Best way to clean door jambs

[MurderedC300]

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum and have done some searching but haven't found an answer as of yet. I have a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 4-Matic Sport. After bringing to the dealer for my last service, it appears that hey lubed my door hinges, strikers and posts with some kind of a clear, thick and greasy lubricant. I made the mistake of wiping down my jambs after washing my car and it smeared this think greasy substance all over my door jambs. I have tried using car was soap, cleaner way, quick detailer and finally my last attempt was using CG "All clean" citrus based cleaner with a soft brush. Still, the substance is there and noticeable. I like my door jambs to be spotless just like my exterior and this is driving me crazy. What do you think I could do to get this cleaned up without damaging the paint?

[Pureshine]

APC or steam will work just fine.

[MNDSMtuner96]

Yep, steam or a strong apc.

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[BobbyG]

Something else to consider...

On door jambs or any like areas, use a terrycloth or similar towel. These towels are very tough and will not only do a better job they'll also save your expensive microfiber towels from destruction.

[BradsDetailing]

Once it's all cleaned out you can use just soap and water, or some onr, and a mf towel for maintenance. I agree with everyone else as far as removal of the grease.

[MurderedC300]

Thanks for the tips! I will give these a shot! Forgive me though, I'm new to the detailing acronyms... What does onr stand for??

[Tacket]

Optimum No Rinse

[Hazcat]

Just remember the grease is there for a reason. I agree that a lot of it is useless but flushing the area with water and APC's can make your door hinges wear out quickly. Initially a shop towel works wonders and wipes off the excess while leaving the grease that's doing the lubricating in place. You really shouldn't need anything else other than a clean shop rag (old sock, cut up worn out T-Shirt) paper towel, blue paper shop towel, to wipe off the grease. From there just some cleaner wax wiped off with a rag again does a great job of cleaning the area without stripping the lubricant from your hinges.

[HateSwirls]

Steam works best on filthy door jambs, I have a small detail brush that I also use, after I clean it I then use compressed air to blow all of the dirt and water away before it dries on me then wipe using a MF towel.