Trainy slices in winter: These gadgets help with degradation

There are many ways to degenerate car windows – the use of hot water is not one of them. The large temperature difference can create fine cracks in the glass. Cold or lukewarm water, on the other hand, would immediately freeze again at outside temperatures in the minus area. You can find out as follows which methods of the ADAC of the ADAC are advisable, which aids are more suitable and how to use them correctly.

So -called . These are sprayed on the icy areas – and as if by magic, the ice loosens from the glass. This is made possible by a mixture of alcohol and various chemical substances. “But how long there is a good perspective depends on the recipe of the disceniser. Above all, it should be ensured that the agents do not take a streak or smear veil on the window,” the ADAC points out.

If the car key in the castle can no longer be turned over (or can not be inserted at all), the so -called Using: it contains alcohol to melt the ice, as well as lithium fat: This makes the lubricating and care product suitable for door locks and hinges as well as the mechanics of the side mirror on the car. According to the manufacturer, the application should even provide permanent corrosion protection.

Important: Do not keep the door locks in the car. If the locks freeze over, you cannot unlock the doors.

If you icy glass panes with one The ADAC advises a plastic model. Ideally, it has an edge with saw teeth and a smooth side. Depending on how thick the layer of ice is, it is easier to remove. “One would also be optimal Because the car is often snapped in. The car must not only be freed from ice, but also from snow: because other road users must not be hindered by snow that dissolves from the vehicle. The license plate must also be readable and free of ice and snow, “explains the automotive club.

Tip for use: Do not exert too much pressure on the car windows.

Finally, there is also the so -called . This is a varnish, rubber and plastic-compatible disc cleaner for the winter, which is intended to prevent freezing the windscreen washer and nozzles. It is delivered ready for use and, according to the manufacturer, should withstand temperatures of up to minus 20 degrees Celsius. Since it is used like ordinary windscreen water, it also ensures a clear view and eliminates the typical winter pollution on the windscreen of the car with every application.

So that there is no thick layer of ice over the windshield, you can take preventive measures: bring one in the evening with aluminum coating on the windscreen, this is simply placed over the glass and pinched in the driver or passenger door. And the best thing about it is: the film not only protects your car from freezing, but also helps against UV rays, dust and leaves. However, it is important that you measure your windshield before purchasing and choose a model that is large enough to cover the entire front glass. Alternatively, you can also use cardboard as ice cream protection.

According to the ADAC, it is not allowed to move your vehicle if the car windows are not at all or only minimally disparaged. Otherwise, they face a fine of ten euros, as they endanger themselves and others through a lack of perspective in road traffic. It is also forbidden to have a combustion engine warm in the stand in order to make ice scratch easier – here, according to §30 paragraph 1 StVO, a fine of up to 80 euros threatens (plus administrative costs).

And another tip at the end: The ADAC advises against using credit or checking cards, ceramic hob scraps or CD covers in order to degenerate car windows. “Those who use such objects risk a scratched disc”.