Cleaning snow and ice
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You can brush off the snow, but don't try scraping the ice off, it'll scratch like a bitch. Either get it indoors or wait for the snow to melt. Hopefully you can find a place you can put it in a garage or something. I know exactly what you're talking about too, my vehicles accumulate that snow and ice frequently in the winter as well.
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Just a thought (that may sound completely stupid, but remember I am from TX), but why not let your engine run for a long time to try to heat up the hood???
Other than that, BLOWDRYER!!!
RP-- you know that "windshield spray de-icer" stuff??? What does that do to paint? I would only assume it eats wax, but since I use it (being a FF, I cant always wait for the defroster...) a lot, I am curious as to what I may be getting myself into...
If it is not harmful to paint (although this is VERY unlikely), then hypothetically you could spray it on-- but do NOT try this until RP returns the message with answers...
Another thought: Salt. Apply it, then immediately wash. I guess this sounds dumb, but you may be able to get it washed and dried before a re-freeze... I dunno, I am a Texan. we dont deal with that for more than a couple of days per year, and even then, it is NEVER more than an inch or 2 of ice...
Good luck!
Other than that, BLOWDRYER!!!
RP-- you know that "windshield spray de-icer" stuff??? What does that do to paint? I would only assume it eats wax, but since I use it (being a FF, I cant always wait for the defroster...) a lot, I am curious as to what I may be getting myself into...
If it is not harmful to paint (although this is VERY unlikely), then hypothetically you could spray it on-- but do NOT try this until RP returns the message with answers...
Another thought: Salt. Apply it, then immediately wash. I guess this sounds dumb, but you may be able to get it washed and dried before a re-freeze... I dunno, I am a Texan. we dont deal with that for more than a couple of days per year, and even then, it is NEVER more than an inch or 2 of ice...
Good luck!
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Back when i lived in the great white north, i would use a piece of cardboard to keep snow/ice of the windows. when i forgot the cardboard, a shop broom gently across the hood. but if it is frozen ice/snow: FORGET IT! just let the stuff naturally go away, unless you cant get in the truck. then use cold water to thaw it
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Originally Posted by Pheonixx
brush off the windows so you can see and clear off the wiper cowl. beyond that let it melt off or blow off as you drive.
I assume it at least didn't scratch the paint on the company van...
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Originally Posted by Pheonixx
brush off the windows so you can see and clear off the wiper cowl. beyond that let it melt off or blow off as you drive.
At least in Massachusetts as of last year, thats illegal and can cost you 75$ for the first offense, which I completely agree with.
What makes people so special (aka fat and lazy) that they can't brush off the snow, but cause a safety hazard for other drivers?