Underbody cleaning

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Jonny TVR

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Wednesday 13th September 2017
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I have a concours classic car but intend on using regularly. The underside is immaculate. Just wondering how I keep this looking good. Obviously regular pressure washing under the wheel arches but how do I get under the car easily. Have seen a karsher attachment that looks good. Any suggestions?

Jonny TVR

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Wednesday 13th September 2017
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chilluk7 said:
I have one of these and would recommend it :

Karcher Car Chassis Cleaner Attachment
thanks and bought it

Jonny TVR

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Wednesday 13th September 2017
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tharriso said:
Will spraying detergent underneath wash all grease etc away that is looking after stuff. So it will always be "raw" to oxidising?
Thats a good point but the car is stored in a carcoon which will reduce moisture. just wondering whether a wax should be applied to the underside.

Jonny TVR

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Thursday 14th September 2017
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Thanks All .. normal people would think we are mad!

May even was the underside for winter.

Jonny TVR

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Thursday 14th September 2017
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Stickyfinger said:
Not if you use it regularly........get the car under-sealed with Dynax clear wax.
Thats a really good point. Going to get some advise on clear underbody rust protection. The chassis has been injected but no other treatment elsewhere. I won't be using either in wet weather, they will be stored in carcoons and will do around 2.5k miles a year each.

Jonny TVR

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Monday 18th September 2017
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Used the Karcher underbody yesterday and what a great product. Very effective.

The problem with even the clear treatments underbody is that they will attract dirt/ dust. I'm going to leave it untreated and just keep it clean and dry. Storing in a carcoon as well so should be ok