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How does everyone wash and dry the roof?

CareerFiremanGuy

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That's what I use to wash an dry the roof ...

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The roof rack was worth every penny, would never get an SUV without one just for that reason alone.
 

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5 Gallon pail. Upside down of course :LOL:
 

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I have a small step stool but it's unsafe wobbling on the driveway when I'm cleaning and drying the roof. Gotta figure an easier way that's faster, hows everyone doing it?
I'm 6'6 so, that helps me
 

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Out of stock right now and pricey when available but I use these and compared to Harbor Freight ones I had first, are much higher quality. I have two, one for each side. Super easy to put them in place and not have to move them around when washing and drying.

https://adamspolishes.com/products/adams-standard-step-stool
 

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step one. 5 year premium ceramic coating applied with the appropriate 48 hour set time minimal light / W / a vacuum to the space.
(My second new explorer / coating) {yes ^ those steps DO make a difference in the performance of the product

Step 2. Hit it with the hose. And then hit it with sport mode
 

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Front door sills and standing on back tires. :LOL:
 

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5 gallon pail upside down.


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I have a small step stool but it's unsafe wobbling on the driveway when I'm cleaning and drying the roof. Gotta figure an easier way that's faster, hows everyone doing it?
Since mine isn't lowered yet i still will stand on the tire to clean the top, and im getting a little older!
 

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RV brush as my F250 has a 6" lift, make the ST easy.
 

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I stand on a 20" platform and use a high quality Montana Boars Hair Brush or microfiber mop with an extendable 6 foot pole to wash. If the car is just kind of dusty when I wash, I'll use the microfiber mop. If it's actually dirty I use the boars hair brush. There is a technique when using a boars hair brush so as to not damage the finish. If you go that route, read up on it.

I use an EGO 765 Blower with a shorty nozzle and protective rubber tip. The EGO is plenty powerful, I believe this is as good as it gets for a blower combination for auto detailing.

I'd recommend this blower for grills and mirrors, not to mention around the yard usage. The shorty nozzle lets you get up close and personal without worrying about slipping with a hard plastic snout. It's top notch.

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There is a step that u can pt into the trailer hitch which would help u do the back part of the roof . To dry I use an old California blade . Or one of the leaf blowers ..I'll try to find the link for the step but wouldnt be suprised if Harbor freight doesnt make one also
 

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