How to clean areas that don't get washed?

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[FONT=verdana, arial, helvetica]How do you clean all those areas that you don't get as part of the exterior car wash...you know the:
  • door jambs
  • moonroof sills
  • door hinge areas
  • etc.
Do I use a wet soapy, microfiber towel?
Do I use a wet mf towel with quik detailer?

My concern is the dirt/dust on those areas will scratch the finish if I simply wipe them.[/FONT]
 
Use a vacuum or the softest detailing brush that will get out the grit. Nooks and crannies will require q-tips and toothbrushes. This is down and dirty work like detailing an engine. Then use paint cleaner/wax, rubber protectant of choice.
 
For jams and such, I wipe down, then use AIO, make sit easier to clean in the future for sure.
I still haven't found anything I like for exterior trim yet.
 
I usually just wipe door jambs down with a wet terry cloth and some QD. Hinge areas the same thing, though I try not to touch the hinge itself (don't want to get grease on the rag, and don't want to remove any of the grease).

For the door sills, I use a vinyl/plastic protectant type product, like Meg's Tech Protect, Vinylex, etc. It cleans, and provides a nice sheen. I usually don't use these products for dashes, because it's too shiney, but for door sills (and the rubber around the door hole) it works great.
 
AIO is Klasse Alli In One (red bottle), old standard and my main weapon, can be used on almost everything, also in the household. Good enough by itself as it is some kind of poly or acrylic sealant and cleaner. After you use it, surfaces are slick and protected, most people use another purer type sealant over it as well for further protection.
 
I usually use Quickshine and work each area (or beg wife) each week. I have found that anything is easier when done repeticiously.
 
your favorite QD combined with a plush microfiber will clean those areas with a low chance of scratching. Cleaning them often (so that dirt and crap doesn't build up) is key to not causing scratching when cleaning them.
 
Just wash the areas... You only have to be carefull when hosing it down, though...

You should however use a different brush/pad/rag than the one you use for the exterior panels.
 
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