groundeffect
Registered User
Thanks for the comments.
I have my Spyder on a lift now in the garage and I'm in the process of finishing up spraying the undercarriage and all of the exposed areas with Red Rust Check. I'm obviously avoiding things like the belt, hoses, brakes, pads, discs etc... I've laid some cardboard down to catch the drips while letting it seep and settle.
I've talked with several mechanics about it and they said it is a great way to go and it will really help protect my Spyder. They say there is an undercoating for cars and trucks which are still sold every winter to help protect from salt and rust, etc... They coats are not on the cars by default and usually cost much much more then a few cans of rust check.
Two of them have said that I'm taking better care of my Spyder then most people would care for their car (ie: who don't get the undercoating).
I'm hoping the rust check in between washes will protect my Spyder. Everything I've read and heard about doing this process, shows it is a good way to go, for my purposes of riding through the winter months. So my fingers are crossed.
As for washing - thanks for the tip - But I don't normally use pressure / power washers, as they tend to push grease/lubricate out, and water in the of nooks and crannies. So, I usually a normal garden hose (shower mod) to wet my Spyder down, then I apply mild cleaning solution/soap, scrub/wipe the panels, rims, pipe, etc... I will let it drip dry a little while if I can (if the temps are not freezing haha) and get her inside my heated garage and finish the wipe down and drying process.
For the areas where dirt really accumulates, I'll use the Jet mode on my garden hose, but I'm careful where I aim it.
thanks.
I have my Spyder on a lift now in the garage and I'm in the process of finishing up spraying the undercarriage and all of the exposed areas with Red Rust Check. I'm obviously avoiding things like the belt, hoses, brakes, pads, discs etc... I've laid some cardboard down to catch the drips while letting it seep and settle.
I've talked with several mechanics about it and they said it is a great way to go and it will really help protect my Spyder. They say there is an undercoating for cars and trucks which are still sold every winter to help protect from salt and rust, etc... They coats are not on the cars by default and usually cost much much more then a few cans of rust check.
Two of them have said that I'm taking better care of my Spyder then most people would care for their car (ie: who don't get the undercoating).
I'm hoping the rust check in between washes will protect my Spyder. Everything I've read and heard about doing this process, shows it is a good way to go, for my purposes of riding through the winter months. So my fingers are crossed.
As for washing - thanks for the tip - But I don't normally use pressure / power washers, as they tend to push grease/lubricate out, and water in the of nooks and crannies. So, I usually a normal garden hose (shower mod) to wet my Spyder down, then I apply mild cleaning solution/soap, scrub/wipe the panels, rims, pipe, etc... I will let it drip dry a little while if I can (if the temps are not freezing haha) and get her inside my heated garage and finish the wipe down and drying process.
For the areas where dirt really accumulates, I'll use the Jet mode on my garden hose, but I'm careful where I aim it.
thanks.
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