Cleaning Trunk Jams

[smokinjoe32927]

Any good advice for cleaning the Trunk Jams under the trunk lid? Mine gets leaves in there from time to time and I vacuum that out but need to clean the jams for the grime that's left behind. I was think that a quick detailer would do the trick. Any advice or is anyone else dealing with this? Thanks.

 

[mblgjr]

Before you wash the car, blow out the big stuff with compressed air.

I've found Simple Green (classic) diluted 4:1 works pretty well. Spray the area with water; spray with SG, let dwell a short time, then agitate the area with a good brush.

I use this:

http://www.autogeek.net/b15.html

But pretty much any "parts cleaning brush" from the local parts store; or even a BBQ brush from the grocery store will do. Just something about that size to reach down in there.

Rinse well and you're done...clean jambs.

 

[Chrome61]

Good question, I have the same problem because I park outside and my yard is full of trees, I've been using a nylon rod to get the leaves and out and then sprayng with water.

 

[slicksilver]

Yea, pollen residue and leaves love the spot just under the hinges It's a pain to clean but I use a rim cleaning/detailing brush to get to the hard to reach areas. When I wash my car I wet the area you are talking about, then dip my rim detailing brush in the soap and scrub away. When I'm done, I rinse it clean. I do re-oil the hinges but I use a air compressor to (blow) dry them first before I do so to insure there is no water left in the hinge joints. It's a pain, but it works.

 

[smokinjoe32927]

Thanks everyone!

 

[06Torch]

Cleaning

I use an old toothbrush and some ajax dishwashing soap. I wouldn't use anything harder than this as there seems to be a lot of sealant there. I don't know how other cleaning products might affect it.

Gerardo