"Temporary" Demist Solution

[printjunky]

Have my lower dash pulled in an attempt to fabricate a non-rusting, better equipped, fiberglass version. So As winter got winterier, I needed to come up with something to "demist" my windshield. After much mulling and sketching and wandering around everything from Big Boxes, to surplus shacks, I came up with this. Works very well. Little far to reach while driving (just drove up on a curb today adjusting it!) and when the cabin vent is closed, it whistles pretty annoyingly (even above everything else), but the defroster works great. This kind of success is not going to be good motivation to get on that lower dash project!

[SafeAirOne]

A little less elaborate, but this is my backup demister/what I use when I don't want to wait for the engine to get warm enough to clear the windshield:

http://images.gasgoo.com/MiMgIzkyMjg1NDEwMA--/auto-part-window-squeegee-sponge-squeegee.jpg

[luckyjoe]

I've used these for years:
http://s4.thisnext.com/media/largest_dimension/8F70A226.jpg
My wife picks them up for a few $ when they go on sale.

[printjunky]

Looks like I over engineered again! :D

[o2batsea]

Heated windscreen = joy.

[Terrys]

Looks like I over engineered again! :D I like it.
I have often thought of using a 'good' lower dash as a plug, making a mold, then making fiberglass lowers. They all seem to rust out eventually.

[mongoswede]

http://www.marinenutz.com/product_images/l/729/BLCAF21212-lrg__46236_zoom.jpg

[luckyjoe]

I stopped using RainX products several years ago when I found NanoFilm (http://www.nanofilmtechnology.com/products_name/index.htm). I use their Clarity Defender on all out vehicle glass. I have never tried their anti-fog products, but I'm sure they are an equal improvement over RainX. It looks like handy applicators too, so might be worth a try...

[ca_surveyor]

I did the same type of thing since my lower dash was bad. It makes some noise, but it works. At least I know when I get out to turn off the blower motor :)

Let me know how you are coming with you fabrication project. That has been on my list for many months.

[printjunky]

Like Terrys said and I've posted before, my plan is to use my pretty good (externally) condition lower dash as a plug to make a mold, from which to make a plug over which to lay up a new dash.

I'm mulling including a molded-in spot for a head unit, some speakers and (gasp) cup holders.

[Terrys]

Like Terrys said and I've posted before, my plan is to use my pretty good (externally) condition lower dash as a plug to make a mold, from which to make a plug over which to lay up a new dash.

I'm mulling including a molded-in spot for a head unit, some speakers and (gasp) cup holders.
Uh, I sorta like the molded speaker spots, but, cup holders in a series? Yeah, they may hold the cup in place, but it's contents may well be on the floor.

[SafeAirOne]

...my plan is to use my pretty good (externally) condition lower dash as a plug to make a mold, from which to make a plug over which to lay up a new dash. I'm mulling including a molded-in spot for a head unit, some speakers and (gasp) cup holders.

That'd be pretty cool. Are you planning to make several sets or just one for you to use? If you're just making the one, I wouldn't bother making a mold--that lower dash is just perfectly shaped for using moldless fiberglass composite construction techniques (http://exp-aircraft.com/library/alexande/composit.html)and you'll be done in a few days instead of weeks.

Head unit and speakers? You must be making a petrol lower dash as those features would go to waste on a diesel version. ;)