@ChrisFix my husband and I are truck drivers. We were having trouble seeing our our windshield in the rain and used the toothpaste. Works like a charm. You are a lifesaver. From my husband and I a million thank yous my friend!
A tip that might be interesting for you to know, Chris, is that we, up here in the arctic north, learn to vent out the heat from the car, once you are almost home. Hot air can hold lots of humidity, which will condense once it cools off, where cold air can contain almost no humidity at all. So, when you are driving home, for example, when you are 30-60 seconds from home, you can open your windows a little, and turn off the heater in the car. Next morning, very little, if any, fog on the windows.
Yeah that's funny but I always have crew with morning coffee without lids; or worse when it rains we all get wet then enter the cab and everything fogs up because we are also sweaty.
Not only are your videos informative and interesting, but you also take special care in answering potential questions that most people segue into. Well presented, painstakingly detailed and absolutely entertaining. You sir, are a gentleman and a scholar! Big fan!
I liked how you did this as a scientific test procedure with control and common application. Nice work! I liked and subscribed! Will check out your stuff. Thank you for taking the time to do this testing so we don't have to!!!
I love when you go all Marine Biologist on this stuff! SCIENCE! The next test should be defogger, toothpaste, shaving cream, and control. Also (I know you know), but the defogger goes inside the mask to be effective. Awesome video!
Heres one for you. My grandfather always had a cloth pouch full of tobacco in his car. Thing is he didn't smoke. It was for his windshield. You dampen it just a little and allow the tobacco oils to seep into the cloth pouch. Then you wipe the inside of your windshield with that. The oils repel moisture somehow. It actually works great for a couple weeks then you have to wipe it down again.
Something that works for me better than the defrost option in the AC, is to turn AC on, and maybe turning on the heat so it won't get too cold inside. It sort of removes the moisture, and does it faster than the standard defroster. Specially when your AC system lets you redirect the AC to any of the vents.
I have the Rainx Anti Fog and I must say it didnt work well for me when I used it on my windshield. It actually kept a light film on my windshield that made it harder to see through combined with the fog. I am going to attempt using some shaving cream or the toothpaste... Thanks for the tips !!
Might be 6 years too late but- Try cleaning your window with a mild degreaser, a good window cleaner and 3 good quality micro fiber towels 1 towel for degreaser 1 for window cleaner and the last one is for buffing of residue If you do this right you may not even need Rainx
*(now you know why "high quality" precision optics are coated with Fluoride)* How does a cloud form? Dust attracts water (surface tension). Fluoride *_seals_* the pores of the glass, and makes it slippery- so dust can't be attracted or embedded into the surface. A high SPF suntan lotion or a "chapstick" type protector will also work. A high quality clay bar, followed by a silicone wax works awesome for glass _inside and out_ too!
+HUBBABUBBA DOOPYDOOP Thanks for the info. So you think Fluoride is why it works and filling the pores is how it works? I thought it might have been making the surface hydrophobic. Hmmmmm....
Craig Cundiff The *Listerene* mouthwash Chris used also contains _ethanol_ which just negates any other ingredients. The Fluoride used in mouth care products is designed to transform into Fluorine _gas_ which bleaches out stains (Sodium Fluoride Ion) The Hexafluoride solid used for optics is slightly different.
ChrisFix You were on the right track with the microscope- but you'd need an SEM to see what's _actually_ going on. We're talking micron-level stuff here! Research "Why are lenses fluoride coated?". Mostly German rifle scopes, binoculars, camera lenses, etc. You are correct about the "hydrophobic" effect. www.dpreview.com/articles/6297684282/non-stick-glass-nikon-demonstrates-new-fluorine-coating
I personally just throw those silica gel packets near my windshield (normally on the defroster vents). I have a ton of them from Amazon packages, and they work awesome. I only use two for the whole front windshield, and they work perfectly. The only disadvantage is you can't put them on the side windows.
Windex works great too! It’s best on the outside if you saturate the window but you can spray it on and wipe it off too. The ammonia is the key ingredient to keep fog away. Though it’s a temporary fix it works great on humid nights in the south so you don’t have to turn the defrost on in the summertime.
Chris, great videos. I've seen several and I appreciate all the effort.I'd like to add a little bit here though:* A decrease in temperature actually increases Relative Humidity. The best way to clean your windshield is to turn on the AC if you have it, but increase the temperature the temperature. That way you are using both the drying effect of the AC as well as the drop in RH due to the temperature difference across the heater core.This will also help by keeping water from condensing outside on the windshield caused by using cold air from the AC.
Just came from your old video where you didn't use a control. You may not notice it but your videos are always improving. I really enjoy your channel - thanks for your time.
