In very cold climates, you will get fog, or worse, ice, on the inside of the car windows. One way to minimize this is to knock as much snow off of your shoes and pants as you can when you get in. If the day is sunny, leave a window open a crack, so when the interior heats up during the day, all that water vapor can escape the car, instead of fogging or freezing in the inside of the windows. Ice on both sides of the window can make you late for work!! Thanks again for the videos, Scotty!
And I've noticed that it's surprisingly difficult to get car windows truely clean. They always look perfectly clean after cleaning and wiping but next time they're fogged up I can see all the wonderful twirls left by my microfiber cloth/newspaper/whatever I've tried to use to clean
@@YoStu242 believe it or not, newspaper cleans glass the best, leaves not streaks or dust, amazing and true, just try it and you will see, crumple it up and go to town and it leaves the glass sparkle, and a body shop dude told me this and i have been using newspaper for the last 30 years, it works too well i tell ya
Since I never clean the interior of my windows, I've always had interior fogging issues. I accidentally discovered the AC trick years ago, so I've pretended to be a genius about it. I can't believe it's never occurred to me that dirty windows would attract/hold more condensation. Thank you, Scotty, for educating this numbskull! Think I'll go clean my windows now.
me too. i never understood why, in the winter, on defrost mode, using cold air worked better than warm air. It's cuz like Scotty said, the cold air dried the air/fog. And plus, the hot air wasn't really hot enough until the engine warmed up. I think the best thing to do is leave the windows cracked about a half inch. No harm no foul. (But perhaps no stereo come morning).
I have tried air conditioning on but still getting foggy When I start driving but when I stop it clears up and foggy again as soon as I start driving 😢
*I use generic shaving cream. I spread it on the inside of the window and wipe it off. I also use it on my bathroom mirror to prevent shower fog. Works great.*
By the way, the shaving cream periodically has to be reapplied to the window/mirror to be effective in preventing fog from developing. It's worth it, however.
I googled this and couldn't do all of the suggestions right away other than recirculation being turned off and it hadn't worked yet and then once I watched some of his video he said to turn off recirculation and why and then I looked up and all my windows were defogged lol. Didn't need the video but still this was an awesome lesson. Love this guy!
Hey Scotty, I'm 64 don't own a vehicle any longer. I quit when my son could chauffeur me around anywho, I watch your vids every day and pass it on to my son hoping he'll glean some useful info from your vids. Keep em coming. Knoxville, TN.
I always get jealous whenever Scotty mentions his customers, hope they appreciate what they have got with him. My mechanic never provides animated insights like Scotty.
Been a mechanic since the 70's in the north of England and really love your videos. Unfortunately here we are plagued with salt and rust in our cars-but otherwise you talk total sense.Big Geordie-Northumberland.
My first car was a 1978 Cobra ii. I used to hand wax it weekly with California Custom brand wax. I also used it on the outside of the glass and it acted as a great water repellant when it rained. I tried it on the inside of the glass also and it ended up being a great anti fog, especially after my heater core went bad.
Did you fix your heater core? How did it go bad? I know it’s 5 years since you posted the comment. But my heater core is bad on a 1999 F150 and was looking for pointers to get it fixed since precious owner did a bypass on the heater core
I had my head hanging out the window like Ace Ventura the other day... Now, I SEE why! Thanxs, Scotty! Always a fan. Always look to your channel first for pointers.
God bless you man! I’ve been losing my mind with the damn inside fog situation. It cost me 5 min every time I get in (in the cold months) BECAUSE I HAD been keeping the recirculate air activated. I feel like I owe you money or something
I've totally been turning my AC off every time it comes on when I hit the defrost button. I feel pretty silly now, but I'm glad I know. my only question is: does running the heater and the AC put any additional strain on the AC?
all this time i thought there was some rong with my ac!! and i feel pretty silly also thanks for speaking up,, and i dont think it puts extra strain on the ac,, if it was made to do that !!??
NewGoldStandard: I didn't think there was a way to turn it off, it's usually automatic when it's turned to defrost. Mine is, you can't turn it off. I just pull the relay under the hood fuse box, unless newer models you can.
