Removing Snow

[DSimmon]

I know this isn`t really a detailing question, but I think it kinda may be.



I was curious if anyone knew what I could use to clean the snow off of my car. At home, I have a garage, so that is not a problem, but when my car sites in the parking lot at work, it catches any snow fall from that day.



I would like to be able to clean the snow off of my car (roof, trunk, hood, etc) so that it doesn`t fly off and cause problems for other drivers (although no1 else does this), but don`t want to scratch up my car.



If I use a window scrapper with a brush, will this cause problems (instinct says yes)?



Any comments?



Thanks,

David

[Spilchy]

Yes, a window scrapper with a brush will cause problems.



In a light snow, I just use the brush to do my windows and let the rest melt off. I do not touch the paint. I don`t worry about the people behind me. If they catch the flurry of snow then they`re too close to me! It`s my defense mechanism :lol



If there is an accumulation, I use this: http://www.herringtoncatalog.com/m280.html



I let it glide just above the paint so it does not touch the surface. It easily pushes the snow right off. It works like a charm. I have been doing this for a few years with zero issues of scratching the paint because I leave a thin film of snow on there which melts off.



When there is deep snow, you can push off like 8 - 10 inches in seconds.

[capt512]

maybe something like a cali water blade would work??

[White95Max]

If there`s less than a couple inches, I brush off the windows and leave the rest. Eventually it will melt off or slide off as the panels get warm. If there`s more than a couple inches, I push the majority of it off with my hand/arm, and leave a little bit on the car.

[Spilchy]

I push the majority of it off with my hand/arm, and leave a little bit on the car.



Hence, the tool I posted a link to. When you`re in a suit, an overcoat or a leather jacket, it`s not advisable to use your arm! Plus who wants to get an arm full of snow on yourself before you get into a car?!



Now is a good time to pick up some all weather rubber floor mats too for the winter. It`s a total life saver and keeps your carpets perfectly clean.

[White95Max]

I use my arm (inside my coat) to brush of MOST of it. My coat never touches the paint. And when I`m done, I slap my arm a few times, and all the snow falls off. No big deal.

[2000firebird]

i just leave it on the car cuz up here its gonna come back the next day anyway.

[Ed Fisher]

Would you use this ??!! (http://www.herringtoncatalog.com/m163.html) :eek: :soscared:

[edonthenet]

Someone suggested last winter to use the One Step Broom (http://www.asontv.com/products/1075161365.html). They have a new purple Civic and said it got the snow off without scratching up the car. Anyone ever try this? I was gonna order it and give it a shot.

[Spilchy]

Would you use this ??!! (http://www.herringtoncatalog.com/m163.html) :eek: :soscared:



I`d use it on an SUV if the synthetic sheepskin didn`t mar the paint. If true, I think this thing would blow away Meguiar`s mop. I like the idea of rinsing while washing which decreases the chance of marring.

[SK2003TypeS]

I do what Paul does.

[Spilchy]

I do what Paul does.



I guess if you wear a ski jacket or something to work. I used to go to work in a sport coat, leather jacket or camel hair long coat. Not very conducive to getting covered in snow in the morning!



That push broom works wonders and keeps you free of snow. But, whatever works!

[SK2003TypeS]

yeah, I wear a ski jacket to work. We`ve been business casual for years now....rumor has it we may go back....Doh !

[White95Max]

Yeah my coat has a water-resistant shell, so the snow just falls right off of it.

[Spilchy]

Someone suggested last winter to use the One Step Broom (http://www.asontv.com/products/1075161365.html). They have a new purple Civic and said it got the snow off without scratching up the car. Anyone ever try this? I was gonna order it and give it a shot.



Looks like it`s more for floors. Plus it`s not high enough to push off much snow.



again, this sucker work great! http://www.herringtoncatalog.com/m280.html



If your car has a good coat of wax or sealant, all the snow comes off even when you don`t touch the paint with it. Just push a bit above the paint.