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Car-Chem Pre Icer

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Car-Chem Pre-Icer is a glass coating designed to treat and protect glass from the cold and prevent ice from settling on the treated area. Car-Chem Pre-Icer forms the initial barrier to stop ice forming and get you going on those colder days!

  • Glass coating applied before a frost
  • Forms an initial barrier to ice
  • Treats windscreens and side windows
  • Spray on and leave on the glass
  • Apply to a dry windscreen
  • Excess clears with wipers and screen wash
  • Squeegee off windows without wipers
  • Designed for cold weather driving
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Full Description

Car-Chem Pre-Icer is a glass coating designed to treat and protect glass from the cold and prevent ice from settling on the treated area. Car-Chem Pre-Icer forms the initial barrier to stop ice forming and get you going on those colder days!

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Key features

  • Pre-Icer
  • Glass Coating
  • Spray On
  • Cold Weather Use

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Expert Notes

Car-Chem Pre-Icer is a preventative glass treatment for cold weather. It is sprayed onto clean, dry glass before a frost to form an initial barrier that helps stop ice settling on the treated area. Car-Chem's method is simple: spray a generous covering, do not wipe it off the glass, and wipe any excess from the paintwork. After freezing, the wipers and screen wash clear the excess product and traces of ice, while windows without wiper blades are cleared with a rubber squeegee. It suits drivers who park outside through the winter months. Keep a winter screen wash, a squeegee and an ice scraper alongside it.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Windscreens
  • Rear screens
  • Side windows
  • Door mirror glass
  • Cars parked outdoors
  • Vans parked outdoors

Caution: Wipe any overspray off paintwork straight away, but do not wipe the treated glass. Always clear your full view before driving.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Glass Pre-Icer Treatment
Brand
Car-Chem
Primary Use
Helping Prevent Ice Settling On Treated Glass
Application Method
Spray A Generous Covering, Do Not Wipe Off Glass
Surface Condition
Apply To A Dry Windscreen
Removal
Wipers And Screen Wash After Freezing
Windows Without Wipers
Clear With A Rubber Squeegee
Overspray
Wipe Away From Paintwork
Suitable For
Windscreens And Vehicle Windows
Season
Cold Weather

How To Use

Application

  1. Apply before temperatures drop, ideally in the evening before a frost.
  2. Make sure the windscreen and windows are clean and dry.
  3. Spray a generous covering of Pre-Icer onto the glass to be treated.
  4. Leave the product on the glass and do not wipe it off.
  5. Wipe away any excess that lands on the paintwork with a microfibre cloth.

Aftercare

  1. After freezing, use the wipers and screen wash to remove excess product and traces of ice.
  2. Use a rubber squeegee on windows that have no wiper blades.
  3. Check every window is fully clear before setting off.
  4. Reapply before the next frost once the treatment has been cleared away.
  5. Store the bottle upright with the cap closed.

Top Tip: Apply it to a dry windscreen, as Car-Chem notes this gives better application and effectiveness in cold weather.

Performance Benefits

  • Helps stop ice settling on glass
  • Protects glass from the cold
  • Wipers lift traces of ice after freezing
  • Leave-on treatment, no wiping needed
  • Designed for windscreens and windows
  • Squeegee removes it from side windows

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Pre-Icer do?

Car-Chem Pre-Icer is a glass coating that treats glass ahead of cold weather to help prevent ice settling on the treated area. It forms an initial barrier to stop ice forming.

When should I apply it?

Apply it before freezing, to clean, dry glass. Car-Chem's instructions then use the wipers and screen wash to clear excess product and traces of ice after freezing.

Do I wipe it off after spraying?

No. Car-Chem's instructions say do not wipe it off the glass, but do wipe away any excess from paintwork.

How do I remove it?

After freezing, use your windscreen wipers and screen wash to remove excess product and traces of ice. On windows without wiper blades, use a rubber squeegee.

Should the glass be wet or dry?

Dry. Car-Chem advises applying it to a dry windscreen for better application and effectiveness through cold weather.

Can I use it on side windows?

Yes. Car-Chem covers windows without wiper blades and advises removing the product from them with a rubber squeegee.

What should I keep with it?

Keep a rubber squeegee, a microfibre cloth for paintwork overspray, an ice scraper and a winter screen wash in the car during cold months.

Where can I buy Car-Chem Pre-Icer?

