How do you guys clean windshield wiper gutters?

[abbeysdad]

Yes he does, they're called the Slick Stixxx, and I even forgot I had a set of them. They do come in handy and they look almost perfect for the task at hand. And if this link causes Supe to spend some $$$ then my job here is done



Slick Stixxx Detailing Component System

$30+ USD for what you could easily do with a couple of dowels and a paint brush.

Don't let the obsession cause you to just throw your money away - save it for something really good!

 

[SuperBee364]

Yeah, as if textured plastic trim wasn't bad enough by itself, let's make a part out of it with all kinds of nooks and crannies that you can't get into.



I'm not sure the steamer would be so dangerous...that cowling has to get pretty hot in the sun, especially with engine heat billowing out over it. Screwdriver....doesn't Danase sell some plastic sticks for wrapping MF's around? Obviously, a test of the Magic Eraser in an inconspicuous spot will tell you if it's ok (perhaps open the hood and rub on a portion that's covered by the hood when it's closed).



I always thought a part of the problem with this kind of trim in general is that it gets UV damaged, and the only thing you can do is mask it with oily stuff to make it look good. I remember crowing about some trim on mine that SG did a great job on...only to be scolded by Accumulator that once it got older I wouldn't be so lucky. I'm still lucky with that car, but most others this type of trim seems to turn whitish pretty quickly regardless of what you do to it.

Very good point. A couple of careful shots of steam shouldn't get that plastic nearly as hot as a day in the summer sun.

Spray with APC, wait a minute or two, pressure wash. Then I like to lay a terry towel to cover the paint and glass, and spray them in with More Shine Less Time or any rattle can dressing.

Another great idea. Maybe work it a bit with a toothbrush before rinsing.

Yes he does, they're called the Slick Stixxx, and I even forgot I had a set of them. They do come in handy and they look almost perfect for the task at hand. And if this link causes Supe to spend some $$$ then my job here is done



Slick Stixxx Detailing Component System

LOL, your work here is done. That looks like a very nice setup for all sorts of nook and cranny cleaning.



I knew you guys would come up with a bunch of ways to make this aggravating area much easier. Huge thanks to everyone.:up

 

[BlackElantraGT]

I wish I had jumped on the Amazon.com deal for Slick Stixxx awhile back. They were less than $8 for the set, but I didn't feel like ordering 4 or 5 sets just to get the free shipping.

 

[99blackSE]

What about the Edge foam swab tips?

 

[Setec Astronomy]

...and I even forgot I had a set of them.

Oh, I hate when that happens!

 

[Accumulator]

The AIO + KSG approach doesn't work on *all* plastic cowling/etc. but when it does work the surface stays OK for a long, long time. Pretty labor-intensive doing it though, espeically if you go for 4-6 layers of KSG. I did the MPV a long time ago and it's been holding up great for many months. Gotta keep the window cleaner off it though.

$30+ USD for what you could easily do with a couple of dowels and a paint brush.

Don't let the obsession cause you to just throw your money away - save it for something really good!

This is one I see both sides of...I have the fancy stick package and *sometimes* I like combinations of it's pieces better than anything else. OTOH I got by pretty well for decades without it, and I'm not gonna just throw out all my whittled sticks that I'm used to reaching for.

What about the Edge foam swab tips?

I don't want to flame a product I haven't tried...but opinions seem to vary on how good those are, so I'd at least do a good search/study first.

I don't know why I never thought about it before, but with all this mention of Slixx Stix, screwdrivers, pencils, and what not, I might use one of my chopsticks wrapped with an mf to clean it next time. I'm not referring to the cheap, disposable wood chopsticks ...

That's a great idea! I bet you'll find all sorts of uses for the chopsticks. Sometimes the added length is just what's called for too.