First attempt at CX-5 Wash and Detail

[Bearsfan2]

Nice day today for a Wash / Detail, used a Karcher 1700 Pressure washer with Adams Mega Foam
Im sure after a few more times ill get a bit quicker at it, but it was fun !

 

[paris1]

Depending on how tall you are (I'm 5'10"), I really find something https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned) makes quick work of the roof and glass areas. PS: if I had it to do again, I would buy a better quality one, but it gets the job done!

 

[Bearsfan2]

Thank you ! I am 6ft. but that looks like a great idea!

 

[N7turbo]

Depending on how tall you are (I'm 5'10"), I really find something https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned) makes quick work of the roof and glass areas. PS: if I had it to do again, I would buy a better quality one, but it gets the job done!

I keep a milk crate on each side of the car. That way I can reach 1/2 of the roof from each side, but I have to reposition them from front to back, so it's probably 4 sections. Doing it all in one go would be nice.

I'm not sure I will, but if I got a pole, it would be this. For me though, I think a rigid, blade style design would be better to handle. Then I could just step up and swipe one half of the roof like a giant wiper blade.

 

[GFrosty]

For reaching over the top of the car, I've got a step ladder -- the Little Giant Jumbo Step step ladder. Useful for around-the-house stuff where a mid-sized ladder isn't needed. Very stable. Occasionally comes around on sale/discount at the bigger hardware stores. Allows me to use normal, high-grade microfiber cloths for the paint and for the sealant, yet tall enough that I'm not dragging my clothing over the paint surface.

Little Giant Ladders | Jumbo Step | Step Ladder

The Jumbo Step™ from Little Giant® is a lightweight aluminum stepladder, and with its compact design, it is the perfect tool for small-scale or at-home projects. Available in 2, 3 and 4-step models, this ladder meets or exceeds all OSHA and ANSI standards, and is rated Type IAA to hold 375 lbs.

www.littlegiantladders.com

 

[Conrad 16.5]

For reaching over the top of the car, I've got a step ladder -- the Little Giant Jumbo Step step ladder. Useful for around-the-house stuff where a mid-sized ladder isn't needed. Very stable. Occasionally comes around on sale/discount at the bigger hardware stores. Allows me to use you normal, high-grade microfiber cloths for the paint and for the sealant, yet tall enough to I'm not dragging my clothing over the paint surface.

Little Giant Ladders | Jumbo Step | Step Ladder

The Jumbo Step™ from Little Giant® is a lightweight aluminum stepladder, and with its compact design, it is the perfect tool for small-scale or at-home projects. Available in 2, 3 and 4-step models, this ladder meets or exceeds all OSHA and ANSI standards, and is rated Type IAA to hold 375 lbs.

www.littlegiantladders.com

Same here. Step ladder for the win!

 

[paris1]

Same here. Step ladder for the win!

Not if you have a sloped driveway!

 

[Conrad 16.5]

Not if you have a sloped driveway!

I do, just not that steep of a slope.