My Dad would just yell at us kids to "just stop breathing! You're fogging up the windows!" You know we just held our breath until we started giggling too hard.
Hurricane season in NY is the worst, Humidity at 100% constant rain and extreme heat. Nothing can defog my windshield when its raining during those months.
I WILL NOW TELL YOU A SECREAT. In the1940s/1950s cars did not have defrosters we use to wipe the windows with lemon....it will keep them from fogging up TRY IT.
Thanks Scotty for the excellent tips. Here in Canada, we have two more tips. If there is snow on your car, some would get in the air intake. When you first start up the car, start with the blower blowing towards the floor for a little while. Otherwise, all that snow and moisture would be blown up onto the windshield. Also, never turn the blower off when you don't need heating or cooling. Keep the blower on the floor and adjust the temperature to dry up the floor mats so there is less humidity to condense on the glass.
I've been dealing with foggy windshield since getting my new vehicle...just watched your video and bam...problem solved!!! You are so awesome for sharing your knowledge!!!
Speech is Violent To Keep You Silent ... I was actually going to ask about this. Is it also true for a tiny amount of dish soap? I have MAJOR problems with motorcycle helmet face shields fogging up, and also, my home windows that fog up really bad because of insanely high heat and humidity outside while I have extremely cold A/C settings inside. I’ve got security cameras in those windows that are blinded by the condensation. Will dish soap work?
@@SteveHacker That's a good question, I know watered down dish soap leaves a nice streak free finish on glass when used like Windex - But I've never tried it as anti fog.
Thank you so much!!! I have been trying to put my heater on for many months as it is cold and my windshield was fogging up and the only way to clear it was air conditioning…..however the air conditioning would make me cold I did what you said and used the Aircon on the heated setting and my windscreen crystal clear!!!! 🙏🏻😀👍thank you again so much!!!!
Those blue towels are the bomb. They are basically paper towels but they are so tough you can literally run them through the washing machine and reuse them!
They're basically paper towels on steroids. Good for buffing and hand drying as well since you can squeeze the water out of them and reuse to your heart's content.
1: rev up your windows! (And keep them clean!) 2: the toyuda (lol) celica has the climate control panel in a terrible position that interferes with the shifter 3: for this reason scotty should get a wrc 4wd turbo celica with manual transmission
Very true Scotty. I live in a country where winters are very cold and my car mechanic advised me to turn the air conditioner at least once a month during the cold winter days. I've noticed it worked pretty well with dehumidifying the front windshield, so I've been doing it for years and not once a month. My car is 21 years old and still the temperature of the air coming out from the vents is 9/10 Celsius during the hot summer months. Just one advice, when you spray whatever product in the car, better do it on a microfiber towel or even a paper towel first and not directly to the object in the car, as in this way you get some droplets on plastic or wood surface and you will need to spend more time after that clean them as well. I use 2 microfiber towels - one to apply the product and the other for the final cleaning.
Hey Scotty, Love your channel. Big hint!!!! No ammonia cleaners if you've got window film applied to the insides of your windows. It rots the film badly. So after I got new film applied, I started using an ammonia free cleaner that comes in a spray can. It's good stuff and cuts the dog drool and nose prints off my windows really well.
I’ve used the a/c trick for years. It confused one of my friends; he started putting everything to defrost without the a/c (because he “knew better”.). Ticked me off. I pulled over to put everything right again and explained why. The only difference is, I keep my a/c on recycled air. The condenser drys the air enough to remove/prevent the fog and I’m still not sucking in the fumes of the other vehicles.
