How To Clean Your Car Door Jambs: Fast and Easy (Seriously)

[@mikel3351]

Door jambs are a true indication of whether someone took care of their car.

[@DetailGroove]

haha- true

[@peni80085]

No it's not

[@Somedude819]

My dad is letting me drive his 98 f150 until I get my own rig The door jambs are filthy ( why I am at this video 😂 ) but it has 268,000 miles and runs great

[@CUSOCOOL]

@@Somedude819 03 silverado 240x runs perfect

[@midnightmystery544]

Detailing can take a LONG time! I'm so glad to see someone making tips on how to get it done faster and still do a great job!

[@hannahmoya]

Hahaha I was a bit guilty of using a brush to clean my door jambs despite of it being not that dirty. You will always be one of the detailers that I look up to. Simple and realistic. Thank you for all your videos sir. Salute to you!

[@DetailGroove]

thanks so much Hannah!

[@teban6560]

Great channel 👍 Oscar. I always forget the door jambs when I clean my car. With 2 young kids, we always have baby wipes stashed somewhere in the car and that's what I use with very good result. I literally use it on all the plastic and vinyl panels including the dashboard. No residue and unwanted chemical smells. It works!

[@DetailGroove]

and that's all that matters- that it works!

[@InfinitePawsShop]

you’ve taught me new places to clean on my car that i’ve never thought about before.... as soon as it gets warm in chicago, i’m doing all this lol

[@DetailGroove]

haha- glad to hear!

[@popstone116]

Your common sense approach is AWESOME.

[@SimonSaysyo]

You can’t teach common sense Oscar. People just don’t have it. 😂 that’s what separates people in this world when it comes to business success.

[@DetailGroove]

haha- common sense isn't common practice, huh?

[@abdullah_fardm.9725]

I use waterless wash & wax sprays from Meguiar's and Mothers because they also protect. Turtle wax also sells a similar product called Exterior 1.

[@DetailGroove]

not a bad idea!

[@josephdefreitas56]

Love you simple approach. Its pretty much the exact thing that I do. Keep It Simple. Saves crazy much amount of time!!!!

[@catguy64]

I appreciate your videos because they're pragmatic and in the end get outstanding results without the fancy tools or products that some, we all know who, detailers tell us we need. 🙄 Injecting relatable humor and sarcasm into your videos is appreciated. 😉

[@geoo6691]

Yea the brush thing is a bit excessive. The place I learned from we would use a final detail spray and wipe. But of course like you said if its extremely dirty then yes will need agitation. This is great advice. Working effectively is key.

[@kevinc8268]

“You wanna troll” 😂 love the vids bro 🙌🏼 love from H-town 🤘🏼

[@DetailGroove]

H-TAWWWWWNNNN

[@chrispatterson8210]

Good video. Some people way over-think this aspect of cleaning and think there has to be a 3-step process to everything. An APC is fine, or I use Chemical Guys Waterless Car Wash to simply spray and wipe away.

[@ABC-wm6sg]

Thank you for being realistic and cleaning based on situation of the car

[@VictorHernandez-nt3tw]

So true. This is the exact method I use because let's be honest... Which customer is going to go look at the smallest crack or crevice in their door jambs and see if it's clean or even care about it as long as you do great everywhere else on all the visible things.

[@DetailGroove]

haha- this is so true

[@KramSacul]

I like the little brush method.

[@DetailGroove]

haha, as long as it works

[@Calendyr]

Badabim badaboom? I did not know you were Italian Oscar ;)

[@DetailGroove]

is that Italian? lol. I've always said it.. can't remember where I got that from

[@sam2753]

@@DetailGroove Soprano's more than likely lol!

[@marcomorini5285]

It isn't, but is a nice stereotype :D

[@robcook6120]

I like to use a waterless wash with sealant so that you can clean and protect in one step.

[@DetailGroove]

that also works!

[@glossfx8452]

Love it Oscar! Save time and get great results keep the quick tips coming

[@DetailGroove]

glad you liked Tony!

[@ixeqilibrium]

Anyone notice how that water drip at 2:26 looks like a giant foot print :D you know what they say about big feet haha lol Great vid mate

[@DetailGroove]

BIG SOCKS! haha

[@Des420]

Are you gay?

[@DetailGroove]

what's up with all these weird questions people have been asking. Am I a rapist? Am I Muslim? Am I gay?

[@russellsdrumsandeverythingelse]

That’s cool I do the same thing because I’m always in a hurry and detailing the suv is only 1 of 5 things I have to do that day 👊

[@erwinrin5078]

Brother your way of doing it I've been doing it like that since ive been detailing for like 2years now. A lot of people think we are hacks when we do things like that. It works just as well. Like you said if its caked on do the agitation process with it.