I would love to see this same kind of side by side test for rain on the outside of the windshield with rain-x vs. the car wax you used in your super clean windshield video
my AC compressor went out in my favorite truck. so I literally had NO defroster. this helped my stress level in the morning trying to drive to work ... Rain X did the job, Love you Man !
Early today I just found out my defrost doesn’t work in my car. Until I can afford to fix it I’m going to have to do some sort of home remedies for the inside fogging up. And I would just like to say THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for making this video I watched both parts to this experiment you did here. And I just cannot thank you enough because I am so appreciative that you Actaully showed the before, during, and after. Every step of the way. Comparing multiple products. And I just found this extremely helpful. Like enough to the point where I’m commenting (because I don’t really do this) so I appreciate you and the work you do here
I know this is an old vlog but fantastic video Chris mate I’m just going through your older videos I’ve been a subscriber for a few years now love your channel keep up the great work
Chris, use washing up liquid or liquid laundry detergent. Put a little on a clean cloth, smear the window, then buff of with a clean cloth, it stays clear for weeks. It’s great for diving masks, but as soon as you rinse the mask you will be best to redo it. I’ve been using theses for years.
lol, just started watching you because i'm a home owner now and man you killed it with every video with no BS just right to the point. You da man. You got a new subscriber lol.
Thanks heaps @ChrisFix 🙏🏼 After watching your video, I had tried the toothpaste. Can confirm that this actually works. Have done it for my front windscreen, side mirrors and side windows. No fog has built up since then. Thanks heaps again @ChrisFix 😁
Amazing! It works. I am super grateful for this tip. You may not realize just how much this helped me today in the situation I found myself. All I can say is thanks a million.
The toothpaste may work wonder as antifog on windows but man it requires a lot of labor grease. It sticks to the glass really well and leaves a coat of film which requires a lot of labor to remove especially on hard to reach places like the windshield. Save the trouble and use Rain-X antifog!
Thanks for taking the time in making this video. One other point regarding the use of Rain-X. Some might think they can use it on their googles or glasses. The problem is this could pose an issue. Its obvious that Rain-X has chemicals in their product, which could result in a reaction to one's eyes. Personally, I would not want to put something that has chemicals too close to my eyes, even if you think you have wiped the balk of the product off your eye-ware. Sweat might release and/or reactivate some of these chemical thus posing a possible reaction. One should always use caution when using anything that could come in contact with your eyes. Remember… toothpaste was created for brushing your teeth.
I used those little bead packets you get in shoe boxes and different products one time. Worked great. I lined them up on my dashboard and they absorbed the moisture and kept my windows from fogging up. But of course they got annoying after a while, so I ended up removing them.
My fog is on the outside of my windshield from my A/C because it blows a little bit out the defrost. But I also live in the south we’re it’s really humid
Thanks for the video! Saturday morning here in Belgium, 7am. Just found out my heaters and demisters in the car stopped working. No shops open to buy products and i need to hit the road now for a 105 km trip. A quick look in youtube found your tutorial and Just enough time to apply the toothpast.. (though not colgate). I will post my experience when I arrive at my destination. If you all never here from me again, well... 6 feet under is what happened. I really appreciate the efforts in the video.
Great video, we came up with the same answer as bicyclists. It’s a great idea and we have been using it for years as an anti-fogger. Thank you very much for sharing.
Ok Chris, so here we go again. As you proved, toothpaste works great to prevent fog but here's my question, (and I hope you don't find it crazy, but does one type of toothpaste work better than another (ex: paste, gel, combination of paste & gel, flouride-free [which I use])? I'm sure the brand doesn't matter, as I will head on down to the dollar store once again, but what about the type? Do you think a test is in order? Have you figured out the active ingredient that makes it do what it does?
I'm pulled over at a gas station in France because I can't drive with the windows like this, and this video is a life saver! Just used tooth paste. Thank you so much!
We've tried the Rain-X defogger both the bottle and the wipes on the rear window and they don't do a thing for the fog. Every time I get out of work at about 11:30 at night my windows are all fogged up and the rear window is no different. I have to actually turn the rear defrost on to defog that. I won't ever buy Rain-X again defogger wise. The Rain-X that goes on the outside is however a lot better and works quite well during rain and snowy conditions
Very good video Chris, but you forgot one thing: How long does it last? If one apply of RainX lasts 2 months and the toothpaste lasts for 1 week, then in my mind, the RainX wins. Remember, this does NOT have to be the case, but just an example!
