Winter’s definitely here (when did it become January? It’s 2018??? I still think it’s 2004 sometimes) and as always the ice and snow came with it. We know you’ve got a car you love, and you don’t want to scratch it when you’re removing that ice and snow. But sometimes we go outside in the morning right when we have to leave and are faced with the dilemma of a frozen windshield and no way to clear it off fast. That’s where this blog comes in! We’ve got some solutions for getting rid of ice fast without scratching your vehicle. Check them out!
The one tool you absolutely need is a quality plastic scraper in your vehicle. One of the ones that also has a brush is super indispensable. Why plastic? Metal or other materials can cause some serious damage to your paint and/or glass, and plastic is a safer alternative. Never try to scrape with something made of metal if you don’t have a plastic scraper!
If all you’ve got is a frozen-over frosty windshield, an easy solution is this solution! Mix one part rubbing alcohol and two parts water, keep it in your home in a spray bottle, and then spray it onto your frosty glass. Wait a few minutes and then run the wipers. No more ice!
And a few tips on other parts of your vehicle: if your doors and locks are frozen, don’t use hot water or fire (like from a lighter or blowtorch). This can damage your locks, and hot water will freeze over again quickly. Cold water is what you should be using, because it’s just warmer than frozen and won’t freeze up again as fast. Try some of the alcohol solution as well.
Just have a little bit of patience, and maybe get outside a little earlier than you normally would so that you can defrost safely. Be prepared, but take your time if you’re not. When we’re frantic, we can cause damage. That’s not what we want!
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