Scotty what about using new finish polish on the inside of car windows to keep from fogging up ? You are so right about the Scots blue shop towels are really good especially for cleaning windows
I like all your videos. My way to clean my windshield is using the green can of brake parts cleaner. I spray a some on a paper towel (while outside the car) then use that to break up the smoke and nicotine on the inside of the windshield, followed by scrubbing with many more clean dry paper towels. It takes me 4 or more clean ones to remove the loosened tar and smoke. Always checking to be using a clean unused portion of the folded towels. Turning on your headlights in a garage after dark let's me see the streaks and missed spots easily. P.s. don't get any brake cleaner on your dash or any parts other than the glass as it can change the color or sheen because it's such a good degreaser. I also wear latex gloves to keep it off my hands. Don't use this method on tinted side windows because I have had it break down the tint and causes the surface of the tint to degrade after multiple cleanings this way. It stopped all the glare at night and made the windshield look new inside and out. You will be surprised at all the brown gunk you were able to remove.
Another great tip from a time tested, trustworthy and reliable source of wisdom, Scotty Kilmer! IG and Scott towels are also both time tested and reliable. (Heres a tip: A stitch in time saves 9: Instead of simply 'spray/wipe/done', best to buff until no streaks are visible. Spending a little more time and attention to detail will help ensure your windows stay looking great longer and reduce the overall times needed for reapplication.)
Check your carpets! The sound dampening felt underneath might be soaking so every time you have warmed the car up, you park it with a steaming tub under your feet. My car had the same problem, removing the felt and twisting it, I got more than half a gallon of water out of it. I now got a green patio carpet in my car, the kind that lets rain through and likewise does not trap condensation, which btw also rusts your floor pans.
As always, great entertaining info, Mr. Scotty. I like blue shop towels, too. Pricey but worth it. I repair small engine equipment as a hobby and many of the principles apply to cars. But your tips really help me to get past the point of knowing just enough to get myself in trouble. Like a vehicle's heater not blowing hot because the coolant is low. Wow, never would have thought of that!
More like, notorious for fogging. Lol. My sisters had 3 of them. Everyone of them she had to drive with the windows down just a smidge to keep from fogging.
I have seen a lot of do it yourself videos, with various personalities, and I was laughing out loud while learning at the same time. AWESOME!!!! 0*0 I had to wonder though, is he yelling because he is hard of hearing? I do believe this old dude is total stoner!! He's the man!
I tried that anti fog stuff once, but I did it on the rear window of my truck because I had heard that it doesn't work, and I didn't want it to be a pain to get off of my windshield. Yep, it didn't work, and it took a good amount of washing to get it all off.
I have found, putting the ac on max or recirculate works better in some cases such as when the outside air is high humidity ( like rain). By putting on max, the air is constantly going over the evaporator and getting dried out. I have cleared all glass surfaces pretty quickly, even the rear window. Have never had a carload of people and tried but usually just me in car. Scotty is correct about a car full of people emitting lots of moisture because they do! When by myself though, recirc seems to work better. Perhaps I have just been lucky?
I've just come across your channel and I find it outstanding. I have only an average understanding of how things work in a car, but you explain topics so well it's easy to follow and put your suggestions into practice. I've signed up for your channel so i now have about 14,000 videos to catch up on. : ) I look forward to your next posts and wish you a long and interesting career. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. Sincerely, Patrick Kavanagh - Spokane, WA
those towels are great!
Hello and congrats you won, email me your full name and address and I'll mail you this cleaning kit: scotty.mechanic@gmail.com
@@scottykilmer scotty my friend said shaving cream also prevents fog build up. is that true?
real mechanic keeps them by the bedside too
The defrosters will clear fog from your windshield. Who knew?
Get them towels at Costco!
Way ahead of you on this. I took all the windows out of my car and haven't had a problem since!
Wow a million dollar idea
Now you just have to defog your goggles!
That's actually genius!!! and lots of fresh air!!! :)
Go find your windows, I’ll bet they’re fogged up right now 😏
Saw right thru that comment .....
Scotty is the True American Mechanic, knows everything. Much respect
In very cold climates, you will get fog, or worse, ice, on the inside of the car windows. One way to minimize this is to knock as much snow off of your shoes and pants as you can when you get in. If the day is sunny, leave a window open a crack, so when the interior heats up during the day, all that water vapor can escape the car, instead of fogging or freezing in the inside of the windows. Ice on both sides of the window can make you late for work!! Thanks again for the videos, Scotty!
