Cleaning Wheel Wells

[Chrisdmm]

What is the best way to clean the underbody and inside wheel wells without harming any of the paint, protectants or coatings?

I purchased a steam cleaner for the job but are there any good degreasers/cleaners that I can use to make the job easier?

Thanks

[Packy]

Mean Green?

[michael lang]

I use Simple Green, use it liberally, let it set for 5-10 mins, spray more cleaner and scrub with a medium bristled brush, then pressure wash the crap out of the wheel wells and under carriage.

[yel911]

See the "while I'm in there, strikes again thread".
Some good info about this.

[strath44]

important, if you are doing this and your brakes are good cover the calipers and discs with plastic bags.

The degreaser tends to go for the caliper seals and any anti squeal / assembly grease on the components, resulting in squealing, rubbish rusty brakes!