sheepdog_tx
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I want to treat the undersize with rust convertor, but its pretty caked up under there. Besides jacking it up for a high pressure wash what other tps you recommend?
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Best way to clean whole underside to prep for painting?
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Knock off all the mud and loose dirt with the hose. Get your favorite degreaser and spray the underside and let it sit for a bit. Get a good cleaning brush and give it a good scrub. Rinse with high pressure wash at the car wash station. That should get most everything off.
I used a 4-1/2" angle grinder with a twisted wire wheel to make short work of it, then I used rust converter and spray on liner (rubberized paint).
* be sure to use goggles, long sleeves and pants *
Those wires hurt when they hit you at high speed
Here's a pic of the first section I did before putting the transmission back in.
* be sure to use goggles, long sleeves and pants *
Those wires hurt when they hit you at high speed
Here's a pic of the first section I did before putting the transmission back in.
runamok151
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like this and let the mermaids scrub it as you go by.
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evolve991
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I used a 4-1/2" angle grinder with a twisted wire wheel to make short work of it, then I used rust converter and spray on liner (rubberized paint).
* be sure to use goggles, long sleeves and pants *
Those wires hurt when they hit you at high speed
Here's a pic of the first section I did before putting the transmission back in.
How many pieces of wire did you find when you were scrubbing in the shower?
How many pieces of wire did you find when you were scrubbing in the shower?
It seems like they get everywhere...then you step on one weeks later when you're barefoot in the house.
sheepdog_tx
Registered Member
Before I get to a wire brush what chemically would be advisable? I'm looking at 3/8" of grease and junk caked on around on average down there. Really baked in too, 30 years of it.
runamok151
1 ton status
With it that thick you'll probably be better off power washing it w/ a good cleaner/ degreaser first.
A putty knife or paint scraper, to knock off the heavy stuff then just get after it with the wire wheel. You'll find high speed wire wheels are very effective at removing rust and getting down to bare metal. Chemicals like degreasers and solvents can make a big mess.
X2 for pressure washing first. You'll need the chemicals later to prep for whatever coating you go with.