Break fluid can clean the smog on your headlights. You don't want to apply to much because you can strip the plastic. Works great, also be careful and don't get it on the paint, can cause the paint to strip off.
it depends on what TP or SC you are using, and what kind of towel, and who makes the towel, and what time of day it is, and if you are in a good mood or bad, and what your astrological sign is. but these are just a few of the things that could affect your actual results.
Vinegar- I keep some ( Apple Cider Vinegar) in a Small Spray Bottle -After I clean the Inside Windows , I spray some Vinegar on them , wipe till dry.. Its lot easier than dragging out a can of Shaving cream. and then what do you do with it? the Small Rain X bottle works fine too, but When run out? Refill With that Vinegar...Also , Non Freezing temps.. Mix a few Ounces in 1 oz Dishsoap and rest water for your Washer Squirters and When Cold season, especially in the Winter in with your Washer Fluid..
car polish paste wax seems best do inside and outside makes frost outside easyer to remove too house furniture polish works too and the old stand by shaving cream
Use the little silica gel packer out of beef jerky. They are meant to absorb moisture and work well. 2 for the windshield and back window. 1 for each side window. It helps to put them in the inner window seal. Works fine if you have tint as well. Hope you'd make a video on it. Hope it works
Hi there bud, heard one Brazilian guy testing out a mixture of fabric softener + wooder as a defogger. I even tested out and it worked for short period of time. If there's a final video, can you add it up for the test? Awesome content (even without sound at night in bed), keep the camera rolling! 🙌🏻
One problem with certain things being used to prevent a dive mask from fogging up is that your corneas are the second most absorbitive tissue on your body. You don't want them absorbing various chemicals. It is safer using correct antifog sprays for those. Spit, like most divers use, is actually bad. Lots of potentially harmful bacteria in saliva. Most times, nothing more than really red eyes result, but it is possible to get really annoying eye infections.
hey chris, off topic request! - can you try the Acetone in gas for better fuel mileage? guess you can make it into 2 videos to see if it's good at decarbonizing in the engine. thanks man i really hope you do this test because I know you do it right and honest!! thanks!
Lynx shower gel, just a bead, on a damp sponge. Wipe all over the screen and leave it. 15 minutes later try breathing on the glass. Car smells nice too. Used this for years on bathroom mirrors.
You should try to compare the normal anti-fog for car windows with the expensive anti-fog stuff they sell for optics (cameras and rifle scopes etc). Make sure to test for durability as well. We don't want to lose our anti-fog every time we roll down our windows.
Before I lost most of my hair i bought head & shoulders anti-dandruff shampoo, some years ago. I now use it again, but now on my shaving mirror in my shower cubicle - 1 drop rubbed onto mirror then wash off. Works brilliantly. Have also used it on my motorcycle helmet visor with great results
+kapil busawah I have the same question, I tried the shaving gel and it worked well for about a month, but applying it and buffing it clear again was so much trouble that I wont be doing it again.
Small correction about dive masks. Toothpaste is used to remove the layer of silicone on the inside of the mask. After that, you want to use baby shampoo as your actual defogger, not toothpaste.
@@donovans6472 It's not one or the other. It is both. Toothpaste once when the mask is new to remove the silicone from the factory (and maybe once a year afterwards to remove any additional accumulation). And then baby shampoo each time you dive to provide a thin coating that prevents fogging.
@@a_single_white_female I felt the hairs on the back of my neck rise when i saw the flame on the glass 🤣 it was my first ever mask and it wasnt cheap. Needless to say, i was glad when somone else did it.
I've driven a lot for work and what works is to super clean the glass with cheap napkins from drive thru's. So I the cool mornings when it starts to fog up wipe it clean with fresh napkins and over time it will be so clean there will be nothing for fog to stick to. Once it's clean it stays clean for months.
I leave a sock on my dash that as some cat litter in it, the cat litter absorbs the moisture in the air. Works for me anyway! Also I'm from England, What is this toothpaste you speak of?
+Ethan Gee haha, thanks bud! The sock idea is good (I saw that video too) but it doesnt last long enough before the cat litter cannot absorb any more moisture. Also, I made a British version for you guys across the pond without toothpaste: ruclips.net/video/8Vj9avZxuwI/видео.html hahah ;)
Ever tried the wax you always use for the outside of the windshield? You'd think the mechanics should be more or less the same for adding a hydrophobic layer between the water and the surface.
Yes windows ideally need to be clean first to get rid of the greasy blur but the common foaming agent called Sodium Laureth Sulphate will break down the oils if enough time is taken in removing the residue.
Dude. This took me ages putting the tape on the windscreen and using all the different products. I got some strange looks driving down the street, and mum was annoyed that I used her avocado. Thanks a lot. Dude.
