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dcarter0001 05-18-2017 10:18 AM

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?

wayback 05-18-2017 10:27 AM

Drive rhrough a puddle of clean water. :lol:

jrose7004 05-18-2017 10:29 AM

Jack it up, put it on your jack stands, remove the tires and wheels and soap it up and hose it down.

dcarter0001 05-18-2017 10:59 AM


Originally Posted by jrose7004 (Post 1594764072)
Jack it up, put it on your jack stands, remove the tires and wheels and soap it up and hose it down.

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.

ruxvette 05-18-2017 11:04 AM


Originally Posted by dcarter0001 (Post 1594764311)
...I found out he hard way the pressure washer will tear up the window screens on a house.

Not very handy, are ya Carter...:D

johnodrake 05-18-2017 11:04 AM


Originally Posted by dcarter0001 (Post 1594763985)
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?

On a lift

Not So Fast 05-18-2017 11:08 AM

Could always buy some jack stands, or a quick jack :hide:
NSF

jrose7004 05-18-2017 11:09 AM

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.

dcarter0001 05-18-2017 11:10 AM


Originally Posted by ruxvette (Post 1594764336)
Not very handy, are ya Carter...:D

Just lazy, tried to clean the windows without removing the screens.

Not So Fast 05-18-2017 01:04 PM


Originally Posted by dcarter0001 (Post 1594764400)
Just lazy, tried to clean the windows without removing the screens.

Me thinks you may want to contact a detail shop for this project, jus sayin :lol:
NSF

jaredtxrx 05-18-2017 01:21 PM


Originally Posted by dcarter0001 (Post 1594764400)
Just lazy, tried to clean the windows without removing the screens.

Well, did the windows get cleaned?:crazy:

Jimnc 05-18-2017 02:13 PM

Touchless car wash that has an undercarriage wash.

CadVette 05-18-2017 02:28 PM

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.

dcarter0001 05-18-2017 02:52 PM


Originally Posted by jaredtxrx (Post 1594765313)
Well, did the windows get cleaned?:crazy:

They did but I wouldn't recommend it.

LMB-Z 05-18-2017 04:17 PM

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On a lift

sfrank2886 05-18-2017 06:14 PM

I love the guys who never drive in the rain! Looks great and then we can buy them as pristine later. Ha ha

LMB-Z 05-18-2017 07:30 PM

I don't go out in the rain, but have been caught in the rain while out a few times. Its an 06 Z06 with 58k miles on it. :thumbs:

jrose7004 05-18-2017 08:51 PM

My cousin has an undercarriage so clean that he lays under his car to comb his hair and brush his teeth.

Bruze 05-18-2017 09:07 PM


Originally Posted by jrose7004 (Post 1594764392)
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.

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stingray71 05-19-2017 10:37 AM

I use the Purple Power spray from Advance Auto Parts and then rinse with a hose.
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...m=purple+power


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