How TO Clean Doorway

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Hey guys. any tips on how to properly clean the dust build up in the door way. Its easy to clean the majority of the debree but how do u get deep in those crevices...
 
vent brush and/or other assorted small detailing tools. I even use q-tips for some very tight areas like around/between badges/emblems.
 
For me the process is usually to HP rinse, spray some APC through a foaming trigger head on a normal spray bottle, let it dwell a bit then begin agitating with various brushes. I will typically use a little boars hair brush and the Daytona Jnr. Then HP rinse and dry with a blower.

Then later in the detail I use Autofinesse Tripple, which is an AIO that IME has some pretty decent chemical cleaners in it. I work it in with a MF applicator pad, let is sit on there while I continue with other parts of the detail and typically only then buff it off the following day (but it could be buffed off after a few minutes I am sure).
 
terriusvette said:
Hey guys. any tips on how to properly clean the dust build up in the door way. Its easy to clean the majority of the debree but how do u get deep in those crevices...
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Are you talking about the door jambs?
 
lawrenceSA said:
For me the process is usually to HP rinse, spray some APC through a foaming trigger head on a normal spray bottle, let it dwell a bit then begin agitating with various brushes. I will typically use a little boars hair brush and the Daytona Jnr. Then HP rinse and dry with a blower.

Then later in the detail I use Autofinesse Tripple, which is an AIO that IME has some pretty decent chemical cleaners in it. I work it in with a MF applicator pad, let is sit on there while I continue with other parts of the detail and typically only then buff it off the following day (but it could be buffed off after a few minutes I am sure).
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I basically do the same, but I use a steamer to rinse rather than a PW.
 
lawrenceSA said:
For me the process is usually to HP rinse, spray some APC through a foaming trigger head on a normal spray bottle, let it dwell a bit then begin agitating with various brushes. I will typically use a little boars hair brush and the Daytona Jnr. Then HP rinse and dry with a blower.

Then later in the detail I use Autofinesse Tripple, which is an AIO that IME has some pretty decent chemical cleaners in it. I work it in with a MF applicator pad, let is sit on there while I continue with other parts of the detail and typically only then buff it off the following day (but it could be buffed off after a few minutes I am sure).
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Very similar to Lawrence, but I will use either a steamer or tornador instead of HP rinse. I'll only go the additional step of using an AIO if there is some nasty residue or waterspots.
 
I use a steamer then wipe the whole door jambs with a waterless wash and apply a spray sealant or use paint coating if coating the car
 
How do you get the jambs clean with a HP rinse without getting water in the vehicle? Is there an invisible wall they have for sale?! :P
 
so i take it yo tape off the entire doorway before using the hp rinse?
 
I just spray some diluted ONR on a micro fiber and wipe down the jams. They are really never dirty that much and just sparkle after.
 
SKorch630 said:
How do you get the jambs clean with a HP rinse without getting water in the vehicle? Is there an invisible wall they have for sale?! :P
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A) I will lay a drying towel down on the seat to catch any over spray, if there happens to be any
B) if you angle the lance toward away from the inside of the car so that it points outward, there really isn't a problem with water getting into the interior
C) These 'deep cleans' on the jambs are only done when I am doing a full detail anyway, and the interior is always done after the cleaning. Once the jambs are cleaned and protected, you could substitute the APC for a mild car shampoo, and the HP rinse for a gentle hose rinse.

Obviously if you have it, steam would be a better option IMO
 
Another alternative is to use a garden sprayer (the pump up kind) filled with water and us that for rinsing.

Bill
 
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