I’ve seen bus and truck drivers using head & shoulders shampoo, they just rub a thin layer right out of the bottle, dunno why the use H&M’s but I’m guessing it might be cuz it’s thicker
@ChrisFix my husband and I are truck drivers. We were having trouble seeing our our windshield in the rain and used the toothpaste. Works like a charm. You are a lifesaver. From my husband and I a million thank yous my friend!
Did you use the toothpaste as rain repeller?
@@shahab7363 I've heard shaving cream does well for that. Haven't tried it
@@Ryan_Carder Yes it does
how last longer it is
It was at this moment the window knew he fogged up
Sir you have some serious problems 😂
@@tatarugabriel4328 I know 😂
😂😂😭
underrated comment
I hate myself for laughing at that, but I did.
9/10 dentists of course approve this.
God damit that 1 sane dentist.
If you don't have teeth...does denture Grip work..?
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There’s one imposter among us
Yea
A tip that might be interesting for you to know, Chris, is that we, up here in the arctic north, learn to vent out the heat from the car, once you are almost home.
Hot air can hold lots of humidity, which will condense once it cools off, where cold air can contain almost no humidity at all.
So, when you are driving home, for example, when you are 30-60 seconds from home, you can open your windows a little, and turn off the heater in the car. Next morning, very little, if any, fog on the windows.
And the award goes to...
Trying this cause northern Ontario
Yes, Sir. One of my tricks. Always park the car cold. Here, in Quebec, it was around -20F, in the morning, around Xmas time...
TheRealXesc ......and what happen if your heater don't work.?
Same here. Always kill the heater before putting the car to park. A cold car will not ice snow.
i find removing the windows works perfect, bit cold though when driving. lol
Hehehehe... Yeah, windows are overrated.
juan def lol
Nice!
XD lol
Nika Marie never. I use diesel
Yeah and loss of breath when driving at the highway 🤪
Chris seems like the dope ass friend you'd want he's so chill and laid back but very very informative gotta love him!
Na he's a busy freaking bee
This is good to know when im driving around with my boiling pots in the passenger seat.
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Qlq
Yeah that's funny but I always have crew with morning coffee without lids; or worse when it rains we all get wet then enter the cab and everything fogs up because we are also sweaty.
Hey.. Uber soup
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Not only are your videos informative and interesting, but you also take special care in answering potential questions that most people segue into. Well presented, painstakingly detailed and absolutely entertaining. You sir, are a gentleman and a scholar!
Big fan!
Thanks a lot Leonard!
Wooder doplets they will grow up and be some nice soapy wooders
Hahaha
Rofl
Little wooders almost ripe...
i must admit... i cried when the onion didn't work ;)
I liked how you did this as a scientific test procedure with control and common application. Nice work! I liked and subscribed! Will check out your stuff. Thank you for taking the time to do this testing so we don't have to!!!
His science teacher would be proud
The fact this dude is still replying to comments shows his dedication to RUclips.
Imagine being that man walking his dog and seeing a man spreading avocado on his car window
especially that east african guy, i can relate
🤣🤣🤣
I love when you go all Marine Biologist on this stuff! SCIENCE! The next test should be defogger, toothpaste, shaving cream, and control. Also (I know you know), but the defogger goes inside the mask to be effective. Awesome video!
Thanks bud! That might just have to be the next test!
Sounds like a job for Project Farm.
If u know I know then stop the shit and be u for once and find someone who will never ever ever ever give up on you
@@chrisfix yo
Heres one for you. My grandfather always had a cloth pouch full of tobacco in his car. Thing is he didn't smoke. It was for his windshield. You dampen it just a little and allow the tobacco oils to seep into the cloth pouch. Then you wipe the inside of your windshield with that. The oils repel moisture somehow. It actually works great for a couple weeks then you have to wipe it down again.
Interesting, I might have to test that out!
Something that works for me better than the defrost option in the AC, is to turn AC on, and maybe turning on the heat so it won't get too cold inside. It sort of removes the moisture, and does it faster than the standard defroster. Specially when your AC system lets you redirect the AC to any of the vents.
Thanks for the tip! If you have AC that is definitely helpful!
I have the Rainx Anti Fog and I must say it didnt work well for me when I used it on my windshield. It actually kept a light film on my windshield that made it harder to see through combined with the fog. I am going to attempt using some shaving cream or the toothpaste... Thanks for the tips !!
How's the result?
Might be 6 years too late but-
Try cleaning your window with a mild degreaser, a good window cleaner and 3 good quality micro fiber towels
1 towel for degreaser
1 for window cleaner and the last one is for buffing of residue
If you do this right you may not even need Rainx
Dang! I just found this channel! How have I lived without this channel?! I won’t take a chance of living without it now!
