munis

Just sharing with you guys who are facing winter like I am. Thinking of getting a powerful leaf blower for the future.

I absolutely refuse to use a brush to do this and scratch my paint.

Gungaslow

I use a bucket of hot water

sean1.8t

This a joke, right?

Tej7

Sean, Gungaslow has a history of idiotic posts, don't mind him.

Munis, order yourself a snobrum. I've been using it so far, no scratches : I'm pretty sure you can find something similar to the snobrum at your local Canadian Tire as well.

gabe.m

I got an EGO leaf blower, works great! Since I purchased it, that's the only thing that goes near my cars when snow removal is needed. If I'm at work, I only clean the windshield, let the highway wind do the rest.

cenzo86

Damn that blue is pretty. The best thing to can do is make sure your car is clean. The worst scratches and swirls come from pushing the dirt across your paint. The leaf blower sounds like a good idea for loose powder, but what about the wet heavy stuff? Me, I'm the kind of jerk who cleans the windshield and windows before taking it out for a spin. I don't want to push all that snow on the driveway I just cleaned.

W205C43AMGCoupe

I was in this same predicament earlier in the week. I ended up lightly brushing it off with a glove. I did a ceramic coating on the vehicle after purchase and that has partial scratch protection properties, but the only way to really protect is with a full clear bra/expel etc.

Grant Hummel

Brilliant Blue...woooooooof, such a nice color. Making me rethink my order

alexasa

iTrader: (1)

so glad I don't have the winters to deal with anymore.

The ice is the problem. Leaf blower is great for fresh powder and well maintained vehicle. But as soon as the snow melts, re-freezes it starts needing more persuasion than a leaf blower is fit out to do.

I would also do as much as I could and then start driving, dragging something across the paint just hurt too bad.

CarHopper

My thoughts exactly. But I suppose if you just start the car while you're getting the snow off by the time you do it'll be warmed up and the ice should be melted enough you can just wipe off the windows.

What happens if you're out or at work and get dumped on? I would at least keep a brush in the car so you can get the windows cleared if you don't have a blower.

I notice a garage in the background... The ole ball n' chain take a garage spot? If so, I would barter and say I get to park my car in the garage, but I'll go out and start/clean/warm yours up in return.

Tej7

In some parts of Canada, that is illegal, and not to mention idiotic as well. Sure, let's put other drivers at risk by letting the wind do the rest

Dino944

Its illegal in lots of places. Police pull people over, ticket them, and make them clean off their car if they do that around here.

5ilver-5urfer

I wish the police in Ontario were more strict about this. Clowns that don't clean their cars are a dime a dozen here.

Tej7

That's how it should be, I mean it's common sense.. Right?

gabe.m

Just so I don't feel like an idiot, I am talking about small amounts of powder if that's the case, that get cleaned in the first quarter mile (not talking about ice or other things...). Thanks for the compliment, anyways...
...ooops actually this was me with my other ...vehicle

munis

I am actually renting a room here. So the garage is used by the Landlady to protect her 2001 Dodge Caravan. I am actually thinking about going to her and offering to pay extra if she parks outside instead of me. Because lets be real, that car does not need any protection from weather.

On the otherhand, I am going to get the engine block heater installed next week. The only problem that remains on the hand is of the snow. And like a couple of you guys already mentioned, it is illegal to drive a car with lots of snow on it here in Ontario. I have enough tickets to deal with for speeding as it is, haha.


So here is what I am going to get:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00EOLZAUQ?ref=emc_b_5_t

That thing is a frigging typhoon according to the reviews.

And I will definitely try that Tej. Thank you for linking that.

PS: Last week I washed my car in the same place as you. We should definitely meet up some time.

gabe.m

...just making sure you know it's not on battery, in case you missed. If you wanted corded, just ignore my comment . That thing should blow pretty much anything off your car . The one I have does 95mph, and does a pretty good job.

sean1.8t

**** I wish cops were more diligent about that law around here. After a good snow storm, I'll usually see a half-dozen or so of these people out and about:




Call it a bit OCD, but when I clear my windows of snow, I'm like a paleontologist unearthing a T-Rex skeleton made of gold!

Tej7

I apologize for being harsh and for the rude comment, but your previous statement leaves a lot of things up for interpretation. I see so many idiotic drivers who have at least 10cm of snow on the roof of their car. Absolutely oblivious that all the snow is blowing directly in the view of the driver behind them

It's actually quite good, the only downside is that it doesn't come with a scraper. The good news is, I haven't come across the need for an ice scraper yet

Also, I think you might have seen another member. I'm located in Calgary haha