Wash the roof?

shadonoz

shadonoz

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How do some of you other vertically challenged individuals wash and wax the roof of your car?

I stand on a drywaller's platform, which works great on my inclined driveway. But if I didn't have that... what? Stepladder's no good for me.

BTW, I want to recommend Optimum no rinse wash and shine. SO easy, so fast, so little water use [2 gal TOTAL], and such a great shine. I was amazed. Thanks to whoever first mentioned it here.
 
Open door - stand on door sill and wash. With ONR you won't be dripping too much water
 
I’m just under 6ft but only need a step (Snap-On folding variety) to wax. I can just about reach for washing and leathering. Snow foam does the rest.
 
Waxing is a PITA at times. I don't have room in garage to use a step stool or anything like that, so I just open the door and stand on the sill and get it as good as I can.
 
shadonoz said:
How do some of you other vertically challenged individuals wash and wax the roof of your car?

I stand on a drywaller's platform, which works great on my inclined driveway. But if I didn't have that... what? Stepladder's no good for me.

BTW, I want to recommend Optimum no rinse wash and shine. SO easy, so fast, so little water use [2 gal TOTAL], and such a great shine. I was amazed. Thanks to whoever first mentioned it here.
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I use a 2-step ladder plus a bristled hose brush like this:
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Optimum no rinse wash and shine- good stuff. I actually use the version with Wax in it.
 
I bought this even though I am 6'2" and I can just reach the centre of the roof, I want to wash & dry it properly.

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Cost me under AUD $20.00
 
gce said:
Yeah, I was thinking that too. No way would I use a brush like that on my baby! (nervous)
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I mean mine is scratched to hell from years of not knowing any better, but I definitely dont want to add!
 
I also use a step ladder and clean the roof from both sides with a large chenille mitt. I have a large drying towel that works great by dragging.

That brush will scratch the tarnations out of your clearcoat. Also using a highly lubricating Shampoo is the best. Optimum is one of the best.
 
shadonoz said:
How do some of you other vertically challenged individuals wash and wax the roof of your car?

I stand on a drywaller's platform, which works great on my inclined driveway. But if I didn't have that... what? Stepladder's no good for me.

BTW, I want to recommend Optimum no rinse wash and shine. SO easy, so fast, so little water use [2 gal TOTAL], and such a great shine. I was amazed. Thanks to whoever first mentioned it here.
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I just stand on the door sill.
 
Xeler8ing said:
Rust might happen more easily than one thinks
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I doubt that. I scrape rust out of rock-chips on my CX5 very regularly. Bought the touch-up pen specifically for that. As soon as I see orange/red, I get out the knife, prep it, and paint over. It looks bad, but it's better than rust, and it's what we got with thin bad Japanese paint.
 
Unobtanium said:
I doubt that. I scrape rust out of rock-chips on my CX5 very regularly. Bought the touch-up pen specifically for that. As soon as I see orange/red, I get out the knife, prep it, and paint over. It looks bad, but it's better than rust, and it's what we got with thin bad Japanese paint.
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Lots of owners don't do what you do. You're one of the more conscientious :)
 
CX-5um said:
I use a 2-step ladder plus a bristled hose brush like this:
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Optimum no rinse wash and shine- good stuff. I actually use the version with Wax in it.
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those brushes will leave fine scratches on the car, fyi.
 
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