Halfords night before De-icer?

Jimibeee

Hi anyone bought the halfords night before de-icer?
I went in yesturday as my mate had told me about a price crash sale on unsold bike, so got myself a bargain mountain bike. But being rubbish weather i wont be riding it for a while. I saw they have night before de-icer ,but never used it anyone tried it?

you can see it here: Night before de icer

please let me know

vikingaero

I've tried it. Works well. Instead of ice you get a layer of dew on the windscreen which can be wiped off with the wipers. Only problem is that I keep forgetting to use it the night before..................

*Chattie*

I have used it but sod's law the nights I've used it its not been particularly frosty then when I don't use it I've an inch thick of ice on the windscreen. However I haven't seen this stuff for a couple of years so thanks for the heads up and I'll pop into Halfords and get some.

surferjamiesurfer

My dad got me some for xmas. Have used it a couple of times on really hard frosts and to be honest, it didnt really work- had to use normal de-icer or scrape anyway. I wouldn't buy any again.

gentlepurr

I've used it too, but found that it leaves the windows with a greasy film, so instead of not being able to see for the ice, you cant see for the grease . Still got an almost full bottle in the garage, but would rather use a scraper.

tessie_bear

iv used it and found it ok....but trick ia firstly to do it at all and secondly predict frost....i keep forgetting so will stick with normal deicer

shopaholic.lady

well ive never tried it, but deffinately thinking about this as to be honest freezing hands in the morning and stood there scraping it off is not good!!! ill give it ago and see if it works!!! thanks

AHAR

It works quite well from what I remember. I've found those fold up covers work well but are a bit of a faff to put on (better than ice-scraping in the morning though).
I'm now the proud renter of a garage so no more cold hands for me.:dance:

bluenose1

Never used it but Halfords own make de-icer is really good. Much better than the ones I have bought before.

Jimibeee

Thanks for all your replys
I have just seen its on 3 for 2 so ill get a scraper the night before de icer and a on the day de-icer incase it doesnt work lol
cheers

mutley74

its okay for a very mild frost, even then you need to spray lots of it. Then if it rains overnight before getting icy youre back to square 1! Better of using a windscreen cover - longer lasting and no harmful chemical used! I have seen them for a £1 in Tesco!