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Postby VRx8 » Sun Dec 11, 2011 9:14

does anyone know where i can get this done on my car? I've been looking online but can't find anything. The bottom of my car is filthy :D unacceptable

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Postby SecondGenPAt » Sun Dec 11, 2011 9:14

do a bunch of highway pulls to heat up the drivetrain, then drive fast through a massive puddle. repeat....
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Postby Integraautox » Sun Dec 11, 2011 9:14

That's a good question, I'd be curious to know as well and how much it costs. I'm also looking to get my engine bay cleaned as well. I hate opening the hood and seeing dirt inside of spots I can't reach.

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Postby Elite130 » Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:14

I have no idea where you can have this done, but I believe you can rent a portable hot water high-pressure washer (aka hotsie?) from places like united rentals, Home Depot, Ace, etc. Drive your car up on ramps or use jackstands on the driveway and go to town.
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Postby RX-7 Chris » Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:14

VRx8, I need to have this done to my car as well. I'd be willing to split a rental of a hotsie with you if you want. The underside of my car is an oil slick from the leaky oil cooler I had.
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Postby VRx8 » Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:14

Chris, that's fine we just need to get some ramps.I have a pair of ramps but I don't think they are tall enough.

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Postby kingtut » Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:14

Wouldn't a "good" detail shop have the resources to do this?
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Postby chickenwafer » Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:14

Maybe Mike B at the Mancave can help?
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Postby RX-7 Chris » Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:14

hhhhmmmmm. cruise to mike b?
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Postby VRx8 » Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:14

Im down

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Postby G-Man » Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:14

Why not just bring some ramps and a few cans of Gunk to the local Pay'N'Spray coin car self-wash?

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Postby RX-7 Chris » Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:14

I thought about trying that. My ramps are too steep for the RX so I want thinking of bringing the floor jack and a set of jack stands.
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Postby speedjunkie » Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:14

I have some ramps at the house too, but they may be the same kind that you have Chris. If someone is home you can go by and take a look though. They should be in the front shed, the one in the corner.
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Postby RX-7 Chris » Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:14

I'm not going to have time till after you get back so I'll just wait, lol.
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Postby speedjunkie » Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:14

Cool. I need to do it too, but I don't want to until it's warmer haha.
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