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wiredantz
10-18-2011, 02:32 PM
I need some solutions please...







This is how i carry my kayak, and the problem i face is that i only have so much clearence while driving in and out of the garage with the kayak.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w21/darkmatrix84/IMGP0552-1.jpg
The Kid
10-18-2011, 02:54 PM
Halibut slime does wonders for sealing paint. Haha sounds like you've got a real problem to solve.:D
silverbullet
10-18-2011, 02:54 PM
You ask for help yet flip us off? :)

I rinse yak and truck with freshwater when I get home....then the yak again when I unload...

Not sure other loading arrangement would help you keep salt off the truck.
This works for me. :alberteinstein:
wiredantz
10-18-2011, 03:03 PM
This is what i have been doing. I grab the hose and hose down the car, but my paint job still gets messed up.
mazilla
10-18-2011, 03:19 PM
You need to dissolve the salt, I'd go with soap and water after each trip if you're worried...you can always drive through a carwash afterwards if it becomes a hassle.


Has anybody thought about driving the car with the yak on the roof through a touch free wash? That'd be a pretty sweet way to clean the both at the same time.
StinkyMatt
10-18-2011, 03:26 PM
Yeah, what he said.....:luxhello:
Drive into the car wash with your Yak on the roof!


Please, Please , Please make sure there is a camera rolling somewhere!:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: :eek::eek::eek:
wiredantz
10-18-2011, 03:29 PM
Tim, WE VOLUNTEER YOU!!!! :luxhello:

Matt please go grab the camera...
blitzburgh
10-18-2011, 03:30 PM
Water + Soap + Rinse. I do this everytime. Most times I don't actually hand wash it. I just get some suds going in a bucket and toss it on, then hose off.
wiredantz
10-18-2011, 03:31 PM
:doh:i forgot the suds!


Thanks
Deefeesha
10-18-2011, 04:07 PM
You need to dissolve the salt, I'd go with soap and water after each trip if you're worried...you can always drive through a carwash afterwards if it becomes a hassle.


Has anybody thought about driving the car with the yak on the roof through a touch free wash? That'd be a pretty sweet way to clean the both at the same time.

I usually take my car to nearby a pressure washer--from the launch site-- and blast away the salt residue.
wiredantz
10-18-2011, 04:09 PM
I have never used a pressure washer before, are they free?

I am asumming there is one at Cabrillo? I wonder if there is one at Redondo.


all the beach launches are a no go.
jorluivil
10-18-2011, 04:39 PM
Buy a truck
roadx
10-18-2011, 05:29 PM
BMW+Kayak+Saltwater=deteriorating paint job
<hr style="color:#FFFFFF; background-color:#FFFFFF" size="1"> I need some solutions please...

fish with me and you wont have those problems :D
congrats!:cheers1:
mtnbykr2
10-18-2011, 06:00 PM
Buy a truck
I saw that one coming, at least he is going to the launches in style...excuse me Frank, but can you pass the "grey poupon"?:rolleyes:
GregAndrew
10-18-2011, 06:21 PM
Get a protable pressure washer to rinse the kayak before you put it on top of your car. No salt, no problem.
mazilla
10-18-2011, 06:46 PM
better yet get a buddy with a truck.


That's what I did :D
wiredantz
10-18-2011, 06:56 PM
can you pass the "grey poupon"?:rolleyes:


George always says that to me when he sees me in the car



Get a protable pressure washer to rinse the kayak before you put it on top of your car. No salt, no problem.
I saw you with your out the other day Greg, What model do you have?

better yet get a buddy with a truck.


I have George, but it is hard to get together sometime because he works graveyard
Clarkos
10-18-2011, 07:06 PM
Get a decent car wax and wax the roof every 2 to 3 months. That should keep the salt at bay. If you are going to use soap, then probably wax a bit more often.
wiredantz
10-18-2011, 07:10 PM
Get a decent car wax and wax the roof every 2 to 3 months. That should keep the salt at bay. If you are going to use soap, then probably wax a bit more often.

I spent 3 hours waxing my car on Saturday, and detailing it.


It looks so good! but this weekend its going to have a bunch of sand dirt and slime all over it again:D
ChefT
10-19-2011, 12:04 AM
Buy a truck

NAW.....F um ..... looking to put the outback up for sale soon...hint hint...
Hooking a trailer up to the WRX and towing my PA with all my shit in it
(Keeping the Subaru Clean).....


Check yor self Truck fools..... me and Nacho knockin heads.....:cheers1:
Badtaste2k
10-19-2011, 07:23 AM
There is a car wash 5 mins from cabrillo on Pacific and 14th. It has an oversized stall i usually use and just give the Car and Yak a once with the pressure soap and then rinse. Seems to do well. It's a couple bucks for 5 minutes.
GregAndrew
10-19-2011, 01:39 PM
My pressure washer is a Nomad, but there are lots of others out there.
jorluivil
10-20-2011, 01:23 AM
Not sure is Matt still provides his car-yak wash service but you might want to check with him. I stopped using him the day he showed up in high heels and a two piece bikini :eek: :ack2: :ahhhhh:
flying bait
10-23-2011, 01:26 PM
Assuming if you have a roof rack, I'm not sure why salt would ever get on your roof... Of course, since I'm not able to see the picture you posted, perhaps you have don't have a roof rack.
kobra
10-23-2011, 02:57 PM
Not sure is Matt still provides his car-yak wash service but you might want to check with him. I stopped using him the day he showed up in high heels and a two piece bikini :eek: :ack2: :ahhhhh:


You guys need to get your stories straight. Matt said you paid extra for the dress up. :hmmmm2::ack2::biggrinjester:
salty pirate
10-24-2011, 10:33 AM
you could try this for about 120. http://bigkahunashowers.com/
or build your own