Is house aircon water bad for the paint and windshield?

[bboyukoy]

I transferred to another house. Unfortunately, excess water of the aircon from the 2nd floor drips/fall to the driver's side windshield and sometimes would hit the paint. I can see water marks sa windshield pag na dry na. Is this bad? I searched sa internet and para lang daw rain water ang aircon excep may bacteria yung iba dahil not cleaned yung aircon or that luma na. Brand new naman yung aircon pero I'm worried sa car ko. Wala na din ibang parking space and lugar para sa aircon. May negative experience ba kayo sa tubig na galing sa aircon?

[sparc179]

I transferred to another house. Unfortunately, excess water of the aircon from the 2nd floor drips/fall to the driver's side windshield and sometimes would hit the paint. I can see water marks sa windshield pag na dry na. Is this bad? I searched sa internet and para lang daw rain water ang aircon excep may bacteria yung iba dahil not cleaned yung aircon or that luma na. Brand new naman yung aircon pero I'm worried sa car ko. Wala na din ibang parking space and lugar para sa aircon. May negative experience ba kayo sa tubig na galing sa aircon?

I would think acid rain is worse, and we have that now especially in urban areas with more air pollution. Pero kung isang spot lang laging tinatamaan may effect din yun sa paint and glass kung long term. As in years of exposure.

If you have access to that A/C unit, why not attach a hose and re-direct the dripping away from your vehicle?

[travajante]

I transferred to another house. Unfortunately, excess water of the aircon from the 2nd floor drips/fall to the driver's side windshield and sometimes would hit the paint. I can see water marks sa windshield pag na dry na. Is this bad? I searched sa internet and para lang daw rain water ang aircon excep may bacteria yung iba dahil not cleaned yung aircon or that luma na. Brand new naman yung aircon pero I'm worried sa car ko. Wala na din ibang parking space and lugar para sa aircon. May negative experience ba kayo sa tubig na galing sa aircon?

While condensate is basically distilled water, the drips are from the pool collected on a highly likely dirty AC pan where you have all the contaminants...dust, sludge, mold, bacteria, minerals.
Yes, it is harmful to paint & glass. I once parked on a slot under a dripping AC. Hours later, some white water scar, not just a mark, formed on the windshield & the bonnet....So stubborn, I had to buff it off.
Have the AC cleaned, drain declogged(& rerouted,as sparc mentioned) or move to another spot....or, go the greener approach....don't use that AC above, sir.[emoji4]

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[XTO]

I transferred to another house. Unfortunately, excess water of the aircon from the 2nd floor drips/fall to the driver's side windshield and sometimes would hit the paint. I can see water marks sa windshield pag na dry na. Is this bad? I searched sa internet and para lang daw rain water ang aircon excep may bacteria yung iba dahil not cleaned yung aircon or that luma na. Brand new naman yung aircon pero I'm worried sa car ko. Wala na din ibang parking space and lugar para sa aircon. May negative experience ba kayo sa tubig na galing sa aircon?

momentarily it won't do damage but if continuous for days or months eh problema yan. had it fixed.. like put a funnel like with hose that you can direct elsewhere.

[bboyukoy]

While condensate is basically distilled water, the drips are from the pool collected on a highly likely dirty AC pan where you have all the contaminants...dust, sludge, mold, bacteria, minerals.
Yes, it is harmful to paint & glass. I once parked on a slot under a dripping AC. Hours later, some white water scar, not just a mark, formed on the windshield & the bonnet....So stubborn, I had to buff it off.
Have the AC cleaned, drain declogged(& rerouted,as sparc mentioned) or move to another spot....or, go the greener approach....don't use that AC above, sir.[emoji4]

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Nagpa car wash ako last weekend pero di na tanggal yung water spots sa windshield. I'll probably do it myself using some cleaner. I have to research on that too.
I splash water every morning before I go to work but I'm not sure talaga if that lessens the problems.
I don't use home A/C that much pero yung kasama ko sa bahay ang laging gumagamit. We don't open the windows sa harap kasi during day time because may construction sa kapit-bahay. May sand and gravel at alikabok.

[bboyukoy]

momentarily it won't do damage but if continuous for days or months eh problema yan. had it fixed.. like put a funnel like with hose that you can direct elsewhere.

Plan ko din yan. As also mentioned by sparc179.
Thanks sa input.

[dr. d]

I transferred to another house. Unfortunately, excess water of the aircon from the 2nd floor drips/fall to the driver's side windshield and sometimes would hit the paint. I can see water marks sa windshield pag na dry na. Is this bad? I searched sa internet and para lang daw rain water ang aircon excep may bacteria yung iba dahil not cleaned yung aircon or that luma na. Brand new naman yung aircon pero I'm worried sa car ko. Wala na din ibang parking space and lugar para sa aircon. May negative experience ba kayo sa tubig na galing sa aircon?

dripping water, regardless of source, will eventually leave marks on the paint.
divert the drip via garden hose.

[travajante]

We don't open the windows sa harap kasi during day time because may construction sa kapit-bahay. May sand and gravel at alikabok.

I'm imagining water mixing w/ accumulated cement dust on that AC pan. Definitely not good.[emoji15]


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[oj88]

It's actually hard water already. It may not do much to outright damage the paint but it can leave a hard stain if not removed immediately.

[Walter]

I splash water every morning before I go to work but I'm not sure talaga if that lessens the problems.

This would also contribute to the problem if the splashed water was not wiped off ...

[ice15]

It's bad...

kasi sooner or later... mag-rust yung case ng aircon and pag may halong rust na yung water na tumutulo... mapapansin mo na magbabago yung shade nung paint.

my solution then was to get a car cover... lalong napasama...

[bboyukoy]

It's bad...

kasi sooner or later... mag-rust yung case ng aircon and pag may halong rust na yung water na tumutulo... mapapansin mo na magbabago yung shade nung paint.

my solution then was to get a car cover... lalong napasama...

I had bad experience sa newly waxed na kotse before tapos umulan at may car cover.
You're right, rust can cause damage.

[dr. d]

Nagpa car wash ako last weekend pero di na tanggal yung water spots sa windshield. I'll probably do it myself using some cleaner. I have to research on that too. Tutuapp 9Apps ShowBox

try rubbing it out using ordinary household vinegar.
that way, you won't have to buy anything yet.
if that don't work, then it's time to "consult the pros".

[bboyukoy]

try rubbing it out using ordinary household vinegar.
that way, you won't have to buy anything yet.
if that don't work, then it's time to "consult the pros".

I've heard about white vinegars too. I actually tried using it to remove asphalt and it worked.
Thanks sa tip.

[bmacavanza]

try vinegar and baking soda mixed together.

[dr. d]

try vinegar and baking soda mixed together.

that's what we used to do, to generate carbon dioxide, to make an experimental home-made fire extinguisher!