Foggy dots visible when windshield fogs up

[lsrrnens4]

Has anyone else experienced this? My windows fog up easily, especially the windshield. When it does there are dots visible like it's a defect in the windshield that's only visible when defrosting is needed.

 

[qwikhit]

Sounds like some kind of interior cleaner over spray. Have you tried cleaning it to see if that removes them?

 

[lsrrnens4]

Sounds like some kind of interior cleaner over spray. Have you tried cleaning it to see if that removes them?

Made total sense so I went out and washed the interior windshield with watered down alcohol and a microfiber cloth. Still does it. Actually it is very apparent when the windshield is wet on the inside.

 

[Tellthemride]

If the spots are only visible when it fogs up, I wouldn’t be concerned. Turn the front defroster on to clear it up. Most windshields/windows do not look uniformly covered in fog when they do fog up.

Could be due to a variety of factors:

• The way the vents are directing airflow
• Hot spots in the car
• The body heat the driver or passenger gives off
• The breathing/exhaling the driver or passenger gives off
• The direction the sun is shining
• The heat coming from the head unit screen
• Manufacturing imperfections in the glass finish

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[Sal Collaziano]

Has anyone else experienced this? My windows fog up easily, especially the windshield. When it does there are dots visible like it's a defect in the windshield that's only visible when defrosting is needed.

Welcome.

 

[Pscoop]

Could also be from wearing polarized glasses. They will do this when looking at certain glass. I was told the Telluride windshields are a thinner glass that most "normal" windshields and that could be a large part of the problem.

 

[G-962542]

I have the same problem with my Kia Sportage. It is not dirty, it is some imperfection in the glass. It is only seen when things steam up. Never seen something like this before. I went back to the dealer and we are trying to claim under warranty. We steamed up a new unsold car and it is apparent on its windshield as well. Something about how the windshield was made....I have read many concerns about this. Not sure how the manufacturer makes the window to cause this issue.

 

[lsrrnens4]

Thank your for your reply. It's a weird problem to have. But not a huge deal, I guess.

I have the same problem with my Kia Sportage. It is not dirty, it is some imperfection in the glass. It is only seen when things steam up. Never seen something like this before. I went back to the dealer and we are trying to claim under warranty. We steamed up a new unsold car and it is apparent on its windshield as well. Something about how the windshield was made....I have read many concerns about this. Not sure how the manufacturer makes the window to cause this issue.

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[Buckeye-TRide]

Thank your for your reply. It's a weird problem to have. But not a huge deal, I guess.

Any chance you could post a picture? I find it had to believe it’s a defect and not something that can be cleaned off the glass. Plenty of potential tips and options if I could see what you’re referring too.

 

[billalex70]

These are not glass imperfections…most of the time. They are usually caused by the suction cups that manufactures use to set the glass…if you’re talking about 2-3 2” circles near the center of the glass. I would try cleaning the glass with a “grease cutter” soap, like dawn, in water solution. If you are talking about many circles I’d refer back to polarized glasses or making sure your HVAC settings are correct.

 

[WhiteSX]

These are not glass imperfections…most of the time. They are usually caused by the suction cups that manufactures use to set the glass…if you’re talking about 2-3 2” circles near the center of the glass. I would try cleaning the glass with a “grease cutter” soap, like dawn, in water solution. If you are talking about many circles I’d refer back to polarized glasses or making sure your HVAC settings are correct.

100% agree. The dots are there from the manufacturing / installation process. Suggest using a wet "Magic Eraser" (Mr. Clean or other brand) to gently clean the interior glass. The eraser will not scratch the glass.

Enjoy the ride view

 

[G-94323]

I have the same problem with my Kia Sportage. It is not dirty, it is some imperfection in the glass. It is only seen when things steam up. Never seen something like this before. I went back to the dealer and we are trying to claim under warranty. We steamed up a new unsold car and it is apparent on its windshield as well. Something about how the windshield was made....I have read many concerns about this. Not sure how the manufacturer makes the window to cause this issue.

I have the same problem. The weird thing is is I didn't think it was like this in the beginning I only have 12,000 miles on my Telluride ( This car seems to have a host of problems )
Anytime the air changes the window fogs even a little bit or the sun glares on my window it looks like my windshield has leopard print .
Very annoying.
I live in a very warm climate and I did notice this after I went to a snowy climate.
But I don't know why that would make a difference

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