Just before I tried to go to sleep a few minutes ago, I had this sort of idea. My brother lives in northern Pa. and has no garage for his car. In the winter he is forced to spend time in the cold scraping his frozen over windshield. My idea? Would there be any time saved if he gave the windshield and other windows a wipe down with Rain-X? Obviously, not every night, just those nighs when a fair amount of snow is expected.
Duke
Dork
10/14/08 5:53 a.m.
Most people I know just lay a sheet of poly, or even a big lawn/garden bag, over the windshield on nights when sleet or snow is expected.
Does he have a wife? Mine leaves at 5:30, and when i leave at 11:00, my windows are clean. (ducks flying teapot)
Rain-X always helps me when the frosty times start. I've compared windshields with and without (mine vs. my daughter's- I forgot) and the with always comes off much easier.
Stan
I used to have a Capri with a bad heater core and i threw towels over the windshield when i knew it was going to frost.
I usually just start my winter beater 30 minutes before I leave. Gives me time to eat breakfast and whatnot.
How about a heating pad placed inside of a trash bag? Leave an extension cord going out to the car. In the evening put the heating pad on the windshield. In the morning go out and turn it on high for about 20-30 minutes before you have to leave. Make sure to tie a knot in the trash bag so the pad won't get wet.
Duke wrote:
Most people I know just lay a sheet of poly, or even a big lawn/garden bag, over the windshield on nights when sleet or snow is expected.
Even an old blanket can work wonders here.
All of the above will also protect from frost.
Eric
A big piece of cardboard, held in place with the windshield wipers. Doubles as a creeper when you need to work underneath the car.
I have a engine pre-heater installed on my truck, and soon the miata. It's a fuel fired coolant heater that circulates the coolant in the block, get's the engine coolant up to 170* or so, turns on my interior fans and gets the interior all toasty and warm before I even get in. All that on about 1 cup of fuel at the most.