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Old 06-23-2010, 11:21 AM
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Anyone have any tips for cleaning the actual black plastic inside the wheel wells? I'm sick of washing my car, and having the wells just look brown, or dirty. Also, I did a search but did not come up with anything, so if I missed it, just post it up please
Old 06-23-2010, 11:24 AM
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soap, water, elbow grease.
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Good to see someone cleaning those filthy wheel wells:

a. Rinse with hose
b. Spray with 50/50 solution of Mr Clean/water


c. Scrub. A simple dust brush works well

d. Rinse
e. Spray with tire foam
f. Wipe dry with dry towel.
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all the above... I'd actually clean then use a "Spray n Wipe" or Instant detailer on the plastics. Its a detailer trick to mask dirt but when the plastic is clean it doesnt get nasty like a protectant but keeps it black looking.
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thanks, i'll try those next time
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I just spray tire foam in the wheel wells, it works great as long as its not too grubby up there.
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I usually spray the Chemical Guys Bare Bones Undercarriage Spray in there and just rinse it off.
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