I just bought a can of the stuff from tesco and like most other de-icers it says "avoid prolonged contact with paintwork" so i cant help but think its eating away at my car now. should i stick to the water or scraper method?
2007-12-19 19:04:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It's a solvent, so it can remove the wax polish and soften the paint. If you're careful how you apply it ie only on the glass it will be diluted with the melt water before it hits the paint, and should be ok for normal use. I have a can in the car for out & about use and have had no problems, but I use warm water if possible
2007-12-19 21:02:28 · answer #1 · answered by The original Peter G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use de-icer, then rinse de-icer from car, making sure to use water+vinegar or water+washing up liquid, so that it doesn't freeze and you have to start all over again.
To answer your first question, yes it will damage the paint work, as it will strip off the layers of paint slowly but surely.
2007-12-19 19:08:42 · answer #2 · answered by Matt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it will, over a length of time and if left on paintwork. But use cold water (it may sound stupid, but it does work) as it is not warm it doesn't evaporate and freeze quickly and will not crack your windscreen, and no paint damage!
2007-12-19 19:12:18 · answer #3 · answered by Norman de'Plume 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and I agree with Newgran.I just stick to using the scraper.And the answer about cold water is right too.Never use hot water to defrost the windscreen.
2007-12-19 19:14:47 · answer #4 · answered by CMH 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I can't say that I use it often anymore, but I can't say that I've ever had a problem with it either. I do try and keep my cars with a good coat of wax on them.
2007-12-19 20:03:44 · answer #5 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes if its left on the paint it will over time corrode the paint.
Ja.
2007-12-20 05:13:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does. Make sure you keep you regularly wash your car and it should be ok,
2007-12-19 19:57:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will if it's left on.
It also eventually corrodes the rubber in the window seals.
I don't use it
2007-12-19 19:08:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
not if washed off quickly
2007-12-19 19:42:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