Suggestions for Cleaning the Front Grill?

[missenow2011]

I cleaned my car this morning and found on my 2024 GT that the grill has all these little nooks and crannies. I bang up my nails and hands and I end up looking like a mechanic with black nails.
Anyone have any suggestions as to what to use to clean that and my tires where the lug nuts are??

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[JAL]

Had the same thing happen to me. Read up a bunch about it and after trying various things, I now use paintbrushes of different widths and rigidity. For things like bugs encrusted in the grille, or brake dust in the lug nut wells and other crannies, after an initial blast with the power washer, I let the bug product for the grille soak in a little bit, and then use the paintbrush to help work the product in, so it can do its thing softening the bugs. I go generally around the whole area, not trying to completely get one particular bug off right away. Working the product in and then go over the whole area again and they just fall off. Same principle with the wheels.
Lots of good videos on YouTube.

 

[missenow2011]

Thank you!! I never thought of that. I never thought to look on YouTube either. Thank you! I guess I need to do more research.

 

[24BlueStang]

I bought a deal from Walmart that has a removable mit on it that works pretty good. As for the tires and wheels, get a bottle bleach white tire cleaner and a can of nvr dull. Spray wheel and tire down good and let them sit a minute or so then use a pressure washer or water hose with good pressure and rinse them off. After you get done washing the rest of the car and wheels dry off, use a small amount of the nvr dull and polish all the wheels good. Then use a good microfiber towel and wipe them clean. Turn out really well. That’s what I do on the vehicles I detail.

 

[JAL]

Thank you!! I never thought of that. I never thought to look on YouTube either. Thank you! I guess I need to do more research.

Then use a good microfiber towel and wipe them clean. Turn out really well. That’s what I do on the vehicles I detail.

I used to dry with microfiber towels but now I use a leaf blower. Have you tried that? I get better and faster results that way.

 

[24BlueStang]

I used to dry with microfiber towels but now I use a leaf blower. Have you tried that? I get better and faster results that way.

I don’t have a leaf blower and I don’t have room for one in the car while out detailing others vehicles

 

[missenow2011]

I bought a deal from Walmart that has a removable mit on it that works pretty good. As for the tires and wheels, get a bottle bleach white tire cleaner and a can of nvr dull. Spray wheel and tire down good and let them sit a minute or so then use a pressure washer or water hose with good pressure and rinse them off. After you get done washing the rest of the car and wheels dry off, use a small amount of the nvr dull and polish all the wheels good. Then use a good microfiber towel and wipe them clean. Turn out really well. That’s what I do on the vehicles I detail.

great idea!! Thank you so much!!

 

[RLE55]

Anyone have any suggestions as to what to use to clean that and my tires where the lug nuts are??

Check out Griot's. They have a lot of small brushes, etc., for cleaning wheels etc.
https://www.griotsgarage.com/wash-detail/wheels-metal-access/

 

[missenow2011]

Check out Griot's. They have a lot of small brushes, etc., for cleaning wheels etc.
https://www.griotsgarage.com/wash-detail/wheels-metal-access/

Thank you!! I will check it out.

 

[DFB5.0]

I cleaned my car this morning and found on my 2024 GT that the grill has all these little nooks and crannies. I bang up my nails and hands and I end up looking like a mechanic with black nails.
Anyone have any suggestions as to what to use to clean that and my tires where the lug nuts are??

For the wheels, you want a either a boars hair or synthetic brush. If the wheels have a gloss finish, I would favor the synthetic bristles as they are much softer and safer.

These are the best brushes on the market, I would have at least one of each in the long handle version regardless.
Detail Factory - Ultra-Soft Detailing Brushes | The Rag Company
Detail Factory - Boar Hair Detailing Brushes | The Rag Company

More info here -
Must Have Tools for Wheel & Tire Cleaning | Mustang7G - 2024+ S650 Mustang Forum (Dark Horse, GT, EcoBoost, GT500, GT350, Mach 1)

For the grill, you want the softest brush possible, something like the Detail Factory Ultra Soft Synthetic brush linked above. These are softest brushes I have found, while also being extremely durable, so you will have it for years.

While you are washing the car, agitated the grill using the brush in tandem with your soapy water, foam or some All Purpose Cleaner. Rinse and repeat if needed.

The alternative would be to use some APC and a brush wrapped with a towel to poke into each segment. Tedious though..........................

 

[Eurasianman]

Funny. I just came across this this past weekend (trying to clean the front grill). I've just come to terms that this time of year is hopeless to keep the car looking clean for more than two days. Cleaning bug guts off of it is a pain without scratching it. The only thing I can think to help is to not drive at night... especially on back country roads... bugs galore!

 

[missenow2011]

For the wheels, you want a either a boars hair or synthetic brush. If the wheels have a gloss finish, I would favor the synthetic bristles as they are much softer and safer.

These are the best brushes on the market, I would have at least one of each in the long handle version regardless.
Detail Factory - Ultra-Soft Detailing Brushes | The Rag Company
Detail Factory - Boar Hair Detailing Brushes | The Rag Company

More info here -
Must Have Tools for Wheel & Tire Cleaning | Mustang7G - 2024+ S650 Mustang Forum (Dark Horse, GT, EcoBoost, GT500, GT350, Mach 1)

For the grill, you want the softest brush possible, something like the Detail Factory Ultra Soft Synthetic brush linked above. These are softest brushes I have found, while also being extremely durable, so you will have it for years.

While you are washing the car, agitated the grill using the brush in tandem with your soapy water, foam or some All Purpose Cleaner. Rinse and repeat if needed.

The alternative would be to use some APC and a brush wrapped with a towel to poke into each segment. Tedious though..........................

Thank you for all the resources!!!

 

[Vapor Blue GT]

I have ceramic coated so it is easier to clean off everything but I use a soft flagged tipped brush. Works like a charm and takes me only a minute or two to go over the front of the car.

 

[missenow2011]

I have ceramic coated so it is easier to clean off everything but I use a soft flagged tipped brush. Works like a charm and takes me only a minute or two to go over the front of the car.

Thanks!! I have a ceramic coating too, but when it rains, I get this stuff from the road that just doesn’t wash off. I have to wash it off using a cloth.

 

[Vapor Blue GT]

Thanks!! I have a ceramic coating too, but when it rains, I get this stuff from the road that just doesn’t wash off. I have to wash it off using a cloth.

Is it a sticky substance or is it traffic film?

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