Undercarriage Washer Attachment!!!

[David Fermani]

I finally came across one of these great tools. This is a must for anyone looking to flush/clean the undercarriage of your vehicle. I had one similar to this about a decaded and a half ago and it was a great piece of equipment.



Steel Eagle ASE-0019 @ Pressure Washers Direct - Your Online Steel Eagle ASE-0019 Superstore! (http://www.pressurewashersdirect.com/Images/Steel-Eagle-ASE-0019/i8331.html)



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[Accumulator]

Ah, that appears to offer a few advantages (and also a disadvantage or two :think: ) compared to my undercar wand. Interesting unit, thanks for posting about it.

[imported_RZJZA80]

Well now that looks very interesting, especially for the guys up north driving on salted roads in the winter

[Nth Degree]

Great tool. I have a pressure washer that, when turned upside down would look just like that. For $120 I might just go buy another one and build my own and save ~$600

[David Fermani]

Ah, that appears to offer a few advantages (and also a disadvantage or two :think: ) compared to my undercar wand. Interesting unit, thanks for posting about it.



I knew this thread would catch your attention!



I really miss my old undercarriage washer attachment. I`m still pissed that one of my detailers ran if over!!



Can you share your thoughts on this product`s downfalls?

[Accumulator]

I knew this thread would catch your attention!...Can you share your thoughts on this product`s downfalls?



The only real "downfall" I see is that with the circular spray pattern and the rotation of the spray arms, it might be a little tricky to be, uhm....accurate with regard to what gets sprayed and what doesn`t, including overspray when working around the perimeter of the vehicle. The rectangular configuration/spray pattern of my WaterBroom (do they use some cutesy spelling?) is *very* controllable in that regard.



My only other sorta-negative was that it requires a pressure washer, and I`m still putting off buying a CamSpray (in part because of the overspray/crowded shop issue).




Well now that looks very interesting, especially for the guys up north driving on salted roads in the winter



Note that to do it right, you still gotta crawl under there with a brush or somesuch, but yeah having some kind of sprayer is *GREAT* for the pre-wash/rinse.

[David Fermani]

The only real "downfall" I see is that with the circular spray pattern and the rotation of the spray arms, it might be a little tricky to be, uhm....accurate with regard to what gets sprayed and what doesn`t, including overspray when working around the perimeter of the vehicle. The rectangular configuration/spray pattern of my WaterBroom (do they use some cutesy spelling?) is *very* controllable in that regard.





I think that the spray bar spins in circles (fast)? Don`t you think that might give it more of an aggitational/cutting type effect?



I agree, it`s not the best looking machine out there. There`s just not a lot of choices. And they`re all pretty expensive.

[Brad B]

Wow, that is pricey! For that kind of money I can rent a car in the winter! I look into these things each year and then talk myself out of them. Maybe I should just roll my lawn sprinkler under the car.



I would bite if I could find a cheap alternative. I like the idea of multiple nozzles. A local company, Viking Car Care, had one under development but determined the demand couldn`t justify the cost. It was essentially a T-shaped plastic tube assembly, supported by two roller wheels. The end of the T had several adjustable nozzles. It was simple and very low profile.



What do you guys use now, if anything?

[David Fermani]

Brad - that sounds alot like the one I use to have. Mine was white plastic and had 3 or 4 nozzles and you could pivot them side by side.



These things can`t be all that difficult or expensive to manufacturer? If you could design a good cart and mount the nozzles on them properly the rest is easy.

[David Fermani]

I just found this one:



PRI Industries Inc Undercarriage Washer $45.95

16" Undercarriage Cleaner, 4000 PSI | PRI Industries, Inc. (http://pri-industries-inc.amazonwebstore.com/16-Undercarriage-Cleaner-4000-PSI/M/B0065OYYQQ.htm)



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[Brad B]

^^^Hmmm, now you`re talking!

[C. Charles Hahn]

That looks pretty slick! For $45 you really can`t lose, as long as there`s an adapter for your pressure washer available.

[Barry Theal]

David these are awesome. I have a local company that sells them as concrete floor cleaners never thought of buying one for undercarrages. I guess your getting wiser at your old age.

[Barry Theal]

I wonder how they would work at 300 degrees of heat pumping threw them. I may need to make a Trip in the morning.

[2005GTPinMD]

Now if they had one that works with a regular house I would buy it in a heart beat!