My Corsa B: Doubty McDoubtface

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Just noticed that I have a hi cube shower and toilet conversion on it too. How ironic.

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So the £50 supposedly breathable car cover that I bought last summer turns out to be shite.

 

I decided to have a quick check underneath the cover this morning and the car is soaked in condensation inside and out. There's mould in the steering wheel and the seat bolsters.

 

So that's getting fucked off tomorrow night, battery back in and I'll run it up to temperature.

 

Bits of the paint have been rubbed by the cover as well so I'll check the full extent of that too.

 

Best solution I think is a good coat of polish before the winter and perhaps a wee wax in a dry day in between.

 

Even although the engine is a bit poorly now, I might actually just start using it again. Engine replacement will have to wait until the spring.

[They_all_do_that_sir]

Covers are usually shit. You can erect a frame to keep it off the car but the wind will destroy that and drag the frame all over your nice paint.

 

I've always used covers over the motorbikes in winter, this year is no exception. But I clabber the bike in wax (without buffing it off) and oil and vaseline where appropriate. Makes an awful mess mind.

Also important to whip the cover off everytime there's a dry day and air the bike or car.

 

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Aye I'm just going to to the wax thing and chuck in some dehum sachets as well.

[Cavcraft]

Isn't there some old wives tale things about filling socks full of (clean) cat litter and leaving them in the car to absorb the damp?

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Technically it makes sense I guess!

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I've used these before:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221573062483?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

Leave in the car until the indicators goes green, then five minutes in the microwave (indicators goes orange), then back in car. Just silica gel and indicator. Job done.

 

If it's wet because it's leaking rather than condensation (been there before with corsa C - great car but leaked everywhere - rear lights seals, brake servo seal, BCM cover etc etc) then seats out and a wet vac?

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Isn't there some old wives tale things about filling socks full of (clean) cat litter and leaving them in the car to absorb the damp?

 

Aye, tights, a tupperware container without the lid, cat litter, rice, silica gel etc all does the same thing as one of these

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Home-Garden-Store/Pingi-Rechargeable-Dehumidifier-Drying-moisture-450gr-caravan/B003FTH8DU

 

and draws the moisture from the air.

 

Sorry to hear about the car, Iain! You are right, it is better to wax it and don't cover it at all.

Even if the cover is breathable and the interior is unaffected, it will rub paint off and can even cause microblisters. Not worth it, plus this lets you keep an eye on it to see if it is leaking.

 

Hope you get it sorted!

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Thankfully it's never leaked but yes the paint has rubbed off on the bonnet a bit. I'm not looking forward to seeing the cover condition of the panels that were painted last year!

 

Easy remedy though, will try all the suggestions this week.

[320touring]

Isn't there some old wives tale things about filling socks full of (clean) cat litter and leaving them in the car to absorb the damp?

We refer to it as the 'dinosaur Jobby'.

 

1kg of rice wrapped in 2 socks- draws the moisture out the air and you can dry it out on the radiator in the house.

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Ha ha class!

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Went out for a fouter wi this tonight.

 

Despite storing the battery in a warm dry area it was still too low on charge to start the car and it would simply not accept a jump start. So much for being conscientious!

 

Good news is that the mould cleaned and the car rolls freely after a bit of shoving to and fro.

 

So hopefully a new battery and then I can move the thing about a bit.

 

Also seems to look ok, well in the dark and mist anyway!

[Kiltox]

Silica cat litter is the cheapest most effective dehumidifying agent

 

A standard household dehumidifier works well too if you can run power to the car

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I shall get myself some of that, cheers chap 😀

[Kiltox]

Much cheap in Home Bargains if you have one nearby but you can also get it for about £4 a bag in most supermarkets

 

Don't bother with standard cat litter - it barely works with cat piss never mind a damp car

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We have a Home Bargains nearby, I'll get some at the weekend!