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How do you wash the top of a tall SUV?

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Old 01-19-05, 11:22 PM
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Default How do you wash the top of a tall SUV?

I just bought my first SUV...a black GX 470. Because of the horror stories I've heard about automatic car washes, I think I'm going to try to wash the car myself using Quick&Easy Wash (QEW) or maybe the traditional way. What's the best way to reach and wash the top of the SUV? Do people use ladders?
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Stepping stool. Come on now bro...

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Old 01-20-05, 05:19 AM
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I stand on the running boards on my GX and can reach the roof with no problem. For my wife's X5 I bought a small plastic Rubbermaid step stool at Wal-Mart, works great!
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I already have a stepladder, but I guess that would have too much potential for scratching if it tipped. I guess I should get a stepping stool....

Thanks.....
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Get one of those advertised 'schewallas' (I think that's the name of the contraption) with an extention. lol.
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