Tactics of Protecting Your Toronto Auto Glass during Winter

Winter is a time of fun and games around the fire. When most car owners think of winter, they start changing their tires to handle the slippery roads and ensuring that their heating is functioning optimally. However, most forget to protect their Toronto auto glass from the adverse effects of winter. For example, the sudden temperature changes in winter can cause cracks from the expansion and contraction they cause. Below are some steps to protect your car’s glass in winter.

 

Park in a warm space

 

If possible, avoid the accumulation of ice on your car during winter by parking in warm spaces like heated garages. This will prevent the frozen Toronto auto glass typical in winter. Alternatively, invest in a cover for your windshield to protect it from the ice.

 

Use a de-icer

 

There are several brands of de-icers on the market that will get rid of the accumulated ice on your car’s windows and windshield. Alternatively, you can also use a homemade de-icer to tackle a frozen windshield. This is made by combining one part of water with two parts 70% isopropyl alcohol. You can also add salt, preferably road salt, to water to make a de-icer.

 

Defrost before using the ice scraper

 

Using an ice scraper is the quickest option for removing ice from your car’s windows and windshield. Even so, the scraper might not be an ideal choice when your ice buildup is too much. The pressure you will need to apply in this case might damage your Toronto auto glass. Before scraping, defrost the ice using your car’s heating so that you weaken it and remove it easily.

 

The above tactics are sure to keep your windows and windshield in good shape during winter. If you have even the smallest chips on your windshield in the summer, ensure you get them fixed before winter sets in. These cracks will only weaken your windshield with the weight of the ice in winter.