Re: Keeping cars dry (was Re: IML: Interior rust)

["Frederick Joslin" <fljoslin@xxxxxxxx>]

The best stuff for absorbing water is silica gel. This is what is in the little pouches you find in a variety of things that say "do not eat" on them.

They make this for cat litter now. You get BB size translucent balls which will be the best thing for absorbing water. I know that they sell it at Wal Mart for about $10 for a gallon size container. 

----- Original Message -----
From: "Clint and Laurie Carter"
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Keeping cars dry (was Re: IML: Interior rust)
Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2006 17:49:32 -0700


There is some stuff, used in RV's and trailers, that pulls moisture to it.
It's granules in some sort of tub. While this won't help to dry out a wet
car, it may help keep it dry once it's dried out. It was suggested I use it
in my house in the laundry room since that's where all my computer gear is,
too. Probably available at any hardware store. I found it at the "General
Store" here at the end of the world...

Laurie Carter
Ilwaco, WA USA
'59 Crown
'65 Crown Coupe

----- Original Message -----
From: "Donn Reese"
I was cleaning the interior on my Custom last night and noticed a lot of
surface rust and pitting showing up on chrome pieces I'd polished in May.
Even the rear view mirror arm is showing rust and I had that rechromed.

I've had the windows down and a tarp over the greenhouse for the past three
weeks to try to keep the car aired out but the carpet is still wet in
places.





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