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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 08:15 PM
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Unhappy undercarraige rust

With all the salt on the roads here on the east coast I want to give my Z an undercarriage wash but I only want to do it by hand. (I don't trust carwash.) I can't get a hose under car. Is there any hose attachment that would help me to do this or do I just breakdown and run it through the car wash? Replies most appreciated.
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 08:20 PM
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1. Those rainbow type water sprinklers. Just slowly drive over one of them.

2. The Euroblaster. That's what I use. It also has a soap dispenser so it sprays soap water too. It has a semi angled nozzle which makes it easy to get the bottom. But I think I'm going to get those tire ramps to make it even easier.
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 08:41 PM
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yup, Id say park over a sprinkler, spray type or any type really should do it, as long as it fits under your car. or... if your cheap and handy with a drill, grab a long peice of PVC pipe, and drill lots of holes in it. put a hose fitting on the end, cap the other side. now you have a nice spray for under your car. if you have access to a high pressure tap, even better.
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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 06:22 PM
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PVC is a great idea! Personally, I took a 10' section of garden hose, mounted it to a 1X4, capped one end, drilled some holes vertically and then attached a quick connect.
Then, just start at the front and slowly move it to the back. Our water pressure isn't great, but the spray still hits the ceiling if it's not under the car. Total cost < $5
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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 07:01 PM
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yeah, make the holes one at a time untill the pressure starts to get too weak. easier to drill more than patch the old ones.
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Old Feb 19, 2003 | 04:54 AM
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I just used a floor jack and jacked up one side of the car then powerwashed.
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