Greasy film inside windows?
10-22-2013, 10:29 PM
#1
Greasy film inside windows?
I am having a hell of a time trying to figure this thing out. Anyone ever have a problem with all of the windows becoming greasy on the inside?
I have replaced the heater core twice and still have this problem...
What else can it be?
I have replaced the heater core twice and still have this problem...
What else can it be?
10-22-2013, 10:36 PM
#2
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What product are you using to dress the seats and dash?
The moisture from a leaking heater core may take time to
dissipate (?).
Some info.... may help:
http://askville.amazon.com/clean-ins...uestId=5081611
The moisture from a leaking heater core may take time to
dissipate (?).
Some info.... may help:
http://askville.amazon.com/clean-ins...uestId=5081611
10-23-2013, 09:04 AM
#3
Another car i had needed the carpets cleaned. I got the carpets clean cant remember what i used. It took weeks before i figured out that it was the cause of a film on the inside of car windows. I opened all windows during the day for a few days cleaned the windows and that took care of it.
10-23-2013, 09:31 PM
#4
I've had that issue before....drives me NUCKIN FUTTY some mornings when the dampness is still in the air and everything has that film that WON"T go away!
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I have to keep the "wipe thing" ya know, the infomercial long handled thing to wipe the glass like a mop handle...little green pads that slip on.., anyway it works great BUT the fact that I have to use it constantly makes me crazy.
It has something to do with the relative humidity and some fumes inside the cabin. It HAS to be vinyl dressing. I have mistakenly sprayed a silicone product on the glass and it took months to clean off...
Also had a can of fix-a flat explode in the back a few yrs ago.....
This seems to be related to the humidity. It happens in the mornings and later when it warms up its usually gone. At night it will become a haze so opaque that I can't see to drive.
Got to be the armour-all.
How to remove the stuff is the question. I've tried alcohol, vinegar, and all brands of window cleaner. STILL happens.......
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I have to keep the "wipe thing" ya know, the infomercial long handled thing to wipe the glass like a mop handle...little green pads that slip on.., anyway it works great BUT the fact that I have to use it constantly makes me crazy.
It has something to do with the relative humidity and some fumes inside the cabin. It HAS to be vinyl dressing. I have mistakenly sprayed a silicone product on the glass and it took months to clean off...
Also had a can of fix-a flat explode in the back a few yrs ago.....
This seems to be related to the humidity. It happens in the mornings and later when it warms up its usually gone. At night it will become a haze so opaque that I can't see to drive.
Got to be the armour-all.
How to remove the stuff is the question. I've tried alcohol, vinegar, and all brands of window cleaner. STILL happens.......
10-23-2013, 10:23 PM
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Check underneath the passenger side carpet for moisture.
Water could be backing up from a clogged drain tube on the passenger side vent area. If the water can't drain, it backs up into the Evaporator case and down into the passenger side foot well.
You'll see the rubber drain tube behind the washer fluid bottle. The opening is near the windshield vent area (I can't remember exactly, since it's been awhile).
There are actually Three Drain Tubes, two on the drivers side and one on the passenger side.
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Water could be backing up from a clogged drain tube on the passenger side vent area. If the water can't drain, it backs up into the Evaporator case and down into the passenger side foot well.
You'll see the rubber drain tube behind the washer fluid bottle. The opening is near the windshield vent area (I can't remember exactly, since it's been awhile).
There are actually Three Drain Tubes, two on the drivers side and one on the passenger side.
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Last edited by GKK; 10-23-2013 at 10:29 PM.
10-23-2013, 11:16 PM
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I've had this happen in a car where the heater core was bypassed - so I know it's not related to the coolant because the carpets and underlay were brand-new after the heater got bypassed. It's gotta be something related to the vinyl dressings that we're using. Even more annoying - this same car gets all greasy on the vinyl door panels when it sits for a while. I've tried every detergent known to mankind and still it comes back after a while. Makes me wanna go AAAAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
10-24-2013, 01:05 AM
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10-26-2013, 12:26 AM
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Thanks for the replies everyone.
It seems that all the windows grease up evenly. For the last couple years I have used nothing at all. I've been far too busy to give the car anything but a rare quick vacuum, basic wash and plenty of miles. Before that I used F21 on the dash.
Will give this a shot.
Haven't used any products on the interior for quite awhile. I do have a fire extinguisher in the car if that can affect it?
I'll probably try bypassing the core next just to see what happens.
No!
What product are you using to dress the seats and dash?
The moisture from a leaking heater core may take time to
dissipate (?).
Some info.... may help:
http://askville.amazon.com/clean-ins...uestId=5081611
The moisture from a leaking heater core may take time to
dissipate (?).
Some info.... may help:
http://askville.amazon.com/clean-ins...uestId=5081611
Another car i had needed the carpets cleaned. I got the carpets clean cant remember what i used. It took weeks before i figured out that it was the cause of a film on the inside of car windows. I opened all windows during the day for a few days cleaned the windows and that took care of it.
I've had that issue before....drives me NUCKIN FUTTY some mornings when the dampness is still in the air and everything has that film that WON"T go away!
|
I have to keep the "wipe thing" ya know, the infomercial long handled thing to wipe the glass like a mop handle...little green pads that slip on.., anyway it works great BUT the fact that I have to use it constantly makes me crazy.
