2006-12-05 23:52:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Use a scraper. No matter what temperature water you use, it is still water, and if its still cold outside, it will eventually re-freeze.
2006-12-05 23:58:01 · answer #1 · answered by Andy M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Water just adds to the problem if the outside temperature is very cold. The easy way is to start the car and turn defroster on high. After a few minutes the Ice will be much easier to scrap off.
2006-12-06 08:31:37 · answer #2 · answered by meg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on the thickness of the ice you can use both, if its light ice i recommend Warm water, dont use cold water as it doesent remove much ice at all
If you've got a LOT of ice use boiling water, the ice will rapidly raise in temperature causing it to basicly lift itself off the glass, with a little help from a scraper the ice should come off in small sheets, make sure you have your windshield wipers going after you use water tho cause the water you've put on WILL re-freeze if not promptly removed.
november 2005 ice storm in eastern south dakota decided to drop somewhere around an inch and a half of ice on my truck, ALL OVER!!! i used the coffee pot water (insanely hot) on my locks, door glass, and windshield
time taken to manualy scrape all the ice off without water... aproximately 30-45 minutes... come on now i aint gonna stand out there that long just to get INTO my truck,
time taken to completely thaw all windows and locks with hot water.... 5 - 10 minutes, always keep a dry towel with you in your vehicle as it will come in handy when using water to thaw ice.
hope this helps!!!
2006-12-06 00:10:31 · answer #3 · answered by dark_desparado66 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use windshield wiper solution and a scraper. Water hot or cold will just make a mess.
2006-12-06 00:03:41 · answer #4 · answered by Paul K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about some de-icer instead?
2006-12-06 00:00:21 · answer #5 · answered by Morning Glory 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
neither!
2006-12-06 00:02:29 · answer #6 · answered by Conway 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