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Old 11-05-2015, 08:46 PM
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Cleaning the Fender Liner

Any tips for cleaning this? I saw some very old threads saying to use Aersopace cleaner and Fabric Guard to keep it clean.

Fabric Guard looks pretty overpriced on Amazon right now, going to give Scotchgard a try - not sure yet as far as actually cleaning it though - let me know!
 
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Pressure washer like at a car wash will clean the felt and yes ScotchGuard will keep it nicer for about 6 months.
 
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Old 11-08-2015, 11:48 AM
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aha -- are you actually pulling off the wheels to clean the liner or just getting in there with the spray?
 
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It was a lot easier at the car wash with Tigger since the car wasn't lowered. Not gonna happen with my JCW now that it's dropped. So I'll be purchasing a pressure washer soon and removing the wheels.
 
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ahh gotcha - oh duh, I have a hose with pressure spray - i'll give it a go this weekend
 
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+1 on pressure washer.
 
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+ hose with high pressure works good, Scrub the fabric wheel liner with a soft brush and hit it with some cleaner , helps get the dirt out on the newer MINI/ BMW type fabric wheel liner. Then hit it with a high pressure hose , just be careful not to get the hose near the parking side lenses and get moisture into them.

Check out chemical guys for some great tools.

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/Chemical_Guys_Brush/





And cleaner:

https://www.ecstuning.com/News/Chemical_Guys_Global_Detailing_Tools_Wheel_Cleaner _Towels_Car_Wash_Kit_Leather_Care_Clay_Bar_Glass_C leaner_Wheel_Cleaner_Interior_Vinyl_Fabric_Surface _Care_Shampoo_Waxes_Sealants_Quick_Detailing_Scrat ch_Paint_Tire_Care_MultiPurpose_Exterior/




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