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davek_964 said:
When my first replacement windscreen was fitted and not sealed properly on passenger side, I got heavy condensation on the windscreen.
Since the replacement was installed I get misting, but no condensation.
Ooh misting/condensation thats open to interpretation i suppose.Since the replacement was installed I get misting, but no condensation.
I would say front screen and sides have been misting but back screen definitely wet so condensation i guess.
Just noticed my daily oil burner sat next to is is bone dry in same conditions.
Pull up the foot well carpet, and then the foam underneath to expose the duvet type insulation.
I had the same problem and found mine to be soaking wet. After drying it out it's stayed completely dry - no leaks anywhere. I might be wrong, but recently our car park slightly flooded and I ended up having to go park the car on a hill as the water level was coming up to the underside of the car (although no where near the bottom of the door). I'm now wondering whether water somehow got into the foot well from below.
I had the same problem and found mine to be soaking wet. After drying it out it's stayed completely dry - no leaks anywhere. I might be wrong, but recently our car park slightly flooded and I ended up having to go park the car on a hill as the water level was coming up to the underside of the car (although no where near the bottom of the door). I'm now wondering whether water somehow got into the foot well from below.
Flugplatz said:
I have proper drips of water waiting inside on all glass when its wet outside.
I am left with a soaking wet cloth after clearing.
I just thought it was from the cloth roadster roof however thinking about it none of my other non AM convertibles have done it. Hmmm.
Never had that problem with either of my roadstersI am left with a soaking wet cloth after clearing.
I just thought it was from the cloth roadster roof however thinking about it none of my other non AM convertibles have done it. Hmmm.
You and the OP have a leak somewhere IMHO
(yours maybe as a result of the cock walking over your roof?)
My Vantage is only 4 months old and I've noticed it's more prone to condensation in this weather than other car's I've owned. Also the ventilation is a bit slower to clear it than is ideal. I suspect the water that pours into the boot when opened in the the rain doesn't help. Perhaps they're not really designed with winter in mind?
I had the same problem with my V8VR (MY2008), pockets of water at the bottom corners of each side of the windscreen.
My AM dealer told me if the VIN number has water visible in it at the windscreen then chances are the windscreen seal has gone.
The solution for my car was to have the windscreen removed and fitted again with new sealant.
I was very lucky with the local windscreen firm I used as the guy who done the work had received an award for excellent work and he told me the week before he fitted my windscreen he fitted a screen to a Rolls Royce Phantom at £5K just for the screen.
He cut out the windscreen with a wire cheese cutter and he commented that on the drivers side vertical seal, he did not get any resistance to cutting the seal which indicated that the seal was gone.
The cost to remove and fit the screen again with new sealant was £120, there is of course a risk of damaging the screen by doing this, but he was very careful.
This cured the problem of water ingress.
My AM dealer told me if the VIN number has water visible in it at the windscreen then chances are the windscreen seal has gone.
The solution for my car was to have the windscreen removed and fitted again with new sealant.
I was very lucky with the local windscreen firm I used as the guy who done the work had received an award for excellent work and he told me the week before he fitted my windscreen he fitted a screen to a Rolls Royce Phantom at £5K just for the screen.
He cut out the windscreen with a wire cheese cutter and he commented that on the drivers side vertical seal, he did not get any resistance to cutting the seal which indicated that the seal was gone.
The cost to remove and fit the screen again with new sealant was £120, there is of course a risk of damaging the screen by doing this, but he was very careful.
This cured the problem of water ingress.
mikey k said:
yours maybe as a result of the cock walking over your roof?
It was happening prior to cock day.I have had my screen out and refitted recently by the Main agent so either that means I can dismiss that or that's exactly where I need to start looking ?!?
At the moment, I start the car and then initiate the roof drop to allow access to rear screen and then wipe that clear which alone fills the shammy. I then use another dry one for the windscreen and side windows.
When I get home i take them into the house to dry ready for use on my next outing.
Flugplatz said:
It was happening prior to cock day.
I have had my screen out and refitted recently by the Main agent so either that means I can dismiss that or that's exactly where I need to start looking ?!?
At the moment, I start the car and then initiate the roof drop to allow access to rear screen and then wipe that clear which alone fills the shammy. I then use another dry one for the windscreen and side windows.
When I get home i take them into the house to dry ready for use on my next outing.
I think a return visit to the AM dealer that refitted your screen would be a priority, that would be my advice IMHO.I have had my screen out and refitted recently by the Main agent so either that means I can dismiss that or that's exactly where I need to start looking ?!?
At the moment, I start the car and then initiate the roof drop to allow access to rear screen and then wipe that clear which alone fills the shammy. I then use another dry one for the windscreen and side windows.
When I get home i take them into the house to dry ready for use on my next outing.
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