A windshield is an essential feature in a car. It protects you from the elements and road trash. A right windshield needs to be shatterproof so that the sharp broken pieces of glass do not cause any harm or injuries to the driver and the passengers within. When it comes to fulfilling all these properties, laminated glass fits the bill right.

Here are THREE ways you destroy your windshield.

1    Melt an Icy Windshield With Hot Water. So you are smarter than banging on your windshield to get the ice off and decide to get some hot water to melt the ice. The difference in temperature between the cold glass and the hot water causes the windshield to shatter. If you need to remove ice, either scrape with a plastic tool or even let your car run with the defrost fan blowing on the windshield to melt the ice.

 2   Clang on an Icy Windshield to Remove Ice. There have actually been cases where we replaced windshields as a result of the owner tapping ice off of their windshield with a hammer or other object. Glass and hitting do not go together. You should never hit your windshield to remove ice!

3   Cleaning  Windshield With Glass Cleaner. While keeping your windshield clean does not sound crazy, using the wrong products on your windshield can ruin the coating. This coating not only helps avoid UV damage to your car’s interior, but it protects your windshield from the harsh elements. Over time, the wrong cleaner can make your windshield cloudy, causing the need for auto glass replacement.