After a long summer, autumn arrives and with it, little by little, winter begins to make its appearance. These two seasons come with some enemies for car glass, such as cold, rain, and even snow or ice.
One of the main problems caused by these seasons of the year is fogging. This phenomenon occurs when there is a large temperature difference between the inside and the outside of the vehicle, causing steam to form inside, condense, and deposit itself on the glass.
This effect can cause visibility and safety issues while driving. Therefore, from Ralarsa, as specialists in car glass and car glass workshops, we propose the following solutions to prevent your car windows from fogging up.
Use proper cleaning
The first idea that might come to mind when we see our windows fogged up is to wipe them with a cloth or even our hand, which will surely help combat the fogging for a couple of minutes, but will cause smears from any dust that might be on the glass.
Proper cleaning will help avoid these dirt marks, so it is always advisable to use specific products that leave no residue. Also, don’t forget to keep the windshield wipers in good condition, replacing them whenever necessary. In our Ralarsa workshops, we can make this replacement for you quickly and easily, regardless of your car model.
Turn on the air conditioning
The most practical solution is to turn on your car’s air conditioning, as it is designed to reduce humidity, combining it with a flow of warm air that does not exceed 18°C. This combination will result in air coming out of the vents with less humidity thanks to the evaporator built into the air conditioning.
If you have a newer car, you’re in luck, as you can likely skip this step by simply using the climate control system that most newer vehicles feature. Always take advantage of the button marked with arrows to activate this function and defog the windshield much more easily and in less time.
Open the windows
The most effective and, at the same time, the most eco‑friendly technique, since you don’t even have to start the car, is to open the windows before closing the doors when you get in. This will help circulate any air that may have condensed inside, preventing the windows from fogging up completely. Preventing them from steaming up from the start will make it easier not to have to defog them later. Of course, you’ll have to wait and endure the outside temperature for a couple of minutes for it to work.
Prepare for rainy days
If you want to proactively prevent anything from obstructing your field of vision, a rain‑repellent treatment will be your greatest ally against humidity and rainy days.
This treatment allows water droplets that may accumulate on the car’s glass to slide off easily. In addition to moisture, it also repels frost and reduces the adhesion of insects and dust to the windshield. All these benefits will significantly improve visibility while driving.
This solution is a liquid composed of various elements, notably acrylic resins and transparent polymers, applied in a way similar to a spray to the car’s front windshield.
You can request the installation of the rain‑repellent treatment at any Ralarsa car glass workshop, where we will apply it quickly and with the best quality guarantee.
Remember that at Ralarsa we help keep your car ready for any unexpected event, improving your driving experience with perfect visibility. We invite you to check out our services and visit your nearest Ralarsa workshop to get your car’s glass in top condition.
Book your appointment online through our website or call us at 900 333 733.