*(now you know why "high quality" precision optics are coated with Fluoride)* How does a cloud form? Dust attracts water (surface tension). Fluoride *_seals_* the pores of the glass, and makes it slippery- so dust can't be attracted or embedded into the surface. A high SPF suntan lotion or a "chapstick" type protector will also work. A high quality clay bar, followed by a silicone wax works awesome for glass _inside and out_ too!
If Fluoride is the key..why didn't the Scope mouthwash work at all? 😕
+HUBBABUBBA DOOPYDOOP Thanks for the info. So you think Fluoride is why it works and filling the pores is how it works? I thought it might have been making the surface hydrophobic. Hmmmmm....
Craig Cundiff The *Listerene* mouthwash Chris used also contains _ethanol_ which just negates any other ingredients.
The Fluoride used in mouth care products is designed to transform into Fluorine _gas_ which bleaches out stains (Sodium Fluoride Ion) The Hexafluoride solid used for optics is slightly different.
ChrisFix You were on the right track with the microscope- but you'd need an SEM to see what's _actually_ going on. We're talking micron-level stuff here!
Research "Why are lenses fluoride coated?".
Mostly German rifle scopes, binoculars, camera lenses, etc.
You are correct about the "hydrophobic" effect.
www.dpreview.com/articles/6297684282/non-stick-glass-nikon-demonstrates-new-fluorine-coating
+HUBBABUBBA DOOPYDOOP Thanks a lot! This is great info!
Does it work on windows xp ?
rofl
That.s outdated. Like the one I use to write with right now
No, sadly avocados stop supporting Windows XP couple of years ago.
Mrš
it djd work in windows 98 for me
Toothpaste & shave cream, thanks :)
And Shampoo
Just like every morning.
I personally just throw those silica gel packets near my windshield (normally on the defroster vents). I have a ton of them from Amazon packages, and they work awesome. I only use two for the whole front windshield, and they work perfectly. The only disadvantage is you can't put them on the side windows.
+BAD Ben thanks for sharing!
ouch! do not inhale the silica! Under microscope it has sharp edgers, thus it will hurt the linings in your lungs.
I use those things in my toolbox. Helps keep tools from rusting :)
Something new. Thanks for sharing
0:34...Chris Fix cameo in the lens of the glasses :)
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The clarity of your demonstrations, and explanations is second to none.
Try black spray paint.
commando602 that only works if you drive a Ram 😄
Hahahahahahaha
Black spray paint makes it black!
23theen you don’t say?????
commando602
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Windex works great too! It’s best on the outside if you saturate the window but you can spray it on and wipe it off too. The ammonia is the key ingredient to keep fog away. Though it’s a temporary fix it works great on humid nights in the south so you don’t have to turn the defrost on in the summertime.
Where do I buy the spit from?
Your Nana.
Mick bruh
Mick batman? Nananananana
Your mouth
You have gone coo coo bananas
Chris, great videos. I've seen several and I appreciate all the effort.I'd like to add a little bit here though:* A decrease in temperature actually increases Relative Humidity. The best way to clean your windshield is to turn on the AC if you have it, but increase the temperature the temperature. That way you are using both the drying effect of the AC as well as the drop in RH due to the temperature difference across the heater core.This will also help by keeping water from condensing outside on the windshield caused by using cold air from the AC.
Just came from your old video where you didn't use a control. You may not notice it but your videos are always improving. I really enjoy your channel - thanks for your time.
Everybody’s got toothpaste
Crackheads: aM i A jOkE tO yOu
except those in kentucky, well they have it but dont use it
@@zbow1974 people live in kentucky?
@@enciontioar yea as well as one can here
I would love to see this same kind of side by side test for rain on the outside of the windshield with rain-x vs. the car wax you used in your super clean windshield video
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my AC compressor went out in my favorite truck. so I literally had NO defroster. this helped my stress level in the morning trying to drive to work ... Rain X did the job, Love you Man !
Why is that poor man rubbing avocado on his car windows
they tould him once your truck is a monster so he decided to feed it...
+Alucardjr69 they didn't teach you how to spell.
+Cody missed a coma, what else teacher?
Alucardjr69 missed a coma where ? Idiot.
