1. Check to make sure no ice or snow is obstructing the vehicles tailpipe. If it is covered, the ice or snow must be removed to prevent the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning inside the vehicle. 2. If the car door is frozen shut with ice, pour cold water to gradually melt the ice and use a plastic ice scraper to carefully chip a crack in the ice around the door seal and the lock. Do not try to unseal the door by using a hair dryer, cigarette lighter, ice pick, screwdriver, propane torch or portable heater. 3. Start the vehicle and use the defroster setting to warm the glass. Wait at least five minutes for the car to start to warm up. 4. When the ice in contact with the windshield is melting, use a plastic ice scraper and a soft plastic bristle brush or broom to clear the ice. A squeegee also helps. There are de-icing products on the market that may shorten the time it takes to melt the ice, but they have mixed results, Sieber said. The most important thing is to plan some extra time to remove the ice before traveling. Glass Doctor can fix the glass if it breaks, but cant fix people if they get hurt. Quick Facts Dont pour vinegar and water on the windshield the night before. Dont tap the ice with a hammer, ice pick or screwdriver. Dont use a metal ice scraper.
Posted on: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 22:00:50 +0000
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