How To Clean Vehicle Springs

Springs in vehicles are fairly robust. It takes extreme conditions or an owner foolish enough to use spring clamps to substantially shorten the life of springs. This applies to both suspension and brake springs. Maintaining springs is as easy as cleaning them regularly. Cleaning the springs require minimal effort and gear. All you need is a pressure washer, a rug or sponge, brush, detergent, drying cloth and lubricant.

Use the pressure washer to remove grime buildup and loose particles from the springs. Just the pressurized water alone can remove around 90 percent of the dirt. Use a rug or sponge with detergent to remove the remaining hard-to-remove dirt from the exposed surfaces of the spring. Use the brush for spots that are difficult to reach with just the rug or sponge. Use the pressure washer again to remove the detergent and then dry with the drying cloth. Apply a lubricant or protectant to prevent corrosion or make it harder for dirt to stick onto the springs. Done.

There are some things to keep in mind when cleaning vehicle springs. The detergent must be designed for automotive applications. The regular detergents like those used for laundry or dishwashing are too harsh for automotive components. Do not scrub when there are still loose particles on the springs. Doing so would cause the particles to scratch the protective coating on the springs, making it prone to corrosion.

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