+Cody and i am the idiot........ LOL go home
5:32 "The untreated control is all f*cked up"
*fogged
@@chrisfix it was still funny. 💪 Love your professionalism
Early today I just found out my defrost doesn’t work in my car. Until I can afford to fix it I’m going to have to do some sort of home remedies for the inside fogging up. And I would just like to say THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for making this video I watched both parts to this experiment you did here. And I just cannot thank you enough because I am so appreciative that you Actaully showed the before, during, and after. Every step of the way. Comparing multiple products. And I just found this extremely helpful. Like enough to the point where I’m commenting (because I don’t really do this) so I appreciate you and the work you do here
I know this is an old vlog but fantastic video Chris mate I’m just going through your older videos I’ve been a subscriber for a few years now love your channel keep up the great work
You had me at "control area"
Subscribed!
Chris, use washing up liquid or liquid laundry detergent.
Put a little on a clean cloth, smear the window, then buff of with a clean cloth,
it stays clear for weeks. It’s great for diving masks, but as soon as you rinse
the mask you will be best to redo it.
I’ve been using theses for years.
Brighter and Fresher Windows in 2 weeks LOL!! Thank you for anther awesome video ChrisFix.
"your windscreen is really clean"
> Thanks, I spat on it
lol, just started watching you because i'm a home owner now and man you killed it with every video with no BS just right to the point. You da man. You got a new subscriber lol.
Chris , you gonna make toothpastes prices go high .
+eyad aljamal It is already high. What are you talking about??? lol
A tube of paste is like 7 bucks now i remember like 5 years ago it was like 2
idk where u guys live but here in el paso tx 2 pack of Colgate is 2.50 😂
Eduardo Castillo I live in Wisconsin.
***** everything is more expensive over there huh
Thanks heaps @ChrisFix 🙏🏼
After watching your video, I had tried the toothpaste.
Can confirm that this actually works.
Have done it for my front windscreen, side mirrors and side windows.
No fog has built up since then.
Thanks heaps again @ChrisFix 😁
Amazing! It works. I am super grateful for this tip. You may not realize just how much this helped me today in the situation I found myself. All I can say is thanks a million.
The toothpaste may work wonder as antifog on windows but man it requires a lot of labor grease. It sticks to the glass really well and leaves a coat of film which requires a lot of labor to remove especially on hard to reach places like the windshield. Save the trouble and use Rain-X antifog!
You're the MVP of RUclips.
+Zurassh Thanks!
Thanks for taking the time in making this video. One other point regarding the use of Rain-X. Some might think they can use it on their googles or glasses. The problem is this could pose an issue. Its obvious that Rain-X has chemicals in their product, which could result in a reaction to one's eyes. Personally, I would not want to put something that has chemicals too close to my eyes, even if you think you have wiped the balk of the product off your eye-ware. Sweat might release and/or reactivate some of these chemical thus posing a possible reaction. One should always use caution when using anything that could come in contact with your eyes. Remember… toothpaste was created for brushing your teeth.
Chris you should do another video where you take all the good ones that work and see how long they work 4
Terrific video CFix, great demo and actual, clear-to-see (no pun intended) results. Nice job indeed young man. Many thanks!
I used those little bead packets you get in shoe boxes and different products one time. Worked great. I lined them up on my dashboard and they absorbed the moisture and kept my windows from fogging up. But of course they got annoying after a while, so I ended up removing them.
My fog is on the outside of my windshield from my A/C because it blows a little bit out the defrost. But I also live in the south we’re it’s really humid
Does it matter what kind of toothpaste is better? Color, ingredients etc....
Thanks for the video!
Saturday morning here in Belgium, 7am. Just found out my heaters and demisters in the car stopped working. No shops open to buy products and i need to hit the road now for a 105 km trip. A quick look in youtube found your tutorial and Just enough time to apply the toothpast.. (though not colgate).
I will post my experience when I arrive at my destination.
If you all never here from me again, well... 6 feet under is what happened.
I really appreciate the efforts in the video.
Great video, we came up with the same answer as bicyclists. It’s a great idea and we have been using it for years as an anti-fogger. Thank you very much for sharing.
Who knew that an avocado can also hurt your feelings..
I just love how much effort you put it in your videos. mad respect.
How often should be de-fogger applied ? Thank you so much
Ok Chris, so here we go again. As you proved, toothpaste works great to prevent fog but here's my question, (and I hope you don't find it crazy, but does one type of toothpaste work better than another (ex: paste, gel, combination of paste & gel, flouride-free [which I use])? I'm sure the brand doesn't matter, as I will head on down to the dollar store once again, but what about the type? Do you think a test is in order? Have you figured out the active ingredient that makes it do what it does?
In scuba masks paste not gel is the best i know seems odd that it matters but it does trust me been doing it for years always clear!
I'm pulled over at a gas station in France because I can't drive with the windows like this, and this video is a life saver! Just used tooth paste. Thank you so much!
