Ok, boys , here is a small up date......as you guys know I went out and decided to buy and long handled wash mitt set up from the Chemical Guys here in Canada, ( they have it in the USA as well) I had an opportunity to give it a try yesterday ,as the sun actually came out from behind the rain clouds for a few minutes, and I must say it worked very well, I didn't need any step stool, although one would have made the task a little bit easier, but suffice to say the gadget worked very well, and as advertised. Although made of plastic, I do think it will require to be used with care, but the bottom line is it worked for my application of getting to the roof of my Tahoe 4x4,and the hood with ease, as well as they far upper center section of the windshield, so I will declare it a success...... just a quick FYI for ya....