It is available from The Drivers HQ with UK-wide delivery, and our walk-in store is in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Apply in the evening before a forecast frost.
  2. Treat glass only when it is clean and dry.
  3. Spray generously and leave it on the glass.
  4. Wipe overspray off the paint straight away.
  5. Keep a rubber squeegee for windows without wipers.
  6. Top up with a winter screen wash before cold spells.
  7. Always clear all glass fully before driving off.
  8. Order online with UK-wide delivery from The Drivers HQ.

The Brand

Car-Chem

Car-Chem is a car care manufacturer with an on-site laboratory, a dedicated research chemist and a production facility in Nottingham. The company says it has researched, developed and produced car care since 2010, and that its products are trusted by professionals and enthusiasts in over 40 countries. In 2024 it was acquired by Leading Solvent Supplies, a UK chemical group, and alongside its own Car-Chem range it develops and produces private label products for other businesses.

The Drivers HQ stocks Car-Chem across the whole wash and protection routine, with several products in 500ml and 5L sizes. For washing there is Pre Soak+ Snow Foam, Citrus Clean, Total Clean Traffic Film Remover, 1900:1 Shampoo and Clean Wheels. Protection comes from Sapphire Ceramic Wax, Connoisseur Carnauba Wax and Hydro Quick Detailer, with Prep Panel Wipe to ready the paint. Inside there is Interior Clean Coat, Hide Leather Cream and Refresh Odour Eliminator, and for glass, Pre Icer and Screen Wash Water Resistant.

Car-Chem suits enthusiasts who want to build a complete kit from one maker, and detailers who get through a lot of product, since the 5L sizes are handy for refilling smaller bottles. A typical routine starts with snow foam and a citrus pre-wash to loosen dirt before a careful contact wash with shampoo, then the wheels. Panel wipe removes oils before a ceramic or carnauba wax goes on, and a quick detailer keeps the finish topped up between washes. Glass and interior products finish the car inside and out.

Buy Car-Chem from The Drivers HQ with UK-wide delivery, or visit our walk-in store in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, where Click & Collect is free. Whether you are restocking a favourite shampoo in a larger size, trying a ceramic wax or putting together a winter glass kit with Pre Icer and screen wash, you can combine Car-Chem products with the rest of your detailing and car care essentials in a single order.

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Developed and Made in Nottingham

Car-Chem describes itself as a manufacturer and innovator in the automotive care industry, and says it has researched, developed and produced car care since 2010. Its on-site laboratory, dedicated research chemist and production facility are in Nottingham, and the company says it maintains quality control at every stage so that every product and its packaging comply with UK and international regulatory standards.

In 2024 Car-Chem was acquired by Leading Solvent Supplies, a UK chemical group. The company says the move gives it greater investment in research and development and more production capacity, while it keeps its own brand identity and expert team. Its products, it says, are still developed and produced by Car-Chem at its Nottingham facility.

Alongside its own range, Car-Chem develops and produces private label products for businesses from global corporations to specialised niche brands. The company says its formulations are trusted by professionals and enthusiasts in over 40 countries.

CARCHEM SAPPHIRE CERAMIC WAX - The Drivers HQ

From Snow Foam to Ceramic Wax

Car-Chem describes 1900:1 Shampoo as a highly concentrated shampoo that cuts through dirt, grime and road contaminants while preserving waxes, sealants and ceramic coatings, with lubricants that give a smooth glide and reduce the risk of swirls, scratches and marring. Before the contact wash, Pre Soak+ Snow Foam lifts dirt and grime from exterior surfaces without stripping sealant or wax, and Citrus Clean is a versatile cleaner for jobs inside and outside the car, diluted with water to suit the task.

Clean Wheels is an acid-based spray cleaner that the brand says is suitable for alloy, painted and plastic-trimmed wheels, lifting brake dust, grit and grease. When the paint is clean, Prep Panel Wipe removes oils and silicones to leave a streak-free surface ready for last stage protection.

For that protection, The Drivers HQ stocks Sapphire, an SiO2 based ceramic wax, and Connoisseur Carnauba Wax, which protects against contamination while adding to the natural gloss of the paint, with Hydro Quick Detailer adding a thin layer of hydrophobic sealant between washes. Pre Icer is a glass coating that helps stop ice settling on treated glass, Screen Wash Water Resistant is a screen wash additive that coats the windscreen with a hydrophobic barrier, Hide Leather Cream moisturises leather and Refresh Odour Eliminator targets bad smells at the source.

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