do you do this?
Melting Slicks
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What brand of degreaser solution do you guys use to remove the thick and chunky stuff? My undercarriage needs a cleaning really bad from front to back - there's like 31 years worth of crude under there! 
Also, do you guys use a power washer under the car too for cleaning off the grease or is that not advisable?
Also, do you guys use a power washer under the car too for cleaning off the grease or is that not advisable?
Advanced
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Davenport Iowa
If you can get under it and power wash it spray some purple power or orange degreaser on it and let it soak for 15 min. then power wash it do this a couple of time it should make it a little easier. The best thing that takes grease off is carb and choke cleaner but make sure you have good ventilation.
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From: Anaheim Hills California
Drifting
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From: Kingman AZ
What brand of degreaser solution do you guys use to remove the thick and chunky stuff? My undercarriage needs a cleaning really bad from front to back - there's like 31 years worth of crude under there! Also, do you guys use a power washer under the car too for cleaning off the grease or is that not advisable?
Also, do you guys use a power washer under the car too for cleaning off the grease or is that not advisable?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Airdrie Alberta
It is crazy when you think about it but once the car has had a frame off it's kind of hard to let get all cruddy again.
I spent 2 years sandblasting and painting things, kind of want to keep it nice for a long time.
Melting Slicks
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I thought about power washing it in my driveway but between chemicals and black crude running down the street and into the storm drain I should probably avoid incidents which might cause the EPA to come knocking.
Pro
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Melbourne Victoria
I Wish I COULD get under there at the moment.
Put my back out last week.Had a BIG weekend planned-
replacing tach cable and installing NEW tach face and
tuning up my ZX11.Couldn't manage to do any of them.
Oh well, HAPPY EASTER TO ALL.
CHEERS
GAV
Put my back out last week.Had a BIG weekend planned-
replacing tach cable and installing NEW tach face and
tuning up my ZX11.Couldn't manage to do any of them.
Oh well, HAPPY EASTER TO ALL.
CHEERS
GAV
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Melting Slicks
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From: CA.
my 2 late model vehicles dont look as nice as your mower.
Last edited by nutsy; Apr 12, 2009 at 08:18 AM.
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Start by taking it to someone for a good steam/pressure cleaning. Believe me, that is money well spent. Just make certain before it gets cleaned to instruct the guy where NOT to shoot the high pressure stuff. Once the really bad road gunk is off, the real detailing can begin.
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From: Parrish Alabama
After all the time I'm spending sand blasting and painting you bet I'll be under it cleaning. My wife wonders why I spending money on new bolts and washers when no one will see them. But I know they are there.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Minnesota in the summer, Las Vegas in the winter
What brand of degreaser solution do you guys use to remove the thick and chunky stuff? My undercarriage needs a cleaning really bad from front to back - there's like 31 years worth of crude under there! Also, do you guys use a power washer under the car too for cleaning off the grease or is that not advisable?
Also, do you guys use a power washer under the car too for cleaning off the grease or is that not advisable?I used laquer thinner in a spray bottle and lots of towels. That is nasty stuff, so use eye goggles and gloves.
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From: Temecula CA
My bride calls my Corvette "the other woman" and yes, she thinks I'm a little crazy. But, I spend as much time doting on her as I do on my Vette (hold the comments about wiping down the undercarriage) so we have bliss around our house!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Sudbury MA
I do exactly the same thing on the undercarriage and frame of my 68.
I use WD40 on the rag to leave a thin film of protection.
Works great and does not take much effort since it stays pretty clean as I do not drive in the rain or snow, just nice days and sunny weekends.
It also gives me a chance to give everything a once-over checks to look for any potential problems or preventative maintenance needs.
Kurt
I use WD40 on the rag to leave a thin film of protection.
Works great and does not take much effort since it stays pretty clean as I do not drive in the rain or snow, just nice days and sunny weekends.
It also gives me a chance to give everything a once-over checks to look for any potential problems or preventative maintenance needs.
Kurt
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From: Florida
If the underside is this cruddy then a steam jenny is best, but the long wand presents a problem.
Next is a pressure cleaner with a short wand and degreaser with multiple applications.
This car took about a day to do the whole undercarriage and you can't avoid making a mess.
Using a lift is best.
Next is a pressure cleaner with a short wand and degreaser with multiple applications.
This car took about a day to do the whole undercarriage and you can't avoid making a mess.
Using a lift is best.
Drifting
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From: Circleville Ohio
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What gets me Ill work on the car for hours, last week put in new fuel pump new water pump and electric fan took two days I get it all done she says "Oh good I can take the vet to work tommorrow" Im like ya right . Not even having the thermostat set to come on at the correct temp yet . I told her dont hold your breath.I do all the work she just gets to drive it .
I tell ya its A good thing she helped me put the radiator in at least she knows the work is hard and tight.
I tell ya its A good thing she helped me put the radiator in at least she knows the work is hard and tight.