cleaning door jambs/crevices

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Didn't find anything relevant in the search so I thought I would ask. What can I use/do to clean the hard to reach spots, as they have never been cleaned and water spots are everywhere.

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I think I saw somewhere a detailing service using an interior brush like so:
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with some soap and water. I'm sure that works but wouldnt that create mad swirls?

Feed back please
 
The best tool I have used for this task is the Tornador. This tool has a lever that allows it to expel an apc or air. First you use the apc with water,then flip the lever and use the air to dry the area. The unit uses air. Good tool. AG has them! The thing that I always hated about cleaning this area is after the area is wet,it is hard to dry.Also wiping this area is difficult too. So the Tornador made this alot better and quicker.
 
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A steam cleaner, even the $100 one from WalMart will tackle that very easily. Pressurized steam has an amazing cleaning power.
 
02blackout said:
Didn't find anything relevant in the search so I thought I would ask. What can I use/do to clean the hard to reach spots, as they have never been cleaned and water spots are everywhere.
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Everyone's offered good ideas but you don't have to get too exotic to clean up that mess. Some APC and a brush and a bit of tedious work. The one in your pic would be a bit anemic for that job. I use a brush similar to this:

1” Round Detailing Brush

A small paintbrush is handy for those jobs too and they're cheap enough you won't care if you get it greased up.

When you're done get an old MF and get yer fingers in there and apply a spray wax anywhere there's paint, including the undersides of the doors. The last thing I do after a wash is open the hood, trunk and doors and give everything a wipe. Do that and everything will stay clean and you won't have to worry about that cruddy job again.

TL
 
A good soft bristle brush, some microfibers, and ONR...that's what I use at least.

DLB
 
TLMitchell said:
Everyone's offered good ideas but you don't have to get too exotic to clean up that mess. Some APC and a brush and a bit of tedious work. The one in your pic would be a bit anemic for that job. I use a brush similar to this:

1” Round Detailing Brush

A small paintbrush is handy for those jobs too and they're cheap enough you won't care if you get it greased up.
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+1. You can get a 1" paintbrush from Wal-Mart for like $1. Another good tool you might consider (and you can use it for your wheels as well) is the EZ Detail Brush Mini.
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And just use that in conjunction with something like Meguiar's APC or APC+. Should make cleaning a snap!
 
How about a wash mitt with car wash soap and water and a brush for the hard to reach areas. The rinse with the hose and dry.
 
CieraSL said:
+1. You can get a 1" paintbrush from Wal-Mart for like $1. Another good tool you might consider (and you can use it for your wheels as well) is the EZ Detail Brush Mini.
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And just use that in conjunction with something like Meguiar's APC or APC+. Should make cleaning a snap!
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I almost hate to grunge up an EZ Detail brush on greasy stuff. Fortunately, :confused: like many others, I had one break where the wire enters the handle and the vendor replaced it. Now I use the broken one for really greasy stuff.

Here's another handy tool... or set of tools... to get into any tight spots you can imagine. A little pricey for something you may not use regularly (isn't everything detailing-related?) but I find new uses for them all the time.

Pimp Stixxx - Motorcycle Detailing - Motorcycle Polishing Tools - Microfiber Towels - Microfiber Cloths - Biker Clothing - Motorcycle Apparel

I picked 'em up at a local Yamaha shop on sale because they weren't a big seller. There's a list of local dealers on the Web site.

TL
 
I noticed that you had Simple Green in your supply cabinate. You can dilute that at 10-1 and spray it on and let it dwell for about 15 seconds and then wipe off with a MF.
 
I have used paint brushes of various sizes for years to reach those type of places. Anywhere from 1/2" to 3" have a place.
They are also handy under the hood.
I sometimes cut off about 1/2 of the bristles to have a slightly stiffer brush.
I also wrap the metal sleeve with black plastic tape to keep from hitting it on something I might regret.

I use them with both APC and QD products.
 
Get a good quality $35.00 or so 4" Horse Hair Paint Brush ! after you have cleaned the interior and prior to any exterior wash dip the paint brush in the carwash bucket with suds you have prepared for the exterior. Liberally dip and rub the bristles agaist all door Jamb surfaces, crevices and wiring acordians.
 
Wax Gorilla said:
Get a good quality $35.00 or so 4" Horse Hair Paint Brush ! after you have cleaned the interior and prior to any exterior wash dip the paint brush in the carwash bucket with suds you have prepared for the exterior. Liberally dip and rub the bristles agaist all door Jamb surfaces, crevices and wiring acordians.
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Thanks for the tip. When I wash my cars , all I do to the door jams is just dry them (if that). I will now clean them with a paint brush . Thanks again .
 
Here's what I do...

Try to wash them with either a brush or wash mitt during the washing step and then dry and wipe the paint and rubber gaskets clean.

After this, I use Microfiber towels or cotton towels form the Tatty Groups listed here,

The 4 minimum categories of wiping cloths


and either apply a one-step cleaner wax to painted sections or a dressing to rubber gaskets and vinyl trim components.

:)
 
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