Griots Garage Undercarriage Spray

[dschribs]

Does anyone know where I can find this product???

I`ve seen it mentioned alot on this forum but, after checking the web site, it doesn`t appear it`s available from Griots anymore??????



Thanks!!

[topnotchtouch]

http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=11138

[crobinso]

Wait, I have questions:



This stuff is just a dye, or a paint, right?



Will it affect the performance of ball joints, lube points (I forget the technical name), or other moving suspension parts?



How long will it last?



Is it waterproof?



Thanks,

Charles

[topnotchtouch]

Not sure how it will affect moving suspension parts as I only use it on my wheel wells. It is not a dye or paint though. It is an oily susbstance similar to a tire gel. It does not dry but remains tacky. Being oily it does repell water. For me it lasts about a month.

[togwt]

Groit`s undergarrige spray is silicone based so it is waterproof.

Just be careful if it gets on the floor as it will make it slippery



JonM

[Pats300zx]

I have used the Griots UCS before and I really like it. I use it exclusively on my show car. I find it to be kinda pricey and don`t use it for everyday use. For my daily drivers etc I have been using Armor All Tire Foam on the wheel wells etc . Its cheap, looks great, and only costs $2.47 at Walmart.

[dschribs]

Pats

Question for you...

Where do you use it?? Do you think it would shine up and darken black metal inner fender wells under the hood and the underside of a (black-low gloss) painted metal hood??? It`s kind of pricey and I`d hate to buy it only to have it sit on my shelf - like tons of other stuff I have!! It is like armour all for metal more or less???

[Accumulator]

I like the Undercarriage Spray, but it sure is messy stuff. Doesn`t want to just wash out of cloths either, so watch what you get it on.



Wiping it down/off after applying will remove enough excess that it`ll seem a bit "drier".



Yeah, the "armor all for metal" description fits pretty well :xyxthumbs



Try it on some undercarriage parts first to see what it`s like. I apply it with a sponge rather than spraying. As TOGWT said, you do *NOT* want to spray it on the floor (or get it on the rest of your car).



How long it`ll last just depends...how you clean the treated areas, what you put the vehicle through. It doesn`t just go away in a few days though. I can`t imagine it hurting anything like suspension parts, etc. Certainly wouldn`t hurt the zerk fittings, in fact they`re probably wipe clean for lubing better as the Undercarriage Spray will keep crap from building up on them.

[crobinso]

Originally posted by Accumulator

I can`t imagine it hurting anything like suspension parts, etc. Certainly wouldn`t hurt the zerk fittings, in fact they`re probably wipe clean for lubing better as the Undercarriage Spray will keep crap from building up on them. Zerk fittings! That was the term I couldn`t think of! Thanks, Accumulator.



Charles

[Accumulator]

:D :wavey

[Krautfed 03]

I have found that wiping the sprayed areas with a slightly damp cloth or sponge leaves a really nice satin finish, just like the car looked as new.

[Accumulator]

Yeah, that`s a good idea. Just getting any excess off will do a lot to lower the "slime factor".

[Krautfed 03]

I`ve found an aerosol product that works wonders on my undercarriage. It`s called Pro Shine, a product made for dealers and detailers, but it is a very fine mist with very little overspray. It gives a nice satin sheen, and gets glossier with additional coats if desired. I like the aerosol because it seems to go on a little more even and you don`t have to wipe excess off.



It also works good on tires, does not sling off when you drive away, but you have to use a lot of product since it is such a fine mist.

[Bill D]

I`m highly considering the Griots stuff for my next wells detailer. How`s it on attracting dust?



I`m considering trying various acrylic based shine products not limited to automotive use as well but I hope i can bypass that with the Griots

[Krautfed 03]

It is a little greasy, so there is the typical dust attraction, especially on the undercarriage where you will see the most dust / grime, etc.