Cleaning carpet lined inner wheel arch/guard

[PA DETAILER]

Nothing fancy here. Hit them with a APC then rinse them with plenty of water. I did not know they were made with plastics. In that case a spray down of hyperdressing after cleaning them, would do justice. Might have to try it...

[Mike Hoekstra]

Our 2010 Highlander and my wife's 2016 Buick Enclave have these. Bottom line - do the best you can - because there is no real way to get these things 100% clean. I pressure wash them, then scrub with soap and a brush, and then pressure wash until the soap residue is gone. The water is still dirty regardless.

[Eric7810]

I pull up my roller stool and with an adjustable-angle tip on my power washer, I go to town.

Most of the time the run off water looks like coffee. A filthy and terrible idea by OEM’s.


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[PaulMys]

A filthy and terrible idea by OEM’s.


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I agree. I have read this is used for "Sound Deadening".

Ridiculous, bordering on moronic.

All manufacturers need to ditch this. Oh, and while they're at it......... Ditch that "butter-soft" black plastic trim around doors and pillars that swirl with just the thought of touching them.

[Eric7810]

I agree.

I even tell customers after I’ve done an AIO to change their door closing habits. They love how nice the pillars look, so I tell them not to ever touch it again!


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[PA DETAILER]

Would a soft brush be useful?

I'm concerned too much brushing will ruin the carpet fibres over time.


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I picked up the MOTHERS FENDER WELL BRUSH for this. No damage. Works great.

[TonesGTO]

This is a bit harsh, BP. Maybe just a light tap on the back of the head? Lol

But I do agree with you on the ridiculousness of this.

Funny, I have a full-sized truck with smooth plastic wheel wells, and the ride is very quiet IMO.

Also, using that thing in the middle of the dash called a radio.... (And I'm gonna sound like the great Bob here)

....would, in my estimation, greatly reduce any perceived "road noise" either real or imagined.

My best guess would be that since the wheel wells are "outside the cabin you don't get much noise. Much different in a wagon or SUV.

[General Toner]

My best guess would be that since the wheel wells are "outside the cabin you don't get much noise. Much different in a wagon or SUV.

Having a carbon fiber tub and no sound deadening inside the car, these do make a difference on the 4C. Just pulled wheels yesterday to clean the wells (all four have the fabric liners), since car is driven dry roads only wells weren't too bad.

[PaulMys]

My best guess would be that since the wheel wells are "outside the cabin you don't get much noise. Much different in a wagon or SUV.

I'd never drive a "wagon or SUV", so there you go.