[@DetailGroove]

haha exactly. Too many romantic detailers

[@jamestech2724]

well spoken Oscar; I love to watch all the videos out there about methods and tools - but in the end I'm looking to be much more efficient and practical - not to mention faster (by cutting out supposed lengthy methods that deem you as "professional") thanks Oscar . keep up the good work with your straight-forward approach

[@Moe_Newman]

Can you please do a video about how to clean a motorcycle like Harley Davidson ??? And thank you for the effort that you provide

[@DetailGroove]

I actually never gets calls for motorcycles

[@Amy-eb8fi]

I personally did my door jams with a toothbrush and a cloth today, but my door jams were really bad! I needed that scrubbing to get the dirt loosened up. Seriously they were 🤮 I never realised I was supposed to clean them, I always thought of them as exterior, but never clean them on the exterior either 😹🙈 They definitely weren’t cleaned when I’ve had my car cleaned before, at least not all the way around, just the base on the car. I just detail cleaned my interior because I’ve been binge watching car cleaning videos thinking my car was really bad (spoiled it really wasn’t at all). And tbh I don’t know what I’ve been paying for when I get my car cleaned because there were white marks on the plastic parts I thought were stains (sunscreen I was struggling to get off), I scrubbed with a toothbrush today and they came out straight away 😂🧐 Thanks for the motivation, and for leaving me guilt free because my car is now clean, and I’ve realised it was actually pretty clean, especially considering I have two dogs that go in my car on a regular basis too.

[@stevensanchez7740]

Thx for this , this is still applicable, i never thought of using Rinseless right there for the door jams it is cleaning it technically

[@stevensanchez7740]

What dilution for door jams?

[@OldSchoolNoe]

So for a personal setup I will clean the door jamb with super clean diluted 5 to 1 & Microfiber, then wax it with Ethos Pro Wax. That way next time I clean it I will just hit it with a Meguiar's Quik Wax, or Ultimate Waterless Wash & Wax.

[@The_King_Of_Kings]

It’s juts common sense but it’s a good thing you’re trying people how to do it

[@DetailGroove]

of course :)

[@albertcarr574]

Question, could I use super clean diluted 5-1? Good video.

[@truethingsforme5273]

Thx so much! I am learning more and more about cleaning a car

[@austinsmith2756]

Great advice man and agree you shouldn't have to bust out the brushes every time. A question for you ! I plan on to routinely wash the car using a drive-through car wash and right now it will be around 3 minor car washes and 1 Extreme (wax.)per month I want to follow it up with cleaning door jams myself and spot cleaning body as well as a couple of interior cleans. What areas should I look out for and or add to my spot cleans that a car wash doesn't get at? Any of the "trolls" mention you dropping the brush on ground and re using it hahah

[@Wordensautodetailing517]

That’s exactly what I do fast and just as effective

[@DetailGroove]

yep!

[@aarons7267]

I use quick detailer to clean door jamb and put some wax on it to make cleaning easier next time.

[@DetailGroove]

that's good!

[@ianjackcleanyourmachineinc2510]

Great advice Oscar, thanks bud.

[@DetailGroove]

Glad it helped Ian!

[@AutOdometer]

Yeah it’s seem the brush wouldn’t have the abrasiveness that would really clean it like a towel

[@DetailGroove]

I just like it since it's faster lol

[@ViralAiTv]

Would the brush scratch the paint in the door jams???

[@joelevans394]

When would you use the ONR?

[@meiowalot7570]

I do almost the exact same thing as you. My car is cleaned regularly, and so the door jambs are basically just a little dusty. So I spray on some Uber Rinseless Wash (instead of APC) and then wipe down with a towel.. If the little wiring harness accordion connector needs it, I might get out a brush.

[@DetailGroove]

perfect system :)

[@danielrobles8031]

love your videos

[@DetailGroove]

thanks Daniel!

[@Anonymous-it5jw]

As shown in your video, people who get their cars washed once a month or more, often have door jambs that are fairly clean. However, many, many of us have dirty vehicles, the kind with old, dried, concrete-type crud in our door jambs, often competing for space with our collection of leaves, acorns, pine straw, pollen and other detritus. What do you suggest for quickly cleaning that stuff out, other than pressure washing or steam cleaning? Inquiring minds with dirty jambs really want to know. And, for those whose black plastic trim has faded or become dull, how does a professional detailer revitalize that plastic to bring it up to a “new car” condition? Thanks for the video and your tips.

[@DetailGroove]

ahah- good one! If you dont' have access to a garden hose, I'd use a water bottle and spray it to loosen up the dirt. Then spray APC and let it dwell. Then agitate or wipe down with a towel.

[@Anonymous-it5jw]

Detail Groove Thanks. I think letting the APC soak in a while is the key. Keep making these videos - they’re great!

[@gnatt1131]

Omg this is gonna sound dumb but can I do this mobily? Kuz it seems like it takes a lot of water and will this be doable in winter

[@DetailGroove]

Yes you can

[@nick.100]

How often do find yourself changing your google ads or when u find one that works do u just keep it

[@DetailGroove]

Dang, that's a whole other video series lol

[@topherlambert]

Me

[@ORIGINAL786dodi]

Makes perfect sense to me 👌

[@blackstonedetail]

Within the past 3 months, my clients had door jambs that have been through World War III and back. Often times, I'll just employ the use of a generic hose with multiple spraying patterns so I can prevent any water from splattering into the interior. The hose is strong enough to remove any stubborn dirt and debris, yet the pressure is soft enough so as not to introduce excessive water, thereby inadvertently spraying the interior.

