Clearing snow

[Marky_]

Not sure of the best place to put this thread but I want detailers advice really.

What is the best way to clear inches worth of snow from the body work? I'm guessing any sort of pushing would inflict marring etc.
I would generally wait for it to melt of it's own accord but when there's a thick layer I prefer to shift it before setting off.

Any top tips? Or is it nothing to worry about?

 

[Joe#]

Just water to be honest. Melts the snow straight away

 

[The_Pirate]

Are you serious?

Water, or a hair dryer.

 

[Marky_]

Are you serious?

I will admit this thread came about from sheer boredom.

Trouble with water is that you end up with sheet ice to slip on! Will look into investing in an extension for the hair dryer.

 

[jesus]

 

[The_Pirate]

Bucket of tepid water really should suffice. As long as you wipe the window's there really shouldn't be an issue.

 

[Stefan.]

I will admit this thread came about from sheer boredom.

Trouble with water is that you end up with sheet ice to slip on! Will look into investing in an extension for the hair dryer.

so what happens when you melt the snow :clown:

 

[Marky_]

Technique favoured by my old man as well.

 

[imprezaworks]

where you looking to clear the snow from? And not sure if the above comments are serious, but you would look like an absolute bellend of the highest order if you used a hair dryer flol

 

[jesus]

Technique favoured by my old man as well.

The amount of people I've seen doing this is unreal! :dapprove:

 

[Marky_]

where you looking to clear the snow from? And not sure if the above comments are serious, but you would look like an absolute bellend of the highest order if you used a hair dryer flol

I mainly meant roof and bonnet. Anywhere that's already covered in swirls really.

 

[Stefan.]

isn't this all a little bit anal!!

 

[Marky_]

The amount of people I've seen doing this is unreal! :dapprove:

99% of people probably don't care about the state of their paint tbf.

 

[imprezaworks]

Bonnet dont worry about it. The snow on the roof just accelerate really quick and it will just fly off. Or get a rubber scrapper like one i use after i wash the car to get most of the water off before drying it. Dont use water unless you like ice skating

 

[Marky_]

isn't this all a little bit anal!!

That's why I though the detailing forum would be a good place to post this thread!

 

[Alastair.]

I used a rubber blade.

 

[Stefan.]

invest in a car cover for next time?

 

[Knuckles]

this

 

[Marky_]

invest in a car cover for next time?

Would look as metal putting a car cover on before walking into the office than I would using a hair dryer to melt the snow from my car.

 

[Nick_P]

Pah use an indoor broom, a soft one... Or a leaf blower....

 

[Stefan.]

Would look as metal putting a car cover on before walking into the office than I would using a hair dryer to melt the snow from my car.

true haha but i didnt see in your original post saying about your car at work, i presumed you meant it was on your drive/home

 

[imprezaworks]

Dude you werent serious ref using a hair dryer were you? (please say you were joking) Like ive said invest in a rubber scrapper, im sure amazon were selling something.

Found it

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005U3EK7G/?tag=cliospnet01-21

 

[Marky_]

Lol. I will not be using a hair dryer

 

[imprezaworks]

Phew thank christ for that. it tickled me though, i can just imagine you standing there with the hairdryer plugged in. Classic youtube moment lol. Oh and maybe not that scraper but im sure they will something that suits

 

[VIICarCare]

I used my arms for the roof & hands for the rest. Then the broom to sweep it all aside

 

[johnnyd]

Well according to an old guy I drove pasy who lives on my road, a metal plasterers spatula thingy is best. Could always heat it up before had as well. Sorted.

 

[Clart]

i saw some bint at the petrol station using a metal rake to clear the snow off her roof. what a clown!

 

[M.C..]

chap at work went out in the van today (first time it has been used since Friday) he got the shovel on it lol it is a crappy old LDV though,
I keep meaning to use my old drying blade but alway forget and end up using my arm and hands leaving about 10mm of snow so I am not dragging the snow across the paint