Devin04 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Is there an easy way to do this w/o getting the inside wet and that can combat the years of dirt buildup? Now that I'm washing other people's cars I'm finding that this is an area that is very neglected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 scott mc Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 The waterless wash works great and it makes the car smell good I've received alot of compliments using this method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BRZN Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 First of all always wipe doors out every time you wash your car ,and it will not build up ! You can use the new Waterless Car Wash also. The waterless wash works great and it makes the car smell good I've received alot of compliments using this method. Along with a microfiber towel...... /Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Nitelord Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I use APC to break up the grease around the hinges and finish the whole jam with the WCW and an MF towel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Fit08 Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 What I've done in the past utilizes a combination of Detail Spray, a Detail Sponge (the old gray block style), Car Wash, and some Microfiber. For the easy to reach areas - Get the sponge damp with water... place a quarter sized drop of car wash on the middle, fold the sponge in on itself to get the soap to work its way in. Then squeeze viggorously. This will generate a pretty substantial lather. Take your DS and on the stream (not spray) setting saturate the area really well. Then using your lathered up sponge gently wipe away the dirt. Then using a detail brush and lots of DS I get into the cracks and crevices. Follow up with a light mist of detail spray and wipe down with microfiber. I'll follow that with a pass of Revive by hand just to make sure everything is extra clean. What no butter after? I think I see another use for quick sealant. Question do you have to knock it done with micro fiber after OR can you jsut spray and leave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mc2hill Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 What no butter after? I think I see another use for quick sealant. Question do you have to knock it done with micro fiber after OR can you jsut spray and leave? For this area I would say spray it on the applicator and wipe on. Let it set, and wipe with a MF after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Dreamworkz Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Waterless wash and utility towels is what I use and works awesome. Dream Workz Auto Detailing using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ian6 Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 (edited) I just painted the jambs on my 90 K5 Blazer this week at school so I thought I'd share. I'll def be cleaning them every wash. the paint is GM cyber gray metallic, cant wait to get the whole thing painted, the 2 month wait before I can lay some americana on it is gonna be hard lol Edited April 21, 2012 by Ian6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BlueGenCoupe Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 I clean my door jambs after every wash with waterless wash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Fit08 Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 I clean my door jambs after every wash with waterless wash Yes, I was just thinking a coat of quick sealant or butter will aid in shine and easy dust removal later, what ya think. More work in a sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ChargerMatt Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Yes, I was just thinking a coat of quick sealant or butter will aid in shine and easy dust removal later, what ya think. More work in a sense. That's what I did my last detail. Seems to help but it still gets trapped in the corners. Oh well, that's what my new-fangled sidekick is for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GXPaycheck Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Turbo Stick will get into some of those hard to reach areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Yellow_Glide Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 +1 on the waterless wash and utility rowels. Just received the utility towels - had to try them out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Fit08 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 So guys, Anyone give this any thought? Your door jams and hinges are extremly greasy (light) and grime all over. You spry with APC and use brush and dampen water with 3-3 oz of APC to wipe followed by DS. WW will not cut grime as well I found so it is out of this one. SO, here is the ? Will the APC promote rust or hinge issues as it is slightly acidic I would assume?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 THE Mook Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 So guys, Anyone give this any thought? Your door jams and hinges are extremly greasy (light) and grime all over. You spry with APC and use brush and dampen water with 3-3 oz of APC to wipe followed by DS. WW will not cut grime as well I found so it is out of this one. SO, here is the ? Will the APC promote rust or hinge issues as it is slightly acidic I would assume?? No I wouldn't think so. It's a KILLER degreaser, but isn't that far up the pH scale. Make sure you turn your firehose nozzle down a bunch, and gently flood the area out. A good time to hit the jambs is when the car is still soaped...after you've hit the paint. Perhaps take an additional wash pad, to use as an agitator. Mook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Coderedpl Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I have to make it a habit to hit those areas with my new car. I know on my previous cars they got dirty and I always had a pain in the *** time cleaning them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Renurbs Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 How bout some wheel woollies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DSG Mustang GT Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I use my old towels to clean door jams and trunk areas and follow up with detail spray Thats what I do. OP pics of the Mustang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DSG Mustang GT Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Nice Mustang, any more pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chuckster Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I use Wheel Woolies for ALL hard to reach areas..... These are a must have tool for detailing door jambs, grills, engine areas, wheels and any areas you can't reach by hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 CMDChase Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I clean mine with All-Purpose Cleaner and finish them off with Detail Spray. Looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MrHot88 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I spray them down with All Purpose Cleaner, then use my steamer, small soft brush attachment that fits in tight spots, works very well, then simply wipe it down with a MFT. Bought my steamer at Harbor Freight for 100 bucks, works extremely well on carpets too. A must have IMO I also use it on engines, dries very fast and not have to worry about any damage. Kevin Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Coderedpl Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I spray them down with All Purpose Cleaner, then use my steamer, small soft brush attachment that fits in tight spots, works very well, then simply wipe it down with a MFT. Bought my steamer at Harbor Freight for 100 bucks, works extremely well on carpets too. A must have IMO I also use it on engines, dries very fast and not have to worry about any damage. Kevin Kevin Do you have a Model #? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MrHot88 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Yes, I'll get it and post it here very soon:) I use it all the time , wife uses also, very handy. Kevin Do you have a Model #? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Green Machine Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Treat them just like you would wash the rest of the car just make it more hands on and controlled. The jams on my new Audi are just as shiney as the exterior body panels so I wanna keep them that way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mc2hill Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Bought my steamer at Harbor Freight for 100 bucks, works extremely well on carpets too. A must have IMO I also use it on engines, dries very fast and not have to worry about any damage. Do you have a Model #? They sell the McCulloch steamer. It appears to be model MC1275, which available lots of places. Here is a older thread by a member with the same model - http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/wheels-trim-undercarriage-engine-bay-detailing/11724.htm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Is there an easy way to do this w/o getting the inside wet and that can combat the years of dirt buildup? Now that I'm washing other people's cars I'm finding that this is an area that is very neglected.
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