Cleaning up/restoring the underside of your car?

[rb5230]

I was cleaning my car aftyer work earlier when i noticed some surface rust on the rear suspension arms and in a couple of other places, it only looks minor but i would rather it was not there.

Are there any companies that carry out a service for a reasonable amount to clean the underside of the car and treat/paint various bits?

I am based in South Bucks.

I suppose i could get out the wire brush, axle stands and some hammerite but i would prefer someone to make a more professional job of it.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[Faust66]

If you look in classic car mags (I recommend Pratical Classics) you'll find numerous companies offering underseal services etc. from about 250 quid.

Personally, I'd grab a can of underseal, an old paintbrush, a wire brush and some turps (to get the US off you!) and get on with it. Cover any brake discs etc though.

It's quite a satisfying job really; did my Amazon the other week after fitting the exhaust... hopefully it'll be good for another 40 years.

Mind you, getting US in your long hair ain't too much fun...

[stewjohnst]

Been doing the underside of one of my 4x4's...be careful what you wish for cleaning underneath...I found more holes than in a crack wes tights but better finding them now than noticing when the body drops off the chassis

Anyway, save yourself some elbow grease - if you've got a half decent leccy drill at home pop to your local motor factors and grab a wire brush drill bit.

They slot in the drill and as long as you dont go nuts with the revs, they bring things up a treat ready for painting.