Wheel wells?
Le Mans Master
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From: Waldorf MD
ET, an old Forum poster and ex-GM Engineer, said "NO TOUCH" tire cleaner. It is in a spray can. ET had great looking wheels and brakes, and he kept his car CLEAN. Believe he used "NO TOUCH" once a year on his wheel wells.
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From: Southern New Jersey, The wet part at the bottom
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
Like Oldvetter said foaming tire cleaner will work (I just started using it as an engine bay detailer) In the past I detailed the underside of the wheel houses with Citrus Orange sprayed on quite heavy and not rinsed off but toweled off instead as it leaves a nice sheen. I just started using the tire cleaner on the engine and like the protective film it leaves but 'am watching to see if it attracts dirt.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Charlotte NC
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
Ive heard of people getting thier wheel wells rhion lined or another similar spray liner to help keep um dark and easy to clean.
Anyone tried this or have estimates of price?
Anyone tried this or have estimates of price?
Le Mans Master
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From: Waldorf MD
Why would you spray "plastic" on "plastic wheelwells" ? Doesn't make sense to me. Just deal with the existing plastic wheelwells, besides those products are rough and would "trap" more dirt.
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From: Midland TX
For the past 6+ years I have used Griot's Rubber Cleaner with a long-handled brush and rinsed. then followed with a light mist of their Undercarriage Spray http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=11138 - this contains silicone and turns them dark black and only takes 45 seconds to do all four wheel wells. I would not recommend this product for any other use, but it works great on undercarriage and wheel wells
When I finally pulled my fender wells out last August to do my Dynamat install - they all looked brand new and I have driven the car everyday!
When I finally pulled my fender wells out last August to do my Dynamat install - they all looked brand new and I have driven the car everyday!
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
I guess corvette owners are smarter
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
Do not use Armor All- it will act as a magnet for dirt (stuff from the road, as well as break dust, will stick to it).
NO TOUCH works well - many here use it.
Another (old timers trick) is to LIGHTLY - I mean LIGHTLY, dampen a rag with WD40 and use this to 'blacken' the inner wheel wells.
You will need to wipe, and wipe again with WD40, and it will eventually put a shine, and remove discoloration, on the inner wheel wells.
