Snow Removal

[Gullwingdmc]

As we get closer to the dreaded winter season, I wanted to see what everyone’s recommendations were for removing snow and ice off the car?

I have an old brush/scrapper combo that needs to be retired, also a foam brush that works ok, but is a bit clunky for fine snow removal.

What does everyone prefer to limit scratches and reach the roof to clear all the snow off?

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[mdolan92869]

As we get closer to the dreaded winter season, I wanted to see what everyone’s recommendations were for removing snow and ice off the car?

I have an old brush/scrapper combo that needs to be retired, also a foam brush that works ok, but is a bit clunky for fine snow removal.

What does everyone prefer to limit scratches and reach the roof to clear all the snow off?

I live in Southern California. No snow to worry about and rarely need to worry about rain, so just move here. Problem solved!

 

[Gimme_my_MME]

Had not thought that far ahead yet. Probably won't until, well....

 

[RickMachE]

Stored in garage. Standard brush that extends. Key is to not pull ice off painted surfaces.

 

[Gullwingdmc]

Stored in garage. Standard brush that extends. Key is to not pull ice off painted surfaces.

I park in a garage, but I have to drive in blizzards regularly to abs from work. The extendable brush is something I’ve looked in to.

 

[Tim_C]

I got this one last winter, didn't end up using it much (limited driving, mostly garage parking) but it gets good reviews.
https://www.amazon.com/AMES-Companies-ABTT5212-Telescoping-Scratch-Free/dp/B06X1CQHGN

 

[Gullwingdmc]

I got this one last winter, didn't end up using it much (limited driving, mostly garage parking) but it gets good reviews.
https://www.amazon.com/AMES-Companies-ABTT5212-Telescoping-Scratch-Free/dp/B06X1CQHGN

Thanks! I like the idea of the foam instead of a brush.

 

[connoisseurr]

Thanks! I like the idea of the foam instead of a brush.

Well, the only problem I see with the foam is that it has a larger potential to trap large debris like bugs, road salt, etc. Be careful about scrubbing your car with that.

 

[JamieGeek]

Precondition to max temp; snow will melt right off.

 

[HuntingPudel]

Snow? Surely you jest! We get so little precipitation here. Drought, baby! ?

 

[Gullwingdmc]

Precondition to max temp; snow will melt right off.

Ya I will be remote starting, but 2 feet of snow will not melt off ?

 

[kennethjk]

Stored in garage. Standard brush that extends. Key is to not pull ice off painted surfaces.

Hood doesn’t get heated and that normally melts the ice. Mmm, never thought of that

 

[louibluey]

I use a SNOW JOE, or some foam thing, like this one anyway, seems like some version of SNOW JOE usually goes on sale for around $10 every year. I also buy another one to replace the foam part on my very large telescoping yellow composite pole that I use to clear the solar panels (lots of vertical bolt ends tear it up pretty good every year, no matter how careful I am).

Definitely don't scrape close to the finished surface, just push / pull off the bulk, maybe leaving 1/8" to a 1/4" which will usually clear by itself, or if wet snow, it just slides off in bulk anyway.

Funny, speaking of winter, I just had my 225 Michelin X-ice SUV snow tires put on the 19" OEM rims today! But, I won't put them on MME yet, probably not for another month or so.

 

[@SARANED]

As we get closer to the dreaded winter season, I wanted to see what everyone’s recommendations were for removing snow and ice off the car?

I have an old brush/scrapper combo that needs to be retired, also a foam brush that works ok, but is a bit clunky for fine snow removal.

What does everyone prefer to limit scratches and reach the roof to clear all the snow off?

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[BMT1071]

Snow? Surely you jest! We get so little precipitation here. Drought, baby! ?

Well, up until last week... ?? The Colts and Niners didn't seem to be enjoying the 'atmospheric river'.

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