I need the best snow brush on the world

explorer · 11-11-03, 06:27

OK, I am looking to buy a snow brush for my XL-7, it has never seen snow.
The windshield is scratch free and I want to keep it that way, therefore the pursuit for the ultimate brush.
I have looked at a few and my preference right now is none

I find them all to have hard bristles.
What do you guys use-suggest that will keep my glass looking new

I have seen on the net the OXO brush , is that any good

tpgsr · 11-11-03, 06:41

Take the hard bristle snow brush and wrap it in a couple microfiber towels

jimtriz · 11-11-03, 07:01

Here in the northeast we have Snobrums. They are available at NAPA and other auto supply stores. Instead of bristles they use a soft styrofoam-type head that can be used to pull or push the snow off the vehicle. I've used one for a couple of years and it is much better than a brush as far as scratching goes. You still need to exercise common sense and caution as I'm sure it could scratch if pushed hard enough. Hope this helps. You might try looking online if you can't find one where you are.

Jim.

DFTowel · 11-11-03, 08:55

Here's a trick I learned when i used to live in New Hampshire. Whenever I parked the car I would put a heavy plastic sheet over the windshield. If it snowed all I needed to do was slide the thing off and I had a nice clear window. I've seen people use blankets, even cardboard boxes work very well.

CRXSi90 · 11-11-03, 09:05

Clever, Leo! I've never seen that one around here...I'll have to give it a try! Beats most other alternatives!

Snow is a solid crystal kinda thing formed from water, right? Yeah, so basically it is like pulling sand across your car the way I see it. I'd say use something to get most of the snow off, then just go drive. As far as glass, I think you won't have a problem unless you use some metal, or maybe even plastic scraper. Glass is pretty durable, thats why they make beakers and other chemistry stuff out of it.

[yeah, I realize that glassware used in chemistry is just as effective when scratched as not, so it's not a good test, but you get my point, right? ]

Umm, are you going to be brushing cars off professionally?

4DSC · 11-11-03, 09:45

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Originally posted by CRXSi90
Umm, are you going to be brushing cars off professionally?

Yeah, I'm not sure how this is a Pro Detailing issue, so I'm moving this to the Car & Driver forum.

I have one of those plastic sheets for my windshield! It's a lifesaver for those mornings you get out there only to find a neatly crystalline sheet of ICE covering your windshield. Mine is commercially made by Axius, that same company that sells other auto accessories, steering wheel covers, etc, etc. I think I may have gotten it at Canadian Tire, but that was years ago! It has two wings/ears on either side with suction cups. The idea is that you suction cup one side to the inside of the windshield and then do the other side, closing the doors on them. They also prevent anyone from simply stealing the cover. I found it works just fine to eyeball the placement and not use the suction cups.

Anyone have opinions on BRASS scraper blades? Those were the best scrapers I ever had, but I can't find them anymore.

Bill D · 11-12-03, 08:29

I had the Axius too. I didn't even need to use the suction cups, worked great

Also, when the snow is light I use a California Water Blade on the windows. I removed only the heaviest layer of snow from the paint and let the frozen sheet left behind melt when it got warmer.

Spilchy · 11-12-03, 08:53

I use this. It works fine on my non garaged grocery getter.

Click here

Quickstrike · 11-12-03, 09:35

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Originally posted by Spilchy
I use this. It works fine on my non garaged grocery getter.

Click here

I saw a Toyota dealership use something similar to that when they were removing the snow off of all the cars in the lot..

Little things you notice when you are stuck in traffic next to a car dealership

explorer · 11-12-03, 04:24

Spilchy,

That looks great I'll get one of them.
Thanks for all the replies

BarracksSi · 11-12-03, 08:55

I've used the brass blade with no obvious problems. I reserve it for heavy ice, and I only use it on areas that I know are dust-free (the company says that although the brass won't scratch glass, dust will... I pretty much agree).

Yes, it's hard to find them anymore, though. I had to keep my eye out for them at gas stations, drug stores, and Target-like stores.