BEEWAY Ice Scraper – Car Essentials for Winter, Wide 13cm
BEEWAY Ice Scraper – Car Essentials for Winter, Wide 13cm TPU Blade – Efficency and No Scratches Ice Snow Frost Removal for Windscreen and Windows
| Weight: | 140 g |
| Dimensions: | 32.6 x 12.8 x 3.9 cm; 140 Grams |
| Brand: | BEEWAY |
| Manufacture: | BEEWAY |
| Dimensions: | 32.6 x 12.8 x 3.9 cm; 140 Grams |
| Reference: | ICRSCR#101 |
Best Ice Scape
After buying multiple ice scrapers over the years I can honestly say this is the best one by far.
Gets through the ice on the car windscreen with ease, no need to keep going back over it time and time again.
Highly recommend
I spent ages reading reviews and decided to go with this one, it’s not damaged my paintwork at all – as obviously I’m careful when de-icing. I find even really compacted snow / ice doesn’t stand a chance, and no marks or scratches have been caused to my new car so I’m a very happy customer.
Having battled with inadequate ice scrapers that struggled to clear thick frozen build-up on my windshield, I had high hopes for this “Shark Teeth” model. And in many regards, it delivers as a heavy-duty ice removal tool. The extra wide 5.12 inch TPU blade is a game changer, making fast work of even the iciest windshields. I love how it smooths away frost and snow with ease while avoiding any scratches to the glass.
The defining feature – those rugged ABS plastic shark teeth – definitely live up to their promises as well. They chomp through solid sheets of ice, allowing you to break hardened build-up into more manageable chunks. The ergonomic grip gives good control and leverage when hacking away at stubborn icy patches. And the foam cushioning keeps hands protected from numbness despite sub-zero temps.
However, there are a few drawbacks marring the overall experience. I still have to switch to a regular scraper without “bite” to get a fully crystal clear windshield. Also, the teeth are rather sharp – I’ve accidentally scraped my knuckles and the car’s paint a few times while manoeuvring in tight spaces.
The plastic and rubber construction also shows some fragility issues during extreme use. Two of the shark teeth have already snapped off, and cracks formed in the corner edges of the blade after only one winter season. So long-term durability is questionable despite the rugged design.
Overall though, the ice hacking and removal power of this specialty scraper makes winter prep faster and less frustrating. As long as you supplement with a plain scraper for finish work and watch those razor-like teeth around delicate car paint, it’s a valuable addition to any winter driving kit. The ice demolishing abilities outweigh any cons in my experience.
Good scraper for normal frost, struggles on thicker ice
This is a solid scraper, with the blade made from a strong plastic. It looks like acrylic but is apparently a cheaper TPU. The edge itself isn’t sharp, it’s more of a stepped blade, about 4mm at the edge. You have to make sure it’s completely flat to the windscreen to get a good scrape.
I tried it out on some ice this morning, and it initially slid right off the surface, I found I had to dig in at more of an acute angle to cut into it, more of an angle than I’d like. The “shark teeth” help with this as they make lines in the ice to get a bit of purchase on and they do cut into the ice more effectively. On normal light frost it’s fine. The length of the handle is good as it gives you some reach.
The handle is covered in a thin foam so it’s not too cold to the touch, though it seems quite a thin plastic. When I was having to press harder at the acute angle I felt the strain on the handle. Mine also has something rattling away inside.
The only slight negatives are that the edge could be slightly thinner and the handle stronger. Saying that I don’t imagine you’d do too much better for this price, it’s very good for the money and it’s now got a home in my glovebox for the next frost!