Condensation in the frunk

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Fozzy
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Condensation in the frunk

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Having been sat around for a few months now, I popped my frunk to be greeted by a ton of moisture and mold. Now I have BC coilovers fitted with adjustable topmounts, which obviously means there are big gaps, which I assume is how the moisture is getting in. Is there anyway of sealing the top mounts to prevent this?
Rob
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Re: Condensation in the frunk

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Don't seal it up - you need the air passage.

Whats happening is that the moist air is getting trapped and heated up in the sun which is then condensating against the warm metal.

It happens in my Frunk and Boot when my car has sat for a period of time.

Just wipe off the moisture but don't seal the area up whatever you do.
Fozzy
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Re: Condensation in the frunk

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Ok, ill leave it be. I guess its just trying to tell me to drive it more often
cosmos
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Post by cosmos »

Ebay look up dehumidifiers.....pinghi bags or dampeaters types of gel bags, keep suspecting washer jets aswell dribbling. There is gaps around the back of battery holder box also letting in damp air!!
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Re: Condensation in the frunk

Post by Baker »

The gaps created by the topmounts 'should' actually help with condensation, don't think thats the issue.
Check the seals, i think you have water ingress somewhere.

on a sunny day, keep the boot open for a few hours to dry it up.
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Re: Condensation in the frunk

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Dehumidifier bags are pointless in open air situations as they will get saturated in no time. As mentioned, just open it up regularly to dry out.
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