Grape Ape Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Just have a question about cleaning the aluminum "A" arms and the other stuff under the car. What is the best product to clean this area? I know degreaser would probably work and a brush of some sort. Adams makes a general cleaning solution that I thought might work but would like to use something that would get them to look almost new again. Any suggestions or what have you had the best luck with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Just have a question about cleaning the aluminum "A" arms and the other stuff under the car. What is the best product to clean this area? I know degreaser would probably work and a brush of some sort. Adams makes a general cleaning solution that I thought might work but would like to use something that would get them to look almost new again. Any suggestions or what have you had the best luck with? I use Simple Green and an old toothbrush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P51tj Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 On Sunnie I used diluted Simple Green and it seemed to work well. Are you considering polishing those items? If so make sure you have access to a lift...it's a lotta work, right Scratch??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F22trainer Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Just have a question about cleaning the aluminum "A" arms and the other stuff under the car. What is the best product to clean this area? I know degreaser would probably work and a brush of some sort. Adams makes a general cleaning solution that I thought might work but would like to use something that would get them to look almost new again. Any suggestions or what have you had the best luck with? I use Simple Green and an old toothbrush. X2...and if you want to polish I recommend Mothers Aluminum Polish - it IS the shizzle'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grape Ape Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 Not planning on doing any polishing in that area. Just want to get some of the guke off and make them pretty again. I thought simple green turned aluminum dark after a while? Or is that at full strength? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourseventeen Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 yup I to use simple green diluted down 50/50...spray it on, let it sit for 15 mins then pressure washer to rinse it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratch Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I always preferred surface conditioning discs, then a good buff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F22trainer Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I always preferred surface conditioning discs, then a good buff NOW you're cookin' with Crisco! Been wanting to that on Donnas' underside! Most of the time I just spray sthe dirty area with H20 to get stuff wet, then spray Simple Green let it soak for a couple minutes and re-rinse. It does dull finishes if you leave it on too long or let it dry - but polish takes care of that. NICE PIC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P51tj Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I always preferred surface conditioning discs, then a good buff With a lift of course...I love that shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCMSH Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Been wanting to that on Donnas' underside! Really???? Really???? You don't expect everyone to leave that alone do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blk n Blu Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Been wanting to that on Donnas' underside! Really???? Really???? You don't expect everyone to leave that alone do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grape Ape Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 Wow..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gtmotor Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Wow..... x2... that is amazing! I usually just use car wash soap with a brush if it's just slightly dirty. If it's bad I will use a pressure washer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifty Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Wow..... Yeah, Mofo's ride was pretty sanitary, to bad he's to stubborn to get another one!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishbone Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Chemicals are bad for your vehicle. The chemicals dry out any rubber and hoses. The best is to use a steam machine which uses water and heat. Do any touch ups with mild soap and water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08Z51 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I use car wash soap and water and a green 3M scrub pad. Here is my story. I was lazy one day and thought I would try Turtle Wax wheel cleaner (Big Mistake) Long story shor. It made all of the aluminum that it touched look chalky. I hit them with a 3m pad, and they shined up nicely. Not bling shiny, but clean shiny Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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