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Moisture on the hood of my 2020? Maybe I need a ceramic coat?
VERY IMPORTANT---------> After <---------NOT DURING! it rains, I find a lot of moisture on my hood. This usually results in my entire drive being as if I'm driving through the rain because the water comes up from the hood and onto my windshield.
Does anyone have a good method for preventing this? Perhaps ceramic coating the hood?
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04-01-2020, 10:34 PM
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I remember the first time my car got wet.
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04-02-2020, 04:52 AM
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Park it in your garage.
I enjoyed having a clear windshield all winter long.
Now the bugs are back out and the windshield is covered in bug splatters.
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04-02-2020, 07:41 AM
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Yes, a garage.
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04-02-2020, 08:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gamma Ray
After it rains, I find a lot of moisture on my hood. This usually results in my entire drive being as if I'm driving through the rain because the water comes up from the hood and onto my windshield.
Does anyone have a good method for preventing this? Perhaps ceramic coating the hood?
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I have a method. It is a tough one, but try to get your rig up to 60-70 mph. It will take some time, and poof, the water will be gone. 
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04-02-2020, 09:23 AM
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I have a method. It is a tough one, but try to get your rig up to 60-70 mph. It will take some time, and poof, the water will be gone. |
That works, except the water spots that form behind the hood unscoop. Tried 100mph, still no go. Ceramics will help, but will still spot. Carry a good micro fiber towel and a instant detailer.
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04-02-2020, 11:05 AM
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I use a propane torch to dry any water on my vehicle. Quick, easy and has the added benefit of killing any COVID19 lurking on the paint.
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04-02-2020, 11:08 AM
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That works, except the water spots that form behind the hood unscoop. Tried 100mph, still no go. Ceramics will help, but will still spot. Carry a good micro fiber towel and a instant detailer.
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Problem solved. Buy a Limited. No scoop. 
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04-02-2020, 11:26 AM
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“When it rains, my car gets wet. Water then blows on to windshield when I drive. Makes me sad.”
Turn on your wipers until the water’s gone?
Pick up some speed on a highway and get rid of water faster?
Dry hood with towel, get in 4R, enjoy moisture-free driving?
Park 4R under some form of cover (garage/car port/tent/tarp/tunnel) to avoid moisture completely?
Take a crash course in telekinesis and attempt to relocate rain water with the brute force of your mind?
Shake fist angrily at the sky and curse it for the moisture it releases. Once the sky realizes you aren’t screwing around, make a deal with the sky. You then slowly begin to realize that the sky doesn’t give a shit and it doesn’t make deals. At this point, revisit the previous suggestions above.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rushrunner
Problem solved. Buy a Limited. No scoop. |
Just because i drive a station wagon, doesn't mean I'm a soccer mom.
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04-02-2020, 12:44 PM
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Wax the hood.
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You'll find that in winter the moisture will be solid and might stick to your car.
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I spray down my entire truck with Rain- X.
..but seriously. Like above said, wax the hood and water will bead up and run off much easier.
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