After a cold night without snow, the air is crisp and clear. Once I force myself out of bed and head to the car, I see natures cruel trick to the beautiful season. FROST! It’s not thick enough to scrape, and too cold to wipe away using wiper fluid without it refrosting. Clearing the car is a nuisance, but it is important to make sure you can see before sliding onto the road.
Here are some ways to save time with frost and thicker problems. Short of building a heated garage or buying a new car with auto-start options, having the right tools will help save time in the morning. A brush and scraper unit is best; it can wipe snow and scrape ice. Using your defrost settings properly will help, and windshield wiper fluid with de-icer is a nice perk for frosty mornings. Once you wade through the snow, turn on the car and crank the heat. Turn on the defrost for the rear windshield and then start to brush off snow. Once you get to scraping, the ice should be softer, and easier to clear.
If winter in Michigan ever feels like too much...at least your car doesn't look like this! What do you think, scraper or flame thrower?
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