Good info for a southerner like me to know.
its wonderful watching someone with so much passion and energy
I'm glad this channel exists.
Scotty is a god
@@kobrien4121 In fact ! Why not just call him THOR!
I just discovered it a week ago.
Rev up that TH-cam love
When I searched youtube for a tutorial on how to «de-fog» my windows i didnt expect to be this much entertained. Great stuff! New subscriber
I can confirm that dirtier windshields do fog up more, keep 'em clean.
And I've noticed that it's surprisingly difficult to get car windows truely clean. They always look perfectly clean after cleaning and wiping but next time they're fogged up I can see all the wonderful twirls left by my microfiber cloth/newspaper/whatever I've tried to use to clean
Thomas Smith That’s right. Scotty even said no dirty comments.
@@YoStu242 believe it or not, newspaper cleans glass the best, leaves not streaks or dust, amazing and true, just try it and you will see, crumple it up and go to town and it leaves the glass sparkle, and a body shop dude told me this and i have been using newspaper for the last 30 years, it works too well i tell ya
hard to find newspapers nowadays@@ronvalley1973
Of if you smoke a lot your windshield can develop a film on it.
Since I never clean the interior of my windows, I've always had interior fogging issues. I accidentally discovered the AC trick years ago, so I've pretended to be a genius about it. I can't believe it's never occurred to me that dirty windows would attract/hold more condensation. Thank you, Scotty, for educating this numbskull! Think I'll go clean my windows now.
me too. i never understood why, in the winter, on defrost mode, using cold air worked better than warm air. It's cuz like Scotty said, the cold air dried the air/fog. And plus, the hot air wasn't really hot enough until the engine warmed up. I think the best thing to do is leave the windows cracked about a half inch. No harm no foul. (But perhaps no stereo come morning).
I have tried air conditioning on but still getting foggy
When I start driving but when I stop it clears up and foggy again as soon as I start driving 😢
@@MP-hw6sx Sounds like your AC ISN'T working!
Scotty! I was going to recommend that same cleaner but my mind was a little foggy!
4:52 Love the Moto on your garage 🙏🏽
Scotty, if you were a religious guy who worked on dirtbikes, would you put a MotoCross on your garage?
You mean the Live Free or Die? I keep thinking Scotty lives in NH.
Doesn't look like a motorcycle to me. Maybe a motto though.
*I use generic shaving cream. I spread it on the inside of the window and wipe it off. I also use it on my bathroom mirror to prevent shower fog. Works great.*
I will try this
@@FLiPModeAriaO5 did it work
Hmmm
By the way, the shaving cream periodically has to be reapplied to the window/mirror to be effective in preventing fog from developing. It's worth it, however.
Hmm I am sure the smell will be good
I googled this and couldn't do all of the suggestions right away other than recirculation being turned off and it hadn't worked yet and then once I watched some of his video he said to turn off recirculation and why and then I looked up and all my windows were defogged lol. Didn't need the video but still this was an awesome lesson. Love this guy!
Scotty endorsing Scott paper towels. Funny coincidence?
great scott! you may be onto something
They might put Scotty's picture on them.
Maybe scotty owns them!
To quote emperor palpatine, "ironic"
@@scottykilmer , I always use Scotty towels ( the ones that are pick a size ) lol
Hey Scotty, I'm 64 don't own a vehicle any longer. I quit when my son could chauffeur me around anywho, I watch your vids every day and pass it on to my son hoping he'll glean some useful info from your vids. Keep em coming. Knoxville, TN.
I always wondered why when I push the auto button for the air the a/c comes on. Thanks scotty appreciate this video.
b3ar0fab Almost like your owner's manual would explain that. Besides that's a separate control, not defrost.
4:10 Anybody else notice the Y added to the Scott towels. Slick move, Scotty.
LOL!
Nope I didn't even notice until you mentioned it because I was stuck on him demonstrating and wow that's a 😆😆😆😅😅😅😅😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
if he doesnt act exactly like this every time hes with a customer in real life i wud be just disappointed
Scotty God bless you. Go Sains!
It's funny you said that because I was just wondering his personality when talking to his wife Haha.
