[Alcenos]

In in anticipation of the snow that will eventually arrive, I am trying to find something that I can use to clean the snow off of my car and do as little damage to the paint as possible. Obviously the standard snow scraper with brush is out. I was thinking of so,erupt of soft rubber squeegee.

What do you use?

[VB5ER]

Get a good gas OP leaf blower

[Alcenos]

Originally Posted by VB5ER

Get a good gas OP leaf blower

I never thought thought to use a leaf blower, which should work great on the light fluffy stuff, but any suggestions on the heavy wet stuff?

[KmanM3]

https://www.snobrumusa.com/

[Mr Clean]

I don't drive my car in snow. And I can't park another car in my garage. So whats my solution? Covering it over with a car cover. I have a quality indoor cover as the base (due to it being soft on the paint), followed by 2 full length tarps and finally covered over with a yacht cover (had no use for it so I improvised) tied down with zip ties or rope to the spokes of all 4 wheels. This system has worked flawlessly for a while. The bottom layer protects the paint from direct contact with the harsher top covers (in the case of wind, the cover won't Marr the paint) and also forms a sacrificial shield (in case melted snow gets past the other layers, I won't have to worry about the cover freezing to the paint). The top tarps are mainly there to deflect any water from melted snow and for extra security (thickness incase it starts to hail or icicles fall from my roof or a neighbor's. The top most layer (yacht cover in my case) is fully waterproof and robust (weighs in at about 20 lbs or so). In the case of blizzards, sleet, freezing rain, hail or any other potentially damaging elements, the yacht cover is able to absorb the most impact. I use zip ties secured to all 4 wheels or rope based on my mood the rope is sturdy and non abrasive to the finish of my OEM wheels. With all 4 corners tied down, all layers become compact and better withstand the elements outside.

I know this seems crazy but I spent at least 6 years perfecting it. I am more than happy to go through this process since my jet black paint is kept in extraordinary condition, and those who have seen my car in the cold months can attest to this fact. The best part? Use a shovel and get the top layers of snow off the car. Or, use your hand or another tool of your choice. Once you reach to the cover, simply peel it back and roll it into a ball. The covers underneath hold be dry, and all you have to do is toss the top cover in a dryer for 10 minutes to melt the snow and prepare it for another go around

[Mr Clean]

Originally Posted by KmanM3

https://www.snobrumusa.com/

Only one massively over looked issue with this concept. Granted, the foam attachment is soft and won't "harm" the paint, but what about the snow? If the snow is light and fluffy it won't be much of an issue but what about after a couple hours? The weight of the snow can be so much that when moved, it damages the paint (even worse if it started to melt and freezes to the paint). I made the mistake of doing exactly what that guy did to my JB F10 (only with my hand actually pushing the snow) and I had scratches like no tommorow. I was so bothered I had to bust out the rotary in 28 degree weather and fix it !

[HighlandPete]

When it is something like this, I simply use a soft bristle broom to gently push the snow off. Done with care, I've not noticed any issues with the paint. Been doing it for years with all my cars.

[ezmaass]

I just use a standard snow brush if it's parked outside and gets snow on it... been doing it for many, many years with my BMWs.... never any real damage. I've had jet black for the past 15 years, so they inevitably get some swirls, but I don't think you can fret about it too much.

[SeeYa]

Originally Posted by KmanM3

https://www.snobrumusa.com/

Originally Posted by Mr Clean

Only one massively over looked issue with this concept. Granted, the foam attachment is soft and won't "harm" the paint, but what about the snow? If the snow is light and fluffy it won't be much of an issue but what about after a couple hours? The weight of the snow can be so much that when moved, it damages the paint (even worse if it started to melt and freezes to the paint). I made the mistake of doing exactly what that guy did to my JB F10 (only with my hand actually pushing the snow) and I had scratches like no tommorow. I was so bothered I had to bust out the rotary in 28 degree weather and fix it !

At a certain point, you have to conclude that a bit of neurosis is at play here. The snow has to come off somehow.

I park my car in a garage, but I have to drive it, and sometimes it snows while I'm out.

