Originally Posted by sparkguy (Post 1930760)

Do these Bosh wipers doesn't leave the fog behind on windscreen. I often face this problem of very thin film of fog on outside the windscreen after a wipe from wipers. Any pointers?

Originally Posted by sparkguy (Post 1930760)

Do these Bosh wipers doesn't leave the fog behind on windscreen. I often face this problem of very thin film of fog on outside the windscreen after a wipe from wipers. Any pointers?

Originally Posted by babaops (Post 1929950)

I have seen a lot of people using tobacco but any idea of how does tobacco help? What properties of it make sure that it helps during rain?

Originally Posted by gavinimurthy (Post 1932332)

Maruti service stations sell windshield cleaner to be mixed with the water in the tank meant for wipers. Very inexpensive and very effective.

However it is necessary to keep the wind shield clean all the time. In case you find it dirty pour some plain water on the WS and clean with an old newspaper till all the water is absorbed and the WS is dry. Clean the wiper blades too.

Finally clean with wipers making sure that you spray water from the tank before the wipers start. Different models have different ways.

It is also important to keep the inside of WS too clean. In case mist forms on the inside blow cold air on to the WS by switching on your ac and directing the cold air onto the WS. The mist clears like magic. Better than wiping with a cloth.

Murthy

Originally Posted by manjo (Post 1935870)

I heard from couple of friends that normal colgate toothpaste(white) helps in removing the oil layer. Used in couple of trips, saw slight improvment.
But i love the ACC in my Punto. Put it to 'Full Auto' and i never get a mist on my windscreen however it is.
Also i mix Amway glass cleaning lotion in my spray tank with water. Is it ok. This also was suggested by one mate.

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom (Post 1935900)

I do not expect a pair of wiper blades to last more than a year.

Originally Posted by manjo (Post 1935870)

I heard from couple of friends that normal colgate toothpaste(white) helps in removing the oil layer. Used in couple of trips, saw slight improvment.

Originally Posted by gavinimurthy (Post 1935960)

I never tried colgate tooth paste. How does an oil layer come onto the WS? Either the water servicing guy is using contaminated water or you are using soiled clothes to wipe the WS.

Originally Posted by GTO (Post 890562)

• If you aren’t sure about the depth of the flood, do NOT drive through it. Taking an alternate route is best. If you just have to use that stretch, wait until another car / bus attempts to pass the flood, and gauge its depth. Never drive through a flood unless you know how deep it is and that your car can handle it.

• Switch off your air-con before entering the flooded area.

• Always keep your windows slightly open when traveling through a flooded area. If you get stuck, you can shout for help or even force the window down.

• When in a flooded area, choose the first gear, slip the clutch and keep the revs high enough to ensure that exhaust gases are pushed out of the tail pipe. Do NOT stop revving. The lower your car's speed, the better. If your car stalls, it is very difficult to start it again.

• If your car does stall, do not attempt to restart. This may lead to engine hydrolock. You first need to check if any water has entered the air intake or exhaust pipe.

• Once out of the water trap, pump / tap your brakes to dry the drums and discs off.

• Remember the fundamentals : Window fogging occurs due to a temperature difference between the inside surface of your glass and the outside. For example, if you drive without the air-con and all your windows are shut, the cabin is warmer than the outside, resulting in the window fogging up from inside. On the other hand, if you run your air-con on full blast mode, the interiors of your car will be colder than the outside. Thus, your glasses will fog up from the outside.

• Keep the air-con on fresh air / ventilation mode.

• It is important to maintain the right temperature balance between the inner & exterior sides of glass. Don't turn your air-con to full blast. Keep it at a level which is just about comfortable.

• Use your rear windscreen demister liberally. It heats up little wires in your rear glass and gets rid of the mist / fog.

• When the windows fog from the inside, the best thing to do is to switch the aircon on. It will clear up the screens in a jiffy. The situation is a little tricker when the windows fog up from the outside. The ideal solution is to roll down the windows a little, and let the air flow more or less neutralize the temperature difference. Most modern cars come with the demist / defog mode as part of the standard HVAC system.

Drive safe! The rains are simply beautiful. Taking the necessary precautions will make your rainy drives a pleasure that you will look forward to!

Credits : Many points in this article have been compiled from Normally_Crazy's thread (Driving in the Rains - Tips). Thanks to all those who commented!

Originally Posted by gavinimurthy (Post 1935960)

How does an oil layer come onto the WS? Either the water servicing guy is using contaminated water or you are using soiled clothes to wipe the WS.

Murthy

Originally Posted by blackstallion76 (Post 1942774)

Friends,

My brother has Alto Non-A/C vehicle. During monsoons, its very difficult to drive due to fog formation and somebody or the other have to wipe the windscreen during long drives. He just have a fan. This is a Alto LX model.

Any suggestions please?