Lol this guy haha gotta love it
I always get jealous whenever Scotty mentions his customers, hope they appreciate what they have got with him. My mechanic never provides animated insights like Scotty.
yes, you wud.
Been a mechanic since the 70's in the north of England and really love your videos. Unfortunately here we are plagued with salt and rust in our cars-but otherwise you talk total sense.Big Geordie-Northumberland.
My first car was a 1978 Cobra ii. I used to hand wax it weekly with California Custom brand wax. I also used it on the outside of the glass and it acted as a great water repellant when it rained. I tried it on the inside of the glass also and it ended up being a great anti fog, especially after my heater core went bad.
Did you fix your heater core? How did it go bad? I know it’s 5 years since you posted the comment. But my heater core is bad on a 1999 F150 and was looking for pointers to get it fixed since precious owner did a bypass on the heater core
When you wanna prevent fog or get rid of fogs.
Scotty : we breath out alot of water vapors..
Stop breathing
Breathe*
😂😂😂
I had my head hanging out the window like Ace Ventura the other day...
Now, I SEE why!
Thanxs, Scotty!
Always a fan.
Always look to your channel first for pointers.
N. H. Moreno omg lmao!!!
"We're doing weather reports now" 😀😁😂😆😄 Scotty, you really got me laughing there lol
It's always hot in Mexico!
Rev up your science classes with Scotty!
God bless you man! I’ve been losing my mind with the damn inside fog situation. It cost me 5 min every time I get in (in the cold months) BECAUSE I HAD been keeping the recirculate air activated. I feel like I owe you money or something
why would you even turn it on
@@ksawiprod9140 didn’t you watch the video man?
That anti-fog stuff tends to attract dirt & dust as well. If you use it you have to clean the insides of your windows a LOT more often.
Should be part of the driving test, amazed at how many folk don't know this
Never have foggy car windows again!!! Simply apply sledge hammer to window.
That sounds like a Russian solution! 😁
Instructions unclear. Hand stuck in toaster
Problem solved 😂😂😂💀💀💀
Hey! Now I can see out my windshield!
But what do I do about the bugs?
Scotty should I buy a Chevy Volt?
So..almost six minutes and your secret is clean your windows ? Brilliant.
I drive a mercedes and work at Rain X. So sick and tired of scotty picking on me.
Lol
You drive a Mercedes? I'm sorry. 👌😔
No, you don’t drive a Mercedes. You drive a ‘money-pit’! Lol just messing with you!
LOL!! Now that's funny!
sadness, what kind of mercedes?
I've totally been turning my AC off every time it comes on when I hit the defrost button. I feel pretty silly now, but I'm glad I know. my only question is: does running the heater and the AC put any additional strain on the AC?
NewGoldStandard it's no worse than running it on a hot day
Newer nissans lock the a/c on when the fan is on the windshield
all this time i thought there was some rong with my ac!! and i feel pretty silly also thanks for speaking up,, and i dont think it puts extra strain on the ac,, if it was made to do that !!??
NewGoldStandard: I didn't think there was a way to turn it off, it's usually automatic when it's turned to defrost. Mine is, you can't turn it off. I just pull the relay under the hood fuse box, unless newer models you can.
I wouldnt say "extra" strain but just more wear and tear eating away at the envitable time clock of your compressor.
Thanks for this video! All my friends think I'm crazy cuz I always turn the A/C on full blast when Windows fog up!! This is proof I am right!! 👍🏼😄💃🏼
That still don't mean you ain't crazy
My Dad would just yell at us kids to "just stop breathing! You're fogging up the windows!" You know we just held our breath until we started giggling too hard.
This was actually quite a useful video and addresses a major safety issue, coz visibility is everything while driving.
Hurricane season in NY is the worst, Humidity at 100% constant rain and extreme heat. Nothing can defog my windshield when its raining during those months.
Scotty, you forgot to mention to check the cabin filter... If it's clogged you're going to have a lot of foggy problems
Thank you for the great videos
Shaving cream works great too, I use it at the start of winter don’t need to do it again throughout winter.
