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cytruffle
4th Gear
Member # 1733

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.....anybody got any secrets? The back ones are ESPECIALLY a PITA because they are so rough in texture. Help! [Confused]

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Happy_Dan
Forum Moderator
Member # 118

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I painted the back ones gloss black. It made it a lot easier to clean them!

[ 07. September 2003, 09:16 PM: Message edited by: DanA_F99_1977 ]

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DWS44 2K2HAWK
1st Gear
Member # 1317

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AMEN...they are a PITA!

For the textured surface in the back, I got a decent sized scrub brush, the kind that has the fairly stiff bristles, but softer tips.

Dip the brush in the car wash solution, and scrub like crazy. Just going over it w/ a towel or sponge just wasnt cutting it!

[ 07. September 2003, 08:59 PM: Message edited by: DWS44 2K2HAWK ]

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Scott Chab
Ban my sorry @$$
Member # 174

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Simple solution... don't start cleaning them and you won't have to keep them clean! [Wink]

Chab

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cytruffle
4th Gear
Member # 1733

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quote:
Originally posted by Scott Chab:
Simple solution... don't start cleaning them and you won't have to keep them clean!

Chab

.....good solution....except that, in a 1000 pt. show 'n shine, i'll get like 900 pts. taken off!!
[Big Grin]

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sscamaro
2nd Gear
Member # 1330

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I put Armor All on the front and spray the rear with tire dressing. It helps keep the clean and the get nice anf black.

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02BestSSyet
1st Gear
Member # 1998

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I remove the wheels for the best access to the wheel wells for cleaning. For faster cleanings I spray cleaner on wet wheel wells and let it soak in for a few minutes. I then scrub using a small brush, where I can reach, and then I rinse. Keeping them constantly clean helps the most. I try to avoid dirt, mud, water and anything else loose on the road. It pays off come time to clean!

[ 08. September 2003, 12:03 AM: Message edited by: 02BestSSyet ]

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Cavy Dan
4th Gear
Member # 1352

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spray with simple green...rinse...if there are stubborn spots, just use a brush with stiff bristles. That should work.

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cytruffle
4th Gear
Member # 1733

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Thanks, guys! I will try some of those suggestions!! [Smile]

....I guess I won't mention that scrubbing the wheel wells is hell on a manicure....no sympathy here, huh!? [Razz]

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ss_rs_z
4th Gear
Member # 1888

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You can sit back and relax cy as I would clean them for you. This way you can keep your manicure looking ssweet. [Wink]

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SS_CarGuy
2nd Gear
Member # 2065

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Check Griot's Garage on the web. He has a spray detailer that works real well to make the wheel wells look good without all that elbow grease.

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MM
3rd Gear
Member # 1247

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I don't drive mine in the rain so its easy to keep clean.... [Big Grin]

I will second the above post Garrots Garage has some stuff to detail the wheel wells... warning about that place. After you buy stuff from them you WILL be hooked.

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JohnS
Old Coot #2 (see DaddySS)
Member # 1073

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Shhhhh! Here's my secret car show trick, but don't tell anyone. [Big Grin]

Paint on STP Son-of-a-Gun flat finish (not shiny)protectorant with a short bristle paint brush. It dissolves the dirt and, once it dries, it gives the wheel wells a natural clean look.

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Orange 01 SS
1st Gear
Member # 1700

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I blast the puddin' out of them at the do-it-yourself pressure wash every time I wash the car. No crud under mine. [Smile]

Oh, and drive around puddles. [Big Grin]

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KenC
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what type of cheese do you want wit dis whine, dear?.............................................

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cytruffle
4th Gear
Member # 1733

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quote:
Originally posted by ss_rs_z:
You can sit back and relax cy as I would clean them for you. This way you can keep your manicure looking ssweet.

You got yourself a deal, Mr. ss_rs_z! Hmmmm.....you're in Michigan, I'm in Texas.....let's both drive to St. Louis!! [Big Grin]

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cytruffle
4th Gear
Member # 1733

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quote:
Originally posted by KenC:
what type of cheese do you want wit dis whine, dear?.............................................

muuahahahahahaaha

d&r

.....certainly not goat cheese....... [Razz]

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ss_rs_z
4th Gear
Member # 1888

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Sounds good to me cy as I am on vacation this week. I know I can do a great job. [Big Grin]

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DaddySS
Old Coot.....50 going on 20
Member # 848

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Here's two items to make the job easier. [Smile]

http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?L1=L1_1000&L2=L2_1001&SKU=92567
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?L1=L1_1000&L2=L2_1002&SKU=11138

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slow35th
1st Gear
Member # 1478

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quote:
Originally posted by JohnS:
Shhhhh! Here's my secret car show trick, but don't tell anyone.

Paint on STP Son-of-a-Gun flat finish (not shiny)protectorant with a short bristle paint brush. It dissolves the dirt and, once it dries, it gives the wheel wells a natural clean look.

Bingo!!!! We have a winner. This is what I do. It works great.

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RagSS
3rd Gear
Member # 1127

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...sent you a PM.

Duplicolor "Truck Bed coating" ... [Wink]

Use this AFTER you clean them. Semi-gloss appearance, durable, ..and easy to keep clean.

(available at Walmart...)

Kevin

[ 09. September 2003, 01:35 PM: Message edited by: RagSS ]

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westell
Hey, could someone hand me a fire extinguisher?
Member # 2034

posted

quote:
Originally posted by cytruffle:
Thanks, guys! I will try some of those suggestions!!

....I guess I won't mention that scrubbing the wheel wells is hell on a manicure....no sympathy here, huh!?

there's some sharp edges in the back. cut my hands more than once.

i usually armor all the back, works until they get dirty again and again, ad nauseam

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Hawkeye
5th Gear
Member # 88

posted

quote:
Originally posted by KenC:
what type of cheese do you want wit dis whine, dear?.............................................

muuahahahahahaaha

d&r

From a guy who's car has never even seen a cloud!

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RagSS
3rd Gear
Member # 1127

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Cy,
Here are some pics of the rear wells with the Duplicolor brushed on. Due to the flash they look A LOT glossier than they really are, ...it's more of a semi-gloss appearance.

Kevin

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T TOPSS
1st Gear
Member # 1674

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I also followed the same route as Kevy Raggs and love how easy they clean up...more of a slick finish and much shinier than that tar gunk they use at factory. Layed it on thick enough to fill in wrinkly cracks and brushed out edges for a more finished look along lower rockers too...

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2002Z4CSS
"Post"er Child
Member # 1393

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I just use the garden hose and a nylon brush with soap and water. [Smile]

[ 10. September 2003, 06:29 AM: Message edited by: 2002Z4CSS ]

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cytruffle
4th Gear
Member # 1733

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Wow!! Lots of great suggestions for me to try!! First thing I'm going to buy is a brush....really liked the ones on the Griot's Garage site...

And I really appreciate the pictures, Mr. RagSS and Mr. 2002Z4CSS! Both look great!....now hmmmm....must get those wheels off..... [Razz]

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