannot escape readily. This also applies if the car is kept in an unheated or uninsulated garage. If the car is garaged, avoid putting it away if it is wet. An electric dehumidifier collects the moisture in the atmosphere & dumps it in a collecting tank. They are not particularly expensive to buy (around £150) and cheap to run. You will be amazed how much H2O they collect over a day. You can use the water collected for steam irons or battery top up. They are also good for drying washing on an airer inside overnight if wet outside and much cheaper to run than a tumble dryer!