ChatterBank1 min ago
My Car Is Damp Inside
I don't have a garage so I need to keep the windows and doors closed, do caravan de-humidifiers work?
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The silica gel absorbent crystals work but will need regenerating on a regular basis (spread on a baking tray in the oven for a couple of hours at 70-80c). Silica gel crystals are usually blue when active and gradually turn white as they absorb moisture.
09:22 Mon 14th Jan 2013
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Yes try and find out were the damp is getting in, if it is the boot then the rear lights are a likely suspect ( were they actually fit to the bodywork ) maybe the seals are breaking down ! or maybe your rear window has a minor leak where it seals on the bodywork or maybe one of the rear panels where another panel joins it ( sealant again ).
Thanks guys. I think the silica gels sound good. Can I get them in Halfords? I've checked round the window seals and the boot rear lights, all seems good there. The cars old now, maybe I need to take it to a garage for a professionals 'eye', cos I cant see any breaks in the seal.
Now I've resolved the window catching the seal, I'm wondering if Maybe its just the residue from that leak.
Now I've resolved the window catching the seal, I'm wondering if Maybe its just the residue from that leak.