Winter blues got me thinking...

[az3579]

This morning while eradicating the snow off my car, I got to thinking. Is the snow brush you can get at any auto store bad for the paint? Does it scratch? I'm trying to think of other ways to get the snow off the car but I'm struggling to find any.

Also, I like to go down to the do-it-yourself car wash to power wash the crap off the car and also was wondering if the brushes they have there really are that bad for your paint. Anyone have any actual experience with one of these brushes causing swirls or other nasties to the paint?

[kayger12]

I don't trust those brushes. I just use a mf towel to push the snow off.

[az3579]

I don't trust those brushes. I just use a mf towel to push the snow off.

With the amount of snow we just got, that simply isn't an option.

[kayger12]

Miyagi say, always option.

I've taken that much off with mf. Start from the top and shave off 5 or 6 inches at a time.

Takes some time, but the quick solution is usually not the best one.

[az3579]

Miyagi say, always option.

I've taken that much off with mf. Start from the top and shave off 5 or 6 inches at a time.

Takes some time, but the quick solution is usually not the best one.

That doesn't take into account the frozen fingers that results from using that method.

[danewilson77]

Use a broom to remove major bulk....then a winter gloved MF towel hand to remove down to the paint?

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[kayger12]

Gloves, Botond. I was thinking you'd be wearing some gloves, my friend.

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[M0nk3y]

I usually use my snowbrush to get down to about an inch to the paint, then use hands/gloves to push the rest off.

Going all the way to the paint, you will cause damage.

Brushes at the touchless bays are not good, stay away from them and just use the water to clean the car off

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I used to use gloves to get the snow off my car. Very gently.