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Big Tomm
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what are them things called? You know them.. Things? Apr 26, 2013 10:12:05 GMT -5

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Post by Big Tomm on Apr 26, 2013 10:12:05 GMT -5

Hey guys!

I am after some help in finding a part for my current project car, I asked Darren yesterday and had a look through the "Car Builder" catalouge but had no success.

Now I am under the impression that years ago (long before my time) these things were pretty popular and fitted to a lot of vehicles but I am having a right old task trying to find one.

I think they are called a "Anti-Condensation Pad" or a "Rear Demister Pad" but I am having a right old task trying to find one.

Here is the item I am after.

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DESMO-REAR-DEMISTER-PANEL-NEW-OLD-STOCK-MINI-COOPER-BMC-FORD-ANGLIA-HERALD-IMP-/251221328751?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a7df5436f

I thought it would be pretty simple to fins one but that doesnt seem to be the case.

Can any one suggest anywhere i can get one? I know of a supplier that can get hold of one for me, but at nearly £200 I am not overly keen on it.

Even finding some photos of these it a task in itself!

If anyone knows where I could get one, or knows of anyone which has one lying around, anything really I would be extremely grateful.

Thanks everyone!

ferdyfred
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what are them things called? You know them.. Things? Apr 26, 2013 14:47:21 GMT -5

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Post by ferdyfred on Apr 26, 2013 14:47:21 GMT -5

Be a cheap arsed miser
and put a plastic box half full of salt under the seat or hidden
bodge some holes in the lid, and it will suck all the moisture and condensation
out the cabin
summat like those biscuit boxes you get at xmas or a lunch box
put one in my Tina over winter when it was covered up,
and it was dry as a bone.
salt turned into a block!
can get moisture catchers too, look in the caravan section
like crystals but do the same thing as salt

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Big Tomm
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what are them things called? You know them.. Things? Apr 26, 2013 15:40:43 GMT -5

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Post by Big Tomm on Apr 26, 2013 15:40:43 GMT -5

Cheers Fred.

I have tried things like that, rain X stuff and that but the main reason I am after one is purley for visual asthetics. Now I think about it maybe I could make one myself out of convertible top window material and then try your salt trick!

ferdyfred God Posts: 667	what are them things called? You know them.. Things? Apr 26, 2013 17:20:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ferdyfred on Apr 26, 2013 17:20:22 GMT -5 See how you go nice to hear the results mate
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Big Tomm Junior Member Posts: 65	what are them things called? You know them.. Things? Apr 27, 2013 7:05:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Big Tomm on Apr 27, 2013 7:05:47 GMT -5 I have found one... but it isn't cheap!

ferdyfred
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what are them things called? You know them.. Things? Apr 27, 2013 15:03:05 GMT -5

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Post by ferdyfred on Apr 27, 2013 15:03:05 GMT -5

Hiya Tomm

Been round the t'interweb
Holden.co used to sell them
but cant find them in the new catalogue
Know what you mean now
was a bit fuggled in what one was
But recognise em now!!
Think the one you found is the cheapest going at the mo
Could I guess make one out of 1mm or so clear poly carb
and attach some clear sucker thingys to em to no contact is made to the glass
be kinda similar

Last Edit: Apr 27, 2013 15:12:29 GMT -5 by ferdyfred

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Big Tomm Junior Member Posts: 65	what are them things called? You know them.. Things? Apr 28, 2013 7:30:11 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Big Tomm on Apr 28, 2013 7:30:11 GMT -5 I like your thinking! I'm sure I could make something for far less and just as effective. Might visit the camping shop down the road for supplies an give it a go! What's to loose?

bdmuscle Bhra member Posts: 59	what are them things called? You know them.. Things? Apr 28, 2013 13:48:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bdmuscle on Apr 28, 2013 13:48:51 GMT -5 They were called rear demisters and came rolled up in tube as an accessory they were like an early form of cling film hope this helps

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