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Cleaning the roof, with roof rack installed...
Hey everyone,
For everybody who has a roof rack of any sort, how do you clean your roof? I realize I could just spray the hose on the roof. But I was wondering if any of you scrub the roof at all with anything when washing your vehicle.
Any suggestions?
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06-16-2017, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by MadeInMaine
Hey everyone,
For everybody who has a roof rack of any sort, how do you clean your roof? I realize I could just spray the hose on the roof. But I was wondering if any of you scrub the roof at all with anything when washing your vehicle.
Any suggestions?
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Not sure how gobi or baja owners would do it but the Prinsu is awesome for this. Just 4 bolts per rail and the whole thing basically comes apart for cleaning. I did mine last night and it was kind of a pain, but way better than removing the rack.
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06-16-2017, 03:28 PM
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I have the Baja utility. And I have lights and wiring, so hoping to not have to remove it.
I was thinking of maybe a swifter, with a soapy rag on the end
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06-16-2017, 05:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MadeInMaine
Hey everyone,
For everybody who has a roof rack of any sort, how do you clean your roof? I realize I could just spray the hose on the roof. But I was wondering if any of you scrub the roof at all with anything when washing your vehicle.
Any suggestions?
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I have been pondering this exact thing. I am somewhat anal about keeping my roof and gutters clean, and have wondered if I could mentally handle having a "dirty" roof under a full rack or basket. Glad to see I'm not alone though. I wonder if a slim car wash wand would fit under them?
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06-16-2017, 05:29 PM
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https://www.amazon.com/Microtex-R-11...RWKSJM6Q1C8WNZ
Use something like this?
Or, just use the spray soap at the car wash? Won't be perfect, but its likely better than nothing.
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06-16-2017, 05:32 PM
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Yes that's exactly what I was thinking.
But instead of buying that, just using my wash rag with soap on it, and wrapping it on my swiffer stick
But yes, my thoughts too
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06-16-2017, 05:33 PM
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^^^ this... Or I bought a longer head one usually used for floors..
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06-16-2017, 05:42 PM
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I have no idea how much or little room is under each rack, but would a microfiber paint roller fit under the rack? If so, using an extension handle should be able to have the same effect as a sponge.
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06-16-2017, 05:46 PM
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I knew this was going to be a problem so I wrapped my roof so that I wouldn't have to worry about cleaning it
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06-16-2017, 06:49 PM
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genius! This seems like an easy approach that would work well. Cant beat the price too
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06-16-2017, 07:02 PM
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I use this and just wrap the end with a wash mitt
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I was using a Swiffer with a micro-fiber cloth wrapped around it. I just found some wet Swiffer pads I am going to try next time.
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Broom stick
Wash mit
Zip tie
Hope that helps
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