Ken Weathers yes, that's the weatherman's real name of WATE 6 shared a recipe for a simple mixture that will get rid of the frost on your windshield in seconds. The secret ingredients? Isopropyl or rubbing alcohol and water. Weathers explains the solution in a video that was originally posted a year ago but has picked up steam again in the past few weeks as we brace for another winter.
Other products like Goof-off not to be confused with Goo-gone are a lot stronger and contain acetone, which will strip paint off from not-clear coated surfaces, and any rubber or vinyl surface.
IPA is typically the safer option for this residue. For most headlight lens restoration kits, or DIY sandpaper alternatives, isopropyl alcohol can be used between stages to eliminate dust. Starting with grit sandpaper, dried on UV coating will begin to come off, leaving a dusty white chalk on the lens. Once the headlight scratches begin to be removed with this wet sanding process, IPA is used as the very last step to remove any compound, polish, or dust that may still be on the headlight lens.
It really acts as a cleaning agent once the lens is clear before a UV coating is applied. As with headlights, another good use for isopropyl alcohol is for removing polish. As an example, once polish is applied after compounding to remove a white scratch, the surface may appear to be blemish free if the polish is hiding the scratch in any way.
By using the alcohol you can get a better estimation of what exactly the final result it. A drop or two of IPA solution is an easy way to check to see that your compounding and polishing really did remove the scratch. When mixed with water to the proper ratio, IPA solutions are typically fine for vehicles as long as they are used properly. Yes, but a lot of products can do this when used improperly.
Most importantly, it disinfects the surface of your car and gives it a streak-free finish. Hard tap water will leave marks as it dries. Alcohol is also safe for cleaning tinted windows. In comparison, ammonia-based cleaners such as Windex, an incredibly popular option for car detailing, may actually fade the tint.
Although the tint layer is usually on the inside of the glass, you can never be too careful. All in all, alcohol is safe for all parts of car windows , which can not be said for ammonia-based window cleaners. The ammonia can dry out the rubber , making the seals break — and all hell break loose. So most of us find ourselves cleaning the glass parts of our vehicles more often than the metal ones.
While you do that, make sure that your car is in deep shade so that it has the opportunity to cool down, especially during the summer months. At this point, you can also buy a car window cleaner. However, in my experience, most window cleaners suffer from one of two faults. But nothing will leave your glass looking as spotless as an alcohol solution. This is too easy, right? Hope it helps you! Looking for more home tips and cleaning hacks? Click HERE for the instructions […].
All you need is to mix alcohol and water, put in a spray bottle, […]. With the purchase of rubbing alcohol, and a spray bottle one will no longer have to deal with this […]. Even though the post is for a car de-icer this solution will do the same trick in a freezer.
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