What do you use to clean the underside of your race car?

dean ribeiro · 02-21-2021, 07:53 PM

Looking for suggestions on what you are using to clean the grime off the bottom/undercarriage of your race car? Looking for something that works well without damaging the paint.

MR DERBY CITY · 02-21-2021, 07:56 PM

I use wax and grease remover which can be bought at any paint and body shop supply store. It also removes rubber on rear quarter panels ......

Keith 944 · 02-21-2021, 08:05 PM

Believe it or not wd-40 works pretty well and won’t damage anything

Roy Kinslow · 02-21-2021, 08:11 PM

Simple green is pretty good and fairly safe, nice smell too.

Greg Barsamian · 02-21-2021, 08:21 PM

LA Awesome at the Dollar Store

Henrys Toy · 02-21-2021, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith 944

Believe it or not wd-40 works pretty well and won’t damage anything

I have had good success with WD40 and it will lube the Heim Joints as well.
I also have had good success with the Purple Clean from most Auto Parts stores and Hardware stores. I've safely used it on Alum. parts but once the area is clean rinse with alot of water. It might dull polished Alum. surfaces, just be fore warned, but it'll be clean.

Tom Goldman · 02-22-2021, 01:31 PM

WD-40 is the best . most cleaners like Simple Green , or similar products can permanently stain or damage paint, aluminum steel ,especially if sprayed on a dry ,non water wetted surface.
WD-40 is the best thing I've found to remove carbon soot behind the headers and rubber from the tubs and body. every thing else will come off with good automotive soap and water .
Zep makes Blue Marvel an excellent heavy duty truck wash soap , I use it for everything.

Jim Bailey · 02-22-2021, 01:49 PM

I use a product called "Bike Brite". Get it at your local Motorcycle shop or Amazon.

John Kissel · 02-22-2021, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith 944

Believe it or not wd-40 works pretty well and won’t damage anything

Use old socks, the thicker the better, helps wiping down in tight spots

dean ribeiro · 02-23-2021, 06:30 PM

Thank You everyone for the suggestions/replies!

A special shoutout and THANK YOU to Jimmy Defrank of California Car Cover Co. he saw my question and sent me a note stating that he is sending me what he uses and hopes I like them as much as he does. Just when many manufacturers have forgotten about the racers that support their businesses, It is great to see an act like this! No reason to guess where I will be purchasing my "fluff & buff" supplies. I have always utilized California Car Cover's Dust Buster and unsurpassed, car covers to protect my toys.

02-21-2021, 07:53 PM	#1
dean ribeiro Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: candia, nh Posts: 495 Likes: 53 Liked 215 Times in 67 Posts	What do you use to clean the underside of your race car? Looking for suggestions on what you are using to clean the grime off the bottom/undercarriage of your race car? Looking for something that works well without damaging the paint.

02-21-2021, 07:56 PM	#2
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,321 Likes: 856 Liked 6,594 Times in 1,284 Posts	Re: What do you use to clean the underside of your race car? I use wax and grease remover which can be bought at any paint and body shop supply store. It also removes rubber on rear quarter panels ......

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Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,116 Likes: 1,004 Liked 1,649 Times in 521 Posts	Re: What do you use to clean the underside of your race car? Believe it or not wd-40 works pretty well and won’t damage anything __________________ KEITH MAYERS 2 X somebody many X nobody

02-21-2021, 08:11 PM	#4
Roy Kinslow Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New Jersey Posts: 44 Likes: 41 Liked 127 Times in 26 Posts	Re: What do you use to clean the underside of your race car? Simple green is pretty good and fairly safe, nice smell too.

02-21-2021, 08:21 PM	#5
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,383 Likes: 608 Liked 390 Times in 84 Posts	Re: What do you use to clean the underside of your race car? LA Awesome at the Dollar Store

02-22-2021, 01:31 PM	#7
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,436 Likes: 776 Liked 700 Times in 204 Posts	Re: What do you use to clean the underside of your race car? WD-40 is the best . most cleaners like Simple Green , or similar products can permanently stain or damage paint, aluminum steel ,especially if sprayed on a dry ,non water wetted surface. WD-40 is the best thing I've found to remove carbon soot behind the headers and rubber from the tubs and body. every thing else will come off with good automotive soap and water . Zep makes Blue Marvel an excellent heavy duty truck wash soap , I use it for everything. __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

02-22-2021, 01:49 PM	#8
Jim Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 698 Likes: 17 Liked 568 Times in 106 Posts	Re: What do you use to clean the underside of your race car? I use a product called "Bike Brite". Get it at your local Motorcycle shop or Amazon.

02-23-2021, 06:30 PM	#10
dean ribeiro Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: candia, nh Posts: 495 Likes: 53 Liked 215 Times in 67 Posts	Thank You! Thank You everyone for the suggestions/replies! A special shoutout and THANK YOU to Jimmy Defrank of California Car Cover Co. he saw my question and sent me a note stating that he is sending me what he uses and hopes I like them as much as he does. Just when many manufacturers have forgotten about the racers that support their businesses, It is great to see an act like this! No reason to guess where I will be purchasing my "fluff & buff" supplies. I have always utilized California Car Cover's Dust Buster and unsurpassed, car covers to protect my toys.