Tips for Keeping Headlights Clear of Ice Buildup?

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This photo is post-ice removal, but you get an idea of the conditions I was driving in yesterday. Snow, mist being kicked up by other vehicles, and temperatures in the range of 29-31ºF. In a drive of about 250 miles I had to stop three times to remove ice buildup on the headlights.

I’ll be picking up some Rain-X for plastic, hoping that making them a little more slick will help, but I’m not too optimistic. Have any of you found something that helps?
 

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Yea. Dont ride the vehicles ass in front of you lol.


Haaaaa, i know it’s inevitable at times. But i have been driving in northern michigan winters for 25 years and have never in my life seen the front of my vehicle look like that.
 
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Yea. Dont ride the vehicles ass in front of you lol.


Haaaaa, i know it’s inevitable at times. But i have been driving in northern michigan winters for 25 years and have never in my life seen the front of my vehicle look like that.
Well, that would take all the sport out of it.

Actually, the first 100 miles or so of my trip yesterday was on congested expressways into and out of O’Hare IAP so there was a constant mist of muck, snow and sleet. Pretty much unavoidable, even when you’re not tailgating (and I actually don’t). The next 150 miles of driving was on more rural roads; not a lot of other vehicles, but I still had to stop twice to de-ice. Since you’re so near the North Pole your temperatures are probably a wee bit colder than what I was driving in yesterday.
 

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Use Pam or Weber Grille spray. While I have not used it on my truck, I have used it on my snowblower blades and discharge chute. Even in a very wet snow storm, I have NO snow accumulation on my snowblower parts.
 

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I ceramic coat everything. Works well to keep ice off and easy to remove.
 

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Well, that would take all the sport out of it.

Actually, the first 100 miles or so of my trip yesterday was on congested expressways into and out of O’Hare IAP so there was a constant mist of muck, snow and sleet. Pretty much unavoidable, even when you’re not tailgating (and I actually don’t). The next 150 miles of driving was on more rural roads; not a lot of other vehicles, but I still had to stop twice to de-ice. Since you’re so near the North Pole your temperatures are probably a wee bit colder than what I was driving in yesterday.


Haaaaa. Like i say, i get it, it’s inevitable at times. Especially in the city. All my driving is 2 lane country roads…if i catch someone and the roads are sloppy i just stay back till i can pass. I know that dosnt work in the city, someone will just cut 2 feet in front of you lol.

Its high 20’s to low 30’s right now and the roads are sloppy as hell. I know what you are talking about.

Like you say, maybe a rainex type product would help some. But like you i wouldnt be too optimistic.
 

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Have you used a ceramic wax on all surfaces yet?
 

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