Snow Removal
#1
Snow Removal
Winter is right around the corner and snow will also be on it's way. How do you guys/gals remove built up snow on your car (3+ inches)? Now that I have CBP and have done quite a lot of paint correction (thanks C8N!) I want to keep my paint looking right. I'm considering the Snobrum, do any of you have experience with this product: http://www.autogeek.net/snobrum-snow-mover.html do you have another recommendation?
#2
2011 SH-AWD 6MT
I definitely recommend the snobrum over those crappy brushes that most people use. I will never use those brushes again. They scrapped the crap out of my previous car.
The real problem is the salt, dirt, aggregate that accumulates on the car while driving that can really scratch the paint badly. I still don't know how to avoid that.
The real problem is the salt, dirt, aggregate that accumulates on the car while driving that can really scratch the paint badly. I still don't know how to avoid that.
#3
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Ohio snow belt here, it's not the snow that hurts it's the pulling of the snow off your car with a layer of salt and road grime underneath.
Just like wiping off a dirty car with just a wet rag, I let the snow melt or just head to the nearest hand spray wash and lightly spray off the snow.
Windshields and windows need cleaned but most of the time I just let it on the car unless it impairs driving.
With the above being said, I also have a garage that is heated to about 37 degrees... most is melted off by morning with the heat of the car and the added temp of the heater.
Just like wiping off a dirty car with just a wet rag, I let the snow melt or just head to the nearest hand spray wash and lightly spray off the snow.
Windshields and windows need cleaned but most of the time I just let it on the car unless it impairs driving.
With the above being said, I also have a garage that is heated to about 37 degrees... most is melted off by morning with the heat of the car and the added temp of the heater.
#4
If it looks like snow I drive the truck and leave the car in the garage. But the truck stays in the driveway and not the garage, so I use a tarp to cover the front end and pull it up, and off comes all the snow. I don't look to see how the paint is holding up, because it is a truck and I have it for utility, not aesthetics. This may work you the TL too... just cover the whole car, or better yet get a good car cover.
#6
Also, I like to have the added safety of the truck when the kids are in the car, so if someone hits us I hope that the kids will be at a lower risk of injury.
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#8
2011 SH-AWD 6MT
Not where I live... not enough ground clearance. If we only get an inch or two, I'll take the car out for a joy ride, but not with the kids in it. We typically get SNOW here, not just an inch or two.
Also, I like to have the added safety of the truck when the kids are in the car, so if someone hits us I hope that the kids will be at a lower risk of injury.
Also, I like to have the added safety of the truck when the kids are in the car, so if someone hits us I hope that the kids will be at a lower risk of injury.
My previous car (Subaru WRX) did excellent in the snow with snow tires. I'm assuming the SH-AWD will as well (though with a ground clearance of .4" less than the rex) but it's yet to have been tested.
Having two cars would be ideal but it isn't practicable in my situation. The TL is replacing the WRX because my wife's pregnant and we figure we could use more car. If the roads are closed and we really need to get out, we could use her Pilot.
#10
2011 SH-AWD 6MT
I know I'm on the only one to comment but we've had the same Snobrum for about 4 years and it still is going strong. It's especially good at getting deep powder off the car.
What it is not that great at is getting the partially frozen snow/ice that is closest to the car which tends to accumulate on the hood and windows.
Again, living in Buffalo, it tends to get plenty of use in the winter.
What it is not that great at is getting the partially frozen snow/ice that is closest to the car which tends to accumulate on the hood and windows.
Again, living in Buffalo, it tends to get plenty of use in the winter.
#11
Whats up with RDX owners?
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I call in sick and wait for it to melt.
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If it snows I get the day off, so the car never leaves the garage.
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The sizzle in the Steak
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#20
Senior Moderator
Just ordered on eBay. I'll test them. Has to be easier on the paint than a brush. This would see use at work; the garage method doesn't work since I park outside at work.
#21
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Ultimate snow "removal" tool - don't live where it snows. Works for me.
#23
Drifting
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Thanks for the recommendations in here. I just thought over the weekend as I was looking at my regular brush that I had no intentions to touch my paint with it. I actually picked up this Arctic Plow
instead of the sno brum.
instead of the sno brum.
#24
Senior Moderator
Got my pair of SnoBrums a couple of days ago after ordering a pair cheap from an eBay vendor. I haven't had an opportunity to use it yet, but that foam is pretty darn soft. Much better than the snow brush I've got in the car already. Will let you know of real-world experience next time it snows while my car is outside.
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