15 year underneath crud removal
Discussion
So, purchased an incredible find a year ago which ive gone through recommissioning.
Its now got to the point where i need to tackle the underneath, wheel arches etc, its a zero rust car that had been in a dry climate for the last 30 years (last 15 in a garage, carcooned) so jet washing is an option, i tackled the engine bay with a degreasant soak and then jet wash, which worked well but had to be very careful with protecting certain elements, labels etc to preserve its originality.
Im wondering if a steam jet wash system might be more appropriate for this next stage (was probably more appropriate for the engine bay) or get a dry ice system as theres nobody near me that offers that service.
What do you guys do when represented with a restoration like this? One thats really really caked on? no grease and oil at all, just caked on dry country dirt, like dried on thick layers of dust , if you can imagine.
Any pointers that might make it easy/er and also create an opportunity to buy more cleaning toys
Its now got to the point where i need to tackle the underneath, wheel arches etc, its a zero rust car that had been in a dry climate for the last 30 years (last 15 in a garage, carcooned) so jet washing is an option, i tackled the engine bay with a degreasant soak and then jet wash, which worked well but had to be very careful with protecting certain elements, labels etc to preserve its originality.
Im wondering if a steam jet wash system might be more appropriate for this next stage (was probably more appropriate for the engine bay) or get a dry ice system as theres nobody near me that offers that service.
What do you guys do when represented with a restoration like this? One thats really really caked on? no grease and oil at all, just caked on dry country dirt, like dried on thick layers of dust , if you can imagine.
Any pointers that might make it easy/er and also create an opportunity to buy more cleaning toys
Belle427 said:
A pressure wash will lift most dirt, get some bilt hamber surfex hd and mix it up in a 5 L pressure sprayer from screwfix, spray on and agitate with a brush for stubborn stuff.
Thanks, i’ll get some..Dry ice is a no go where i am, would have been first choice though, great results with little damage
Turned out to be underbody protection applied from virtually new, mixed with the dust, thought it was a bit stubborn 
Once removed, acid cleaner, steamer and jet wash..it is unbelievably immaculate, just like its rolled off the assembly line, i guess not being exposed to anything for 15 years it literally acted as more a preserver more than a protector from road crap.
Very happy with result, its now protected again.
Once removed, acid cleaner, steamer and jet wash..it is unbelievably immaculate, just like its rolled off the assembly line, i guess not being exposed to anything for 15 years it literally acted as more a preserver more than a protector from road crap.
Very happy with result, its now protected again.
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