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  1. HoustonNoProblem

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    #1 HoustonNoProblem, Jun 8, 2024
    I have been reading various forums trying to understand how to preserve the car in TX (especially as they age and considering what climate can do to rubber, paint, and perhaps more specifically for Ferrari- leather dash) in the most sensible way possible.

    Some say heat is the culprit, others humidity (still others cold, but that isn’t relevant for most Texans).

    Is there consensus on what it is, or both? And whatever it is, is there consensus on minimal recommended temp/humidity?

    So for hot and humid climates like Houston (or even parts of Fl for that matter), what is recommended?

    Some ideas I have read:

    Insulated garage (done)
    Desiccant packs inside car?
    Garage roof vents?
    Car cocoons, which?

    I do not want to run AC or dehumidifier for the entire garage because I think during TX summers those would be running almost all day to keep up. The initial and ongoing cost would be like buying an insurance policy for a relatively non major repair (dash, buttons, belts, hoses) for something that might occur x years down the line.
     
  2. Texas Forever

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    #2 Texas Forever, Jun 8, 2024
    Number one culprit is not fully drying a car after washing. This applies everywhere.

    In Houston, humidity is the big problem. Best bet is to run an A/C at 78 or so and a dehumidifier.
     
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  3. Texas Forever

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    #3 Texas Forever, Jun 10, 2024
    BTW, I'm not sure sticky buttons are related to heat and humidity. From what I know, it is the oil and whatnot on your fingers, but I could be wrong.
     
  4. JSwan724

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    #4 JSwan724, Jun 10, 2024
    Agreed with the A/C and heat option.

    I have a 2 ton split on the wall that will maintain a steady temperature winter or summer.

    The new ones don’t draw that much electricity. and the FEDS and your Texas utility in your case may give you a rebate because it’s energy efficient.
     
  5. A12pilot

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    #5 A12pilot, Jun 22, 2024
    Ditto. I have a 3-ton mini-split in my shop. Love that thing. Can't imagine life without it! Even a smaller one that runs on 115v is very efficient. I'd get a quote for one of those. They require next to no maintenance other than cleaning the exterior coil (free from debris) and inside filters.

    Cheer
    Dave
     
  6. kestrou

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    #6 kestrou, Jun 22, 2024
    I don’t recall the tonnage of my mini-split - but it’s AWESOME - get on board! :)

    Kevin
     
  7. one4torque

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    #7 one4torque, Jun 23, 2024
    Tx mini split people— did you notice an elec bill bump
    Keeping a shop at 78-ish f in the summer?

    I currently use mine for days I work in the shop., but leave off ..



    re sticky buttons and dash shrink-
    My exp is that my 01 360 was sticky free and dash shrink free until I left my car for service at a shop that left if in the Texas sun for 3 weeks in the summer…. While the orig bits were old., they melted after this episode. Just something to keep in mind.

    I think the treatment becomes unstable.. and the heat radiation finished it off. Fyi.
     

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