What to Do When the Car's Front Windshield Freezes on the Outside?
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The solutions for dealing with ice on the outside of the car's front windshield are: 1. Fully warm up the car to allow the engine coolant temperature to rise; 2. Turn on the heater and set it to blow upward toward the windshield; 3. Promptly use a cleaning cloth to wipe off the frost; 4. After wiping off the frost, spray some windshield washer fluid and use the wipers to clean the glass a few times. The car's front windshield is laminated glass, while the other windows are tempered glass. Precautions after replacing the front windshield: 1. Do not wash the car immediately after replacing the windshield, and remove the tape securing the windshield in place; 2. Avoid driving on excessively bumpy roads, sudden braking, and rapid acceleration to prevent the windshield from shifting.
In the morning, when I found the car's windshield covered with ice, the first thing I did was start the engine, turn on the heater, and set it to defrost mode while increasing the temperature. I patiently waited for 5-10 minutes to let the warm air soften the ice layer before using an ice scraper to gently scrape from the edges toward the center, being careful not to apply too much force to avoid scratching the glass. If I didn’t have an ice scraper in the car, I could use an old credit card or a plastic sheet as a substitute, but I made sure never to use hard metal objects. Icy conditions often occur in low temperatures, especially after rain or frost, so I developed a habit of covering the windshield with a car cover or a thick cloth when parking to prevent icing. After dealing with the windshield, I didn’t forget to check the side windows and rearview mirrors, applying the same method. If time allowed, I would leave early to allow extra time for de-icing—safety always comes first.
