Beat the freeze before morning
How to prevent ice on your windshield overnight
De-icer waits for ice. Polar Shield gets there first.
Spray Polar Shield on a clean, dry windshield and approved vehicle surfaces before freezing weather. Its hydrophobic barrier helps keep ice and snow from gripping your car, so you can face the morning ready to go.
See how it works
Anti-icing spray vs. de-icer
Be ready before ice hits.
A de-icer helps after your car has frozen over. Polar Shield is for the night before: prepare your windshield and approved exterior surfaces before ice and snow arrive.
Before the freeze
Polar Shield anti-icing spray
Spray Polar Shield on a clean, dry vehicle before freezing weather. Its hydrophobic barrier helps keep ice, frost, and snow from sticking to treated windshield glass and other approved exterior surfaces.
After ice forms
Traditional de-icer
Use a de-icer on frost or ice that is already there. It is a response to the frozen buildup you find in the morning, rather than a coating applied ahead of the forecast.
When you use it
Polar Shield: Before freezing weather, on a clean, dry surface.
De-icer: After ice or frost has already formed.
What it does
Polar Shield: Creates a hydrophobic barrier that helps keep ice and snow from sticking to treated glass and approved vehicle surfaces.
De-icer: Helps melt or loosen ice that is already on a surface.
When it helps most
Polar Shield: The night before a forecast freeze or snowfall.
De-icer: When you walk outside and find ice on the vehicle.
How to use Polar Shield
Get ahead of the forecast.
Give ice and snow a harder time sticking before they ever reach your car.
Start with a clean, dry surface
Use on exterior vehicle glass and other approved surfaces. Apply only above 0°F (-18°C); do not spray over existing ice or snow.
Spray before freezing weather
Spray an even coat from 6–8 inches away and allow at least 10 minutes for the coating to set before frost or snowfall begins. Reapply as necessary.
Check visibility before driving
Clear any remaining windshield residue with wipers and washer fluid. Make sure your view is completely clear before you drive.
Follow all directions and warnings on the bottle. Do not use on plastic, plexiglass, or acrylic windows. Results vary with weather and application.
Quick answers
Questions winter drivers ask.
How can I help prevent ice on my windshield overnight?
Get ahead of the freeze with Polar Shield. Apply it to a clean, dry windshield before freezing weather and let the coating set as directed. Its hydrophobic barrier helps keep ice from sticking tightly to treated glass. Always check that your windshield is completely clear before driving.
How do I help prevent frost on my car windows?
Treat exterior glass with Polar Shield before temperatures drop. Spray an even coat onto clean, dry glass and allow it to set before frost begins. It helps keep frost from gripping treated surfaces; clear your view fully before driving. Do not use on plastic, plexiglass, or acrylic windows.
How can I help stop snow from sticking to my car?
Pre-treat clean, dry exterior glass, mirrors, and other approved vehicle surfaces with Polar Shield before snowfall. The coating helps keep snow from clinging tightly to treated areas. Clear any snow that remains before you drive.
How do I keep my car door handles and locks from freezing?
Don’t wait until you’re frozen out. Apply Polar Shield to clean, dry exterior door handles and approved lock areas before freezing weather, following the bottle directions. It helps keep ice and snow from sticking to treated surfaces. It does not thaw an already frozen lock or treat the mechanism inside it.
Will Polar Shield melt ice that’s already on my car?
Polar Shield is built for what happens before the freeze. Clear existing ice and snow first, then apply it to a clean, dry surface before the next round of winter weather. If ice has already formed, use a suitable de-icer or scraper to clear it safely.
Prepare before the freeze
Skip the scramble on icy mornings.
See Polar Shield, read the full product information, and choose what works for your vehicle.