best way to wash the underbody....for a NE car
02-24-08, 06:58 PM
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best way to wash the underbody....for a NE car
just bought a car in Chicago with only 1800 miles that was driven in the snow/salt/chemicals.
is a simple rinse (with a hose spraying underneath) sufficient or should a soap/detergent be used to neutralize/remove this stuff?
I was thinking of taking it to a handwash place with underbody wash capability....they claim "underbody wash" "underbody rust shield" -- only $11 total.
thanks for your help
is a simple rinse (with a hose spraying underneath) sufficient or should a soap/detergent be used to neutralize/remove this stuff?
I was thinking of taking it to a handwash place with underbody wash capability....they claim "underbody wash" "underbody rust shield" -- only $11 total.
thanks for your help
02-24-08, 08:45 PM
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I've always heard that rinsing it with a hose (regularly) when driven on salt is fine.
Here is a quote from such a resource:
Start with hosing under the engine and transmission and then work your way out to the fenders and wheels. Pay particular attention to cracks and crevices where corrosive salt or debris can collect. Brushing unusually heavy deposits can help loosen them up. For even greater undercarriage access, a set of drive-on ramps or jack and jack stands can give you a better shot with the hose. Always be safe, and keep it clean.
Here is a quote from such a resource:
Start with hosing under the engine and transmission and then work your way out to the fenders and wheels. Pay particular attention to cracks and crevices where corrosive salt or debris can collect. Brushing unusually heavy deposits can help loosen them up. For even greater undercarriage access, a set of drive-on ramps or jack and jack stands can give you a better shot with the hose. Always be safe, and keep it clean.
02-24-08, 09:12 PM
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yea get those brush ppl are so reluctant to use on their car...although they suck for the body of the car, they do wonders for the underbody
02-25-08, 05:53 AM
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I've used the handwash with underbody wash that you stated and it works pretty good. I would wash it occasionally during the winter, and come spring time, get a nice detail on it.
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