While ice scrapers aren't inherently hazardous for your auto glass, the manner in which you use them can certainly damage your windshield. At Only 1 Auto Glass, we specialize in windshield repair, and we see far too many vehicles with scratched and cracked glass as a result of improper ice scraper use.

Can plastic scratch a windshield?

These plastic windshields can be made of Lexan or Plexiglass, and because of that, they can get scratched just from cleaning. ... To fix this problem, you need to polish out the scratches with special products to help keep the windshield looking new.

Does a glass scraper scratch?

Scratched Glass – Scraper Scratches

The blade itself has little to do with causing scratch damage. The real cause of scraper damage is the incorrect use of the scraper. ... As more debris gets caught under the blade, the more scratches will be left in the glass.