How to properly clean inside doorframes?

[mfh6375]

I'm not sure if doorframes are what they are actually called. It's the part of the paint that you only see when the door is open. I don't like having a freshly detailed car, but when you open the door you see a bunch of dirt. This car is black, so it really stands out.

So, how do you clean these areas? I can't use the hose, since the doors are open. Is there some sort of spray cleaner that is recommended? Wouldn't wiping it clean just scratch? Thanks in advance for any advice.

[DaGonz]

One of the nozzles that I use has a "misting" feature. I mist the door jambs that's the proper term), use my regular car washing solution and a mitt, then rinse it again using the "misting" feature.

I dry the jambs and when I am waxing apply a coat of wax to the jambs.

[kboxer]

I think the word you are looking for is door jam. I use my cegreaser on the hinges and then spray. Be careful. Dont want that on the paint. I usually only do on a full detail. Otherwise a good wipe down inside is ok. Watch that grease and grime doesent spread.

[mfh6375]

Would Quick Detailer work for something like this? Isn't it supposed to remove light dust and other surface contaminants? I don't really want to spray water with the doors open. Unless that's the only way...

[Murr1525]

Rather than misting in, I use a damp cloth.

But yes, QD would certainly be good as well, or a damp cloth + QD.

[gb387]

I use a quick detaliler and from time to time I will apply a coat of cleaner wax.

[inthedetails]

I use QD for this alll the time.......it works well and I have no complaints.

[Accumulator]

I usually clean them with boar's hair brushes and swabs. Once they're clean, polishing and LSPing will make subsequent cleanup quick and easy (with just shampoo mix).

If they're especially greasy, I use a solvent for the initial cleanup. This is handy when somebody has carelessly lubed the hinges/latches.

[Jeepster04]

Originally posted by Gonzo0903
One of the nozzles that I use has a "misting" feature. I mist the door jambs that's the proper term), use my regular car washing solution and a mitt, then rinse it again using the "misting" feature.

I dry the jambs and when I am waxing apply a coat of wax to the jambs.

I do that everytime I wash the jeep. I also wax them everytime.

[Tom Claessens]

After washing, I use two water magnets to dry the car.

After I'm done doing the outside, I open the doors and mist a little bit of QD on the door jambs and make a pass with the moist towels.

Whenever I was the car, I also wax the door jambs.

[Magic]

I use APC for door jambs..