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jdando
03-13-2005, 06:03 PM
Hey Gang;

A question for the detailing experts out there;

How do you get the area around (and in) trim pieces clean?

The picture shows the basic film/crud in the rear trim piece. (It is not as bad as the picture looks.)

I used a friends orbital polisher, swirl remover, glaze and wax yesterday. The car looks great. I should raise the selling price $500 :D

jeremy

BruteForce
03-13-2005, 06:09 PM
1. Q-Tip
2. edge of towel wrapped over fingernail
3. bare fingernail.

Usually one or more or some combination of the above.


Hey Gang;

A question for the detailing experts out there;

How do you get the area around (and in) trim pieces clean?

The picture shows the basic film/crud in the rear trim piece. (It is not as bad as the picture looks.)

I used a friends orbital polisher, swirl remover, glaze and wax yesterday. The car looks great. I should raise the selling price $500 :D

jeremy

Cobra25
03-13-2005, 06:09 PM
Try a tooth brush.

jdando
03-13-2005, 06:12 PM
Try a tooth brush.
Hum, the wife has been grumpy lately maybe I will use hers!:D

just kidding, I like her.

jeremy

gdmjoe
03-13-2005, 06:34 PM
Cobra25 - Try a tooth brush.
IF you use a toothbrush make sure that is the softest bristle you can get; anything else and it will result in scratches ( experience speaking here ).

gdmjoe
03-13-2005, 06:36 PM
Recommend a camel's hair ( or other natural bristle ) shoe brush. :up:

*At least that's what I use.

Daily 03
03-14-2005, 01:21 PM
Try a 3M Detailing Cloth. You can get these at NAPA or other Auto Stores.

Dale

Cobra25
03-14-2005, 04:00 PM
IF you use a toothbrush make sure that is the softest bristle you can get; anything else and it will result in scratches ( experience speaking here ). A soft one is much better.

CRUZTAKER
03-14-2005, 04:10 PM
Soft brissle toothbrush to apply some waw to the hard to reach area and remove the oxidation. Repeat with a clean brush to remove.

We save all of our old toothbrushes rather than pitch them for wax detailing.

Mommy replaces brushes every month or so....so I have ALOT!