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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 09:40 AM
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Rinsing salt from the undercarriage
What's the best way to rinse salt from the undercarriage? I used a garden hose and hand nozzle but was thinking I should try a lawn sprinkler to get a better reach and more thorough job. I wasn't sure if there was a tool out there that can be used with a garden hose. I have a pressure washer but it's a PITA to bring up from the barn but I could if thats the best way.
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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 02:35 PM
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Lawn sprinkler works great Ive done it a few times. I not sure if there are any tools out there if you find some let me know.
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What's the best way to rinse salt from the undercarriage? I used a garden hose and hand nozzle but was thinking I should try a lawn sprinkler to get a better reach and more thorough job. I wasn't sure if there was a tool out there that can be used with a garden hose. I have a pressure washer but it's a PITA to bring up from the barn but I could if thats the best way.
Get a pressure washer that has a soap container attachment and fill it with vinegar. It'll mix with the water and will neutralize the salt. Of course, your car will smell like a douche for a day or so, but it's better than rust. If you can't get your hands on a pressure washer, you can also use one of those hose attachments that you can fill with liquid fertilizer that you can buy at your local home and garden store. Same deal: fill it with vinegar and hose away. Use white vinegar; don't use balsamic red wine vinegar, obviously.
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I found this that came with good reviews but it has to hook to a pressure washer. I'm sure it will do a better job than a lawn sprinkler but not as convenient. This may be better suited for off road vehicles with major mud.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/16-BE-Undercarriage-Cleaner-w-24-Extension-Wand-22mm-Inlet-for-Pressure-Washer-/221360137868?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item338a17a68c
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Xabo, that looks nice. I assume since it's made by Karcher it hooks to a pressure washer. Hmmm, you're in DC. Mind if I driver down from Bowie for a test?
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Xabo, that looks nice. I assume since it's made by Karcher it hooks to a pressure washer. Hmmm, you're in DC. Mind if I driver down from Bowie for a test?
LOL……….I don't have one as the CL stays in the yard 'til the roads are clear.
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