chassis detail

[Don M.]

I just bought a 64 w/35,000 miles, dead original car- the chassis is beautiful, no undercoat no rust, a little heavy on the lube grease, and a little road dirt. I'd like to carfully clean it. What is the best way. I was going to hit it with some simple green(watered down), power washer on low pressure from a good distance?? I don't want to screw up 45 years worth of patina, so give me some ideas?

[Clark K.]

Re: chassis detail

Don, congratulations on your Sting Ray purchase. To answer your question, I use Scrubbing Bubbles. Yes, the bathroom cleaner. I have used it for greasy/dirty areas on my collector cars for at least 20 years. Read and follow the directions on the can.

I would not recommend a power washer at all, even if set on low pressure. A garden hose with a sprayer head is all I would use. -Clark

[Edward J.]

Re: chassis detail

Don, Get The Camera Out And Take Many Pictures Of The Under Carriage- Markings Any Details You Can Before You Clean. Just In Case You Wipe Something Off. 35k Cars Are Hard To Come By If Its A All Orig. Untouched Car.

[Richard T.]

Re: chassis detail

I used simple green for chassis cleaning and a electric power washer with no problems; just be careful with the pressure or you will blow the factory paint off. Gunk worked well on the grease joints. I was able to leave the factory paint untouched on my 38,000 mile 1970 Corvette after I finished. I like to preserve as much as I can. They are only original once.