Roof Cleaning

alxgb · Post by **alxgb** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 6:32 am

Hi All

Serious question and I expect some mocking for this but for those of you who clean your own cars, how do you get to those hard to reach areas on the roof? I have extension pieces on my pressure washer so that's not an issue but it's hand washing with a mitt that is a bit of a pain. I'm 6' and I find that working toward the middle of the roof is quite difficult and I keep missing bits, which I only find when I've blow dried the car so fortunately, not swirled the roof using that approach but I don't want to have to go back and clean again if I can get it first time.

Thinking about getting a folding stool from Screwfix as a solution but thought I'd see if anyone had some clever idea in use already.

I could use a ladder but the risk of it sliding or moving on a gravel driveway and scratching the car doesn't appeal.

Thanks

Alex

Hawkeye · Post by **Hawkeye** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 6:37 am

The folding stool is exactly what I bought for the same reason. It’s actually come in very handy around the house too!

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Nuclear Nick · Post by **Nuclear Nick** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 7:32 am

The folding stool looks a good idea. I can just about reach the centre of the roof for washing but when polishing I use folding steps which do risk scratching the car.

Since most owners will be less than 6' it will be interesting to hear what others do.

SAW · Post by **SAW** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 7:43 am

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog ... -cat3.html

Guy · Post by **Guy** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 7:57 am

Nuclear Nick wrote: ↑Mon Apr 23, 2018 7:32 am Since most owners will be less than 6' it will be interesting to hear what others do.

I’m less than 6’ but have long arms

MikeM · Post by **MikeM** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 8:09 am

happy days · Post by **happy days** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 8:16 am

I use an old crate.

gtipirelli · Post by **gtipirelli** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 8:28 am

I am 6”2 so no problem if standing on my tip toes

N13LXC · Post by **N13LXC** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 8:31 am

gtipirelli wrote: ↑Mon Apr 23, 2018 8:28 am I am 6”2 so no problem if standing on my tip toes

Me too! and, Me too! ha must be designed for us!

OP - what size are your/your wife's feet - just borrow here high heels, I'm sure it'll be fine, and, may turn out that you like them...

SAC1 · Post by **SAC1** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 9:19 am

happy days wrote: ↑Mon Apr 23, 2018 8:16 am I use an old crate.

me too...

Good excuse to get another full one if it gets nicked!

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