Gas pedal cleaning

[Calendyr]

Ok guys, I need your advice on this.

I have come across a few gas pedals that refuse to get clean. I am curious about your process and products.

Right now, I spray the pedal with either APC or degreaser, use my tire brush on it (the one from Tuf Shine) and wipe with a microfiber towel.

Sometimes I repeat the process 3 times and the pedal is still dirty. I don't want to use a steamer, so if you have a way to do this in a way that will get it clean on the first try, please share!

[TMQ]

Dunno if this will help. Maybe you can using something from the video...

Let me know if this helps you to come up with a different approach.

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Tom

[Coleroad]

I prefer using a flag tipped paint brush on the pedals. A stiffer brush doesn't seam to get into the tight patterns on them. I don't always find stiffer equals better cleaning. I find usually a lot of bristles tight together even though softer, works a lot more aggressively. I have used tire cleaner before. I just double up a old bath towel up under there so nothing touches the carpet.

[Calendyr]

I prefer using a flag tipped paint brush on the pedals. A stiffer brush doesn't seam to get into the tight patterns on them. I don't always find stiffer equals better cleaning. I find usually a lot of bristles tight together even though softer, works a lot more aggressively. I have used tire cleaner before. I just double up a old bath towel up under there so nothing touches the carpet.

Ok, thanks I will give that a try. Tire Cleaners are usually just degreasers. Maybe it would do a better job than an APC. Will try both the brush and meg's non-acid wheel cleaner and see if it resolves the issue for me.

[ducksfan]

Maybe try a different product? I have had good success with McKee's Floor Mat Rejuv and have only heard good about the Weathertech cleaner.

If you want to go the less expensive route, I would try Pan's way in the video (And, choose the Super Clean over the other cleaners like he did.). I would still use one of the two products above (designed to deal with slippage) as a final wipe (liability on others' cars).

[Calendyr]

Maybe try a different product? I have had good success with McKee's Floor Mat Rejuv and have only heard good about the Weathertech cleaner.

If you want to go the less expensive route, I would try Pan's way in the video (And, choose the Super Clean over the other cleaners like he did.). I would still use one of the two products above (designed to deal with slippage) as a final wipe (liability on others' cars).

I am using super clean diluted 5:1 right now for interiors (including the pedals). Either it's not cutting it or like Coleroad said it's because the brushes are too stiff and they can't get in the groves. If his method works, I will try with the same brush using superclean and see if that works.

[dcjredline]

Being a gas pedal Id like to point out that maybe it isnt dirt that you are seeing, maybe the rubber is worn out and just stained. That is one possibility.

My routine is similar to yours. Meguiars SD or APC and scrub with a brush (Usually a stiffer type brush but not always, it depends on the "pattern" of the pedal for me) and wipe with a MF towel.

[Calendyr]

Being a gas pedal Id like to point out that maybe it isnt dirt that you are seeing, maybe the rubber is worn out and just stained. That is one possibility.

My routine is similar to yours. Meguiars SD or APC and scrub with a brush (Usually a stiffer type brush but not always, it depends on the "pattern" of the pedal for me) and wipe with a MF towel.

That is possible but it's always in the groves not the surface so I am pretty certain it's dirt.

[PA DETAILER]

Yea. Thought I was the only one that cleaned my pedals! LOL. Never really had a issue. I just hit them with some APC and use a brush or towel to get them clean.

[carcarecoaches]

Personally, I've used the Tornador detail tool + degreaser + scrub brush + microfiber to wipe and that has produced great results on thousands on customer vehicles. (Keep in mind NOT to apply any chemical to the pedals that could cause them to remain slippery after clean, that's a BIG safety issue.)