Cleaning underside of car
05-18-2017, 10:18 AM
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Cleaning underside of car
I keep the outside and inside of my c6 spotless, however looking under the car its pretty dirty. How is the best way to clean the underside?
05-18-2017, 10:27 AM
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Drive rhrough a puddle of clean water. 
05-18-2017, 10:29 AM
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Jack it up, put it on your jack stands, remove the tires and wheels and soap it up and hose it down.
05-18-2017, 10:59 AM
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I have a floor jack but no jack stands. I guess I could do one corner at a time. I also have a 3100 psi pressure washer but not sure if it would be wise to use it on the undercarriage. I found out he hard way the pressure washer will tear up the window screens on a house.
05-18-2017, 11:04 AM
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05-18-2017, 11:04 AM
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05-18-2017, 11:09 AM
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I've used a pressure washer under the car before. Just be careful as to what you spray. First thing though is that you need to go to the auto parts store and get you some jack stands. You shouldn't even be under one corner of your car without one.
05-18-2017, 02:28 PM
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Buy jack stands and use them. I use 6 ton stands. Don't forget the pucks. Get under there and use some elbow grease and a good cleaner. I've been using wax and grease remover that body shops use. Makes the cast aluminum on the control arms look good too.
05-18-2017, 08:51 PM
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My cousin has an undercarriage so clean that he lays under his car to comb his hair and brush his teeth.
