-=> August Abolins wrote to Rob Mccart <=-

 AA> the ice (closest to the air vents). Total time to clear the
 AA> windshield and part of the side windows, 50 min!

I used to use a rubbing alcohol and water solution on my windshield to melt
the ice.  It worked every time.  Just be careful to not to get it on paint and
to clean the windshield with your washer fluid once the windshield heats up.

Again, with my memory being faulty, I asked Google:

"Yes, you can use a rubbing alcohol solution (isopropyl alcohol and water) to
effectively de-ice a windshield because alcohol has a very low freezing point,
melting ice on contact and preventing refreeze, but it's best diluted and used
in a spray bottle, with some sources suggesting adding a drop of dish soap and
noting potential wax stripping over time. A common ratio is two-thirds alcohol
to one-third water, and it's a great alternative to scraping or hot water."

-- Sean

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