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

["Frederick Joslin" <fljoslin@xxxxxxxx>]

I would be acutious putting any salt containing chloride in a vehicle. Silica gel is a much better desicant than CaCl2 and there is no risk of corrosion.

----- Original Message -----
From: "DR CHALLENGER"
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Subject: RE: Keeping cars dry (was Re: IML: Interior rust)
Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 03:21:49 +0000


which is nothing but calicum choride pellets,
the same stuff used as a water ice/snow melter.


> From: "Rob McCall"
>>
> I believe the stuff is called Damp Rid. I use a tub of it in the cab of my
> Dakota I have in storage. Need to put some in a Duster up there too. The
> Imperial is in the dry garage here at home, so that one isn't an issue.
>
> For a still wet interior, either pull the seats and carpet to allow them to
> dry out, or possibly invest in a small "closet" dehumidifier and put it in
> the car with the windows closed. Would require that electricity be
> available somewhere near by though.
>
> Rob McCall
> '67 LeBaron
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> 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...
>




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