Cleaning arches on my classic
 

Had a panick attack yesterday while washing it, thought i found some rust on one of the arches, but was just grit! :lol1:

Just wondered if anyone has any advice on the best way to clean the arches. I.E how often, what products etc.. They are in immaculate condition and want to keep them that way.

Cheers :thumb:

I get my hand under the lip of the arch underneath and remove any mud then give it a good blast with the hose pipe, then once a year underseal the arches!

Megs apc or degreser and brush is the way work great everytime can seal them if you want to help with cleaning next time.

Cheers guys. will look into the above.. They're absolutely caked in crap so going to get the wheels off at the weekend. :thumb:

Give them a rinse first, this will help loosen the dirt.

Spray your chosen cleaner (I use Espuma G202 or Bilt - Hamber Surfex) and then work it in with various brushes etc.

I use various brushes (vikan and envy) plus wheel woolies and always follow with a MF just to make sure.

Have a bucket just for wheels and arches (and never use it for shampoo) with a bit of apc (or shampoo) in it.

Oh and always wear gloves.

If you are using your hands to clean inside the edge, go careful, they may contain sharp edges and you may cut your fingers. Its why I use an MF and go careful.

Fantastic thank you. I'm actually looking forward to cleaning them.. is that bad??

Currently compiling a list of cleaning products, so will get some extra bits for the arches :)

Megs De-Greaser and/or a pre-cleaner is good to have handy.

A Tar & Glue remover as well, just be careful with it.

Most important thing is = TIME.

Might be fun if your leaving wheels on to get the back of the dampers really clean, but thats part of the fun :lol1:

For mud and salt I use a variable angle fan-jet attachment on the pressure washer: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-Flexi-...681413&sr=1-59 (although I paid £15 for mine).

Being a brass fan-jet nozzle it covers a wide area, but still retains a fair but of power (unike the variable reed-style lances usually supplied with most pressure washers)

I also aim it at near 90 degrees with a 1 metre lance extension attachment and slide it under the whole underside of the car to wash off the winter's salt and muck.

Biggest issue is gaining access on lowered cars, and of course it won't shift the tar unless you run the jet washer off the hot tap ;)