This SnoBrum thing has to be way better than the harsh bristle brush/scraper you get at the hardware store.

[The X Men]

I have been using the snow brum for years, it is great for removing the light and heavy snow. I just bought the snow joe from amazon, it is the same quality but at a lower price.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...93R9H5ZQJG1XQW

[BMWrules7]

Originally Posted by Alcenos

I never thought thought to use a leaf blower, which should work great on the light fluffy stuff, but any suggestions on the heavy wet stuff?

Bad idea with a leaf blower.

Lest your intake has a HEPA filter.

Otherwise particulates in the air could sandblast your paint.

I know. It sounds ludicrous.

[Alcenos]

I did get myself a SnoBrum. Now I just waiting for the snow.

[VB5ER]

Originally Posted by BMWrules7

Bad idea with a leaf blower.

Lest your intake has a HEPA filter.

Otherwise particulates in the air could sandblast your paint.

I know. It sounds ludicrous.

Does this mean that I can't drive 120mph anymore, just kidding. Got curious and blower speeds range from about 120mph to 220 on some models. I can see that blasting your paint with 200+ mph winds would probably be not so good.

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by VB5ER

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[M83]

Just sweep the snow by hand and focus on clearing the glass with a brush and scraper. I wore fleece gloves if that matters.

In Chicago I only cared about visibility but would get frequent car washes to flush the underbody. Once snow season hits I stopped caring about shiny paint.
Engine and cabin heat will take care of most of the snow during the average commute.

[chrisny]

Originally Posted by VB5ER

Get a good gas OP leaf blower

Have never tried this on my cars (we actually park in our garage, unlike most of my neighbors), but the guys that do all the driveways actually use leaf blowers to clear them when it's just a few inches of light powdery snow.

When we are parked outside, I've always just used a normal but not cheapo snow brush. Can't say I've ever had any issues, but maybe I'm just not looking close enough. I'll now resist the urge to ever look closer now that I know it's caused others problems. Ignorance is bliss and all of that...

[ezmaass]

On my 15th year of Jet Black BMW ownership, I can say they're a bit more susceptible to visible paint swirling / scratching since they're flat black / non-metallic. But honestly, if it's not the snow brush that gets it, something else will. The only way you can really protect it is a full car PPF wrap (e.g. XPEL Ultimate). Because my R8's paint is also flat / non-metallic (red), I did this - to the tune of over $6k, plus another $2k+ for professional paint correction / polishing prior to the wrap. But it was also nearly a $200k purchase, and I plan to keep it indefinitely, so all proportional.

With the F10, unless you really plan to keep it a very long time, I just wouldn't worry about it. The Jet Black paint WILL get swirls in it - again, 15 years of experience with it tells me so... but you deal. If you're so inclined, you can pick up a polisher and put in some time with it - it'll come back to showroom condition; but honestly, I just wouldn't let it get you too bent out of shape. In a car you DD, certain wear and tear is inevitable... and for paint, that means swirls and chips. Luckily, BMW's paint is pretty darn good, and I've found it doesn't chip easily.

[Scandic24]

Originally Posted by ezmaass

On my 15th year of Jet Black BMW ownership, I can say they're a bit more susceptible to visible paint swirling / scratching since they're flat black / non-metallic. But honestly, if it's not the snow brush that gets it, something else will.
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With the F10, unless you really plan to keep it a very long time, I just wouldn't worry about it. The Jet Black paint WILL get swirls in it - again, 15 years of experience with it tells me so... but you deal. If you're so inclined, you can pick up a polisher and put in some time with it - it'll come back to showroom condition; but honestly, I just wouldn't let it get you too bent out of shape. In a car you DD, certain wear and tear is inevitable... and for paint, that means swirls and chips. Luckily, BMW's paint is pretty darn good, and I've found it doesn't chip easily.

+1

[Alcenos]

Originally Posted by M83

Engine and cabin heat will take care of most of the snow during the average commute.

In NJ, you can get a ticket for failure to remove snow and ice. It used to be just if it caused and accident or property damage, but now you can get pulled over for just having it. The Stste Troopers usually focus on the out of state drivers, but it does happen.