Undercarriage Wash

[BlackCadi14]

We got hit with Ice and Snow like most of you have had, how do you all clean the underneath of your cars???

 

I have a Cadillac CTS and it pretty low to the ground, I would like to get rid of salt left under the car.  I was thinking I could run it through a car was to get the undercarriage washed but I hate to do that because I dont want any of their soap or brushes to touch my car.  who knows what they are using.  

 

I have been thinking about jacking it up and cleaning it from one side, but just wanted to get some of you guys idea or thoughts

 

Was also thinking about cleaning it with APC as well, mix a little in the cannon and foam the bottom of the car or is that over kill??

[funkymonkey1111]

if you have a power washer, check out floor brooms.  Ryobi makes an attachment, and there are other kinds on amazon.   note that these generally require a decent output on the pressure washer.

 

If you don't have a pressure washer and don't want to go that way, consider one of those wands designed for hanging potted plants--a longer wand with a goose neck on the end.

 

If you ever watch Autoweek on PBS, Pat Goss of Goss' Garage recommends running a sprinkler under the car--for 3 hours.   of course, with the clearance of most cars that means you're really running it under the car for much longer than that.   

[Firebuff17]

Or you could make your own to use with a garden hose. I made this out of plumbing parts and attached it to a broom handle. 

 

[Rich]

I have a CTS too.  All I do is spray it full spray and use a brush to clean the wheel wells.  In the winter, it's next to impossible to keep that area clean.  

[TheWolf]

A pressure washer with an underbody lance (or similar attachment) works the best for blasting off the winter crud and deicers.

 

 

[pirahnah3]

Small moving dolly with the lance strapped to it works well for me. 

[GXPaycheck]

Turn one of these upside down

https://www.pressurewashersdirect.com/power/pressure-washer-water-brooms.html

[Nickfire20]

Got this at WalMart for 7bucks, it extends and the head pivots

[hemi1300]

Just picked this up yesterday and it works amazing

 

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-11-in-Pressure-Washer-Water-Broom-RY31211/300701617

 

Great for undercarriage, and the bar pivots so u can clean concrete/patios also, both features work great

[BlackCadi14]

23 hours ago, hemi1300 said:

Just picked this up yesterday and it works amazing

 

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-11-in-Pressure-Washer-Water-Broom-RY31211/300701617

 

Great for undercarriage, and the bar pivots so u can clean concrete/patios also, both features work great

 

Thanks Derek, I may look into that

 

I like the big wheels on this, it would be idea for my driveway, it would also be help to get all the foam off the driveway after I wash the car too!!