Preventing condensation in storage.

[angelfj1]

Both of my cars, 1959 TR3A and 1968 TR250 are stored in an unheated garage. Last week it rained all day on Thursday, through the night and into Friday morning. By noon time on Friday, it had started to clear and I decided to work on the 3A. To my surprise everything in the engine compartment was covered in dew. I mean it was really soaked. So, I assume that the high humidity caused by the rain condensed on the cold surfaces. I started the car and let it warm up a bit. This helped to dry up the engine compartment. I used a dry microfiber cloth to wipe up the excess dew. The 3A restoration was completed in June and I really want to keep this car in this condition for as long as possible. I can see that continued condensation like I experienced last week will cause considerable corrosion and deterioration of the finish. Although heating the garage is not an option, I could add space heaters under the car or even in the engine compartment. Does anyone have any ideas for solving this condensation issue?

Thanks,

Frank

 

[JPSmit]

dehumidifier? They also have car capsules for not a super large amount of money

https://www.autosportcatalog.com/index.cf...CFSpnOgodkAkAZQ

 

[Mickey Richaud]

Exhaust fan - move the air. Lots of it!

 

[Britishautobody]

Good question Frank,
I have one car stored in my unheated house garrage a unrestored Trans Am that sat outside for 15 yrs. I figured I was doing it a favor by brining it inside the garrage but it seems to still be rusting. The other car I have in my barn is another unrestored Trans Am. The barn was built with room for air to come underneath the doors by the previous owner. This car has had very little rust formation due to the extra air circulation. So moving air seems to be the key.

Vern

 

[Mickey Richaud]

The barn was built with room for air to come underneath the doors by the previous owner. This car has had very little rust formation due to the extra air circulation. So moving air seems to be the key.

Vern

There ya go!

 

[Mickey Richaud]

The barn was built with room for air to come underneath the doors by the previous owner. This car has had very little rust formation due to the extra air circulation. So moving air seems to be the key.

Vern

There ya go!

By the by, if you'll notice - with those storage "bubbles", they are force fed air, which not only fills the bubble, but also has to escape, thus there's a constant flow throughout.