It has something to do with the relative humidity and some fumes inside the cabin. It HAS to be vinyl dressing. I have mistakenly sprayed a silicone product on the glass and it took months to clean off...
Also had a can of fix-a flat explode in the back a few yrs ago.....
This seems to be related to the humidity. It happens in the mornings and later when it warms up its usually gone. At night it will become a haze so opaque that I can't see to drive.
Got to be the armour-all.
How to remove the stuff is the question. I've tried alcohol, vinegar, and all brands of window cleaner. STILL happens.......
|
I have to keep the "wipe thing" ya know, the infomercial long handled thing to wipe the glass like a mop handle...little green pads that slip on.., anyway it works great BUT the fact that I have to use it constantly makes me crazy.
It has something to do with the relative humidity and some fumes inside the cabin. It HAS to be vinyl dressing. I have mistakenly sprayed a silicone product on the glass and it took months to clean off...
Also had a can of fix-a flat explode in the back a few yrs ago.....
This seems to be related to the humidity. It happens in the mornings and later when it warms up its usually gone. At night it will become a haze so opaque that I can't see to drive.
Got to be the armour-all.
How to remove the stuff is the question. I've tried alcohol, vinegar, and all brands of window cleaner. STILL happens.......
Check underneath the passenger side carpet for moisture.
Water could be backing up from a clogged drain tube on the passenger side vent area. If the water can't drain, it backs up into the Evaporator case and down into the passenger side foot well.
You'll see the rubber drain tube behind the washer fluid bottle. The opening is near the windshield vent area (I can't remember exactly, since it's been awhile).
There are actually Three Drain Tubes, two on the drivers side and one on the passenger side.
Thanks I'll give it a shot.
.
Water could be backing up from a clogged drain tube on the passenger side vent area. If the water can't drain, it backs up into the Evaporator case and down into the passenger side foot well.
You'll see the rubber drain tube behind the washer fluid bottle. The opening is near the windshield vent area (I can't remember exactly, since it's been awhile).
There are actually Three Drain Tubes, two on the drivers side and one on the passenger side.
Thanks I'll give it a shot.
.
I've had this happen in a car where the heater core was bypassed - so I know it's not related to the coolant because the carpets and underlay were brand-new after the heater got bypassed. It's gotta be something related to the vinyl dressings that we're using. Even more annoying - this same car gets all greasy on the vinyl door panels when it sits for a while. I've tried every detergent known to mankind and still it comes back after a while. Makes me wanna go AAAAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
No!
Last edited by Agent13; 10-26-2013 at 12:31 AM.
10-26-2013, 12:07 PM
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You will find this problem on any car, it will happen more out in the sun, it is mainly the fumes coming off the plastics inside the car.
Go to a new car lot and look at cars that haven't been prepped those cars have the same smoky windows, because the plastics inside the car are fresh and giving off more fumes.
Crack a window, leave an air space this will cut down on the problem.
Go to a new car lot and look at cars that haven't been prepped those cars have the same smoky windows, because the plastics inside the car are fresh and giving off more fumes.
Crack a window, leave an air space this will cut down on the problem.
10-26-2013, 10:14 PM
#11
It's called outgassing!
Plastics do it. Adhesives do it for years. My 88 is full of plastics and adhesives. Just the way it is guys. I just clean the windows when it bugs me! Seems the vette is the worst of all my cars. 
10-27-2013, 11:35 AM
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"It's called outgasing"
What do you use to clean the haze? My 64 with tinted glass must still be offgasing, leather seats, fairly new dash, darn phalates (from chemist friend). I can not find anything that cuts it or slows its forming on the windshield. Rain drops and horizon sun make me wish I had radar. I am ashamed to list the products I have tried. Forgot carpet adhesive that is just a couple years old.
Last edited by sshort67; 10-27-2013 at 11:37 AM. Reason: adding more facts
10-27-2013, 01:03 PM
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I use alcohol and water (50/50 mix of 70% rubbing alcohol) the most important thing is the cloth you use, get a nice drying old white hand towel and wash it in Joy dish soap. ( don't buy 90% alcohol if you get it near plastic it will ruin some plastics)
Use very little dish detergent, rinse the hell out of it, then let it air/sun dry, if you put it in the dryer it's easy to pick up fabric softener out of the dryer.
Fabric softener will give you a haze just like the plastic gassing.
The glass in the new cars is even worse to clean, it seems like it's not smooth anymore, if I use my car microfiber towels it leaves bits of towel all over, stuck to the glass, no matter what cleaner I use.
Use very little dish detergent, rinse the hell out of it, then let it air/sun dry, if you put it in the dryer it's easy to pick up fabric softener out of the dryer.
Fabric softener will give you a haze just like the plastic gassing.
The glass in the new cars is even worse to clean, it seems like it's not smooth anymore, if I use my car microfiber towels it leaves bits of towel all over, stuck to the glass, no matter what cleaner I use.
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10-28-2013, 11:32 PM
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It sounds like outgassing from the vinyl in the car. Not much you can do about it except keep cleaning with a good window cleaner. Also crack the windows about a 1/2". The outgassing occurs when the car gets real hot inside. Try parking in the shade whenever you can.
11-29-2013, 08:13 PM
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