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Essentials for a DIY Windshield Chip Repair Kit

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Who doesn’t love to travel? Traveling becomes more exciting when you’re with the people you love and the chilly winds brush through your hair. Road trips represent 39% of American vacations . As such, your car windshield chipping or cracking shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise to you. It can crack even with the slightest pebble because you’re traveling at high speed on the highway. Here’s a DIY windshield chip repair  kit to help you on your road trip. Get a Microfiber Towel and Some Alcohol Keep a microfiber towel in your kit in the first place because they’re essential for cleaning and dusting off the excessive grime from the chipped area. Put some alcohol  or glass cleaning spray on the towel to increase cleaning effectiveness. A Pair of Gloves Windshield repair involves dealing with shard pieces. To prevent serious injuries, keep a pair of gloves in your kit to ensure your safety while mending your windshields. Glass resistant gloves are recommended. Mirror and Safety...

De-Ice your Vehicle the Right Way!

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Do cars catch frostbite? Yes, they drape themselves in powdered snow on cold winter nights, annoying you beyond belief when you wake up for the office and are running late. However, haste cleaning and forceful removing of ice might isn’t the way to go as it can damage your car. On the other hand, since Houston  experiences mild to cool winters  with moisture droplets wandering now and then, driving with an icy windshield isn’t the best idea either. So what do you do now? This article sheds light on how to de-ice your vehicle the right way. Use De-Icing Spray A de-icing spray is a combination of chemicals that quickly loosen and melt the ice. You can purchase one from the market, or you can also make your own de-ice squirt. Here are your options: Alcohol and Water Combine water and isopropyl alcohol  in 30% and 70% proportions, respectively, in a spray bottle. This liquid freezes at 5 ° C; spraying it on your windshield has a rapid effect. You can also use surgical spirit ...