Cleaning/waxing roof? - Honda Pilot

jonick66 · 06-08-2007, 07:41 PM

Hi Piloteers! Just got my new '07 in mid May and was wondering how you guys deal with the height of the roof when washing and especially waxing. Standing on a ladder or chair can be shaky when buffing out wax! Thanks!!

humanoid · 06-08-2007, 07:47 PM

Just get a sturdy chair or step ladder.

jestmaty · 06-08-2007, 07:50 PM

When I work on the front area, I stand on my sidesteps....

Toward the back, I stand on the top of the rear tire. You can get really good leverage when working the wax off the top. Works really great for me!!

nolan65 · 06-08-2007, 08:15 PM

A milk crate works for us !!

enzie54 · 06-08-2007, 10:31 PM

Side steps work great. I'll have to try the rear tire!

johnny_fontane · 06-09-2007, 06:10 PM

You can buy a plate-shaped sponge that's attached to long stick. It makes short work of cleaning my Pilot's roof.

krygny · 06-10-2007, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jestmaty
When I work on the front area, I stand on my sidesteps....

Toward the back, I stand on the top of the rear tire. You can get really good leverage when working the wax off the top. Works really great for me!!

That's the method.

PhishingPhreak · 06-12-2007, 06:58 AM

I prefer a ladder...

iglesias · 06-13-2007, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jonick66
Hi Piloteers! Just got my new '07 in mid May and was wondering how you guys deal with the height of the roof when washing and especially waxing. Standing on a ladder or chair can be shaky when buffing out wax! Thanks!!

For washing, I got a long handled soft brush from a local Pep Boys or Kragen. It's about 18" long. I use a small step stool when drying the roof.

I also use the step stool when I'm waxing the roof.

waynerd · 06-13-2007, 10:28 PM

I've got a 4' step ladder I used. I found the side steps put me too close for waxing and washing, and I would get soaked when washing.

I put the cross bars on and that was a big mistake. They should be re-named knuckle busters. Then I made another mistake and put cross bars on the van. Same PITA.

Oh, and if you think the Pilot has some acreage up there....try an Ody!

a2Pilot · 06-19-2007, 12:18 PM

Washing the roof is easy! (I'm 6'5" tall!)

OCDetails · 06-25-2007, 05:56 PM

I believe it is griot's that makes the thing that hooks over the tire and allows you something a little easier to stand on. The rear tire works for me though. When it comes to waxing the roof I usually just open the door and stand in there so I have a more stable grip on something. I'm usually using a machine to polish with though, so I'm not up there very long.

BigDozer66 · 07-23-2007, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by a2Pilot
Washing the roof is easy! (I'm 6'5" tall!)

I don't have any problem either at 6' 7"!

BigDozer66

06-08-2007, 07:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
jonick66 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cleaning/waxing roof? Hi Piloteers! Just got my new '07 in mid May and was wondering how you guys deal with the height of the roof when washing and especially waxing. Standing on a ladder or chair can be shaky when buffing out wax! Thanks!!

06-08-2007, 07:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,969 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just get a sturdy chair or step ladder. __________________ 2005 EX-L Sage Brush Pearl -->OEM Running Boards, OEM rear mud guards, OEM crossbars, AVS bug deflector, 5000K HIDs, OEM Accord EX emblem, full sized spare, Hella FF 75 driving lamps, Nifty CatchAll Mats <------------ click here first, n0oB!!!

06-08-2007, 07:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
jestmaty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Katy, Tx Posts: 1,263 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	When I work on the front area, I stand on my sidesteps.... Toward the back, I stand on the top of the rear tire. You can get really good leverage when working the wax off the top. Works really great for me!! __________________ 2004 EXL-RES Sage Brush Pearl 2005 Bayliner 175XT Bowrider OEM Tow Package, side steps, Front window tint, interior wood trim, ss exhaust tips, Castrol full synthetic oil, 7 yr/100k extended warranty, crossbars

06-08-2007, 10:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
enzie54 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 91 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Side steps work great. I'll have to try the rear tire! __________________ 03' Pilot EX-L Nighthawk Black Pearl OEM Running Boards Rear Mud Guards Firestone Destination LE's 02' Accord Coupe EX-L Satin Silver Rear Spoiler Rear and Front Mud Guards Sacchi S6's 18x8 Avon Tech M550 A/S - 235/40/18

06-12-2007, 06:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
PhishingPhreak Wook #17 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The South Shore, St. Louis Posts: 77 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I prefer a ladder... __________________ "This is going to be a very expensive war, and Victory is not guaranteed -- for anyone, and certainly not for anyone as baffled as George W. Bush. All he knows is that his father started the war a long time ago, and that he, the goofy child-President, has been chosen by Fate and the global Oil industry to finish it Now." Dr. Gonzo

06-08-2007, 08:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
nolan65 Never Say Die!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 110 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A milk crate works for us !!

06-09-2007, 06:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
johnny_fontane Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You can buy a plate-shaped sponge that's attached to long stick. It makes short work of cleaning my Pilot's roof.

06-13-2007, 10:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
waynerd Pilotless Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 819 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've got a 4' step ladder I used. I found the side steps put me too close for waxing and washing, and I would get soaked when washing. I put the cross bars on and that was a big mistake. They should be re-named knuckle busters. Then I made another mistake and put cross bars on the van. Same PITA. Oh, and if you think the Pilot has some acreage up there....try an Ody! __________________ '06 Odyssey EX-L in Redrock Pearl = "Odie" '02 Subaru Outback Limited = "Matilda" Traded, but not forgotten '04 EX-L in Redrock Pearl = "Otto" Still "Happily Piloting Along"

06-19-2007, 12:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
a2Pilot Super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,261 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Washing the roof is easy! (I'm 6'5" tall!) __________________ 2006 Pilot EX-L Redrock Pearl - Splash Guards, Cross Bars, Honda All Weather Mats, Cargo Tray, Yakima Rack Stuff 2003 Pilot EX Evergreen Pearl (Traded In) 2005 F250 Crew Cab Lariat Powerstroke 4x4 2000 Jeep Wrangler SE

06-25-2007, 05:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
OCDetails Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ...right behind you! Posts: 81 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I believe it is griot's that makes the thing that hooks over the tire and allows you something a little easier to stand on. The rear tire works for me though. When it comes to waxing the roof I usually just open the door and stand in there so I have a more stable grip on something. I'm usually using a machine to polish with though, so I'm not up there very long. __________________ ~~~www.OCDetails.com~~~ Obsessive Compulsive Detailing

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