Ice scraper question

[java]

Can ice scraper blade plastic or brass do any kind of damage to windshield coatings?

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

I'm pretty sure scraping windows with a scraper will prematurely end a coatings life simply because of mechanical abrasion.

[Don M]

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.

[Don M]

I'm pretty sure scraping windows with a scraper will prematurely end a coatings life simply because of mechanical abrasion.

....plus what Mike said, he just happens to type faster than me :)

[postaltwo]

I do the same . Let the car do the work . I'm warming it anyway

[Angus]

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!

[TTQ B4U]

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.

[chefwong]

Angus -

Between the way it needs to be closed with the doors to keep the cover secure, hows the marring on the rub point....

[java]

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

[java]

Thanks for the replies guys much appreciated!