Preventing frost
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Preventing frost
Is there a product I can use to help prevent frost or to ease scraping?
I've heard of rain-x... does it work?
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I've heard of rain-x... does it work?
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I think its called a garage
Seriously, I rain-x frequently, still frosts up and still needs to be scraped, sometimes a shot of the washer will help get rid of it. If anyone has a solution (other than a garage LOL) more than one person would like to know.
Seriously, I rain-x frequently, still frosts up and still needs to be scraped, sometimes a shot of the washer will help get rid of it. If anyone has a solution (other than a garage LOL) more than one person would like to know.
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when we go deer hunting we put a piece of cardboard over the windshield, but im not sure if you want to tight with card board all over ur car we use one of those sunglass things that are supposed to be sun blockers, works, but ghetto
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well if its like a long term thing, there is always the option for a weather resistant car cover. And if its cold enough, you should be able to just shake off any ice or snow accumulated. but if it IS NOT weather proof, it would probably bond/freeze to your paint and windows. That would be BAD.
But garage is definitely the best answer. Or even a portable carport?
But garage is definitely the best answer. Or even a portable carport?
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I've seen folks use cardboard, but only when we were expecting an ice storm. Using one on a regular basis would be difficult due to the wind factor... and trying to secure a tarp would have the same problem... bungees could damage your paint in the wind as well, even if you figured out to secure it.
There are de-icer products, however I'm hesitant to use them due to potential harm to the paint. This is the first year I've used rain-x...but I garage it so I can't say if it it'* made ice removal any easier.
Unless you have a complete car cover that you're willing to take on and off, time is likely the best thing you can use... go out early, start the car...let the defrosters do their job... just my .02 cents.
There are de-icer products, however I'm hesitant to use them due to potential harm to the paint. This is the first year I've used rain-x...but I garage it so I can't say if it it'* made ice removal any easier.
Unless you have a complete car cover that you're willing to take on and off, time is likely the best thing you can use... go out early, start the car...let the defrosters do their job... just my .02 cents.
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A garage spot is out of the question. I'm 17 and lucky enough to have a bonneville, i shouldn't push it for a garage spot at my house as well :p
I might try rain-x or some de-icers
Thanks everybody
I might try rain-x or some de-icers
Thanks everybody