dryadsdad

A few years ago I broke my back dirt bike riding. I have had to do a series of surgeries and now am uncomfortable bending low time after time as required to wash a car - especially our new low to the ground Vette.

Going to the local commercial car wash isn't attractive from a car care view plus, at the current $20 / pop, I can amortize the cost of even an expensive washing piece of hardware in a season.

I'd like a brush on a stick or another solution to this issue. I am looking at this device from autogeek:

http://www.autogeek.net/mytee-wash-gun-kit.html

I like it because I can also use it for patio cleaning. Has anybody tried this? I'd like to know its effectiveness and, of course, safety for my car / bike finishes (yeah, I still ride).

If not this, alternatives?

Drop Top

Looks pretty good for a wash, provided the pressure isn't too much, but you will still have to wipe. I use a seat with wheels from Griot's. They have a couple. It is heavy plastic with a cushon and wheels. It has a shelf underneath to put brushes, rags, etc.

dryadsdad

Yeah, I looked again after posting and noted that this demands a compressor sort of rig costing way over what it'd be worth it to me.

I'm going to investigate those mops or brooms on a stick where you attach your hose. I do have a shop roller stool like you describe but it rolls poorly on the coarse concrete where I wash my cars. Otherwise that'd be it.

Drop Top

You might be able to use larger wheels. Anyway, your plan sounds like a good idea. Good luck.

0Killrwheels@Autogeek

If considering brushes, consider only boars hair and handle with care for long term success. They need to be dried completely and properly before storage for longest results.

If you are considering protecting your paint, which will help also in keep the car a bit cleaner and easier to cleanup. Try a spray on product called Permanon Platinum. Its seriously cool, easy to apply, and with normal upkeep will last months. No buffing or bending needed.

http://www.autogeek.net/permanon-platinum-coating1.html

dryadsdad

Thanks for the pointers. I was concerned about nylon or similar bristles, over time, dulling the finish. I'll wander back to your site to check on that product and to see if you guys have the brushes.

0Killrwheels@Autogeek

http://www.autogeek.net/boar-s-hair.html

John Ulrich

Have you checked putting larger casters on your stool......bigger the wheel the better it rolls. I have a bad back and sit on one of two types I have to scrub the wheels and lower panels first before the full car. I then roll around the car to wipe the wheels off and apply a tire shine.
It's saved me!

dryadsdad

I don't see how I can easily identify and install larger casters but I will look at that due to the need to wax / seal / clay as well as wash.

I ordered an extension boar's hair brush so the wash side should be addressed. Thanks to all.

leebay

Check out Griot's Garage they have a couple of options that may interest you, one is a brush that water flows through as you wash its a extended version and then they have a telescopic pole that you can attach a wash brush either of the two are $89

Hope this helps.

dryadsdad

Will do. Thx.

kabluie

For the brush go to an RV supply store. Camping World, comes to mind.

dryadsdad

Not sure if camping world brush safe for pampered finishes. Anyway, a boar's head brush on order.

Scuba Ghost

If you lived nearby I'd wash your Vette for you. You supply the beer.

dryadsdad

Hmm, a reason to move to TN.

Scuba Ghost

But we are thinking about moving to Florida.