Safe Snow Brush?

enak01 · 10-14-2013, 10:02 PM

Searched this forum and detailing forum for this. Lots of snow tire info, but I did not find anything on snow brushes. All those I've ever had or seen in the stores are pretty stiff can scratch. Has anyone found one that does not scratch? How about those snow 'blades'? I'm referring to those stiff, rigid foam boards about 18"x5" or so attached to a handle. Even though my car is garaged, at some point it's likely to get snowed on. I'd hate to have all these nice microfiber towels that are softer than anything I've ever seen in the baby care aisle only to destroy the finish in one snowstorm.
Thanks.

Gray_Panther · 10-14-2013, 11:00 PM

I just brush my windows. Ain't no snow brush going onto my paint.

Seriously though, this just popped up in my head...I wonder how a leafblower would fare to blow off all the snow on top of the roof.

pj.rodriguez · 10-15-2013, 02:12 PM

Blower won't work if it's sunny right after a snow fall. Only works on fresh powder. If your car is remotely warm inside, parked, then snows, it'll be ice on top haha. In terms of snow brush, just be gentle and have your car winterized with sealants and waxes before winter.

Sylon · 10-15-2013, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

I just brush my windows. Ain't no snow brush going onto my paint.

Seriously though, this just popped up in my head...I wonder how a leafblower would fare to blow off all the snow on top of the roof.

While you don't need a brush to get the snow off your car, driving with snow piled up on your car is illegal in some states.

enak01 · 10-15-2013, 04:58 PM

Yup, illegal to drive with snow piled on the car in my state. Maybe I can rig something up by wrapping a microfiber towel around the snow blade or brush. Still have to be gentle. Might be worth sacrificing a towel. Thanks folks.

Suprgnat · 10-15-2013, 07:01 PM

What is this "snow" thing of which you speak?

alexmtl_135i · 10-15-2013, 07:12 PM

Wax it before winter, you should be good to go with a light snow brush. I have a black car and I didn't get microscratches. If you're really scared then yeah do the microfiber thing, it won't cost much anyways

Sigmachimde · 10-15-2013, 09:24 PM

I definitely recommend a "Sno-Brum." It's made out of foam and works wonders without scratching paint.

http://www.amazon.com/Sno-Brum-Origi.../dp/B0007LDXLA

angler · 10-16-2013, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Sigmachimde

I definitely recommend a "Sno-Brum." It's made out of foam and works wonders without scratching paint.

http://www.amazon.com/Sno-Brum-Origi.../dp/B0007LDXLA

+1 love mine!

enak01 · 10-18-2013, 05:32 PM

That's what I have that I called a 'snow blade'. I didn't have it in front of me at the time. That's what I was considering wrapping in a microfiber towel but it sounds like maybe I don't have to. I'd get one dedicated to my 128. The other one is for the minivan.

A thought about the leaf blower for dry snow, Gray_Panther. I would be concerned about foreign matter in the blower. Like dust a bits of whatever that might have been stirred up and sucked into it. Shooting that at the car at 100+ mph might not be good. Wasn't a bad idea though for off the top of yer head.

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enak01 New Member 2 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 128i Convertible Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New Jersey, USA iTrader: (0)	Safe Snow Brush? Searched this forum and detailing forum for this. Lots of snow tire info, but I did not find anything on snow brushes. All those I've ever had or seen in the stores are pretty stiff can scratch. Has anyone found one that does not scratch? How about those snow 'blades'? I'm referring to those stiff, rigid foam boards about 18"x5" or so attached to a handle. Even though my car is garaged, at some point it's likely to get snowed on. I'd hate to have all these nice microfiber towels that are softer than anything I've ever seen in the baby care aisle only to destroy the finish in one snowstorm. Thanks.
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Gray_Panther Brigadier General 1555 Rep 3,234 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	I just brush my windows. Ain't no snow brush going onto my paint. Seriously though, this just popped up in my head...I wonder how a leafblower would fare to blow off all the snow on top of the roof. __________________ 2012 BMW 128i 6MT Deep Sea Blue Metallic
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pj.rodriguez Lieutenant Colonel 84 Rep 1,623 Posts Drives: Alpine White 128i Cabrio Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (9) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i E88 [9.00]	Blower won't work if it's sunny right after a snow fall. Only works on fresh powder. If your car is remotely warm inside, parked, then snows, it'll be ice on top haha. In terms of snow brush, just be gentle and have your car winterized with sealants and waxes before winter.
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enak01 New Member 2 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 128i Convertible Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New Jersey, USA iTrader: (0)	Yup, illegal to drive with snow piled on the car in my state. Maybe I can rig something up by wrapping a microfiber towel around the snow blade or brush. Still have to be gentle. Might be worth sacrificing a towel. Thanks folks.
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Suprgnat Слава Украине! 2317 Rep 2,440 Posts Drives: 2013 128i LMB 6MT ZMP Slicktop Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California iTrader: (7) Garage List 2013 128i [9.58]	What is this "snow" thing of which you speak?
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alexmtl_135i First Lieutenant 31 Rep 371 Posts Drives: 2013 C63 Coupe P31 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (0)	Wax it before winter, you should be good to go with a light snow brush. I have a black car and I didn't get microscratches. If you're really scared then yeah do the microfiber thing, it won't cost much anyways
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Sigmachimde Private First Class 13 Rep 139 Posts Drives: 08' 135 Convertible Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Roslindale MA iTrader: (0)	I definitely recommend a "Sno-Brum." It's made out of foam and works wonders without scratching paint. http://www.amazon.com/Sno-Brum-Origi.../dp/B0007LDXLA __________________ _____________________________________________ 07 335xi Sedan 6MT Sport, Premium, Cold Weather-Gone 08 135 Convertible 6MT M-Sport, Premium, Cold Weather, Power Kit, Dinan Exhaust
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enak01 New Member 2 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 128i Convertible Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New Jersey, USA iTrader: (0)	That's what I have that I called a 'snow blade'. I didn't have it in front of me at the time. That's what I was considering wrapping in a microfiber towel but it sounds like maybe I don't have to. I'd get one dedicated to my 128. The other one is for the minivan. A thought about the leaf blower for dry snow, Gray_Panther. I would be concerned about foreign matter in the blower. Like dust a bits of whatever that might have been stirred up and sucked into it. Shooting that at the car at 100+ mph might not be good. Wasn't a bad idea though for off the top of yer head.
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