Door Jambs and Hinges.......

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imported_Luster1

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You guys with coupes have it MADE!



The rear door hinges and jambs on our 4-door sedans are a PAIN to get clean and keep clean........:mad:



I have used the "spray and rinse" method.......not so great.....risk of wet carpet, leaves residue, etc.



I have used the QD and towel wipe method.....takes an ETERNITY....



I have used the detailing brush method....doesn't get it clean.....



Even the engine-bay seems to be much easier to keep clean than those "pesky-door-hinges"....:D



Any recommendations?
 
The only purpose my #20 serves is to be applied in my door jambs. I reapply it every couple months and I QD them after every wash. I hear ya though. They are a pain in the keester.
 
Jngrbrdman said:
The only purpose my #20 serves is to be applied in my door jambs. I reapply it every couple months and I QD them after every wash. I hear ya though. They are a pain in the keester.
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Do you mean Meguiar's #20 Polymer sealant?



If so, how is it applied? Spray on?
 
Yup. That's the #20 I'm talkin about. I just apply it like I would to any other part of my car. It's just like applying any liquid wax or Klasse or Blackfire or whatever. Apply it, let it sit for a minute and then buff it off. Its a huge pain in the arse for me because #20 dries white and my car is also white. If you don't get it all buffed off then it goes yellow and stains the jamb. Then you've got to break out the #9 to clean it up and start all over. lol I've just learned how to be very complete and I always QD right after I apply it to make sure I've got it all.
 
What do you guys do abou the yellow/white grease on the door hinges? I'm scared to rub this off as I want function before form ;) :)



One other thing - do you clean and sealant the actual doors (small amount of paint)?



:up
 
Any of the jamb area I can reach with an applicator gets AIO.

The hinge areas, I use QD and a 1-1/2" wide paintbrush. (I taped the metal portion of the paint brush) Just spray some QD in the hinge area, daub and brush away with the paintbrush. It works kind of like polishing your shoes and buffing them with a brush. I use the same system under the hood for those areas that are difficult to get to with a towel. Bolt heads, strut tower openings, those kind of places.



Charles
 
No painted surface is safe from me. I even Klassed the underside of my hood once. What a pain that was. Lucky for me the hood flips all the way up and has a short little prop rod. :)



I #20 the jambs and the insides of the doors. A little prevention goes a long way when you are trying to clean up the crud later. Getting a sealant on the areas that most people don't even think about makes your car that much more impressive. I actually waxed a guys door jambs once for show because he was going to have all his doors open. We waxed everything that was painted including the wheel wells under the hood. Lucky for me Souveran is so easy to apply and remove. It was definitely a points winner at show though. Its the little details that I think go a long way so I always try and find everything that I might miss otherwise.
 
Luster- As all but one of our vehicles have more than two doors, I do sympathize with you. Jngrbrdman and Redcar GUYhave the right idea.



I clean the areas very well using a citrus degreaser and/or solvent, and wipe them dry (don't worry, you only have to do this once). Then apply an all-in-one product (like KAIO :p ), following with a final topper if it's a special car. This will make the areas very slick. Then it's easy to use the detail brushes to keep them clean (if you do them at every wash they seldom need another big-production job). I just open the doors up, get the (medium size, from Griot's) detail brush good and soapy with car-wash solution, and clean 'em up QUICKLY. For rinsing, I just spray a LOT of water at the door/fender seam, maybe leaving the doors ajar a little, depending on the vehicle. I wipe them with a slightly damp towel to dry and MAYBE touch them up with a QD (just something QUICK and easy). Just hit 'em with the AIO (or whatever, Meg #20, Autoglym SRP is my favorite) from time to time like Jngrbrdman said so they stay slick.



OK, this is basically a re-hash of CharlesW's post; I gotta type faster :D



NickATRvtec- I leave the grease on, but only where it really oughta be. And yes, I do the painted parts of the doors. It can be one of those details that really stands out.
 
Thanks for the info :xyxthumbs



Now I am wondering what I can use as a good degreaser here in the UK, maybe Methalated Spirits :nixweiss
 
NickATRvtec said:
What do you guys do abou the yellow/white grease on the door hinges? I'm scared to rub this off as I want function before form ;) :)



One other thing - do you clean and sealant the actual doors (small amount of paint)?



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The lithium grease will be gone after using the QD. I use a spray silicone on the hinges, door hold opens and latch mechanisms inside the door. Spray some on and wipe off the excess. Doesn't stain or attract dirt like grease does. It does have to be done pretty often, though. It may not be the best lubricant, but I have one car that is 23 years old and had another for 14 years using that system. No squeaks and you can still get in and out of them.



Yes, I do clean and wax/seal the actual doors. Also under the hood/bonnet and the trunk/boot lid.



Charles
 
Hey, Jngrbrdman doesn't EVERYONE do the underside of the hood :D ? Once I did the engine compartment of one car, I just had to keep 'em ALL that way. Sure does impress the mechanics! I find people are MUCh less inclined to be careless around even a "daily-driver" when it has that level of detailing. They know you'll spot ANYTHING, as you're obviously spending time there. Plus, it's surprising what you can notice when detailing the out-of-the-way areas (damage, need for service, etc.).
 
Accumulator said:
Hey, Jngrbrdman doesn't EVERYONE do the underside of the hood :D ? Once I did the engine compartment of one car, I just had to keep 'em ALL that way. Sure does impress the mechanics! I find people are MUCh less inclined to be careless around even a "daily-driver" when it has that level of detailing. They know you'll spot ANYTHING, as you're obviously spending time there. Plus, it's surprising what you can notice when detailing the out-of-the-way areas (damage, need for service, etc.).
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It is a good feeling. I once needed to replace a hose on an air pump and didn't do a good job of describing what I needed. I took the parts man to the car, popped the hood and he just stood there. He finally said, "Do you ever drive this?". At the time the car was 9 years old and had 106,000 miles on it.



I definitely agree with being able to spot problems early on with a clean engine compartment. Any place that shows up with fresh contamination, any new noise is usually cause for concern.



Charles:wavey
 
Nick, i cleanied mine with autoglym engine cleaner and very carefully regreassed the higes and sliding bar thing, there imaculate now! I always wax my door jams and shuts!
 
RichPug306xsi said:
Nick, i cleanied mine with autoglym engine cleaner and very carefully regreassed the higes and sliding bar thing, there imaculate now! I always wax my door jams and shuts!
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I clean with Autoglym interior shampoo first (sometimes the engine cleaner if really bad) and then apply Gummi Phledge followed by Bumper Shine or Wacks rubber polish (not a true polish). Wax....I never thought of that.



Any of you Brits watched the Autoglym video?



Steven
 
Doors jams are an area concours judges love to check. If they can stick a finger some where they will!



In the past I have used P21S Total Auto Wash (Citrus Degreaser) to clean them, followed by P21S Paintwork Cleanser and finally Blitz one grand wax.



I recently switched from the Blitz to Klasse SG, as it will last a lot longer.



I then wash my car as normal and then use compressed air to full dry dry the door jams. This process pretty much keeps the area prefect. The Klasse creates a good protective coat and the wash, followed by compressed air drying removes any new dirt.
 
Lowejackson said:
I clean with Autoglym interior shampoo first (sometimes the engine cleaner if really bad) and then apply Gummi Phledge followed by Bumper Shine or Wacks rubber polish (not a true polish). Wax....I never thought of that.
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Sorry, my post did not relate to the thread at all. :( It had been a very very long day.



On Topic. I use Super Resin and Extra Gloss after cleaning with engine cleaner or mild suapy water.



Steven
 
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