BMW+Kayak+Saltwater=deteriorating paint job - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

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.....
Drive into the car wash with your Yak on the roof!

Please, Please , Please make sure there is a camera rolling somewhere!

wiredantz · 10-18-2011, 03:29 PM

Tim, WE VOLUNTEER YOU!!!!

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

i forgot the suds!

Thanks

Deefeesha · 10-18-2011, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mazilla

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

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BMW+Kayak+Saltwater=deteriorating paint job

I need some solutions please...

fish with me and you wont have those problems

congrats!

mtnbykr2 · 10-18-2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

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"?

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.

wiredantz · 10-18-2011, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mtnbykr2

can you pass the "grey poupon"?

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

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Originally Posted by GregAndrew

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?

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Originally Posted by bus kid

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.

GregAndrew · 10-19-2011, 01:39 PM

My pressure washer is a Nomad, but there are lots of others out there.

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.

ChefT · 10-19-2011, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

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.....

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.

mazilla · 10-18-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bus kid

better yet get a buddy with a truck.

That's what I did

10-18-2011, 03:29 PM	#3
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10-18-2011, 03:30 PM	#4
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	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. __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

10-18-2011, 03:31 PM	#5
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10-18-2011, 04:09 PM	#7
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	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. __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

10-18-2011, 04:39 PM	#8
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10-18-2011, 03:19 PM	#1
mazilla advocatus diaboli Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 154	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.

10-18-2011, 03:26 PM	#2
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Yeah, what he said..... Drive into the car wash with your Yak on the roof! Please, Please , Please make sure there is a camera rolling somewhere!

10-18-2011, 06:21 PM	#11
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Get a protable pressure washer to rinse the kayak before you put it on top of your car. No salt, no problem.

10-18-2011, 07:06 PM	#13
Clarkos Junior Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 3	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.

10-19-2011, 01:39 PM	#14
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	My pressure washer is a Nomad, but there are lots of others out there.

10-23-2011, 01:26 PM	#15
flying bait Junior Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 14	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.

10-19-2011, 07:23 AM	#17
Badtaste2k Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Pedro Posts: 144	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.