Cleaning underneath

RichM · Dec 27, 2010

How do you guys clean underneath your Freelander? Obviously the low ground clearance makes it a tad more difficult than it would be to give a Defender a good clean.

Sure, bending down on the ground is an option but imo it's still tricky to get the pressure washer in all the nooks and crannies.

I'm thinking about buying an exhaust jack to help me do the job, but I dunno whether it's ideal. They seem fragile.

blue beasty · Dec 27, 2010

you aint got it DIRTY have you........ffs they were never built for that :doh:

The Mad Hat Man · Dec 27, 2010

wotever yu do
dont wash it

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Hippo · Dec 27, 2010

I've got one of these

PRESSURE WASHER UNDERBODY BENT LANCE FITS KARCHER on eBay (end time 31-Dec-10 10:31:48 GMT)

and bought some knee pad too. Also got a 4meter extension pipe. Cleans underneath ok with it on 4 wheels. Doesn't get everything off, but it will do. Failing that make some wodden blocks and drive it onto those, to get more height.

The Mad Hat Man · Dec 27, 2010

or..... if yu are feeling adventurous........

A high kerb

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willo · Dec 27, 2010

I was thinking of driving on two of these on one side of the car, a couple of kneepads will be included in the idea of course, and then powerwash it. Must be feasable.

caravan doctor · Dec 27, 2010

i do mine on a regular basis, with just the hose pipe & nozzle,i think using a jet wash etc. at close range is all well and good, but if youve got any loose rust, cavity wax etc. underneath,its gonna strip that right off, exposing everything to the salt twice as much as before, unless you put something back on it of course

ive gradually over the months been hammerite and "spray" undersealin mine

Vinnie110 · Dec 27, 2010

I use jetwash and under body lance. How often depends on use but at least once a month.

KevStorr

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Optimus Prime · Dec 27, 2010

wheel ramps & hose

fronts first, then rears

gil · Dec 28, 2010

if your rub the underneath with plenty of petrol, the take a naked flame and put that under there as well. you wont have anymore problems with dirt

caravan doctor · Dec 29, 2010

gil said:
if your rub the underneath with plenty of petrol, the take a naked flame and put that under there as well. you wont have anymore problems with dirt

if you take the lighter an shove it up your arse, neither will you

Cleaning underneath

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Leaks an prone to bits dropping off

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