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

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.

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.

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.

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.....
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.

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.

10-18-2011, 02:32 PM	#1
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	BMW+Kayak+Saltwater=deteriorating paint job 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. __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

10-18-2011, 02:54 PM	#3
silverbullet Crusty Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 125	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. __________________ pastor maximus felis domestica Bobby

10-18-2011, 03:03 PM	#4
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	This is what i have been doing. I grab the hose and hose down the car, but my paint job still gets messed up. __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

10-18-2011, 03:29 PM	#7
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	Tim, WE VOLUNTEER YOU!!!! Matt please go grab the camera... __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

10-18-2011, 03:30 PM	#8
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, 02:54 PM	#2
The Kid Loves Surface Irons Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 455	Halibut slime does wonders for sealing paint. Haha sounds like you've got a real problem to solve.

10-18-2011, 03:19 PM	#5
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	#6
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,168	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, 04:09 PM	#10
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