Good window ice scraper?

Be careful with what ice scrapers you use on your windows. I usually let the truck warm up for a couple minutes before clearing the windows. Toyotas glass scratches so easily. Ill only use plastic scrapers now. I have a brass scraper that was awesome but had to stop using it with the newer cars.

 

I use an old broom to remove snow and a $5 scraper from Walmart to get anything the defroster didn't melt. Fancy scraper is just a waste of money.

 

Imo, there isn't a really good ice scrapper....they all work well the first couple times till the edge gets dull. I just try to buy the cheapest one with a long handle.

 

Brass is almost impossible to find. I need to replace one (20 years old) and get an extra for the other vehicle. Never scratched a window with brass. Plastic yes.

 

I used to love the brass scrappers but haven't seen them for years. Like others have said the plastic one's break .

 

Canadians know a thing or two about winters ...some days after work I can't even see there is a car there...so much snow...just a big hill

 

Looks like Amazon has many brass scrapers. Here's a nasty looking one...

Double Ended Ice Scraper, Snow Scraper, Frost Shovel Scraper, Brass Blade with Ergonomic Foam Grip for Cars, Trucks, SUVs, Household (Heavy Duty)

www.amazon.com/Double-Scraper-Shovel-Ergonomic-Household/dp/B08K2TS4QV

I can't recommend them, though. I used one on my '97 Ranger and it worked great on the windshield, but scratched the snot out of my side windows.

 

I use a 24" shop broom to push the snow off the truck. Roof, windshield, hood, grill. I don't clear the bed.....let that blow out or melt out

I did have a scraper with a brass edge. It grew legs to go on an adventure. Been looking for a replacement for a long time. The plastic scrapers need to be replaced every year, sometimes 2x in a year.

2nd the recommendation to NOT use the wipers to remove snow, ice or frost.

 

I have these brass ice scrapers. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Snow-Jo...VKAmICR3LiwgKEAQYAiABEgI-BPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

I use this, bought one 3 years ago and we average 350 inches of snow per year.

https://www.amazon.com/BIRDROCK-HOM...ver&qid=1635798450&sprefix=snow+moover&sr=8-3

 

you got me!

 

I realized it was a violation of the COC, so I deleted it. Oops.

I will voluntarily log off for 7 days.

 

Defrost..

 

Back in the day after my 1992 Toyota Pickup Truck ( MT ) was well paid for and scratched and dinged
I'd throw a plastic tarp over the cab and tuck the tarp into the door. In the morning I'd just flop that
tarp off and be good to go. I wonder if a good used soft blanket would to that trick for you as well.

No, I don't miss the mid-west.

 

I use a basic foam brush thing that turns into a "T" and has a scrapper on the other end.

something like this -

$36 Snow Joe 18" Telescoping Snow Broom & Ice Scraper for Car Windows, No-Scratch Foam Brush, Blue

https://www.amazon.com/Snow-Joe-SJBLZD-Telescoping-Scraper/dp/B008FV5R0Y

My poor little truck never gets the garage , thats for wifey and toys

 

Wife always clears the snow off my truck while she is out shoveling the driveway. Sometimes while having coffee I have to knock on the kitchen window to point out any spots she missed.

 

I tried that once, wife told me I had to sleep sometime....

 

My wife got me this one last year, and after initially scoffing it my opinion changed once I used it. It works great, and reaches every inch of the roof.

 

$15 from Costco. Extendable and the brush head rotates. I bought one for each vehicle.

https://www.costco.com/maxx-force-glacier-58”-expandable-snowbroom-2-pack.product.100769394.html

I don't use the little one that's zip tied to it, though.

 

This is by far the best I have found. Since buying one of these, I have never had a single issue cleaning ice from my wind shield.