Trunk water channels.

[BlackReign]

Hey guys, whats the easiest way to clean some nasty build up in the trunk channels just before the tail lights? Kind of hard to get your hand in there or any of the brushes I have.

Was thinking of trying to take a MF rag ad soak it in some hot soapy water then laying it on top of the grime to beak it up....but didn't know if you guys had a better way to take care of this problematic area.

 

[06silverbullet]

try an air compressor

 

[BlackReign]

Yeah, I'll try that but it seems a bit thicker than something thats going to blow off.

 

[SSStang]

Tooth brush

 

[skwerl]

Rag and detail spray.

 

[BlackReign]

Alright...I'll go pick up a tooth brush, or just use my wife's (she won't notice).

Don't know why I didn't think of a freak'n tooth brush.

 

[07TGGT]

Try some diluted APC, all purpose cleaner, and scrub it with a soft bristled brush and rinse. A toothbrush with scratch up the paint.

 

[GallopingFord]

I took a rag and flossed it under the trunk hinges.

 

[BlackReign]

Try some diluted APC, all purpose cleaner, and scrub it with a soft bristled brush and rinse. A toothbrush with scratch up the paint.

Even a soft bristle brush?

I may shop around for some new brushes....most of the ones I have are a bit firm and or have wider heads/handles than what I need here.

 

[07TGGT]

Even a soft bristle brush?

I may shop around for some new brushes....most of the ones I have are a bit firm and or have wider heads/handles than what I need here.

Yes, toothbrushes are not designed with paint care in mind. You can find a wide variety of brushes that are specifically made for car detailing and they don't really cost much. Just keep lubricity in mind, and water is NOT, I repeat NOT, a lubricant.

 

[Lupo222]

I second the APC, however, I would recommend threading the rag as someone else mentioned. The soft bristle brushes work, but you said you can't get them in there. When you're done, spray some spray wax, or coat some sealant on a rag and drag it through to get some protection. This will help prevent it from happening again.

 

[GallopingFord]

Just keep lubricity in mind, and water is NOT, I repeat NOT, a lubricant.

Unfortunately she found out the hard way.

 

[BlackReign]

Thank you, gentlemen....

I took care of it last night with a SOS steel wool pad....paint's a little dull, but the grime is gone.





































just kidding, I'll take care of it this weekend

 

[07TGGT]

Please tell me your joking


edit: nice ninja edit lol

 

[BlackReign]

Please tell me your joking


edit: nice ninja edit lol

What...you no like SOS pads?

 

[TxGt1]

Meg's APC and a microfiber if you had a steamer that would make thing a lot easier


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[fdjizm]

Just keep lubricity in mind, and water is NOT, I repeat NOT, a lubricant.

But spit is, amirite bruh!?

 

[gothamite302]

Meg's APC and a microfiber if you had a steamer that would make thing a lot easier


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I use my steamer. Spray some aAPC on it, let it sit then hit it with the vx5000

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[W3bb3r04]

Yeah I was going to say steamer! I dont have one but they work the best for sure.