Reddit reviews CJ Industries F101 Fantastic Ice Scraper with Brass Blade, Red

So do 47 other people want to go splitses on the 48 pack for $63.00?

edit - Rechecked. Even w/Prime it's $63.00+$9.99 shipping. Still, that's $1.52 each.

Brass ice scraper Dirt cheap and yet no other scraper will get ice off your windshield as quickly and easily.

Also enjoy! Wranglers are great in the snow. Just remember 4 wheel drive is not 4 wheel stop.

Great list. Now is also a good time to replace any snow shovels/scrapers and what not - before the snow comes. Too many people wait till the last minute then every store is going to sell out.

Edit: If you're looking for a scraper, this brass one is by far the best I've used. Its dirt cheap, you can get 10 for like $22 and does an amazing job. Far better than any plastic nonsense I've used. The only downside is that its short, but if you're scraping ice you're probably choked up on it anyway.

1. Have your battery checked. Especially if it hasn't been changed in the past 5 years or so.
   
   
2. Make sure your wiper fluid is rated to work below freezing! It would really suck to have your lines frozen when you need it. If you don't know (although you really should), flush and replace.
   
   
3. Use a brass ice scraper. They're stronger than plastic in that they won't dent or warp, but softer than glass so it won't scratch your windshield.
   
   
4. Treat your windows, or your windshield at the very least, with Aquapel. Works exactly like Rain X but lasts much longer and more consistently. This will make clearing your windows a cinch.
   
   
5. Check your windshield wipers. If they skip or leave streaks, it's time to change them. I highly recommend the one-piece style over the skeleton-type(?) with multiple pinch points. Something like Trico Neoforms, Rain X Latitudes, or my personal favorites: Bosch Icons.
   

Buy one of these it will never break and it works wonderfully!

We lived for two years in an apartment with outdoor parking. It wasn't terrible, but it wasn't great. Whenever it snowed we were at the mercy of the plowing company: if they plowed the lot we might get to leave, if they plowed our cars into their spots we were going to spend 30min-2 hrs digging out. In those two years it never got terribly freakishly cold, but I scraped a lot of ice.

Since we've moved into out house (this whole winter) I've only had to scrape ice once while we were traveling. Its a minor hassle but being able to see right when you want to go in the morning is amazing. I'm too short to get all of my windshield and it would frost back up almost immediately. Not an issue I have anymore. Also I never have snow in my car anymore. If we got ice and snow I would always have to chip one door open to start the car to loosen the rest and my interior would be covered in snow regardless of my best intentions. Not anymore.

Unlike the past two years it did get freakishly cold this year. Having our car in the garage meant it started every time. I drove my husband to work on those days so the car could stay inside during the day and some of his coworkers didn't make it in until hours after they should have been.

If you're going to leave your car outside I would suggest getting a really good ice scraper. I purchased this one a few years back and it has worked 100% better than any plastic versions. The ice comes off in once pass and leaves no streaks. Amazon has a few options for this style.

I know you're from Ohio, but Cleveland has been upgraded to USDA zone 6. We're Zone 4b. If you're not a gardener it probably doesn't mean much to you, but those numbers mean we get about 20F colder than Cleveland in the winter. Winter isn't fun here. There is a lot of wind, a lot of hills, and when it snows it goes for it. Best advice: Pick a place you like. If parking becomes an issue you know what to look for when you pick a new place.

You can get another one! I bought one of these years ago and I think the price has only gone up by .99.

I use a copper ice scraper for the ice on the windows. Its a night and day difference after using plastic scrapers. You have to be careful about the window trim though.

This winter I plan on doing two coats of powerlock and two coats of collinite 845. We use a lot of salt in MN. I'm going for maximum protection.

You need two ice scrapers. One for snow, one for ice.

http://www.amazon.com/Mallory-532-Snow-Brush-Colors/dp/B000BPLNXC/ref=pd_sim_auto_1

http://www.amazon.com/CJ-Industries-F101-Fantastic-Scraper/dp/B000FW4LT4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2uUDkMYtrQ

Don't drive your winter tires when it's warm, they'll wear out quick.

There is an argument that letting a car warm up idling is worse than driving it gently the first few minutes cause idling doesn't let the oil splash around enough, who the fuck knows though. It's not like anyone actually tests that sort of thing, it's all car guys talking out they ass. Engine block heaters are always a good idea though, I've never heard an argument that they're not.

If your radiator fluid is mixed 50/50 it should be ideal for cold weather, something about chemistry. The water crystals and the antifreeze crystals don't lock together right to freeze if it's 50/50. Follow your cars maintenance schedule.

Remember last time we had snow, and then it kind of froze a little, and when I went to brush off my car, the bottom layer was slippery water snow and the top layer was solid ice, so it all came off at once?

That was awesome.

Also, if we're sharing winter car tips: I got a brass ice scraper that makes scraping ice much easier. It's a little small so I have to lean a little further to get to the middle, but I don't have to fight with a plastic scraper anymore. The brass is softer than the windshield, so it doesn't scratch, either.

I found it is on Amazon for about 6 bucks and it eligible for prime. F101 Fantastic Ice Scraper

Edit: Accidentally a word.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000FW4LT4/ref=redir_mdp_mobile

Brass works much better than plastic for this.

http://www.amazon.com/CJ-Industries-F101-Fantastic-Scraper/dp/B000FW4LT4/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Brass blade. Ice practically wipes off. Next best thing to a heated garage.

Every morning

Get a brass bladed one, https://www.amazon.com/CJ-Industries-F101-Fantastic-Scraper/dp/B000FW4LT4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481234231&sr=8-1&keywords=brass+blade+ice+scraper for $5 it is a no brainer

Edit just don't use it on the paint. glass only.

This scraper is how I survive winter. It makes butter out of frost and ice. The brass blade is magic.

Brass Ice Scraper http://www.amazon.com/CJ-Industries-F101-Fantastic-Scraper/dp/B000FW4LT4

http://www.amazon.com/CJ-Industries-F101-Fantastic-Scraper/dp/B000FW4LT4

Brass, muthafucka. Three dolla somethin'. Order a handful, kick the shit outa winter.

If you want to be fancy with your car scraping, get a regular scraper w/ brush AND one of these units. Nothing clears ice on glass like bronze.