New Durango Wheel Wells???

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Just bought a new 2011 Durango, getting ready to "clean" it up after delivery from Dealer. I noticed the wheel wells are not smooth plastic like I have always seen before. They are almost like old indoor/outdoor carpet, not smooth but "fuzzy" and feel like carpet.



Think I may have to use a really soft brush to clean them. Not real dirty right now, but know in the future they may need a good cleaning.



Has anyone run into wheel wells like these and if so how did you clean them? Thanks!!!!
 
Yep they sound like the material on my Audi's and some Mercedes rear wheel wells. The nice thing about them is you save on not having to dress them.



You can maintenance clean them with a strong blast of water from a garden hose. For debris that may get embedded in them, you'll have to use handled brushes of various sizes if necessary an some times you just have to reach in and pick debris off.



I'm really surprised that material is being used on a big SUV like that A lot more material is likely to get picked up because they're a lot bigger and higher than a car's.
 
Thanks Bill. Yes, figured I would save time and trouble dressing them. Was really surprised to see that material in a wheel well!
 
wascallyrabbit said:
on a street car i see using this type of material but i don't understand it on a suv.
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Yeah, especially considering an SUVs intended use. Muddy, carpeted wheel wells would look so much worse than plastic, easily cleaned ones.:der:



On the plus side, the new Durangos are a huge improvement from the last gen! Congrats to the OP.
 
mikenap said:
Yeah, especially considering an SUVs intended use.
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I think the manufacturer finally figured out that hardly anyone uses an SUV for the "intended" route. Can anyone say "Mall Rated" ?? :D
 
Shiny Lil Detlr said:
I think the manufacturer finally figured out that hardly anyone uses an SUV for the "intended" route. Can anyone say "Mall Rated" ?? :D
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Hmmmm:think2:



I believe you are correct, sir. Now if there ever comes a day that they carpet the wells of Jeeps and Land Rovers, that will signify the end of society.:soscared:
 
Charlie... You hit it right on the head! This "SUV" will never see anything but concrete or asphalt!



Thanks to all for the replies!
 
I actually poo pooed the mouse fur but I have come to like it. It seems to stay clean with a spritz of APC and a quick rinse with the pressure washer.
 
I usually just use a pressure washer and occasionally brush. I don't like the carpeted wheel wells... PITA trying to get leaves and pine needles out of 'em.
 
I guess the sound deadening idea is a luxury car thing. My Audi has them but the Porsche doesn't. And I wish the Porsche did because it makes so much tire noise. Maybe I can glue in some astroturf in the Cayman wheel wells. Hmmm. :hat:
 
Brad B. said:
I guess the sound deadening idea is a luxury car thing. My Audi has them but the Porsche doesn't. And I wish the Porsche did because it makes so much tire noise. Maybe I can glue in some astroturf in the Cayman wheel wells. Hmmm. :hat:
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Only if you leave the astroturf bright green :pound:



On a side note, I had what looked like a few spots in the wheel wells of my mall-rated SUV that were missed with the manufacturer's sound-deadening rubberized coating (past the struts where the wheel well covers didn't reach). Whether it was somewhere they missed or if the manufacturer guidelines didn't call for it, I picked up a spray can of undercarriage spray that claims to have some sound deadening properties. While I purchased this for cosmetic purposes and the spots I covered were small enough that I don't notice much of a difference, I'm sure a larger application with several coats may help. Closest link I can find to it is: The Ultimate in a Sound deadening paint but you can pick the stuff up in almost any automotive section near the hi-temp paints.
 
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