"Kailand09" (kailand09)
12/08/2014 at 22:58 • Filed to: None
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"Kailand09" (kailand09)
12/08/2014 at 22:58 • Filed to: None | 0
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What do ya'll do for an ice scraper/ snow broom?
Someone told me some brushes have too rough bristles that will micro-scratch the paint.
Soo what do you use then?
nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul
> Kailand09
12/08/2014 at 23:01 |
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I used piece of a cardboard box then my neighbor, whose car was also covered, let me borrow his Tupperware lid he was using to remove snow. Needless to say neither of us were very well prepared for the snow.
SmoresTM Has No Chill (O==[][]==O)
> Kailand09
12/08/2014 at 23:02 |
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I just swipe off the snow with my arms and use an old gift card at a scraper. It works surprisingly well. Ahaha. I used to use my I.D. because I always have it on me. Don't do that. I've snapped two school I.D.s doing that. Oops!
dogisbadob
> Kailand09
12/08/2014 at 23:20 |
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Don't worry about it.
thebigbossyboss
> Kailand09
12/08/2014 at 23:22 |
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I use a brush. "Micro scratches of the paint" is not something I care about very much.
You could try a horsehair brush, that shouldn't scratch the paint. My scraper is actually kind of dull thanks to having to use it soooo much.
Rainbow
> Kailand09
12/08/2014 at 23:33 |
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I use the tried-and-true method of living in a place that rarely gets snow, and then staying home and drinking hot chocolate until it warms up.
BaconSandwich is tasty.
> thebigbossyboss
12/08/2014 at 23:34 |
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Ditto. I don't care too much about paint, but I haven't noticed any scratches from brushing it. I'd say if scratching is that much of a concern, try using a squeegee.
Buick Mackane
> Kailand09
12/09/2014 at 00:36 |
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Unfortunately all snow brushes are made of plastic/nylon bristles and they will scratch your paint when you clear snow off your roof , hood and rear deck. The only thing you can do about it is use some polishing compound in the spring time with an orbital buffer to remove the fine scratches.
pip bip - choose Corrour
> Kailand09
12/09/2014 at 01:53 |
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never used an ice scraper , only ever used buckets of warm/hot water
E. Julius
> SmoresTM Has No Chill (O==[][]==O)
12/09/2014 at 02:40 |
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Reminds me of the odd ice storm in Oklahoma, then seeing all the Okies/Texans attempting to use cards, cups, just about anything to scrape the ice. I usually spend about 20 or 30 extra minutes in the parking lot helping people out with an actual ice scraper on days like that.
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SmoresTM Has No Chill (O==[][]==O)
> E. Julius
12/09/2014 at 02:44 |
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I live in Connecticut. I have no excuse not to have an ice scraper. In fact, I'm pretty sure I have more than one in the garage.
I've just never really had the pressing need for one. A car works well enough for me and contours to the window better than a scraper. The only issue is potentially breaking one, but replacing my college I.D. was free the first time around and I never replaced it the second time since it didn't crack all the way through. I just taped it and it still worked for everything I needed it to do... Except for scrape ice. Not sure what I'm going to do this year.
I should probably go get an ice scraper out of the garage...
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E. Julius
> SmoresTM Has No Chill (O==[][]==O)
12/09/2014 at 02:54 |
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Haha the scraper would probably help, although I'd never thought of using a card if I'm in a pinch. I spend the winters in Michigan and I'm short enough to need the extra length of a scraper to get my whole car, so I just keep one under my seat or in the trunk at all times.
Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
> Kailand09
12/09/2014 at 04:29 |
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I actually have this exact device, it extends
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Kailand09
> Buick Mackane
12/09/2014 at 05:59 |
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Hm. Sounds kinda shitty, maybe I'll have to find a different way about it lol.
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Kailand09
> Rainbow
12/09/2014 at 06:00 |
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lol. Welp unfortunately that ones out the window :(
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thebigbossyboss
> E. Julius
12/09/2014 at 07:06 |
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Or at least from Mid Oct-Mid may.
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E. Julius
> thebigbossyboss
12/09/2014 at 07:48 |
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Eh it doesn't take up that much room. You never know when you might need a back scratcher.
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thebigbossyboss
> E. Julius
12/09/2014 at 08:25 |
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Hahaha indeed.
Rico
> Kailand09
12/09/2014 at 10:07 |
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To avoid this a bit, try the snobrum it uses a foam pad instead of bristles, also you can try to wrap a microfiber towel to the end of the snobrum for even less of a chance of scratching your finish.
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Kailand09
> Rico
12/09/2014 at 17:32 |
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Ooh I like that idea. Thanks for the tip!
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Rico
> Kailand09
12/09/2014 at 18:01 |
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Another thing that can help avoid scratches is don't worry about snow on the paint surface take off as much off the top layer and let the remainder (about and inch or so) melt on its own. This because the dirt that's on the paint surface (beneath the bottom layer of snow) will get dragged across the surface.
Or if you're really really trying to avoid as many scratches as possible take your car to a coin op power washer and wash off as much dirt as possible before it snows.
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Kailand09
> Rico
12/09/2014 at 18:39 |
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Another good tip. Thanks man! I hadn't thought about that.
All these things you start to realize when you no longer drive a beater...
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Rico
> Kailand09
12/09/2014 at 21:04 |
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autogeekonline.net has become my go to detailing forum for the last 7 months of owning my first car it's helped me in a ton of ways so I could take care of my cars paint and so I wouldn't waste my time/money trying crappy products.
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Kailand09
> Rico
12/09/2014 at 21:45 |
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Sweet! Thanks man.
Textured Soy Protein
> Kailand09
12/18/2014 at 18:34 |
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I use this telescoping & pivoting snow broom/scraper combo .
They're pretty ubiquitous, I got mine at Menard's and I've seen them at Walmart.
If you don't want brush bristles, they have these foam plow looking things, like the Sno Brum .
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Kailand09
> Textured Soy Protein
12/18/2014 at 18:38 |
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Yeah I've been looking into those plow things, they look pretty decent. Especially the ones with an ice scraper at the other end!