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Car-Chem Pre Icer

Glass pre-treatment to stop ice forming

Car-Chem Pre Icer

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Pre-Icer is a bright pink liquid in a Car-Chem trigger spray bottle, as the picture shows, with the name on a maroon band under the round C logo. It goes onto a dry windscreen before a frost and is left on the glass, not wiped off. From the same maker: Screen Wash Water Resistant.

  • 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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Pre-Icer is a bright pink liquid in a Car-Chem trigger spray bottle, as the picture shows, with the name on a maroon band under the round C logo. It goes onto a dry windscreen before a frost and is left on the glass, not wiped off. From the same maker: Screen Wash Water Resistant.

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
Use
Helping Prevent Ice Settling On Treated Glass
Suitable For
Windscreens And Vehicle Windows
Application Method
Spray A Generous Covering, Do Not Wipe Off Glass
Removal
Wipers And Screen Wash After Freezing
Surface Condition
Apply To A Dry Windscreen
Windows Without Wipers
Clear With A Rubber Squeegee
Overspray
Wipe Away From Paintwork
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 UK car care manufacturer. Car-Chem Ltd was founded in 2010, and from its on-site laboratory, dedicated research chemist and production facility in Nottingham it researches, develops and makes its own products, and private label products for other businesses. It says its products are sold to professionals and consumers in over 40 countries. In 2024 it was acquired by Leading Solvent Supplies, a UK chemical group, keeping its own brand identity and team, and it still manufactures, fills and labels its own products in-house.

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