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badblu97 · 03-22-2009, 10:22 PM

Im starting the clean up process on the frame of my truck, mostly the front crossmember. I have a decent little pressure washer, what chemical should I use? Ive heard purple power, let it sit and get to washin' but Im thinking maybe a chemical with the mixing thingy on the pressure washer.....I appreciate the feedback!!

pokethesmot · 03-22-2009, 10:25 PM

i had a friend that used gojo once

keith61760 · 03-22-2009, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by badblu97

Im starting the clean up process on the frame of my truck, mostly the front crossmember. I have a decent little pressure washer, what chemical should I use? Ive heard purple power, let it sit and get to washin' but Im thinking maybe a chemical with the mixing thingy on the pressure washer.....I appreciate the feedback!!

I used the degreaser for pressure washers and it did pretty good. Still ended up having to scrub by hand to get the caked on stuff off.

85gmcguy · 03-22-2009, 10:33 PM

I use either Purple Power or Castrol super clean in a garden (pump-up) sprayer. Your trigger finger will thank you. If you leave it on too long it'll take off paint, but if the grease is really thick it may take two applications. My little 1300 psi pressure washer does a really good job. Just remember to keep that stuff off of your hands and out of your eyes.

badblu97 · 03-22-2009, 10:39 PM

Awesome!...the frame and suspension has some POR 13 that I did a half a$$ job on, so Im looking to get all that off too. Truthfully, I dont care if it strips it down to bare steel. ( In fact, I wish it would!!

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**old Rusty C10** · 03-22-2009, 10:58 PM

i used spray on stuff called gunk and then used the power washer.. ive done it on several cars like that

85Bowtie · 03-23-2009, 08:03 AM

First of all you need to scrape all the caked on stuff off. Then, I usually spray on Gunk Engine degreaser, let it sit, then spray on Simple Green and let it sit some more. Then hit it with the pressure washer WITH a mixture of simples green. It works better the warmer it is outside. Might have to do it twice if it's real bad. Then spray off with pressure washer and only water. Never had any luck with Purple Power. Dabbing on a little Parts Washer fluid over the heavily greasy ares before you do all of that works really good too.

DirtyLarry · 03-23-2009, 01:25 PM

I agree, Simple Green is the stuff I have the best luck with.

blink32 · 03-23-2009, 02:27 PM

Have you thought of hitting up one of the local equipment rental places and renting a pressure steam/hot water sprayer? I own one but I know the local rates on them are reasonable. 1000psi for 4hrs is $60, full day $80. Or the 3kpsi is $115 for a full day. $80 could be worth it once you figure in the amount of chemicals you'd have to buy plus your time.

I swear by the one I own. Was expensive at the time but there was disposable income all those years ago.

Hottrucks · 03-23-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 85gmcguy

I Castrol super clean in a garden (pump-up) sprayer. Your trigger finger will thank you. If you leave it on too long it'll take off paint, but if the grease is really thick it may take two applications. My little 1300 psi pressure washer does a really good job. Just remember to keep that stuff off of your hands and out of your eyes.

Bingo we use it on heavy construction equipment this stuff works plain and simple

Alex1 · 03-23-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Hottrucks

Bingo we use it on heavy construction equipment this stuff works plain and simple

Cleans the bathtub awesome too!

badblu97 · 03-23-2009, 08:21 PM

Alrighty, I used Purple Power, it wasnt too bad dirty wise, so it worked fine with the pressure washer. Thanks for all the help!!!!

red caddy · 03-24-2009, 12:25 AM

When I've got a real mess like that to clean up, I hit the dollar store and buy a case of the cheap oven cleaner. Scrape the real heavy grease and dirt off, soak it with oven cleaner, (don't let it dry) hit it with my 3200 pressure washer and hot water from the drain cock on the hot water tank. (kill 2 birds with one rock, LOL) It even strips some paint and light rust. I usually blow it dry, while the H/W tank is catching up, and do a few laps with a scraper and a marine tooth brush on the hard spots, then hit it again with the oven cleaner and P/W. I think the hot water is the key.

