Haha, totally agree on ditching the microfiber—mine turned into a frozen frisbee last year. Honestly, I just stash a mini squeegee under the seat now...cheap, effective, and weirdly satisfying to use.
Mini squeegee? Nah, tried that once and ended up snapping it in half scraping off thick ice. Honestly, best cheap hack I've found is an old credit card or gift card—flexible enough to handle curves, sturdy enough for stubborn frost, and always lying around somewhere. Plus, zero guilt if it breaks. Sure, it's not as oddly satisfying as your squeegee method, but practicality wins every time for me...
Credit cards are decent in a pinch, but honestly, I've seen a few cracked windshields from people getting too aggressive with them. The plastic edges can get surprisingly sharp when they chip or break, and if you're scraping hard enough, you might accidentally scratch the glass or damage the rubber seals around the windshield.
If you're regularly dealing with thick ice, I'd recommend keeping a dedicated ice scraper handy—one with a sturdy handle and a reinforced edge. They're cheap enough at most auto stores, and some insurance companies even give them away as promotional items (worth checking if yours does). Also, spraying a bit of windshield de-icer or even diluted rubbing alcohol can loosen things up before scraping. Saves time and reduces the risk of damage.
Just my two cents...
I've actually used credit cards quite a bit and never had an issue with scratches or cracks... maybe it depends on technique? But yeah, dedicated scrapers are probably safer—just hate spending extra when something free works fine.
Hmm, maybe it's just me being paranoid, but aren't you worried about snapping your card in half on a stubborn patch of ice? I've had some close calls... or maybe my scraping technique just sucks, haha.
