Cleaning door jambs

[gbod]

There is nothing more disappointing than fishing up a nice two bucket wash only to open the doors and find all the little puddles of dirty water that have collected in the door jambs. (and trunk jamb- or whatever it's called?)

 

What is the recommendation for cleaning the door jambs?  Do you go over it with a damp microfiber after the wash?   Or do you clean them well before the two-bucket wash?  

 

What does everyone do?

 

(And on a related note- do you guys seal and/or wax in there?)

Edited January 20, 2015 by gbod

[Chris@Adams]

I use DS or WW with a older WW towel, every time I wash.......

[ramflava]

I use waterless wash.

[Ricky Bobby]

Yes to seal/waxing.  Yes to claying and polishing as well, if you are a true detailer.

 

I use diluted rinseless to clean and wipe.  APC for heavy build up of grime.

[TheBurninator]

Depends on how dirty the jambs are, but I do a good job of keeping up with mine, so waterless wash works well.

 

 

Yes to seal/waxing.  Yes to claying and polishing as well, if you are a true detailer.

 

I like AIO's for door jambs if they need polished. Minimizes effort for the benefit. Reminds me I need to order one of those new FLEX PE-8's for tight spots like that.

[redneck08sierra]

i just keep mine clean, I don't seal/wax.  after I am done washing, I just take a damp microfiber and clean the jams.  I sometimes use waterless wash but most of the time I don't

[TheBurninator]

i just keep mine clean, I don't seal/wax.  after I am done washing, I just take a damp microfiber and clean the jams.  I sometimes use waterless wash but most of the time I don't

 

Next time you clean them throw some quick sealant on the jambs. They stay cleaner and are easier to wipe down

[Ricky Bobby]

Depends on how dirty the jambs are, but I do a good job of keeping up with mine, so waterless wash works well.

 

 

 

I like AIO's for door jambs if they need polished. Minimizes effort for the benefit. Reminds me I need to order one of those new FLEX PE-8's for tight spots like that.

 

AIO's or aerosols work fine, Quick Sealant would be great if they are already in great shape, otherwise a little hand polish would work well to restore them before sealing.  I have Sonax PNS which works great for door jambs easy on and easy off which is why I recommend Quick Sealant for protection on them out of Adam's line.

 

Best restoring product by hand is probably Revive if the jambs haven't been cleaned out in a while as well.  APC and the lug nut brush with boars hair is also great for agitating the stuck on grime.

[Ricky Bobby]

^^ bingo Chris.

 

Make it a part of your regimen to clean/wipedown your jambs after every wash and it will be like second nature and be easier to keep them clean.

 

It's all in the details!

[LFairbanks]

I wipe down the door jambs as well as around the door itself, at every wash.  Paying close attention to the bottom of the door where corrosion tends to start.  Newer cars seem to have that weatherstrip that runs across the bottom of the door and seems to be a catch all for dirt.

[redneck08sierra]

Next time you clean them throw some quick sealant on the jambs. They stay cleaner and are easier to wipe down

i'll give it a try next time.  I have it, just never use it

[Ricky Bobby]

i'll give it a try next time.  I have it, just never use it

 

Why not lol?  Its so versatile, door jambs, wheels, I think some even use it on glass as well.

[redneck08sierra]

Why not lol?  Its so versatile, door jambs, wheels, I think some even use it on glass as well.

never use it on door jams....i use it on wheels

[PT3]

I use DS or WW with a older WW towel, every time I wash.......

This is what I do as well.

 

I do like the idea of using some Quick Sealant on the jams though!

 

But I have to say... I'm pretty lucky on my daily driver, M5....BMW did a great job of sealing the jambs. So they don't get too bad. But wipe them down every time either way.

Edited January 22, 2015 by PhilT3 2014 BMW M5

[Ricky Bobby]

This is what I do as well.

 

I do like the idea of using some Quick Sealant on the jams though!

 

But I have to say... I'm pretty lucky on my daily driver, M5....BMW did a great job of sealing the jambs. So they don't get too bad. But wipe them down every time either way.

 

Good regimen Phil, if you have the QS try it on the jambs.  Or take an MF applicator with the Liquid Paint Sealant and be sure to protect them, makes them soooo easy to wipe down when they are sealed.

[Gen9Rolla]

I also use Quick Sealant on my door jambs and wipe them down with Waterless Wash every wash. Quick and easy and they always look great!

[PT3]

Good regimen Phil, if you have the QS try it on the jambs.  Or take an MF applicator with the Liquid Paint Sealant and be sure to protect them, makes them soooo easy to wipe down when they are sealed.

Copy that Gold Leader!

[Natch02]

Detail Spray and quick sealant for me also.

[HFX Detailing]

I use Detail Spray or Waterless Wash with a older Waterless Wash towel, every time I wash.......

 

Exactly what I do.

 

Heck, I have had some customers Door Jambs so bad I had to clay them.

 

Since it does not take long, I will apply some wax usually too to make the cleaning next time easier . . . especially if the door jambs were really bad before I tackled them.

[Team Adam's]

If the car is EXTREMELY filthy I'll actually do a quick Waterless Wash of the doorjambs first, before proceeding to the full wash. Reason being is I've found that significant amounts of buildup in door jams can actually lead to dirty water running out of panel gaps after the wash and then you end up with potentially abrasive particles on your towel.

 

I don't do a super thorough or good job, but I do blast them with a liberal amount of waterless, then wipe with a utility or WW towel. After washing I go back thru again and do a more complete job when I dry.

 

If its a vehicle thats not that dirty then I just hit the door jambs after washing with a few shots of waterless and a towel.