How do you reach all of the outside of your windshield to dry it?

[Swingpure]

Sort of a stupid question.

I have a wash mop with a long handle to help me wash the outside of the windshield. But when it comes to drying the windshield, I have a tough time drying it.

I have a gravel driveway and do not trust a stool/ladder next to my truck to help reach the middle of the windshield.

Right now I take a long towel, throw it and drag it across the windshield, but it does not do a perfect job.

Any tips?

Thanks

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[slowmachine]

Long-handle squeegee and/or stand on the door sill.

 

[JaysOnTheEDGE]

I stand on my running boards and use those. Works for the roof too if you open the door and balance yourself. If you don’t have them just use a small 2 step stool.

 

[jss81258]

I usually open the doors, stand on the door sill, and reach across.

 

[Swingpure]

Thanks, never thought of the squeegee and also I have never used the door sill or running boards to reach things before. That all seems so simple now.

Thanks

 

[VAMike]

I have never done that thing. ?‍

 

[Rinn69]

I just stand there and clean it.......6'5" and long arms I do the same washing the roof, but I need to stand on my tippy toes.

 

[AzScorpion]

I just stand there and clean it.......6'5" and long arms I do the same washing the roof, but I need to stand on my tippy toes.

You're lucky, I'm only 5'7" and I have to lug a 4' ladder around the truck like 6 times! For washing the roof, middle of the hood and the windshield. This is both for washing and then drying and even more if I'm going to speed detail it. No wonder I need a nap when I'm done. ?

 

[Rinn69]

You're lucky, I'm only 5'7" and I have to lug a 4' ladder around the truck like 6 times! For washing the roof, middle of the hood and the windshield. This is both for washing and then drying and even more if I'm going to speed detail it. No wonder I need a nap when I'm done. ?

At least you can walk into a store and find clothes and shoes that fit. 38"waist x 36" inseam pants and size 14 extra wide shoes rarely exist in most stores....and those "big and tall" stores are for folks that are big AND tall, not "thin" and tall. And I won't even get into the number of times I've whacked my head on low hanging objects....damn near knocked myself out a couple of times Being tall has it's advantages, but it has more than it's share of drawbacks too

 

[Swingpure]

You're lucky, I'm only 5'7" and I have to lug a 4' ladder around the truck like 6 times! For washing the roof, middle of the hood and the windshield. This is both for washing and then drying and even more if I'm going to speed detail it. No wonder I need a nap when I'm done. ?

I am likely 5’6” now. Reaching is not an option.

I will get a long handled squeegee.

 

[P. A. Schilke]

I am likely 5’6” now. Reaching is not an option.

I will get a long handled squeegee.

Hi Gary,

I have an RV that is 13' 3" and have a RV squeegee...works on the Ranger too.

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

 

[Msfitoy]

When I'm at home, I use a sponge/squeegee (gas pump style)...spraying and wiping seem to always leave streaks no matter what formula I use...

 

[Swingpure]

Hi Gary,

I have an RV that is 13' 3" and have a RV squeegee...works on the Ranger too.

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

Thanks!

Just for a split second I thought you were going to say you were 6’ 10” and could reach it! ?

On a side note in 2009, we looked in Green Valley to buy a winter home. Beautiful area. In the end we bought one in Queen Creek, which we sold in 2015. (Missed the Grandkids too much)

 

[GregM]

When I'm at home, I use a sponge/squeegee (gas pump style)...spraying and wiping seem to always leave streaks no matter what formula I use...

Sid with all those lights I just figured all the heat would just dry it for U

 

[Msfitoy]

Sid with all those lights I just figured all the heat would just dry it for U

What have I done to deserve this?? ?

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