We've tried the Rain-X defogger both the bottle and the wipes on the rear window and they don't do a thing for the fog. Every time I get out of work at about 11:30 at night my windows are all fogged up and the rear window is no different. I have to actually turn the rear defrost on to defog that. I won't ever buy Rain-X again defogger wise. The Rain-X that goes on the outside is however a lot better and works quite well during rain and snowy conditions
Great vid, never expected toohtpaste won !
Very good video Chris, but you forgot one thing: How long does it last?
If one apply of RainX lasts 2 months and the toothpaste lasts for 1
week, then in my mind, the RainX wins. Remember, this does NOT have to
be the case, but just an example!
Break fluid can clean the smog on your headlights. You don't want to apply to much because you can strip the plastic. Works great, also be careful and don't get it on the paint, can cause the paint to strip off.
that microscopic camera is cool, might help me find the reason why my dad left
which is better to use toothpaste or shaving cream
Personal preference. I'm going to try shaving cream. I think it would apply faster and come off easier.
Dario de nero I meant to type shaving. I've corrected it. 😉
it depends on what TP or SC you are using, and what kind of towel, and who makes the towel, and what time of day it is, and if you are in a good mood or bad, and what your astrological sign is. but these are just a few of the things that could affect your actual results.
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Vinegar- I keep some ( Apple Cider Vinegar) in a Small Spray Bottle -After I clean the Inside Windows , I spray some Vinegar on them , wipe till dry.. Its lot easier than dragging out a can of Shaving cream. and then what do you do with it? the Small Rain X bottle works fine too, but When run out? Refill With that Vinegar...Also , Non Freezing temps.. Mix a few Ounces in 1 oz Dishsoap and rest water for your Washer Squirters and When Cold season, especially in the Winter in with your Washer Fluid..
car polish paste wax seems best do inside and outside makes frost outside easyer to remove too house furniture polish works too and the old stand by shaving cream
Use the little silica gel packer out of beef jerky. They are meant to absorb moisture and work well. 2 for the windshield and back window. 1 for each side window. It helps to put them in the inner window seal. Works fine if you have tint as well. Hope you'd make a video on it. Hope it works
Hi there bud, heard one Brazilian guy testing out a mixture of fabric softener + wooder as a defogger. I even tested out and it worked for short period of time. If there's a final video, can you add it up for the test?
Awesome content (even without sound at night in bed), keep the camera rolling! 🙌🏻
That’s awesome! I’ll have to check it out
I love your commentary... "This onion was made for the window"😄
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Good vid you lil mythbuster you !
One problem with certain things being used to prevent a dive mask from fogging up is that your corneas are the second most absorbitive tissue on your body. You don't want them absorbing various chemicals. It is safer using correct antifog sprays for those. Spit, like most divers use, is actually bad. Lots of potentially harmful bacteria in saliva. Most times, nothing more than really red eyes result, but it is possible to get really annoying eye infections.
I love your presentation, explanation, and execution. Thank you for the insight and tips! Kudos to you! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I will also use it on my glasses so I will be able to boil pasta without being blind
Now, which toothpaste is best? No fluoride? With hydrogen peroxide? Other additives?
You wouldn't want to rub onions in your scuba lenses anyways.😂😂
hey chris, off topic request! - can you try the Acetone in gas for better fuel mileage? guess you can make it into 2 videos to see if it's good at decarbonizing in the engine. thanks man i really hope you do this test because I know you do it right and honest!! thanks!
+bunkerbuster please give my comments thumbs up guys if you want to see a video on acetone!
+bunkerbuster Maybe in the future but I dont think it is a good idea to run straight acetone like that.
+ChrisFix try it on your neighbours car. but you don't run it straight anyways. Lots of videos on it but none as thorough as you would be!
Lynx shower gel, just a bead, on a damp sponge. Wipe all over the screen and leave it. 15 minutes later try breathing on the glass. Car smells nice too. Used this for years on bathroom mirrors.
You should try to compare the normal anti-fog for car windows with the expensive anti-fog stuff they sell for optics (cameras and rifle scopes etc).
Make sure to test for durability as well. We don't want to lose our anti-fog every time we roll down our windows.
Still waiting for that part 2 of the jaguar inspection
Chris has you covered man. Its coming
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Price Shepherd what did he say?
Prismic Kyubey To far back lol I can't remember
Before I lost most of my hair i bought head & shoulders anti-dandruff shampoo, some years ago. I now use it again, but now on my shaving mirror in my shower cubicle - 1 drop rubbed onto mirror then wash off. Works brilliantly. Have also used it on my motorcycle helmet visor with great results
Is the Toothpaste easier to apply/buff than the shaving gel?
