How to deal with morning frost on windshield

[puiah11]

Doesn't an alumium block heat rather quickly? I know gas prices have been disgusting. Blame Bush.

 

[Oistrakh]

pull it in the garage

 

[jpelg]

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Originally Posted by pne /img/forum/go_quote.gif park it in the garage..

Stole my answer

 

[c0mfortably_numb]

I have had success with just pulling the hose out and squirting down the windows, but I'm in N Florida and the coldest it's gotten so far is 40 F. Still cold enough to frost the windows up in the early morning.

 

[skev13]

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Originally Posted by c0mfortably_numb /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have had success with just pulling the hose out and squirting down the windows, but I'm in N Florida and the coldest it's gotten so far is 40 F. Still cold enough to frost the windows up in the early morning.

Can't do that here in Canada, Hose is frozen solid.

 

[seanohue]

Fugg the environment, humans need warmth!

 

[JahJahBinks]

guess i will go for a scraper. I live in apartment complex, no one here has a garage.

How about this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Jumbo-Size-Fro.../dp/B000BAUJZU

 

[nikongod]

if you normally leave your domicile before the sun has arisen, get a gooood scraper. make it a habit of setting the manual HVAC system to defroster at night. if you have an electrical climate control system, program it to come on in defrost mode.

if you do normally leave your domicile AFTER the sun has shown its face, and woken the sleeping birds: park your car such that the first rays of the sun shine proudly on the windshield. to the individual who use the word "protuberance" to describe the crown of a watch to me on the phone, if this is not possible see above. i understand you need things spelled out to you (this is a message fort the dude on the phone who asked me about the peculiar protuberance at the 3 oclock position....) on the very cold days, you may still need a scraper. you should still make it a habit of setting a manual HVAC system to defrost when you exit the car. if you are equipt with an electrical climate control system, program it to come on in defrost mode.

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look for a scraper with a LONG handle so you can easily scrape the center of the windshield without soiling your pants. worth every penny. also, because of the curve on most windows "blades" wider than 5-6" are useless.

 

[mbriant]

I carry two scrapers in the winter. A small 4" x 6" rectangle type which has a squeegy on one side for light days. It has a broader sweep which works faster and is more thorough than the small triangular scrapers usually found on long handled models, plus the squeegy is handy for quickly removing condensation that sometimes forms on the inside of the windshield. It can easily be stored in your glove box/console or even under a sun visor ... plus a heavy duty long handled brush model for snow and thick frost/ice. If I have to chisel off pure ice from freezing rain, and I have time, I'll let the defroster loosen it up first.

 

[infinitesymphony]

My aunt bought me a can of De-Icer a few Christmases ago. I tried it once and never tried it again. I sprayed that stuff everywhere and it had absolutely no effect.

Thanks for suggesting a windshield cover. That's an interesting idea. For $15 or less, it can't hurt to try.

 

[chadbang]

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Originally Posted by lini /img/forum/go_quote.gif ... requires careful handling, though. Greetings from Munich! Manfred / lini

hahahahhahaha

biggest laugh in years on head-fi

 

[beerguy0]

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Originally Posted by mbriant /img/forum/go_quote.gif I carry two scrapers in the winter. A small 4" x 6" rectangle type which has a squeegy on one side for light days. It has a broader sweep which works faster and is more thorough than the small triangular scrapers usually found on long handled models, plus the squeegy is handy for quickly removing condensation that sometimes forms on the inside of the windshield. It can easily be stored in your glove box/console or even under a sun visor ... plus a heavy duty long handled brush model for snow and thick frost/ice. If I have to chisel off pure ice from freezing rain, and I have time, I'll let the defroster loosen it up first.

The best scrapers I've found are the ones with brass blades. The edges are rounded, so you don't scratch your windshield. I've got two of them that have lasted for probably ten years. Check the local hardware stores. I find the plastic edged ones tend to get nicked up and don't do such a good job with heavy ice. The brass blades go through just about anything.

I've also got a long-handled brush/scraper that extends to about four feet or so. Great for bigger cars, or clearing your windshield of snow when you only have access to one side of the car, like on-street parking after a lot of snow.

 

[KYTGuy]

Leave it running, sleep in it, save on rent money.

Bulldog remote start (1996 model) checks the temps, and if it is freezing, will start your car every hour or so, and run it for about ten minutes, just to keep everything warm. Has a theft interlock, so key must be inserted before you can put it in gear.

Works best when your monster "Old Smokey" SUV is parked upwind of your downstairs smoker neighbor - (Edwood take note) - helps you sleep soundly, with a smile even.

 

[TopShelf]

take about a litre of water (warm, not hot or cold) and pour it down the windows, and with the car started, it should un freeze right away. If it dosnt, use your wipers right after

 

[stevesurf]

I know it is technically only for use for rain, snow and sleet, but I've been using Rain-X to provide an easier clean up for a frozen windshield. I find, with a little heat, the ice slides off more quickly and easily