NAPA Is Stocked With De-Icer Fluid For Your Winter Woes
There is nothing worse when you are running late than finding your car, truck or SUV windows completely encased in heavy frost, a stack of snow or frozen ice. The best advice our NAPA experts can offer is DON'T PANIC. If you keep car de-icer in your garage or trunk, then your windows will be defrosted and cleared off before the snowplow arrives. NAPA Auto Parts sells de-icing fluid from top brands like PEAK, Mac's, CRC, Prestone and more. We also sell bags of fast-acting ice melt or rock salt (check out Road Runner Ice Melt) for steps, sidewalks and driveways.
Be warned, never dump hot water on icy doors or door handles. Modern vehicles contain a network of sensitive electronics, and exposing these expensive car components to hot water can mean a very pricey repair bill. And never pour boiling water on your car windshield. The radical temperature fluctuation can cause cracking and shattering that would require windshield replacement. Take it easy on your hard-working winter wipers by grabbing a bottle of windshield de-icer spray from NAPAonline. And, add a small package of lock de-icer lubricant to your shopping cart. This magical product thaws frozen locks and lubricates lock cylinders to help prevent damage to your mechanisms.
You might be asking, ¿Can't my windshield wiper fluid act as an auto de-icer?¿ In the harshest winter climates, drivers may be tempted to add some antifreeze to standard wiper fluid. Do not attempt this. Antifreeze has other additives that could wreak havoc on your washer fluid pump. And, these additives can create a residue on your vehicle's windshield, making it more difficult for you to see. If a fluid works as a windshield de-icer, this trait will usually be listed on the label. For the best winter solution and de-icer for cars, pour PEAK De-Icer With Anti-Frost directly into your washer reservoir.
Great Deals On Windshield Wiper Fluid With De-Icer
Windshield wiper fluid de-icer contain ingredients engineered to prevent or remove ice on your car's windshield. Windshield wiper fluid that's specifically made for winter weather typically has a higher concentration of methyl alcohol than standard fluid. This gives it an extremely low freezing point, so it won't harden in your car's reservoir or on your windshield. De-icer windshield washer fluid keeps the windshield clear without putting undue stress on wiper motors that can burn out when forced to lift a heavy, icy load.
Certain types of de-icer washer fluid are better able to handle the rigors of winter than others. So, if you're driving in frigid temperatures, it's essential to choose windshield washer de-icer that's designed to handle frigid weather. The product label on the de-icer windshield wiper fluid will indicate the lowest temperature at which the washer fluid can perform. High-quality solutions combine windshield de-icer fluid and windshield cleaner for freeze protection down to -30¿F. The best de-icer windshield washer fluid will be an all-in-one formula that battles all the winter elements, including frost, snow and ice, as well as removing road grime, bugs and tree sap from your windshield. And some washer fluid de-icer is formulated with water repellent technology for improved visibility.
Resist the urge to turn on your wipers until the windshield wiper de-icer has defrosted the entire windshield. Using your wipers when frost is still on your windshield puts strain on the wiper arms and motor, plus dulls the blades. Most importantly, remain patient and don't drive with partially defrosted windows. Limited visibility results in unsafe driving, so the wait is worth it. In cold weather, road salt is used to melt snow and ice on the pavement. When vehicles drive over the mixture of melted snow and road salt, it creates a spray that dries into a crusty film that coats your windshield. Some windshield washer fluid de-icers contain special surfactants that are designed to easily clean road grime and prevent it from sticking to the windshield.
Keep Windshield Spray De-Icer In Your Car Emergency Kit
If you just can't wait for your work truck's defroster to kick in, the NAPA experts suggest using windshield de-icer spray. An emergency bottle of de-icer spray for cars easily melts ice, snow and frost on windshields in sub-zero temperatures. Auto de-icer spray is harmless on paint and metal finishes. Spray de-icer liberally in a small area, and use a scraper to remove it. You don't want to spray the entire windshield at once, as it will thin out while running down the windshield and possibly refreeze. De-icer car spray works on automotive windows, headlights and even door locks.
If you go to unlock your vehicle, and your car, SUV or truck door is frozen shut, don't get heated. There are steps you can take to open a frozen car door without damaging it. Automotive lock de-icer is fabricated from methanol and propylene glycol to eradicate ice on contact. De-icer for car doors melts thick frozen buildup, and can be used as both a car door de-icer and car lock de-icer by thawing frozen locks and lubricating lock cylinders to help prevent future frigid damage to the mechanisms.
