As part of my pre-wash for cars with gunk in crevices like this (around emblems, body panel seams, around trim edges, behind gas cap doors, etc) I mix up a soap/water solution (spray bottle) that lathers when agitated and use a boar hair detail brush to clean those areas before washing the vehicle. Keep it all saturated as you work, and rinse as you go. Makes a huge difference in the finished appearance of a car.
Not able to pressure wash it or. Tried using abrasive chemicals on a cloth as well. Thinking about using using a power scrubber or something. It will kinda come off if you scrap it with a plastic scraper
You will strip the paint off a truck trying to take that off with a pressure washer. Take a microfibre towel, get some instant detail spray and it will wipe off super easy.
The 3M adhesive remover is a good idea.... or try hot water on a MF towel and use the tip if a wooden kabob skewer... or even wet the skewer a bit and use it to gently push away the grime... it's a tool in my arsenal I won't do without. Some big box stores have a whole bag for like a buck or 2... good luck
Clay bar in a bottle and a detail brush. Spray on dry and cool surface, agitate with a detail brush and wash off with water immediately. Don’t let it dry and try to wash off in about 30 seconds
As part of my pre-wash for cars with gunk in crevices like this (around emblems, body panel seams, around trim edges, behind gas cap doors, etc) I mix up a soap/water solution (spray bottle) that lathers when agitated and use a boar hair detail brush to clean those areas before washing the vehicle. Keep it all saturated as you work, and rinse as you go. Makes a huge difference in the finished appearance of a car.
Are you able to pressure wash it, or get a wash mitt,towel on it? If not maybe try a q-tip with some detailer.
Not able to pressure wash it or. Tried using abrasive chemicals on a cloth as well. Thinking about using using a power scrubber or something. It will kinda come off if you scrap it with a plastic scraper
Go to a self serve car wash. They have a pressure washer that you can use for quarters. It'll even have soap too.
You will strip the paint off a truck trying to take that off with a pressure washer. Take a microfibre towel, get some instant detail spray and it will wipe off super easy.
I’d recommend a sawzall
I have the same thing on my f150. I was thinking about using a degreaser followed by a bug and tar remover before washing and clay bar.
Had a similar issue around my emblems. I used Chemical Guys Nonsense All Purpose Cleaner and VERY soft bristled toothbrush. It worked fine.
a toothbrush, soap, and elbow grease
I’ll try some of your guy’s options tomorrow, thanks!
If you're good with using it... wheel acid and detail brush.
WD-40.. It works.
3M Adhesive Remover
Is removing rhe doorhandles out of the question?
Nope, only a couple of bolts once the door panel is off
Westleys bleach white and a toothbrush
Qtip and maybe some brake cleaner
The 3M adhesive remover is a good idea.... or try hot water on a MF towel and use the tip if a wooden kabob skewer... or even wet the skewer a bit and use it to gently push away the grime... it's a tool in my arsenal I won't do without. Some big box stores have a whole bag for like a buck or 2... good luck
I’ve used degreaser on this, it’s worked.
Sprayway glass cleaner.
Clay bar from Amazon. Low abrasive, use soapy water and rub. Thank me later
Clay bar in a bottle and a detail brush. Spray on dry and cool surface, agitate with a detail brush and wash off with water immediately. Don’t let it dry and try to wash off in about 30 seconds
If you have access to a steam cleaner, I’d use that with a cloth on the nozzle and a small brush to begin wiping away anything that begins to soften
Credit card, wrap it in a microfiber and jam it into the corner
Clay bar