Its also happening if you have a wet floor, due to non sealing doors our water drains, every Time you get a chilly weather your car will fog up :)
Clean, non-offensive comment
Best mechanic on youtube! ❤️
Love those blue towels. I've even run them through the laundry and re-used them. I hate rain-x. It's more of a prefog than a defog.
Fred Lamb Where can you buy the blue towels? Thanks!
This is the best and honest mechanic online. I wish I lived close enough to be your client.
umm “clean non offensive comment” ?
I WILL NOW TELL YOU A SECREAT. In the1940s/1950s cars did not have defrosters we use to wipe the windows with lemon....it will keep them from fogging up TRY IT.
@SicSemperEvelloMortemTyrannis TyrannyEnder No, but it smells fantastic
Shaving cream works, too.
Toothpaste works great
You must have been a hilarious dad to have growing up. Great videos, thanks!
I have learned so much from Scotty. I am already a researcher and since i am a woman mechanics still love to try and take advantage of me.
It is tempting to beat them at their own game, though and start your own repair business !$q$!
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that took so many edits--does that even look like a smiley face?
Thanks Scotty for the excellent tips.
Here in Canada, we have two more tips.
If there is snow on your car, some would get in the air intake. When you first start up the car, start with the blower blowing towards the floor for a little while. Otherwise, all that snow and moisture would be blown up onto the windshield.
Also, never turn the blower off when you don't need heating or cooling. Keep the blower on the floor and adjust the temperature to dry up the floor mats so there is less humidity to condense on the glass.
Those are two very good tips. Thanks!
Excellent tips.
brilliant, thanks
I've been dealing with foggy windshield since getting my new vehicle...just watched your video and bam...problem solved!!! You are so awesome for sharing your knowledge!!!
Scotty, I need some shop towels to keep my comment clean.
I read this in scottys voice xD my sidddes LOL
Remember to ring that bell 🔔
His bell is always ringing let's face it
I went to his house and rang the door bell... Now I got a retstraing order for stalking... Thanks allot
Ding dong
Your awesome Scotty Kilmer. I've learned so much from your videos. Thank you for transferring your knowledge in video. You'll live on.
Wtf would any of us do without this guy??
More weather reports please😂
Robert Prado thats Yanet Garcia
Shaving Cream works great especially on bathroom mirrors, I'm sure it will work great on car windows too.
Speech is Violent To Keep You Silent ... I was actually going to ask about this. Is it also true for a tiny amount of dish soap? I have MAJOR problems with motorcycle helmet face shields fogging up, and also, my home windows that fog up really bad because of insanely high heat and humidity outside while I have extremely cold A/C settings inside. I’ve got security cameras in those windows that are blinded by the condensation. Will dish soap work?
@@SteveHacker That's a good question, I know watered down dish soap leaves a nice streak free finish on glass when used like Windex - But I've never tried it as anti fog.
Shaving cream works on the windshield, also. I tried.
@@SteveHacker
Try shaving cream.
@@SteveHacker I have the same problem.i hate it.shaving cream and dish soap didnt work too good when I tried.
Rev up your Scotty's shop towel 😂!
Thank you so much!!! I have been trying to put my heater on for many months as it is cold and my windshield was fogging up and the only way to clear it was air conditioning…..however the air conditioning would make me cold I did what you said and used the Aircon on the heated setting and my windscreen crystal clear!!!! 🙏🏻😀👍thank you again so much!!!!
You're a funny guy. Thanks for all of your videos
Thanks for the time and effort you put in to make content for us sir
Shop towels are great!
Very useful little treats!
Those blue towels are the bomb. They are basically paper towels but they are so tough you can literally run them through the washing machine and reuse them!
They're basically paper towels on steroids. Good for buffing and hand drying as well since you can squeeze the water out of them and reuse to your heart's content.
I wrap them around hot dogs and eat them!!!
Especially scotty brand!
@@willywayne5299 that sounds pretty appetizing
I am new to driving and this was driving me INSANE! But tonight I tried this and it absolutely WORKED! thank you.