+kapil busawah I have the same question, I tried the shaving gel and it worked well for about a month, but applying it and buffing it clear again was so much trouble that I wont be doing it again.
+kapil busawah If you use a bit of water then yes, It is actually easier than the shaving gel.
i feel this should be called 'part2'
Sup chris your tutorial was a big help for everyone of us. I hope you make a lot of this..
Respect from the Philippines🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭👌🏻
The Onion I can only imagine people getting in your car and thinking you have body odor
on the windshield its not so bad you can just use the heater but on windows its annoying when you cant see a thing
That was the inspiration behind the video!
@@chrisfix i guess you can say your windows are now in mint condition
Love your channel. No bullshitting. Short and effective.
Small correction about dive masks. Toothpaste is used to remove the layer of silicone on the inside of the mask. After that, you want to use baby shampoo as your actual defogger, not toothpaste.
i never tried toothpaste but baby shampoo works for sure...the only thing that actually worked for me
@@donovans6472 It's not one or the other. It is both. Toothpaste once when the mask is new to remove the silicone from the factory (and maybe once a year afterwards to remove any additional accumulation). And then baby shampoo each time you dive to provide a thin coating that prevents fogging.
Um, my fiance's boss is an avid diver and he just burnt the silicone layer off with a lighter 😂
@@duskyjackal1699 Lighter method also works to remove silicone.
@@a_single_white_female I felt the hairs on the back of my neck rise when i saw the flame on the glass 🤣 it was my first ever mask and it wasnt cheap. Needless to say, i was glad when somone else did it.
honestly i just turn on the ac compressor... even when turned all the way to heat it doesn't make it any cooler and still pulls humidity out
Why waste money on that when you can just take all the glass out from the car
lol
Economical, and you're helping the environment.
Have you ever driven without a windshield on with -10 degrees outside? Well I have and I assure you it's not pretty.
honestly
David Son, Great to see Tijuana -on the web!
I've driven a lot for work and what works is to super clean the glass with cheap napkins from drive thru's. So I the cool mornings when it starts to fog up wipe it clean with fresh napkins and over time it will be so clean there will be nothing for fog to stick to. Once it's clean it stays clean for months.
I leave a sock on my dash that as some cat litter in it, the cat litter absorbs the moisture in the air. Works for me anyway! Also I'm from England, What is this toothpaste you speak of?
+Ethan Gee same!
+Ethan Gee lol toothpaste >_
Toothpaste is what we Americans use to clean our teeth
+Ethan Gee haha, thanks bud! The sock idea is good (I saw that video too) but it doesnt last long enough before the cat litter cannot absorb any more moisture. Also, I made a British version for you guys across the pond without toothpaste: ruclips.net/video/8Vj9avZxuwI/видео.html hahah ;)
ChrisFix I usually get about a month before I need to refill it so it isn't too bad. I always refill it when I clean the inside of my car.
How come I've applied an anti-fog product and in the rain it still gets foggy? My A/C is broken :(
Did you ensure your windshield was clean (ruclips.net/video/axI5Luw0Eos/видео.html) and then followed all the steps?
Ever tried the wax you always use for the outside of the windshield? You'd think the mechanics should be more or less the same for adding a hydrophobic layer between the water and the surface.
Wax works well on the outside but not so much on the inside
Do i need to do this daily or just once in a lifetime of my glass
U ever find out? .. I wanna know too
me too
@@anibalpinero3728
I tried to figure it out
N everytime the glass had water on it we need to do the process again
in another persons video the shaving foam works as best. so now i wonder what works better shavingcream or toothpaste
I've tried shaving cream and it didn't really work, it made it hard to see out.
Use a Cloth and not a Razor to clean it off first!
Yes windows ideally need to be clean first to get rid of the greasy blur but the common foaming agent called Sodium Laureth Sulphate will break down the oils if enough time is taken in removing the residue.
Dude. This took me ages putting the tape on the windscreen and using all the different products. I got some strange looks driving down the street, and mum was annoyed that I used her avocado. Thanks a lot. Dude.
I’ve seen bus and truck drivers using head & shoulders shampoo, they just rub a thin layer right out of the bottle, dunno why the use H&M’s but I’m guessing it might be cuz it’s thicker
thats more for The outside if your wipers fail and any shampoo will work
"Everyone has toothpaste." **Considering some of the people I work with, I don't really know if that's true. ;)
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ha ha ha i'm with you on that
+timotheus1973 lol
You can do the same thing on the outside of the window for rain if your wipers stop working. It helps keep the glass clear when driving .
how long will this wirk for?? (how often does it have to be re applied?)
just subed btw. good videos👍