Windows cracked or closed?
#1
Windows cracked or closed?
Hey all, I was just wondering what the general consensus was on leaving your windows cracked or closed in the summer heat.
I know the rule of thumb is to leave them cracked to allow the interior to "breathe" so there won't be as much heat buildup, but I have a high quality car cover for my 72 Supreme, so I close them up tight when the cover is on, but I leave them cracked when the cover is off.
Thoughts?
I know the rule of thumb is to leave them cracked to allow the interior to "breathe" so there won't be as much heat buildup, but I have a high quality car cover for my 72 Supreme, so I close them up tight when the cover is on, but I leave them cracked when the cover is off.
Thoughts?
Last edited by 72455; May 18th, 2019 at 07:41 PM.
#2
Let it breathe! I open the hood to let it cool off too, once arriving at a show or whenever I drive it. What's the sense of letting everything I've worked so hard at detailing cook which = oxidation? The only time I contradict this is when its windy/dusty/cotton woody, (google cottonwood trees)
Side note I open the hoods on my daily drivers I the summer to let it cool off. Batteries tend to last longer if they aren't being cooked.
Side note I open the hoods on my daily drivers I the summer to let it cool off. Batteries tend to last longer if they aren't being cooked.
#4
Unless rain is forecast, I crack each window about 1/2 an inch, and hope for a slight breeze to keep the hot air circulating out of the car. This and fold-able/removable windshield blinds help keep the interior a few degrees cooler than Hades while inside work during the summer.
#5
Just an Olds Guy
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#6
My Olds is inside with a cotton cover. I leave the tailgate window and a front window completely open. It helps dissipate the interior smells (vinyl, glue, etc.) from the restoration.
#7
Thanks all for the input. It's good to know what others do in the same situation. I guess I've always just been concerned about making the best decision when it comes to taking care of my Cutlass.
Last edited by 72455; May 19th, 2019 at 02:02 PM.
#8
I park my 70-442 in my garage which has overhead water sprinklers mounted at various points on the ceiling. I keep the windows rolled up out of fear that they malfunction and then flood my interior (unlikely, but you never know).
#9
Here in Phoenix you can bake cookies on the dash board in the summer (there are actually competitions for this) so unless you are wanting fresh oatmeal raisin cookies for a snack on your drive, leaving the windows cracked is mandatory.
#10
Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
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Yes please Kenneth! My favorite and maybe add a dash of cinnamon??
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