Cleaning Rubber Boots in Door Jambs

[allenk4]

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/WP_20140422_010.jpg (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/76088)

I was disappointed that I couldn't get these areas any cleaner.

Used Optimum Power Clean followed by CG Citrus Wash & Clear with a Wheel Woolie.

I was able to determine that the light areas that look dirty area actually areas with NO base coat on them. The light color you see is primer.


What are you using to clean the OEM coating off of the rubber boots?

In my photo they are labeled Door and Body.

I scrubbed and scrubbed with OPC and IPA on the Door boot with OK results, but took too long.

Body door boot was cleaned less aggressively.

Both were dressed with 1Z Gummi.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/WP_20140422_003.jpg (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/75740)

[hernandez.art13]

I would think that the large wheel woolie brush would not be the best choice into getting inside small cracks and crevices.

These might be better choices.

The Wheel Woolies Boar's Hair Detailing Brush, 1.25 Inch

Wheel Woolies Boar’s Hair Detail Brush 1 inch (http://www.autogeek.net/boars-hair-car-detailing-brush.html)

You can get that brush or just head down to Home Depot and see what brushes they have.

or something like this

Lug Nut Brush,Clean Wheel Brush,clean brake calipers, clean lug nuts, boar's hair wheel brush, best wheel brush, wheel lug nuts (http://www.autogeek.net/lug-nut-brush.html)

[zckid]

try this technique :xyxthumbs:

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the toothbrush n the mf towel :dblthumb2:

[dcjredline]

Steam if you have it would prolly do wonders in there

[Paul A.]

I also use brushes for that application. I have several for different purposes and i have cut the bristles down on some so they are shorter and thus a little stiffer for some areas. Plus i'm not too concerned about scratching a rubber grommet or boot.

[FUNX650]

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What are you using to clean the OEM coating off of the rubber boots?

Are you talking about the "yellowish" looking areas,
like what's on the "body-boot"?

Kinda looks like some left over cosmoline,
or moly-grease, from my viewpoint.

Cosmoline Remover just may do the trick.
Prima has their version:
Prima Cosmonot Cosmoline Remover, Prima cosmoline cleaner (http://www.autogeek.net/prima-cosmonot.html)

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/autogeek_2264_905026

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/rodi_2263_1111818828

http://www.cosmolinedirect.com/images/Cosmoline_Remover.jpg


Bob

[PhoenixLLC]

Steam if you have it would prolly do wonders in there

This is the method to start with and works most of the time(steam).Keep handy small wooly or boars hair and small bucket of water/apc mix if needed.After treating areas with APC/water mix blast with steam.Turns out excellent.

[allenk4]

I would think that the large wheel woolie brush would not be the best choice into getting inside small cracks and crevices.

These might be better choices.

The Wheel Woolies Boar's Hair Detailing Brush, 1.25 Inch

Wheel Woolies Boar’s Hair Detail Brush 1 inch (http://www.autogeek.net/boars-hair-car-detailing-brush.html)

You can get that brush or just head down to Home Depot and see what brushes they have.

or something like this

Lug Nut Brush,Clean Wheel Brush,clean brake calipers, clean lug nuts, boar's hair wheel brush, best wheel brush, wheel lug nuts (http://www.autogeek.net/lug-nut-brush.html)


I also have the Wheel Woolies Detail Brush, but the Wheel Woolie actually worked much better.

It fit perfectly between and behind all of the inner working of the door.

The synthetic fibers of the woolie hold a lot of wash solution and really get into the crevices from all sides. No splatter either.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/WP_20140422_002.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/WP_20140422_003.jpg

So glad these things are made of synthetic instead of real wool!

[allenk4]

Are you talking about the "yellowish" looking areas,
like what's on the "body-boot"?

Kinda looks like some left over cosmoline,
or moly-grease, from my viewpoint.

Cosmoline Remover just may do the trick.
Prima has their version:
Prima Cosmonot Cosmoline Remover, Prima cosmoline cleaner (http://www.autogeek.net/prima-cosmonot.html)

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/autogeek_2264_905026

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/rodi_2263_1111818828

http://www.cosmolinedirect.com/images/Cosmoline_Remover.jpg


Bob



Great tip.

Thanks Bob

Prima Cosmonot Cosmoline Remover, Prima cosmoline cleaner (http://www.autogeek.net/prima-cosmonot.html) Added to CART

[POPPAJ]

Use GG Rubber Prep.........not the cleaner.