Wash Top of MO - Nissan Murano

MrGrin · 09-21-2006, 03:36 AM

I'm having a hard time washing, soaping, and drying the top of my Murano. I'm about 6 feet tall - but I guess I'm not tall enough. Any tips/ideas on how you go about keeping the top of your MO clean.

Thanks.

enamurao · 09-21-2006, 04:43 AM

use a stool

mgthe3 · 09-21-2006, 06:18 AM

I have one of those sturdy milk crates I use.

bob1 · 09-21-2006, 09:11 AM

I'm rack-less on top, much easier for me but I use a soft brush on a handle and I am able to wash it pretty easily. Drying, I can sort of get that chamois to the middle of the roof and get it done and I also use a squeegee to help pull the water off the roof. Waxing is another story, yeah, a step stool is in need for that.
Bob1

**njjoe** · 09-21-2006, 10:00 AM

I am 6' 3", so I can reach it just fine. However, I do make sure my belt buckle is not exposed when leaning up to the car.

Let's see, in your case you could...

1) let the air out of your tires

2) park next to a curb

3) use a stool

-njjoe

**Kris** · 09-21-2006, 10:21 AM

I usually step on the rear tire.....it works for me..

MrGrin · 09-21-2006, 02:36 PM

Thanks all for you inputs. Looks like a lot of "gymnastics" is involved to clean the top. I'm personally contemplating hanging myself on a rope like in Mission Impossible

njjoe - you forgot to mention taking the tires off

**Kris** · 09-21-2006, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MrGrin

njjoe - you forgot to mention taking the tires off

PS. Taking off entire wheels would be easier.....

TheGymKid · 09-21-2006, 03:05 PM

Install NERF BARS... They work great for me.

Linky · 09-21-2006, 03:23 PM

I just open the door and stand in the doorway.

**Corin** · 09-21-2006, 11:12 PM

I have a nice 3-step A-frame ladder/stepstool that works great for all kinds of things in my garage. I use that when washing the MO. Let's me get up and under the sunroof visor and the undersides of my roof crossbars. Very handy, very sturdy, and relatively cheap at Home Depot.

**Gonzo** · 09-21-2006, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kris
I usually step on the rear tire.....it works for me..

Me too.... funny because the "step" is always there.

enamurao · 09-22-2006, 05:46 AM

dont wash it, after all Eyes that do not see, heart that does not feel.

**Gonzo** · 09-22-2006, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by enamurao
dont wash it, after all Eyes that do not see, heart that does not feel.

Not I... the heart knows all, especially when it comes to the MO.

mgthe3 · 09-22-2006, 12:46 PM

We have a girl at work that refuses to EVER wash her car....I had to go to her house to do a home office install a few years back...oh dear, her house was the same...

But anyway...

She had a white delsol that was growing weeds on the rear deck--halarious!

I have the same 3 step ladder but it worries me as an awww$hit slip would ram it against the side. That is when I started using the milk crate.

09-21-2006, 03:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
MrGrin Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 35	Wash Top of MO I'm having a hard time washing, soaping, and drying the top of my Murano. I'm about 6 feet tall - but I guess I'm not tall enough. Any tips/ideas on how you go about keeping the top of your MO clean. Thanks.

09-21-2006, 04:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
enamurao Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sunny florida Posts: 295	use a stool __________________ 04SE AWD glacier pearl,leather,navigation,dvd with roofmounted lcd,sunroof.

09-21-2006, 06:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
mgthe3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,065	I have one of those sturdy milk crates I use. __________________ 2010 Titan Crewcab XE had an 07 S Brilliant Silver had an 04 SL Sheer Silver

09-21-2006, 09:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
bob1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Peachtree City, Ga. Posts: 1,206	I'm rack-less on top, much easier for me but I use a soft brush on a handle and I am able to wash it pretty easily. Drying, I can sort of get that chamois to the middle of the roof and get it done and I also use a squeegee to help pull the water off the roof. Waxing is another story, yeah, a step stool is in need for that. Bob1 __________________ Former 2004 SL/Polished Pewter 2WD 2004 Infiniti G-35 2 door Coupe 2010 V6 highlander/Blizzard Pearl

09-21-2006, 10:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
njjoe Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jersey Shore (not THAT Jersey Shore, the real one) Posts: 11,738	I am 6' 3", so I can reach it just fine. However, I do make sure my belt buckle is not exposed when leaning up to the car. Let's see, in your case you could... 1) let the air out of your tires 2) park next to a curb 3) use a stool -njjoe __________________ 2005 SL AWD, Platinum -OEM HID conversion & HID fogs -OEM iPod interface -Upgraded (non-Bose) speakers - Pioneer TS-A1702C & TS-G1643R -Muth signal mirrors -Valley Industries hitch and wiring harness -Aluminum fuel tank shields

09-21-2006, 10:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kris Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lake Lanier Posts: 5,246	I usually step on the rear tire.....it works for me.. __________________ had: 03 MO SL, Gold, 2WD, Premium, leather, sunroof, Mobil 1, B-Quiet, Garmin Nuvi 250W, Fumoto oil valve, HIR's in fogs 08 CTS 304 HP Direct Injection Engine. Fully loaded with every option except AWD 04 FX35, AWD, Touring loaded, Garmin Nuvi 250W, Fumoto oil valve Dream car: Ferrari Italia ------------------------------------------------ "It's not about how fast you go, it's about how you go fast" - Enzo Ferrari

09-21-2006, 02:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
MrGrin Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 35	Thanks all for you inputs. Looks like a lot of "gymnastics" is involved to clean the top. I'm personally contemplating hanging myself on a rope like in Mission Impossible njjoe - you forgot to mention taking the tires off

09-21-2006, 03:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
TheGymKid Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,000	Install NERF BARS... They work great for me.

09-21-2006, 03:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
Linky Junior Mint Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern California, USA Posts: 43	I just open the door and stand in the doorway.

09-21-2006, 11:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
Corin Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 2,241	I have a nice 3-step A-frame ladder/stepstool that works great for all kinds of things in my garage. I use that when washing the MO. Let's me get up and under the sunroof visor and the undersides of my roof crossbars. Very handy, very sturdy, and relatively cheap at Home Depot. __________________ ~ Corin ---------------------------------------- 2005 MO SL AWD, Platinum w/ Charcoal Cloth, Sunroof Pkg, Tow Pkg, StonGard, Stainless "Z" Grill, air horns, ipod magic box, Garmin c320, Carseat 2008 Zap Xebra Electric Car (with many upgrades) 2011 Nissan Leaf (100% electric, 100% awesome! Got it 4/1/2011)

09-22-2006, 05:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
enamurao Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sunny florida Posts: 295	dont wash it, after all Eyes that do not see, heart that does not feel. __________________ 04SE AWD glacier pearl,leather,navigation,dvd with roofmounted lcd,sunroof.

09-22-2006, 12:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
mgthe3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,065	he he We have a girl at work that refuses to EVER wash her car....I had to go to her house to do a home office install a few years back...oh dear, her house was the same... But anyway... She had a white delsol that was growing weeds on the rear deck--halarious! I have the same 3 step ladder but it worries me as an awww$hit slip would ram it against the side. That is when I started using the milk crate. __________________ 2010 Titan Crewcab XE had an 07 S Brilliant Silver had an 04 SL Sheer Silver

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