Apollo000 Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 So first real frozen morning and a question: When the windows are frozen they obviously won't drop when you try to open the door, that is if you can even open the door - how do you lot get around this? I hate using copious amounts of de-icer on any car let alone the Boxster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike597 Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Jug of cool water poured over the windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinewood Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Gummifledge on the frame edges helps. Then some cold/slightly warm water on the window to thaw it before opening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GmanB Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 I always keep a bottle of water on the radiator indoors for days like today. The radiator is usually on for about 30 minutes before I head off to work, so it warms it to a good temperature ready for pouring over the window. There are also products you can put on the door seals as they tend to freeze, like Pinewood mentions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo000 Posted January 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Cheers all - this was my thoughts too - glad to know this choir are all on the same song sheet! I now know the door membrane needs sealing....bottom of the door carpet is wet .....😏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw_L Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Fill kettle. Flick it on for 30 secs or so. Pour over windows. Job jobbed. As long as you don't forget about the kettle being on, and let it boil ... 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 My half cover solved the ice problem this morning. Once I hit the road, 1 degree temps and standard tyres made it a bit squirelly off roundabouts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinewood Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Just now, ½cwt said: My half cover solved the ice problem this morning. Once I hit the road, 1 degree temps and standard tyres made it a bit squirelly off roundabouts... Put the cover in the boot as that will be warm from engine heat. Helps dry them out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Just now, Pinewood said: Put the cover in the boot as that will be warm from engine heat. Helps dry them out Good call but if you look up my thread on luggage compartment heat, I've added an insulation layer in my boot to keep it cooler. Doh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Keep it in a garage and you will never have that problem. Sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo000 Posted January 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 1 hour ago, ½cwt said: My half cover solved the ice problem this morning. Once I hit the road, 1 degree temps and standard tyres made it a bit squirelly off roundabouts... Yeah I’ve got a second hand one but I was doing some cleaning on it - will be on from now on dirty or not I’m not a paintwork worrier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo000 Posted January 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 26 minutes ago, the baron said: Keep it in a garage and you will never have that problem. Sorted. Garages are for old paint tins and hiding from the wife...... I have neither 😂😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAZ Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 1 hour ago, ½cwt said: Good call but if you look up my thread on luggage compartment heat, I've added an insulation layer in my boot to keep it cooler. Doh! If you’re keeping your half cover in the boot put it into a protective bag before you stow it away - I didn’t and had earlier on checked my coolant level - some had obviously spilt and got onto my half cover - this I found out after I next used the cover, took it off and I have 2 largish milky marks on my red paintwork where the coolant has damaged it and its £240 to get that sorted ( waiting for warmer weather ) and now wondering if getting the half cover dry cleaned will mean I can use it again or if the chemicals they use to dry clean it will damage the paintwork - so that ones up for discussion😭 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinewood Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Milky marks on your cover will just get everyone excited 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 @CAZ contact the manufacturer for suitable cleaning process. I'd be wary of dry cleaning. Could be lots of clean warm water to re-dilute the coolant and rinse it out, or gentle detergent and light agitation with a good rinse will be OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted January 19, 2020 Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 12 hours ago, Apollo000 said: Garages are for old paint tins and hiding from the wife...... I have neither 😂😂 Unfortunately I have both 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truth Posted January 19, 2020 Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 I feel your pain Baron 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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