Electric windshield scrapers: do they work?

[jayk]

Do these things actually work?

http://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Solutions-Electric-Windshield-Scraper/dp/B000WS0TOC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qid=1197173707&sr=8-1

Also, what's the best windshield scraper that you guys have used?

[rchong]

I use wiper fluid because I'm not a fan of scraping.

[FD3S]

Do these things actually work?

http://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Solutions-Electric-Windshield-Scraper/dp/B000WS0TOC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qid=1197173707&sr=8-1

Also, what's the best windshield scraper that you guys have used?

I don't think these work too well...

All it is, is it heats up...probably takes longer then you want to wait, Pluged into the car.

Even then I don't think it will be "gliding/melting the ice on contact"

Get a bucket of hot water pour it on your windshield, super fast:)

[jayk]

I don't think these work too well...

All it is, is it heats up...probably takes longer then you want to wait, Pluged into the car.

Even then I don't think it will be "gliding/melting the ice on contact"

Get a bucket of hot water pour it on your windshield, super fast:)

hehe good idea

[Pete_Coach]

hehe good idea

Uh, can you post before and after photos when you pour the hot water on the windshield :cheesygri

[Chuck Garabedian]

electric scrapers, windshield fluid.....yeesh, it's no wonder why people are getting more and more obese.

[Johnnymac333]

scrapers work fine 90% of the time, I prefer the extra long ones with a brush on the end so I Can stay on one side of the car and scrape the entire thing!


if it's too thick or hard, just wiper fluid and warm it up a little longer!

[mrlooneytoon]

Where do you live? Honestly, in my opinion electric scrapers are a waste unless you live in like Nunavut with snow every day and your car is parked always outside.

The only time I can imagine it being useful is during freezing rain when ice is stuck so hard to your windshield and scraping it off might scratch it.

BTW, don't wiper fluid and use wipers when there's ice/snow on your windshield. That's gonna destroy the wiper and the blade motor.

[resilient]

I had one but never used it . Cant remember why. trying to untangle the cord and plug it in prolly kills the deal. if i recall, it simply didnt make things easier. the heat did nothing.

[mau108]

Never use your wiper blades when there is ice on your windsheild, it will just damage your wiper. Thus you cannot use windshield washer fluid.

Best way is to start up car, put defroster on and scrape away old fashion way. Not too hard but just enough to get the ice off. I wouldn't even turn on the wipers then, until the ice has all melted away (every bit)

[Asad_A203]

Where do you live? Honestly, in my opinion electric scrapers are a waste unless you live in like Nunavut with snow every day and your car is parked always outside.

The only time I can imagine it being useful is during freezing rain when ice is stuck so hard to your windshield and scraping it off might scratch it.

BTW, don't wiper fluid and use wipers when there's ice/snow on your windshield. That's gonna destroy the wiper and the blade motor.

I have one of these and I live in Winnipeg. I haven't used it in the past 6 years, so I can't vouch if they work or not.

Well, the wiperfluid in my car has started to freeze; stupid dealer flushed my -40C one and put in -20C; it hit -40C last week...

[Asad_A203]

Never use your wiper blades when there is ice on your windsheild, it will just damage your wiper. Thus you cannot use windshield washer fluid.

Best way is to start up car, put defroster on and scrape away old fashion way. Not too hard but just enough to get the ice off. I wouldn't even turn on the wipers then, until the ice has all melted away (every bit)

I scrap away pretty hard; but judging if I don't the ice will still be on there... Damn Winnipeg, haha.

[gordholio]

electric scrapers, windshield fluid.....yeesh, it's no wonder why people are getting more and more obese.

Yep. Totally agree.

[BartBandy]

Will this double as a taser?