Since we got our first snow fall today I would like to know what everyone uses to get the snow off their trucks. And/or what everyone thinks should not be used?

Thanks

 

The snobroom is great! Be sure and get the one with the telescoping handle.
http://www.herringtoncatalog.com/m280.html

 

I took a window washer squeegee from a gas station and it works great. i normally only clean the snow off the window and sometime when its deep, the the hood.

 

Ive got a telescoping snowbrush/squegee/ice scraper that I use.

 

I use Southern California weather

 

On the windshield... anything. Scraper, broom, small cow wiskers... you name it.

On the paint... nothing. I'd leave it.

 

Considering the amount of snow we get up here in the Northeast, which sometimes can be quite a bit, I suggest using something like the snowbroom, or at least taking the top layer of snow off of the hood, roof, etc. You could always leave a little buffer room between the brush and the snow and leave like an inch on the hood or what not. Leaving the snow on a vehicle in this part of the US, if it becomes wet or icy, etc, presents a safety hazard to other vehicles driving. If there is anything I hate more than snow, it getting stuck behind a vehicle covered in snow or ice. That crap can wing off of the car at blazing speed and smack right into your windshield. A chunk of ice can do more damage than actually removing the snow from your car. The scratches that may be introduced to the paint (if any, I was good last year and didnt create any) can easily be removed with a good polish and wax in the spring.

I say remove the snow, but don't rush it, just take your time and remove it carefully without using any downward pressure towards the paint.



Anyway, I usually use a brush or scraper to do the windshield, and then use the brush on the rest of the truck, with light pressure as I said to avoid scratching. I will probably be picking up a snowbroom, cause I am sick of having to pull snow towards me and getting covered with it.

 

I hate it when the inside of the cab get warm and then all the snow on the roof slides forward when you hit the brakes. Sometimes its so heavy it blocks the windshield and the wipers wont move it.

 

oh..absolutely i hate when people dont clean off the snow...it becomes blinding and when it gets icy its like a sheet of thick ice and that hitting my truck does not make me happy...i always thought it was like a law that you have to clean off your car to a certain extent...or is that just for windows....well anyways im gonna check out this snow broom because i dont like using the brush/ice scraper i have on the paint....i use me haha.....have fun guys

 

hey desparado i see that you have your lower plastic valance painted to match your truck....i was wondering if you did that yourself and how you did it...if not where did you get it done and how much would it possibly cost...thanks man

 

That is actually a fiberglass aftermarket valance for 4WD trucks. I got it from Stylin concepts for...about $250 I think. The local Cadillac dealer did the paint. They are absolutely fantastic body shop. They also did my hood. Cost me like $600 for both. Well worth it. Totally seamless. Don't settle for cheap paint guys

 

If anything falls off your truck and damages anything, or anyone, or causes an accident, then you are liable if you are caught. Clean ALL the snow off your vehicles. Personally, living in the Great White North, our snow is usually light and dry, so it makes a long cloud of snow behind you, which is just about as much fun driving in as dust. I clean everything off. If you use a soft-bristled brush you won't hurt your paint. AND you should have waxed before winter arrived. I have used an aluminium snow-shovel to remove the heavy stuff, then a whisker broom cleans the rest.

 

You need to get the roof also, because when it gets a little warmer and the snows slides off and goes over the windshield it sucks, so you have to remove the snow on top. My choice sno brom

 

Telescoping snowbrush/ice scraper, $4.97 at Wal-Mart.

 

For heavy snows I send the wife out with her broom. Her broom works good but doesn't fit in my hands.