Misting Can Be A Problem....

[japthree]

Please note my IS is an early IS without windscreen heated demister.

I can have my IS parked in the car park and the cars next to it aren't misted up/aren't so bad but mine is!

Is there a particular reason/science behind this? Type of glass used, design, build quality (thought IS is number 1 according to the yearly Auto Express Driver Power polls)?

Is it common to all ISs?

Applying Halfords own brand anti-mist solution many times makes virtually no difference - actually useless. Tried Rain-x Anti-mist and it has improved the situation but wasn't sure if I should completely remove the Halfords stuff off the interior windscreen and with what?

Does anyone please have any tips on how to reduce misting - special microfibre cloth or a better brand anti-fog liquid?

It can be hassle in the morning waiting for the misting to clear.

Thanks

[WylieCoyote]

Few possibilities. Check for any seals that have worn or perished. Simple thing you can try is to give the inside of the windows a good clean with alcohol or white vinegar - I suspect the cloth will be filthy when it's finished as dirt causes the windscreen to mist up. Last check your air recirculation is off. Hope that helps.

[DJ Wozza]

Is your A/C switched on & working properly (charged with no leaks etc) ?

You can use the blower without using the A/C, and this would takes ages to then clear.

[Andy-R]

Sounds like a seal to me, does it have the original windscreen or a replacement, (could be when it was replaced it wasn't sealed properly) check all your door seals are on properly aswell when I got my Lex some of the door seals had come away and just needed cliping back in place, if it's not these then try what the other guys have said a good clean and use the a/c to clear it quicker.

[Monster-Mat]

the "windscreen" demister your on about only de-ices the area where the wiper blades are

[Nick US]

As said before, keep your windows clean on the inside. Check the filter on the air supply is good. Don't use re-circ if fogging up, and put the air-con on even if cold. Air-con also dries the air - that's why the car drips water in the summer when you have the air-con on lots.