Muddy carpeted wheel wells.. Any tips?

[Eldorado2k]

Do you understand I am talking about carpeted wheel wells?


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I understand exactly what you’re talking about. The Kia parked outside has carpeted wheel wells. They just never get That dirty. The dirt that does accumulate on them comes off fairly easy with APC and a wheel well brush. But like I said it’s never crazy dirty nor have any carpeted wheel wells that I can remember having to clean.

I’ve had more issues getting painted wheel wells perfectly clean. Magic Eraser is my secret weapon for those cases.

 

[Eldorado2k]

I'm not understanding why someone would use carpet on wheel wheels? Please explain like I'm 5 years old.

For 1 they stay black, so they look good vs. plastic which can fade and turn gray.

For noise reduction because tire noise is known to bother certain people who are into that subject.

Maybe they’d be able to explain why some vehicles only have carpet in the rear wheel wells but not the front.

 

[Bill D]

My dad's Jeep has carpeted wheel wells on all four wells. I do what Eldo does and use a brush and APC when needed. I never let them get too dirty. I like not having to dress them. It saves product.

 

[JDGolden]

If the vehicle doesn't see a dirt road they're not bad. As I mentioned, driving down a dirt road the consistency of gumbo will make for a saturated fabric. Spraying that out of the wheel wells is like the never ending story.

 

[Eldorado2k]

Does anyone besides Bill D use a brush?

 

[Tasmania]

I see a UK detailer use a tornado type head for his pressure washer the one that you clean concrete with.

 

[Eric7810]

I see a UK detailer use a tornado type head for his pressure washer the one that you clean concrete with.

I’ve got one of those that came with my power washer. It’s sat on my work bench for years never used. I will try it next time, thanks.


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[Bosko]

Brushes are a waste of time........
Short handled gun with a turbo tip is the best solution


Edit:


For those that are making suggestions on how to clean this issue with no experience...

County/country roads (stone and dirt) where most of the problem is coming from, has a layer of "Limestone FINES"... this mixes with dirt/grass/sticks.
what does this create......CEMENT!

The people that have dealt with this no exactly what I'm talking about...

 

[Bill D]

I’m thankful I don’t live anywhere near a country road

 

[Bosko]

I’m thankful I don’t live anywhere near a country road

You ain't kidding...I spent 2 and a 1/2 hours on my truck Sunday and drove 50 feet past my mailbox on the way to town and the dust was falling in sheets off my back tail gate

 

[Eldorado2k]

So nobody’s used a brush?lol.

I can’t help but think this is somewhat similar to trying to get road film off paint using a pressure washer… It can’t be done. It needs agitation.

No wonder it takes 15 minutes with the pressure washer. If it was me I’d take chemical/brush Then the pressure washer. But what do I know…

 

[Bosko]

So nobody’s used a brush?

Are you ignorant man???
I have said on here more than twice that they are a waste of time.....YES I have and other have used brushes!


Not too sound like an asshole
They dont work....maybe read my posts

 

[Eldorado2k]

Are you ignorant man???
I have said on here more than twice that they are a waste of time.....YES I have and other have used brushes!


Not too sound like an asshole
They dont work....maybe read my posts

That’s the very 1st time any of you guys said you’ve used a brush. I’ve asked like 5 times and couldn’t get an answer until now. Like pulling teeth!

 

[Bosko]

Ok...to clear things up.....I have used brushes...hard/soft.....long/short....it sears mud around in circles
If you try it dry......you need to clear your schedule for about 3-4 hours and then you are left with a dust that still doesn't come off.

Using APC....any other cleaner turns dry mud into wet mud...it helps about the same as water.

 

[Eldorado2k]

Stick with the power washer method, compressed air could send that stuff everywhere. Charge him $100 extra for the service.

None, I just go right to work with the pwr washer. I have an adjustable end that really helps.


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LOL....I'm the muddy wheel well champion..
Solution...a power washer(3000 psi)...turbo tip
And a chair to sit your ass in

Time.....15 minutes a wheel well to do it the right way

I'm going to disagree with you man......not a chance

I just did my truck yesterday...15 minutes a wheel well....the fabric is THICK like carpet.
You get mud on it it soaks in like a wet dog and the more you wash it...the more mud keeps coming out.
It is a horrible product, I don't care that it reduces noise...it is a pain in the ass if you get it muddy!

As others have said, pressure washer is your best friend. Various tips can help. Personally I don’t tell the customer that I charge extra for that. I just work it into the price of the detail.

Absolutely a pain. I had a Silverado with those and also live off of a dirt road. 15 minutes each with a power washer sounds correct.

If the vehicle doesn't see a dirt road they're not bad. As I mentioned, driving down a dirt road the consistency of gumbo will make for a saturated fabric. Spraying that out of the wheel wells is like the never ending story.

All these posts mention pressure washer.^
Not a single mention of a brush.


My brother just bought this truck. I hope he’s got carpeted wheel wells. If he does I’ll request he gets them as muddy as possible and I’ll return to this thread.

Only problem is he lives an hour away so I don’t see him very often.

 

[Bosko]

I'll stick with my comment I made on post #32

I guess you know everything man...having never done it in your life.....you should run for POTUS.....

 

[Eldorado2k]

I'll stick with my comment I made on post #32

I guess you know everything man...having never done it in your life.....you should run for POTUS.....

I was typing my message and didn’t get a chance to see your last post until afterwards. Relax.

 

[Eldorado2k]

Not too sound like an asshole
They dont work....maybe read my posts

You can say anything. I don’t take nothing personal.

 

[JDGolden]

Sorry Eldo, I didn't answer on the brushes. The problem is that the GM fabric wheel wells for the trucks is almost like carpet. The muddy dirt roads really soak that into it the material. You can spray an area that looks clean, then get closer to the fabric and even more mud comes out.

I have tried brushes and it got me nowhere closer to having them clean than I would spraying them with water. It's almost like beneath the fibers is a massive sponge just holding all of that soupy #### in there.

Next time I clean a vehicle with them, I'll try different brushes and some LATA and time my methods.

 

[JDGolden]

This is what I’m dealing with. When it rains or snows, the road is a mess. 5 mph will have my tires throwing mud into the air. Thankfully my Jeep has plastic liners and not fabric. They’re a mess anytime the road is remotely wet but it doesn’t take much time to clean them due to the plastic.

Over 800 miles of dirt roads in my county. Love/hate relationship. But I couldn’t live in a big city.


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