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flapbreaker
Joined: 26 Jan 2005 Posts: 878 City/Region: Hillsboro
State or Province: OR
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C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Playin' Hooky
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 1:03 pm Post subject: Fogged windows. |
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Can anyone recommend a good anti-fog product for windows (non-pc variety). Usually mine will fog in the morning when the curtains are up. I remember someone at the boat show selling some expensive stuff but is there an off the shelf product that works GOOD? |
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JamesTXSD
Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Posts: 7481 City/Region: from island boy to desert dweller
State or Province: AZ
C-Dory Year: 2007
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Vessel Name: "Wild Blue" (sold 9/14)
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 1:18 pm Post subject: |
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I've used the Rain-X inside stuff and it works pretty well. But, with all the humidity inside a closed boat, it's not enough to keep the windows clear without some additional ventilation. It's certainly not as effective on the inside as the regular Rain-X is on the outside. _________________ Jim & Joan
CD-25 "Wild Blue" (sold August 2014)
http://captnjim.blogspot.com/
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tsturm
Joined: 01 Nov 2003 Posts: 1165 City/Region: Soldotna
State or Province: AK
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 1:21 pm Post subject: Re: Fogged windows. |
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flapbreaker wrote: | Can anyone recommend a good anti-fog product for windows (non-pc variety). Usually mine will fog in the morning when the curtains are up. I remember someone at the boat show selling some expensive stuff but is there an off the shelf product that works GOOD? |
I use regular Rain-X inside & out  |
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depperson
Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 20 City/Region: Juneau
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Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 12:54 am Post subject: |
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I use liquid dish detergent, add a few drops to a paper towel,and rub on with a circular motion. It leaves a temp film but quickly disappears, it will last a couple hours at a time. _________________ DeanO |
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smittypaddler
Joined: 30 Jun 2004 Posts: 337 City/Region: Neenah, Wisconsin
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Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 12:57 am Post subject: Dish detergent |
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I got this tip on C-Brats, and it works great! Just put a little dish soap on a rag and wipe the inside of your windows. You don't need much, and it doesn't blur your view at all. Oh my, was it nice to learn this trick, after spending hours wiping down the windows every five minutes. I used to drive with a towel on one hand on cold wet days. |
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john schuler
Joined: 23 Jan 2005 Posts: 142 City/Region: Missoula, Montana
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C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
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Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 7:28 am Post subject: no fog |
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I keep some windows open at night to reduce resipratory water vapor. If its
to cool run the wallas. This keeps the windows clear and the cabin warm.
john  |
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bshillam
Joined: 21 Aug 2007 Posts: 783 City/Region: Bellingham
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Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 12:02 pm Post subject: Fan helps too |
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I purchased one of the 12v plug in fans it also runs off battery power too. Great thing as it keeps several windows clear. Up here with the cooler weather and moisture we keep the Wallas and fans moving anytime we are. Does help in keeping it dryer in the cabin. I too use the rain x anti-fog too. Between those thing the windows stay pretty dry and visible throughout our journeys.  |
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Dene
Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 444 City/Region: Kalama
State or Province: WA
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Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 3:40 pm Post subject: Re: Fan helps too |
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bshillam wrote: | I purchased one of the 12v plug in fans it also runs off battery power too. Great thing as it keeps several windows clear. Up here with the cooler weather and moisture we keep the Wallas and fans moving anytime we are. Does help in keeping it dryer in the cabin. I too use the rain x anti-fog too. Between those thing the windows stay pretty dry and visible throughout our journeys.  |
Which fan and where did you get it? I need one soon. Meanwhile, I'm going to try the dishwashing soap trick.
Thanks!
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Wandering Sagebrush
Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 2783 City/Region: Northeast Oregon
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Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 8:47 pm Post subject: Ecofan |
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Another way to defog is to use an Ecofan on the Wallas when you are at anchor or at the dock. It takes a bit, but there is no current draw on the battery except for the Wallas. We use ours in the boat and the wood stove at home. Ours came from Cabella's. |
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bshillam
Joined: 21 Aug 2007 Posts: 783 City/Region: Bellingham
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Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 10:26 pm Post subject: Fan |
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It's made by camframo I bought it through alwaysbright.com or something along that nature. I've been very happy with it so far. I know boatersworld also sells the exact same thing but I think they put their own name on it. I've also read others have the same fan and like it cause it operates on low for 300 hours off four Ds. |
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rogerbum
Joined: 21 Nov 2004 Posts: 5927 City/Region: Kenmore
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Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:04 am Post subject: |
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With that subject line, I was really hoping for a more interesting post.....
But, alas it's not to be. Anyway, I agree with Jim - rainx inside and out and some ventilation will help. _________________ Roger on Meant to be |
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mwilson
Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Posts: 109 City/Region: missoula
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Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:28 am Post subject: water spots |
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Anyone have any tips for removing water spots on the glass? I've tried everything I can think of. michael |
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jkidd
Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 1668 City/Region: Northern, Utah
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Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 1:11 am Post subject: water spots |
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I use Ducky or white vinegar for water spots. _________________ Jody Kidd
KE7WNG
Northern, Utah
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Sea Wolf
Joined: 01 Nov 2003 Posts: 8650 City/Region: Redding
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Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 3:21 am Post subject: Re: water spots |
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mwilson wrote: | Anyone have any tips for removing water spots on the glass? I've tried everything I can think of. michael |
If the waterspots are so bad that the vinegar won't dissolve them, get a can of Bartender's Friend (like Comet or Ajax, only milder with a softer abrasive) and let the oxalic acid and the mild abrasive clean off the hard water deposits. Don't scrub too hard, let the acid dissolve the deposits, using the abrasive as a helper. Rinse it throughly off the boat. The acid will attack the wax and the abrasive will scratch the gel coat if it's not flushed off fully.
The Bartender's Friend can also be used to bleach out stains in the gel coat and non-skid areas, but you must rinse thoroughly afterward. The gel coat will have to be re-waxed.
This cleaner will also clean up and polish stainless steel nicely. It's a bit rough to use on aluminum, though.
The oxalic acid is a good "bleach" and rust remover. It contains a lot of relatively free oxygen radicals that attack stains, rust, and corrosion.
Use with care and do test patches first to determine suitability.
Joe.  _________________ Sea Wolf, C-Brat #31
Lake Shasta, California
 
"Most of my money I spent on boats and women. The rest I squandered'. " -Annonymous
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bshillam
Joined: 21 Aug 2007 Posts: 783 City/Region: Bellingham
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