Stuck Leaves

MMMBRAP · 11-18-2020, 02:36 PM

My low-cost solution to getting leaves out of the center grille.

Pair of disposable chopsticks and some blue tape.

infinitekidM2C · 11-18-2020, 03:35 PM

Engineering nerd.

HazChem · 11-18-2020, 07:59 PM

Ha. I have a weekend project now.

MR RIZK · 11-18-2020, 08:59 PM

I just drive faster so the air pressure pushes the leaves through the radiator.

Jimjamz · 11-18-2020, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MMMBRAP

My low-cost solution to getting leaves out of the center grille.

Pair of disposable chopsticks and some blue tape.

Great solution

prompt · 11-19-2020, 02:08 AM

that's a really smart solution!

AM///X3M · 11-19-2020, 07:08 AM

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This is what I use

https://www.amazon.com/Grabber-flexi...b+tool+&sr=8-8

Black Prinz · 11-19-2020, 09:24 AM

I have that tool and doesn't work as good as suction at getting the leaf debris stuck beneath the radiator and oil cooler

GregInNewMexico · 11-19-2020, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by AM319///M2C

Attachment 2464622This is what I use

https://www.amazon.com/Grabber-flexi...b+tool+&sr=8-8

Thank you for the link. Just bought it. I can think of quite a few use cases for this.

AM///X3M · 11-19-2020, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Prinz

I have that tool and doesn't work as good as suction at getting the leaf debris stuck beneath the radiator and oil cooler

For the smaller stuff you def need suctioning. But for the big leafs, it works perfectly.

flybigjet · 11-19-2020, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GregInNewMexico

Thank you for the link. Just bought it. I can think of quite a few use cases for this

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2PUTT · 11-19-2020, 01:16 PM

they sell s'more sticks that are 32" long. no need to connect 2 chopsticks.

Happy Motoring · 11-19-2020, 01:29 PM

Bet you money OP is Korean and has plenty of disposable chopsticks laying around. You gotta use what you have.

MMMBRAP · 11-19-2020, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Happy Motoring

Bet you money OP is Korean and has plenty of disposable chopsticks laying around. You gotta use what you have.

I'm actually Taiwanese and yes I have a drawer full of disposable chopsticks, lol

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Engineering nerd.

Happy Motoring · 11-19-2020, 05:08 PM

And this is why I don't bet. I went all in on those crackers on the counter.

FWIW, for leaves I just spray directly at the leaves as possible when washing the car and hope it blows it away.

Tag · 11-19-2020, 05:40 PM

Next level

MMMBRAP · 11-19-2020, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Happy Motoring

And this is why I don't bet. I went all in on those crackers on the counter.

FWIW, for leaves I just spray directly at the leaves as possible when washing the car and hope it blows it away.

LOL! All good my friend. So funny enough, I tried that as well, but there are always some of those stubborn leaves I can't get to.

Also tried using my cordless leaf blower, and STILL there are those few that just won't come out unless you precision grab it with the chopsticks.

Kankles · 11-20-2020, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MMMBRAP

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happy Motoring

Bet you money OP is Korean and has plenty of disposable chopsticks laying around. You gotta use what you have.

I'm actually Taiwanese and yes I have a drawer full of disposable chopsticks, lol

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Originally Posted by infinitekidM2C

Engineering nerd.

Racist bastards!

But if you're Taiwanese you probably are an engineer. Not stereotyping at all

Maynard · 11-20-2020, 03:29 PM

Next level pt. 2, for the vacuum: https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop...x?item=12F0115

DelGriffith · 11-22-2020, 10:14 PM

Thought about cleaning mine out the other day. Then realized that I caught most of them on Tail of the Dragon in October and decided they should stay for a bit longer...they make me think of some good times as the days get shorter.

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