i notice the interior of the windscreen soon gets 'dirty'

are there any filters that could need replacing?

thanks in anticipation

There's a pollon filter under the windscreen wiper panel

47p2 wrote:

There's a pollon filter under the windscreen wiper panel

thanks

This often happens if the window steams up at all, as the moisture allows bacteria to grow - it's the dead bacteria that you can then see.

First of all cleanse the screen thoroughly with an alcohol based cleaner (most glass cleaners are) you should probably do this twice. Use a fresh MF cloth for each half of the screen and change between cleans so use 4 in total.

Make sure that your MF has been washed prior to this so can't have contaminants on and DO NOT use fabric conditioner on them as this ruins them. For cloths specifically used for cleaning glass put white vinegar in the conditioner drawer, and normal detergent in the other bit obv.

Sorry if the above is teaching you to suck eggs!

Obv I don't need to tell you to leave the A/C on all the time because you've heard it far too many times already It may be worth checking to make sure it's working correctly though - find the high/low pressure pips in the engine bay (silver/aluminium, one small, one fat) one will be hot, one will be super cold. If no difference between the two then you need a re-gas. 

nick h wrote:

47p2 wrote:

There's a pollon filter under the windscreen wiper panel

thanks

BTW - this is accessed from outside under the bonnet - be carefull with the flap that holds it in. They get sun-baked and brittle.

D 

dan_uk_1984 wrote:

This often happens if the window steams up at all, as the moisture allows bacteria to grow - it's the dead bacteria that you can then see.

First of all cleanse the screen thoroughly with an alcohol based cleaner (most glass cleaners are) you should probably do this twice. Use a fresh MF cloth for each half of the screen and change between cleans so use 4 in total.

Make sure that your MF has been washed prior to this so can't have contaminants on and DO NOT use fabric conditioner on them as this ruins them. For cloths specifically used for cleaning glass put white vinegar in the conditioner drawer, and normal detergent in the other bit obv.

Sorry if the above is teaching you to suck eggs!

Obv I don't need to tell you to leave the A/C on all the time because you've heard it far too many times already It may be worth checking to make sure it's working correctly though - find the high/low pressure pips in the engine bay (silver/aluminium, one small, one fat) one will be hot, one will be super cold. If no difference between the two then you need a re-gas.

nick h wrote:

dan_uk_1984 wrote:

This often happens if the window steams up at all, as the moisture allows bacteria to grow - it's the dead bacteria that you can then see.

First of all cleanse the screen thoroughly with an alcohol based cleaner (most glass cleaners are) you should probably do this twice. Use a fresh MF cloth for each half of the screen and change between cleans so use 4 in total.

Make sure that your MF has been washed prior to this so can't have contaminants on and DO NOT use fabric conditioner on them as this ruins them. For cloths specifically used for cleaning glass put white vinegar in the conditioner drawer, and normal detergent in the other bit obv.

Sorry if the above is teaching you to suck eggs!

Obv I don't need to tell you to leave the A/C on all the time because you've heard it far too many times already It may be worth checking to make sure it's working correctly though - find the high/low pressure pips in the engine bay (silver/aluminium, one small, one fat) one will be hot, one will be super cold. If no difference between the two then you need a re-gas.

thanks Dan

i'll use IPA to clean the glass

and excellent comment about avoiding fabric conditioner on MF cloths - i did know this from my detailing days - as the vinegar!

i wash all my 'best' MF cloths with 'Granny's' pure soap flakes (available from Tesco)

Upon your recommendation I will try this! I think you need to update the WiKi Detailing section with a "care of Microfiber Cloths" section! 

dan_uk_1984 wrote:

nick h wrote:

dan_uk_1984 wrote:

This often happens if the window steams up at all, as the moisture allows bacteria to grow - it's the dead bacteria that you can then see.

First of all cleanse the screen thoroughly with an alcohol based cleaner (most glass cleaners are) you should probably do this twice. Use a fresh MF cloth for each half of the screen and change between cleans so use 4 in total.

Make sure that your MF has been washed prior to this so can't have contaminants on and DO NOT use fabric conditioner on them as this ruins them. For cloths specifically used for cleaning glass put white vinegar in the conditioner drawer, and normal detergent in the other bit obv.

Sorry if the above is teaching you to suck eggs!

Obv I don't need to tell you to leave the A/C on all the time because you've heard it far too many times already It may be worth checking to make sure it's working correctly though - find the high/low pressure pips in the engine bay (silver/aluminium, one small, one fat) one will be hot, one will be super cold. If no difference between the two then you need a re-gas.

thanks Dan

i'll use IPA to clean the glass

and excellent comment about avoiding fabric conditioner on MF cloths - i did know this from my detailing days - as the vinegar!

i wash all my 'best' MF cloths with 'Granny's' pure soap flakes (available from Tesco)

Upon your recommendation I will try this! I think you need to update the WiKi Detailing section with a "care of Microfiber Cloths" section!

any suggestions on pollen filters?

the 'powerful' one on fleabay looks good at £19 delivered and is a carbon impregnated version

nick h wrote:

any suggestions on pollen filters?

the 'powerful' one on fleabay looks good at £19 delivered and is a carbon impregnated version

You don't need Carbon Impregnated as the pollution sensor on the front of the car closed the outside vent whenever there are nasty smells.

Probably this one?
http://www.lrdirect.com/jmo000010-pollen-filter/ at just over £11 

How to change the filter Clicky

thanks Dan

47p2 wrote:

How to change the filter Clicky

thanks - hence why i asked about the 'powerful' one

47p2 wrote:

How to change the filter Clicky

Hi - thanks for the feedback on the video - not high budget productions but hopefully clear.

hope the video helps even if you don't buy the filter from us.

Just one point i wanted to add is that the carbon filter does help absorb odours that may arise from in the cabin for example if you have dogs or don't use the car for periods of time.

Hope this helps

Simon