Door Jambs

[Papa]

For the rinse I turn the water flow down low or skip it all together. After the wash, I usually use the same mitt that has been soaking in bucket of fresh clean water to give the jambs a quick wipe while rinsing the rest of the car.... works for me.

 

[pheerix]

I just use leftover Rinseless solution and a cheap towel then use the same for wheels then throw it away.

 

[parttimer]

I have a few different methods for the jambs, if they are super dirty I do open the door and hit the jambs, bottom of the doors and side of doors while washing. Then I use the "rain" setting on my nozzle. If they are not that dirty, I hit it with rinseless and long shag towel, or after a wash just a quick wipe with a long shag while still wet. I use my crappier towels for that step as well. I am not burning 800GSM or edgeless towels on jambs.

 

[cardaddy]

omg - lmao!

See... I'm good for SOMETHING around hear!

Shhhhhh... Me keeps at LEAST 2~3 bundles of ol' use um' and toss um' Kirklands handy.

Am I the only one that opens the door while washing and runs my Micro-fiber wash mitt around the edges? I mean if you want it clean, clean it...

To me the paint in the door jams is no different than the paint on the hood. Clean it protect it.

Nosirreeee you're not!

I'll even take my lil' electric pressure washer and hit the jambs.

Always hit them with a Wheel Woolie too! (On the tight spots, greasy spots and bottom.)

Then the sill areas and striker plate area it's a wash mitt and/or a soft brush.

And if that's not OCD enough...
I keep botttles of WG and BF WOWA Sealant handy JUST FOR JAMBS.

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[raysanni]

I have a few different methods for the jambs, if they are super dirty I do open the door and hit the jambs, bottom of the doors and side of doors while washing. Then I use the "rain" setting on my nozzle. If they are not that dirty, I hit it with rinseless and long shag towel, or after a wash just a quick wipe with a long shag while still wet. I use my crappier towels for that step as well. I am not burning 800GSM or edgeless towels on jambs.

Perfect!

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[JSMet]

You don't rotate your microfiber towels? I usually buy the more expensive ones that I use for paint correction and wax/sealant, and the Costco type which I use as all purpose towels; drying, windshields, and if they're soft enough, for polish removal. When I launder the Costco towels, I start "rotating" them out, meaning when the dirt starts becoming too difficult to get them clean enough, I'll use them on the engine bay, door jambs, and wheel wells. The next step is the trash can. (although I hate throwing anything away) I notice that the door jambs are a place where rust can get a foothold, particularly the back doors.

 

[cardaddy]

You don't rotate your microfiber towels? I usually buy the more expensive ones that I use for paint correction and wax/sealant, and the Costco type which I use as all purpose towels; drying, windshields, and if they're soft enough, for polish removal. When I launder the Costco towels, I start "rotating" them out, meaning when the dirt starts becoming too difficult to get them clean enough, I'll use them on the engine bay, door jambs, and wheel wells. The next step is the trash can. (although I hate throwing anything away) I notice that the door jambs are a place where rust can get a foothold, particularly the back doors.

Was that meant for me? :dunno:

If so.... well YES, I inspect AND categorize my towels after each use, wash, and dry.

The Costco's though are so cheap that even if you only use them once, you can toss them. What... at something like 42¢ each? :laughing:

FWIW.... I'll inspect them, then mark them in the corner with a magic marker. Basically, 1 mark denotes one step down from new condition, 2 marks denotes wheels, inside of the fender lips, underneath bumpers, exhaust tips, front of jambs and door striker areas (grease possible) etc. Anything more than that and they are pure 'grease' towels for oil changes and brake jobs.

 

[JSMet]

That's a good system. Thanks for sharing it. If you don't mind, I'll start using your method.

 

[BrutalNoodle]

FWIW.... I'll inspect them, then mark them in the corner with a magic marker. Basically, 1 mark denotes one step down from new condition, 2 marks denotes wheels, inside of the fender lips, underneath bumpers, exhaust tips, front of jambs and door striker areas (grease possible) etc. Anything more than that and they are pure 'grease' towels for oil changes and brake jobs.

That's a really good system. I need to do that. rops:

 

[cardaddy]

That's a good system. Thanks for sharing it. If you don't mind, I'll start using your method.

Certainly guys!

I started doing that way back when, because I would find myself sometimes thinking a towel was in better condition weeks later than I did ***that moment*** I pulled it out of the dryer.

So with the mark, I can always take a quick look 'in the heat of the moment' and know EXACTLY what condition it's in. (When I was in a serious grading mode.)

Truth be told.... the marker never really washes out.

That's a really good system. I need to do that. rops:

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[brad911]

Costco.......then they get demoted to tires

 

[BrutalNoodle]

Certainly guys!

I started doing that way back when, because I would find myself sometimes thinking a towel was in better condition weeks later than I did ***that moment*** I pulled it out of the dryer.

So with the mark, I can always take a quick look 'in the heat of the moment' and know EXACTLY what condition it's in. (When I was in a serious grading mode.)

Truth be told.... the marker never really washes out.

You know that's an excellent advice when two people said the same thing back to back. The funny part is I didn't even see JSMet's reply when I typed mine. rops:

I know exactly what you mean. I do that, too....A LOT. It really slows you down while detailing; standing there inspecting the towel after you pulled it out of the bag, thinking to self - This is good towel, right? It looks "kinda" good... Put it away. Nope...pick it back up again. Inspect some more... lol

 

[Avgguy]

^^ this.

I must have 100+ laying around as I used them before I had my Audi and was working with a Pearl White car that wasn't as picky about quality towels. Now I use them for the tough and dirty jobs.

Although both our vehicles have been detailed inside the door jams so I no longer really consider them tough and dirty as they are as clean as the outside and I keep them like that :xyxthumbs:

There's your answer.

 

[bigboyhere]

I have a few different methods for the jambs, if they are super dirty I do open the door and hit the jambs, bottom of the doors and side of doors while washing. Then I use the "rain" setting on my nozzle. If they are not that dirty, I hit it with rinseless and long shag towel, or after a wash just a quick wipe with a long shag while still wet. I use my crappier towels for that step as well. I am not burning 800GSM or edgeless towels on jambs.

 

[Crispy]

Door jambs are my current pet peeve. Not just the body side but the door side. The reason they get so crappy is with the door closed the rinseless wash obviously doesn't get to them. Perfect solution is normal micro fiber towel and steam cleaner. Next best is rinseless on sponge and dry with Master Blaster. Third best spray APC and clean with "tire only" micro fiber towel. Don't forget under the door rubber moulding which should be dressed to make good playable seal.