1: rev up your windows! (And keep them clean!)
2: the toyuda (lol) celica has the climate control panel in a terrible position that interferes with the shifter
3: for this reason scotty should get a wrc 4wd turbo celica with manual transmission
Yet another video with valuable information. You're the man Scotty!
Very true Scotty. I live in a country where winters are very cold and my car mechanic advised me to turn the air conditioner at least once a month during the cold winter days. I've noticed it worked pretty well with dehumidifying the front windshield, so I've been doing it for years and not once a month. My car is 21 years old and still the temperature of the air coming out from the vents is 9/10 Celsius during the hot summer months.
Just one advice, when you spray whatever product in the car, better do it on a microfiber towel or even a paper towel first and not directly to the object in the car, as in this way you get some droplets on plastic or wood surface and you will need to spend more time after that clean them as well. I use 2 microfiber towels - one to apply the product and the other for the final cleaning.
Scotty Kilmer is the DIY king!!!
Scotty saved my windows.. JESUS SAVED MY LIFE!
Amen lol
Ever have a wiper arm malfunction in a heavy down pour? You will pray.
My sky spook is superior to your sky spook.
Mine too :) Praise the Lord!
What did Jesus ever do to you 😂😂
Hey Scotty, Love your channel. Big hint!!!! No ammonia cleaners if you've got window film applied to the insides of your windows. It rots the film badly. So after I got new film applied, I started using an ammonia free cleaner that comes in a spray can. It's good stuff and cuts the dog drool and nose prints off my windows really well.
1:54 I approve
Weather girl TH-cam videos are one of my favorite genres!
This is my profile, never edited, never changed. Just great timing 👍
@@mikixP thanks for your opinion, duly noted
@@mikixP 👍
I’ve used the a/c trick for years. It confused one of my friends; he started putting everything to defrost without the a/c (because he “knew better”.). Ticked me off. I pulled over to put everything right again and explained why. The only difference is, I keep my a/c on recycled air. The condenser drys the air enough to remove/prevent the fog and I’m still not sucking in the fumes of the other vehicles.
Scotty, you are a wealth of information. I've learned a lot more since watching your videos! Keep 'em coming! Thanks!
Thanks for the A/C defrost explanation Scotty. I've always wondered about that. Great work...
thanks Scotty.
Scotty what about using new finish polish on the inside of car windows to keep from fogging up ? You are so right about the Scots blue shop towels are really good especially for cleaning windows
I like all your videos. My way to clean my windshield is using the green can of brake parts cleaner. I spray a some on a paper towel (while outside the car) then use that to break up the smoke and nicotine on the inside of the windshield, followed by scrubbing with many more clean dry paper towels. It takes me 4 or more clean ones to remove the loosened tar and smoke. Always checking to be using a clean unused portion of the folded towels. Turning on your headlights in a garage after dark let's me see the streaks and missed spots easily. P.s. don't get any brake cleaner on your dash or any parts other than the glass as it can change the color or sheen because it's such a good degreaser. I also wear latex gloves to keep it off my hands. Don't use this method on tinted side windows because I have had it break down the tint and causes the surface of the tint to degrade after multiple cleanings this way. It stopped all the glare at night and made the windshield look new inside and out. You will be surprised at all the brown gunk you were able to remove.
You have smoke and nicotine on the inside of your windows?!!
@@xtophr Obviously he smokes in the car. His car, his rules.
4:32 " Schhhhmearing Up "😄 Love u Scotty!
Another great tip from a time tested, trustworthy and reliable source of wisdom, Scotty Kilmer!
IG and Scott towels are also both time tested and reliable. (Heres a tip: A stitch in time saves 9:
Instead of simply 'spray/wipe/done', best to buff until no streaks are visible. Spending a little more time and attention to detail will help ensure your windows stay looking great longer and reduce the overall times needed for reapplication.)
Keep up the good work Scotty!
