Ask questions via twitter! Message any question to @answers on twitter. We'll publish the question and send you a reply each time there's a new answer.
Next Question

Answered Question

eventi eventi
 
December 19, 2008 10:17 PM

Is there a windshield ice-scraper for us RSI injured techies?

If you have this pain, you'll know what I mean. Something with a handle like a shovel, not a tennis racket.

Warning: ASCII ART
D---- is good
------ is bad
Interesting Question?  Yes (0)   No (0)   
RSS
 
 

Best Answer  Chosen by Asker

williamwac... williamwac...
 
 December 19, 2008 11:04 PM
You are asking the wrong question. Get a windshield cover to prevent the ice/ snow, sleet from getting on the windshield to start with.
Source(s):
http://www.autosportcatalog.com/index.cfm/fa/p/pid/5562/sc/52258

Google for: windshield snow cover
They got a zillion of 'em.

Asker's Rating:


Helpful Answer?  (0)   (0)    Tip williamwaco for this answer
Permalink | Report
   Reply  
 
 
eventi eventi
 
December 20, 2008 05:44 AM
Do you have one? Can it be fabricated out of a plastic tarp or something? Or is it some type of special material?

Report
 
 
williamwac... williamwac...
 
December 20, 2008 03:09 PM
I do not have a commercial product. I use an old bath towel. Pull the wiper blades up about half way and use them to hold it in place.

It is not perfect, but when the temp is 20 degrees, the wind is 20 mph and freezing rain is falling, it sure beats standing out in the weather with a scraper. It takes agout five seconds to remove it and throw it in the floor board.

Report
 
 

Other Answers (2)

Sort By
reedracer reedracer
 
December 19, 2008 10:28 PM
I purchased Prestone Ice and Frost Shield today from Walmart. When you get out of your car, you just spray some on your windows, and when you return, you wiper or a snow brush should be all you need to remove the frost or snow.

For $5, it's worth a shot!
http://www.prestone.com/products/iceFighters.php
Source(s):
http://www.prestone.com/products/iceFighters.php


Helpful Answer?  (0)   (0)    Tip reedracer for this answer
Permalink | Report
   Reply  
 
 
eventi eventi
 
December 20, 2008 05:42 AM
I like this idea for the ice in the morning, but I don't think it'd work on the 5" of snow I had on my car when I got to the park and ride after work today. Definitely sounds worth the $5 - Thanks

Report
 
 
canamrotax canamrotax
 
December 20, 2008 04:23 AM
Methanol in a squirt bottle. You could even have it in your garden sprayer if your wrist is too wrecked to work a squirt bottle. Methanol is dirt cheap in bulk, and is sold under various names such as; gas line antifreeze, paint thinner, carbonol, wood alcohol, ethanol, and others. Yes it can catch on fire, but only if you use it near an OPEN flame. Cigarettes are not an open flame, btw.

Helpful Answer?  (0)   (0)    Tip canamrotax for this answer
Permalink | Report
   Reply  
 
 
eventi eventi
 
December 20, 2008 05:52 AM
I like this, but again this wouldn't work on snow, right? I think I'm gonna have to design this thing. Thanks for the great tips, guys

Report
 
 
canamrotax canamrotax
 
December 20, 2008 08:19 PM
Oh I missed the snow issue with that solution. When I worked at a GM car dealership we removed snow with a leaf blower. Overkill I know...

Report
 
 

Answer this Question

How tips and payments work

This question has already been resolved. You may add an answer to it but you will not be eligible to win best answer or any associated tips.

Related Questions

View All Repairs & Maintenance Questions

Ask a Question


140 characters left
Top of Page
Buy Mahalo Dollars with Credit Card or PayPal

Top Members

This Week All Time
  • buddawiggi
    buddawiggi
    2nd Degree Black Belt
    27808 Points
    M$799.16 Earned
  • opher
    opher
    Purple Belt
    4473 Points
    M$196.22 Earned
  • annelisle
    annelisle
    Purple Belt
    3110 Points
    M$95.22 Earned
   See All
 

Most Popular Tags

mahalo(1631)
twitter(957)
iphone(466)
music(463)
google(358)
food(321)
internet(307)
online(298)
beer(279)
money(263)
movies(262)
facebook(255)
apple(252)
aotd(235)
answers(230)
health(220)
video(208)
free(206)
dog(205)
windows(198)
   See All
 

Categories

Welcome New Members


 
 
Mahalo Dollars are the currency of Mahalo Answers.

Each Mahalo Dollar costs $1.

Once you earn more than 40 Mahalo Dollars, you can request to be paid via PayPal. Each Mahalo Dollar is currently worth $0.75 when paid out via PayPal. Learn More

 
 

Please log in to use this function.

Answers Home | Ask a Question | Earn Points | How Tips Work | Widget