Easy way to get rid of FROST on windshield - Page 2

cherry · ‎03-09-2010

Where I live ,a young guy actually got a ticket, for letting his car idle ,in his own driveway, to warm it up. All he was trying to do was to clean off the ice from his windshield, and rear window, and he thought it would work better, if the car was warm.

Laura14 · ‎06-09-2014

@cherry wrote:
Where I live ,a young guy actually got a ticket, for letting his car idle ,in his own driveway, to warm it up. All he was trying to do was to clean off the ice from his windshield, and rear window, and he thought it would work better, if the car was warm.

To clarify, gradual warming by a defroster, glass can handle. Hitting it with really warm to hot water expands it too quickly and it cracks.

I watched a Southerner (no disrespect they just don't know) throw a pot of boiling water on their car and they watched the windshield shatter. Great in theory but the science of quickly heating up the molecules gets in your way.

Glass is like your skin. Sit in a hot bath and your pores expand and open. Jump in a cold shower and you get goosebumps as it contracts.

Do it at your own risk.

gardenman · ‎03-09-2010

Prestone makes a windshield de-icer spray that I use. It comes in a spray bottle and you can buy gallon refills. It's great stuff. It's faster and better than scraping and costs pennies per use.

Fly!!! Eagles!!! Fly!!!

Harpa · ‎03-10-2010

@Katcat1

Thanks for this tip!

I love how some have turned lukewarm into boiling!

You probably don't even need to have the water warm!

But I, also, got the frostguard cover. Okay, that takes care of the windshield, but your tip is great for the side windows!

missy1 · ‎03-10-2010

I prevent frost on my front window, by putting a metallic car window shade in the inside, and one on the outside. I like to put them on as soon as I get home for the evening. (keep the heat in)

missy1 · ‎03-10-2010

@gardenman wrote:
Prestone makes a windshield de-icer spray that I use. It comes in a spray bottle and you can buy gallon refills. It's great stuff. It's faster and better than scraping and costs pennies per use.

I use this on my side/back windows to defrost. It works great. I keep it in my car. My front car window, see my below post. I have used the foam and the spray. I prefer the spray.

gardenman · ‎03-09-2010

@missy1 wrote:
@gardenman wrote:
Prestone makes a windshield de-icer spray that I use. It comes in a spray bottle and you can buy gallon refills. It's great stuff. It's faster and better than scraping and costs pennies per use.

I use this on my side/back windows to defrost. It works great. I keep it in my car. My front car window, see my below post. I have used the foam and the spray. I prefer the spray.

Yes. It's fantastic stuff. A quick spritz and the frost is gone! I've used it for years and have bought at least two of the gallon refills.

Fly!!! Eagles!!! Fly!!!

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

@cherry wrote:
Where I live ,a young guy actually got a ticket, for letting his car idle ,in his own driveway, to warm it up. All he was trying to do was to clean off the ice from his windshield, and rear window, and he thought it would work better, if the car was warm.

@cherry

what was the ticket for?

i have never heard of this before......

we all do this......get in the car to warm it up and turn on the defrost. i then get out to remove my frostguard.

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cherry · ‎03-09-2010

@sunshine45 I think it was for polluting. He only let the car idle for a few minutes

magicmoodz · ‎03-16-2010

@sunshine45 wrote:
@cherry wrote:
Where I live ,a young guy actually got a ticket, for letting his car idle ,in his own driveway, to warm it up. All he was trying to do was to clean off the ice from his windshield, and rear window, and he thought it would work better, if the car was warm.

@cherry

what was the ticket for?
i have never heard of this before......

we all do this......get in the car to warm it up and turn on the defrost. i then get out to remove my frostguard.

@sunshine45

@cherry

Often the ticketing is warranted when someone leaves the car running UNATTENDED. You know go outside, start the car and go back in to have another cup of coffee while the car is warming up. It is an open invitation for someone with the intent of stealing a car.