Anyone using Hose Slides when washing?

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I've been contemplating purchasing these Hose Slides as the cords and hoses are constantly getting stuck under the tires. Anyone use them?

The Autogeek Hose Slide - 2 Pack

Like you, I move pretty quickly during a detail and think I'd forget that I put them there and drive over em. Are there any DIY options?

Thanks,
David
 
I made my own and absolutely love them. They would be a great investment for washing cars. I never wash without them but always remember to remove them when your done!


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My original DIY set was cut from the bottom of a dollar store bucket. I'm in the process of making blocks with Star Board.....and one end will be rounded. My plan is to drive the car up on them.....thereby allowing me to get to the bottom edge of the tire for cleaning and dressing...and the rounded edge will keep the hose from getting caught. Will post pics when done
 
briarpatch said:
My original DIY set was cut from the bottom of a dollar store bucket. I'm in the process of making blocks with Star Board.....and one end will be rounded. My plan is to drive the car up on them.....thereby allowing me to get to the bottom edge of the tire for cleaning and dressing...and the rounded edge will keep the hose from getting caught. Will post pics when done
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Please be sure you make an extra set for me! Sounds like a cool idea.
 
briarpatch said:
My original DIY set was cut from the bottom of a dollar store bucket. I'm in the process of making blocks with Star Board.....and one end will be rounded. My plan is to drive the car up on them.....thereby allowing me to get to the bottom edge of the tire for cleaning and dressing...and the rounded edge will keep the hose from getting caught. Will post pics when done
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Sounds great! Do a complete write up.
 
david b said:
I've been contemplating purchasing these Hose Slides as the cords and hoses are constantly getting stuck under the tires. Anyone use them?

The Autogeek Hose Slide - 2 Pack

Like you, I move pretty quickly during a detail and think I'd forget that I put them there and drive over em. Are there any DIY options?

Thanks,
David
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I had those and they worked fine. I eventually bought a set that has a plastic roller in the front, and those work even better, gave my Autogeek ones to a friend.
 
gspam1 said:
I had those and they worked fine. I eventually bought a set that has a plastic roller in the front, and those work even better, gave my Autogeek ones to a friend.
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I wondered how those were. Guess I wil have to buy a set
 
I love mine. Worth the investment. I got mine off Amazon. The purple ones were like 2 or 3 dollars less, I guess because they were purple. But whatever. A guess the bonus is I never forget about them because they're purple.

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I've got to start using them. Last time I washed my car, the hose kept getting stuck under the tires even though I tried to make sure there was enough slack to get around. It's infuriating.
 
Many years ago, when we were painting a car, we'd grab 4 brake shoes from the core barrel and kick 'em under the tires.
Does anyone even remember brake shoes?

Bill
 
I might get chastised for this but I'll go ahead anyways...

DIY hose slider

Take a 5 gallon bucket and cut it off near the bottom about 3 inches from the very bottom. I used a jig saw for this. Then cut it into 1/4's. And done.
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Hope that helps


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adamgayton81 said:
I might get chastised for this but I'll go ahead anyways...

DIY hose slider

Take a 5 gallon bucket and cut it off near the bottom about 3 inches from the very bottom. I used a jig saw for this. Then cut it into 1/4's.
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Nicely done!
And they nest in a small space when stored.

Bill
 
I use them. Haven't run over them yet. I sometimes forget to use them, until I start pulling the hose.
 
rlmccarty2000 said:
I use them. Haven't run over them yet. I sometimes forget to use them, until I start pulling the hose.
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I never forget to use mine but I forget to remove them lol. Luckily with my DIY's they are flimsy enough to drive over them but stands right back up and doesn't break. I've probably ran over them about 4 times so far and they're still fine.

Durability...lol.


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adamgayton81 said:
I never forget to use mine but I forget to remove them lol. Luckily with my DIY's they are flimsy enough to drive over them but stands right back up and doesn't break. I've probably ran over them about 4 times so far and they're still fine.

Durability...lol.


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Quality American workmanship.
 
There's 2 annoying things that are guaranteed to happen everytime I do a bucket wash:
Having to constantly un kink/straighten out Flexzilla.

Having to deal with the hose getting stuck underneath the tires when I move to the other side of the vehicle.

Thanks to this thread I hope to eliminate 1 of them. Thanks!
 
Gotta admit, this is a great idea! Darn hose get stuck all the time!
 
Gonna give that DIY hose slide a shot. Thanks for the 'how-to' and pics!

David
 
I have a set I picked up at SEMA .Can't wash a car without them, since the darn hose always gets hung up on the tires. A good item to have.
 
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