wiscTom
11-05-2007, 03:53 PM
As I watched the local news at lunch today and heard the weather forecast for low twenties tomorrow night, I know snow is right around the corner.
I’ve read and appreciate all the advice related to winter paint protection (sealers/wax), but I would also be interested in advice relating to everyday maintenance. I know there’s no way I’m going to get through a winter without introducing some minor (?) swirls or scratches, but hopefully some of you have learned some tips and techniques to improve my chances.
I’m sitting here now wondering what would be the best way to handle the removal of snow from my black car when I leave work and it’s been snowing all day. Just clear the windows and, as much of the rest of the car without getting down to the paint surface? Also, I read one post that recommended wrapping a micro-fiber around the snow brush to clear snow off the car, good idea? I’m trying to picture myself doing that as the snow and wind are howling through the parking lot, but I'm willing to try anything to get through this winter with a minimal amount of damage.
When I get home and park in my detached garage, am I better off leaving whatever snow is left on the car or heating the garage with my kerosene torpedo heater to melt what’s remaining ?
As they salt the streets (%$#&^%#), should I be trying to keep up with getting any salt off every night or is just planning for a weekend clean-up safe enough? I purchased some DP 4&1 and I’m waiting on delivery of some DP Waterless. I’ll still need to figure out how I’m going to trap the water that will end up on the floor from any DP winter washing (maybe just some old towels?). Are there any specific techniques for using any of these products effectively?
I guess I’m interested in any and all tips and techniques you’ve discovered regarding winter maintenance on a daily driver.
Thanks … Tom in Wisconsin
I’ve read and appreciate all the advice related to winter paint protection (sealers/wax), but I would also be interested in advice relating to everyday maintenance. I know there’s no way I’m going to get through a winter without introducing some minor (?) swirls or scratches, but hopefully some of you have learned some tips and techniques to improve my chances.
I’m sitting here now wondering what would be the best way to handle the removal of snow from my black car when I leave work and it’s been snowing all day. Just clear the windows and, as much of the rest of the car without getting down to the paint surface? Also, I read one post that recommended wrapping a micro-fiber around the snow brush to clear snow off the car, good idea? I’m trying to picture myself doing that as the snow and wind are howling through the parking lot, but I'm willing to try anything to get through this winter with a minimal amount of damage.
When I get home and park in my detached garage, am I better off leaving whatever snow is left on the car or heating the garage with my kerosene torpedo heater to melt what’s remaining ?
As they salt the streets (%$#&^%#), should I be trying to keep up with getting any salt off every night or is just planning for a weekend clean-up safe enough? I purchased some DP 4&1 and I’m waiting on delivery of some DP Waterless. I’ll still need to figure out how I’m going to trap the water that will end up on the floor from any DP winter washing (maybe just some old towels?). Are there any specific techniques for using any of these products effectively?
I guess I’m interested in any and all tips and techniques you’ve discovered regarding winter maintenance on a daily driver.
Thanks … Tom in Wisconsin