The timing couldn't be any better. I just Got a 2000 Acura and its foggy as a mug in there every morning!! lol
Check your carpets! The sound dampening felt underneath might be soaking so every time you have warmed the car up, you park it with a steaming tub under your feet. My car had the same problem, removing the felt and twisting it, I got more than half a gallon of water out of it. I now got a green patio carpet in my car, the kind that lets rain through and likewise does not trap condensation, which btw also rusts your floor pans.
Good lookin out...@@Tore_Lund
Same with my 06 Acura
The windows on my ‘02 Acura TL always get fogged up on the inside in rainy, cold weather days.
Slosh Mike just got an accord and this is true for sure but not sure what causes it.
As always, great entertaining info, Mr. Scotty. I like blue shop towels, too. Pricey but worth it.
I repair small engine equipment as a hobby and many of the principles apply to cars. But your tips really help me to get past the point of knowing just enough to get myself in trouble. Like a vehicle's heater not blowing hot because the coolant is low. Wow, never would have thought of that!
Scotty you are the man! I love you keep it clean and running 🏃 good channel. Keep it up and thank you!!
You are my go to guy for all my car questions. Thank for the heads up on one of my Biggest problems.
How simple! Love it!! Thanks for always having no nonsense answers to car questions.
Toyota’s are impervious to fogging.
ever since the 1994 Celica
@@scottykilmer Soap on the inside of the windshield is a good anti fog, Thats what was in those anti fog mitts they use to sell
More like, notorious for fogging. Lol. My sisters had 3 of them. Everyone of them she had to drive with the windows down just a smidge to keep from fogging.
@@SuperAceuno1 what kind of soap?
Brian Johnson whoosh
But celicas don’t get foggy windows....
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That is so false
I have a Celica and I'm watching this video😂
They don't? LOL....
Omg I thought it was just my celica!!!
I have seen a lot of do it yourself videos, with various personalities, and I was laughing out loud while learning at the same time. AWESOME!!!! 0*0 I had to wonder though, is he yelling because he is hard of hearing? I do believe this old dude is total stoner!! He's the man!
I really ought to clean the inside of my vehicles' windows
@@thefreestylefrEaK Fortunately, I don't smoke XD
I tried that anti fog stuff once, but I did it on the rear window of my truck because I had heard that it doesn't work, and I didn't want it to be a pain to get off of my windshield. Yep, it didn't work, and it took a good amount of washing to get it all off.
I always use spray wax after cleaning the windows on the inside. Most important for me since i drive a semi truck. Got to see the world clearly
So you know what it was that you clearly ran over 📉😎📈
I have found, putting the ac on max or recirculate works better in some cases such as when the outside air is high humidity ( like rain). By putting on max, the air is constantly going over the evaporator and getting dried out. I have cleared all glass surfaces pretty quickly, even the rear window. Have never had a carload of people and tried but usually just me in car. Scotty is correct about a car full of people emitting lots of moisture because they do! When by myself though, recirc seems to work better. Perhaps I have just been lucky?
Shaving cream also works well, but it also has the downside of having to reapply it regularly.
But what brand blades do you use?
Gillette @@grassroot011
Do you have a stubble on your windscreen..
@@marty3469 no, that's what the shaving cream is for.
@@NorkusMartynas the best a man can get
I've just come across your channel and I find it outstanding. I have only an average understanding of how things work in a car, but you explain topics so well it's easy to follow and put your suggestions into practice. I've signed up for your channel so i now have about 14,000 videos to catch up on. : ) I look forward to your next posts and wish you a long and interesting career. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. Sincerely, Patrick Kavanagh - Spokane, WA
Anti Fog sprays are great on the bathroom mirror . 😅
I really like this guy he is a basic person not trying to make it rich just trying to help and for that I say thank you
Good channel
Thank you! Useful info about the AC compressor 😊
Barbasol works well too...
Yep .... clean windows is my first go to! Nothing like a vehicle with crystal clear and clean glass!
As always, thanks Scotty! Great advice. Yes, those Scott blue shop towels are great, I use them all the time.
I won the anti fog spray? Thanks scotty...
Rev up your foggy windshields. Lol
This is getting out of hand
@@Amber57499 ikr. 😀😁😂
Thanks, Scotty