When I'm done being anal about how clean I want it, I dilute Simple green or the purple stuff about 5 : 1, and P/W it again, (hot water) Seems to neutralize all the caustics in the oven cleaner and pulls a lot of oil and grease out of the cast iron and aluminum parts. Preservation is up to you, but I like Nasson 2 part epoxy primer, covered with single stage acrylic enamal, with catylist, Pretty tough and easy to repair later. RED

03-22-2009, 10:22 PM	#1
badblu97 Double 6's Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Winter Haven, FL Posts: 349	So I have a frame clean-up question...... Im starting the clean up process on the frame of my truck, mostly the front crossmember. I have a decent little pressure washer, what chemical should I use? Ive heard purple power, let it sit and get to washin' but Im thinking maybe a chemical with the mixing thingy on the pressure washer.....I appreciate the feedback!! __________________ Street Glidin! 1966 LWB Custom Cab (sold) 1982 Short Fleet (under the knife) 1998 S10 2wd Fleet 2007 Chevy Silverado Crew 2007 Harley Davidson Street Glide

03-22-2009, 10:25 PM	#2
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	Re: So I have a frame clean-up question...... i had a friend that used gojo once __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy"

03-22-2009, 10:33 PM	#4
85gmcguy Plays with trucks Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 433	Re: So I have a frame clean-up question...... I use either Purple Power or Castrol super clean in a garden (pump-up) sprayer. Your trigger finger will thank you. If you leave it on too long it'll take off paint, but if the grease is really thick it may take two applications. My little 1300 psi pressure washer does a really good job. Just remember to keep that stuff off of your hands and out of your eyes. __________________ Gary My Dad's Old Truck 1985

03-22-2009, 10:39 PM	#5
badblu97 Double 6's Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Winter Haven, FL Posts: 349	Re: So I have a frame clean-up question...... Awesome!...the frame and suspension has some POR 13 that I did a half a$$ job on, so Im looking to get all that off too. Truthfully, I dont care if it strips it down to bare steel. ( In fact, I wish it would!!) __________________ Street Glidin! 1966 LWB Custom Cab (sold) 1982 Short Fleet (under the knife) 1998 S10 2wd Fleet 2007 Chevy Silverado Crew 2007 Harley Davidson Street Glide

03-22-2009, 10:58 PM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: So I have a frame clean-up question...... i used spray on stuff called gunk and then used the power washer.. ive done it on several cars like that __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

03-23-2009, 08:03 AM	#7
85Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: TN Posts: 410	Re: So I have a frame clean-up question...... First of all you need to scrape all the caked on stuff off. Then, I usually spray on Gunk Engine degreaser, let it sit, then spray on Simple Green and let it sit some more. Then hit it with the pressure washer WITH a mixture of simples green. It works better the warmer it is outside. Might have to do it twice if it's real bad. Then spray off with pressure washer and only water. Never had any luck with Purple Power. Dabbing on a little Parts Washer fluid over the heavily greasy ares before you do all of that works really good too. Last edited by 85Bowtie; 03-23-2009 at 08:04 AM.

03-23-2009, 01:25 PM	#8
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: So I have a frame clean-up question...... I agree, Simple Green is the stuff I have the best luck with. __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

03-23-2009, 02:27 PM	#9
blink32 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: OTR Posts: 338	Re: So I have a frame clean-up question...... Have you thought of hitting up one of the local equipment rental places and renting a pressure steam/hot water sprayer? I own one but I know the local rates on them are reasonable. 1000psi for 4hrs is $60, full day $80. Or the 3kpsi is $115 for a full day. $80 could be worth it once you figure in the amount of chemicals you'd have to buy plus your time. I swear by the one I own. Was expensive at the time but there was disposable income all those years ago.

03-23-2009, 08:21 PM	#12
badblu97 Double 6's Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Winter Haven, FL Posts: 349	Re: So I have a frame clean-up question...... Alrighty, I used Purple Power, it wasnt too bad dirty wise, so it worked fine with the pressure washer. Thanks for all the help!!!! __________________ Street Glidin! 1966 LWB Custom Cab (sold) 1982 Short Fleet (under the knife) 1998 S10 2wd Fleet 2007 Chevy Silverado Crew 2007 Harley Davidson Street Glide

03-24-2009, 12:25 AM	#13
red caddy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Venice Florida Posts: 83	Re: So I have a frame clean-up question...... When I've got a real mess like that to clean up, I hit the dollar store and buy a case of the cheap oven cleaner. Scrape the real heavy grease and dirt off, soak it with oven cleaner, (don't let it dry) hit it with my 3200 pressure washer and hot water from the drain cock on the hot water tank. (kill 2 birds with one rock, LOL) It even strips some paint and light rust. I usually blow it dry, while the H/W tank is catching up, and do a few laps with a scraper and a marine tooth brush on the hard spots, then hit it again with the oven cleaner and P/W. I think the hot water is the key. When I'm done being anal about how clean I want it, I dilute Simple green or the purple stuff about 5 : 1, and P/W it again, (hot water) Seems to neutralize all the caustics in the oven cleaner and pulls a lot of oil and grease out of the cast iron and aluminum parts. Preservation is up to you, but I like Nasson 2 part epoxy primer, covered with single stage acrylic enamal, with catylist, Pretty tough and easy to repair later. RED



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