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De-icer

As we approach winter, I now have to leave my car outside on the drive. What is the best way to reduce the frost build up on windows overnight and what is the best method of removing ice in the morning

Asked on 28 September 2011 by Yorkie46

Answered by Honest John

You may have some success covering the screen. But, of course, whatever you use will become very brittle. I simply use de-icer and scrapers when I have to.

Tags: ice de-icing windows winter

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