Ice scraper question
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Mike@DedicatedPerfection
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I'm pretty sure scraping windows with a scraper will prematurely end a coatings life simply because of mechanical abrasion.
Don M
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Anything that could damage the glass (or whatever windshields are made of these days) will cut through a coating like it wasn't even there.
Even though it's not supposed to be that great for a car to idle for extended periods, I prefer to let the defrosters soften up the ice/snow so there's no heavy scraping involved.
Even though it's not supposed to be that great for a car to idle for extended periods, I prefer to let the defrosters soften up the ice/snow so there's no heavy scraping involved.
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Angus
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I would also suggest filling up a spray bottle filled with winter washer fluid and use it to saturate the windshield whenever a minor amount of ice has formed. I've been doing this for years and after a few minutes you can usually squeegee off the melted ice/ slush.
You could also purchase a nylon windshield snow/ice cover from Amazon for ~$12. These do a great job at preventing ice build-up by creating a physical barrier between your windshield and the elements. I have one and typically use it when more significant snow/ ice is expected.
Hope that helps!
You could also purchase a nylon windshield snow/ice cover from Amazon for ~$12. These do a great job at preventing ice build-up by creating a physical barrier between your windshield and the elements. I have one and typically use it when more significant snow/ ice is expected.
Hope that helps!
TTQ B4U
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Remote starters are priceless. They make a great I love you gift for the wifey too. 
We have them on both vehicles and use them mainly in the winter. I do the Viper Smart Start as it allows for any distance starting so long as the car and phone have cell signal.
I also 2x the comment about using a spray bottle of de-icer. I keep a spray bottle of some heavy duty -32 mix in it in the trunk/bag of both too.
We have them on both vehicles and use them mainly in the winter. I do the Viper Smart Start as it allows for any distance starting so long as the car and phone have cell signal.
I also 2x the comment about using a spray bottle of de-icer. I keep a spray bottle of some heavy duty -32 mix in it in the trunk/bag of both too.
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As far as remote starters the installer advised me not to install a remote start because every time I start the vehicle using the remote start it will start up twice because of the push button start.
The nylon windshield cover I got one for a christmas gift one year never used it though didn't know if it works or a gimmick
The nylon windshield cover I got one for a christmas gift one year never used it though didn't know if it works or a gimmick