[@tdorvilusify]

You’re beast brother keep it up

[@The_King_Of_Kings]

Been doing this before I knew about professional detailing

[@Des420]

Been doing this since before I knew how to type.

[@DetailGroove]

ahaha

[@albertcarr574]

What type of brush would you use?

[@illusionzauto]

lol this was funny. You are right though. A lot of the extra brush stuff is unnecessary when it is not even that dirty. ONR is perfect for the quick wipe.

[@aprilsutterfield3635]

One question I have is wouldn't you at least want to rinse the residue from the APC? Leaving that would just attract more dust and grime in the future I would think.

[@DetailGroove]

I usually go back at the end of the detail and wipe it down with ONR diluted as a clay lube

[@gigachad4211]

Can i dilute super clean 3:1 to clean door jams?

[@usozautodetailing683]

I usually just Pressure wash them makes Time More easy than just give it a Final wipe and I'm Done unless the door jam has soo Much grease than yea I do Chemicals and scrubbing 👍

[@DetailGroove]

as long as it works!

[@KM-yw2yb]

Thanks!

[@markusbendi]

hey could you please make a video of some door jambs that have never been cleaned before and is exstremly dirty like on a van especely white ones with alot of asphalt,tar and tectyl and show how you would clean that in the most efficient way?

[@DetailGroove]

I'd have to wait to get a customer with that type of condition

[@markusbendi]

@@DetailGroove sure i mean when you get 1 such car

[@Des420]

How many cloths/towels would you say you use for an entire detail (engine bay, jambs etc.)?

[@DetailGroove]

I've never counted. Maybe under 30?

[@Des420]

@@DetailGroove Thanks.

[@memorylane7531]

What type of brush is the brush you usining

[@marthagarcia2070]

What products did he use?

[@spoonman73]

This may be sufficient for a maintenance clean on a well maintained vehicle but on my personal car there is always some kind of grease or crud in the jambs and the seals especially around the bottom of the door. The gaskets and seals around the outside of my windows collect an incredible amount of dirt and I clean them semi-annually. But yeah, doing more work than is necessary or just to feel like a detailer lol is silly and inefficient.

[@DetailGroove]

haha- if whatever you do works for you, that's all that matters!

[@themechanicsingh4159]

Use brush for very dirty door jams, otherwise your method is good. In regular washes could use just water.

[@DetailGroove]

Very true!

[@atrejo389]

Can i just steam it and wipe it off?

[@HattieRodvien]

The door jams on my last vehicle were horrible. The car was driven *many* miles by myself and my husband for work, so there was black sticky road grime and grease. It was very hard to clean. I don’t actually think I got them 100% clean before I traded in the car for the one I have now.

[@DetailGroove]

But hey, you cleaned what you could !

[@doylee469]

I just use quik detailer.. keeps it waxed too.. I live in the rust belt

[@emmilyumanzor1428]

I feel attacked 😂😂 I guess I like feeling like a detailer even tho im not I just do it to my car lol

[@DetailGroove]

Hahaa my bad Emmily

[@venegas4781]

Dang been doing that all mylife while washing my car ... Dang hahaha didnt know I was doing that correctly lol ...

[@goldengonzalez2730]

How do you clean with seats with lots of lint?

[@MaxiiBoii23]

Pet hair removal brush.

[@DetailGroove]

Yep, pet hair brush

[@toyonation827]

What about water spots on black door jams ?? Bad bad water spots

[@DetailGroove]

You'll have to polish those out by hand. Pretty simple

[@ivanvlogs9688]

So we both from Texas and ik damn well it’s cold asf outside ..hope you aren’t outside without a jacket😂

[@MaxiiBoii23]

This was prob yesterday when it was melting 🤣

[@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335]

@@MaxiiBoii23 probably god you are lazy

[@midnightmystery544]

So I take it as, only do the hose methoid if you know you'll ruin your rags. I used to use paper towels and all purpose on very bad door jambs... But then again, it was my car and I was 15. But, that took forever!

[@jarnee1]

Time is money. Save time and energy where and when you can, makes sense.

[@LATINTHRONE]

"Professional" detailer look down on us bucket Billy's starting with just a few tools 🤷🏽‍♂️😂

[@DetailGroove]

I still only have a few tools lol

[@tenilledavis8565]

What is that brush called that u use for the tough areas

[@keenanmccrumbmccrumb8463]

Detailing brush/boars hair brush

[@brendanoreilly4626]

Would have been better to do a car that needed a detailed job done

[@YA-ee9zf]

i know car washes where they use a damp towel only with nothing in it. so yeah not bad

[@adzb6708]

I do the same process, why would you need to brush the door jambs lol! That being said I only work on personal cars so I'm not getting paid for it.

[@DetailGroove]

haha- as long as it works :)

[@frenzythebeast]

Wouldn't APC remove wax? In my experience I have had Meguiar's APC diluted 4:1 and the slickness of the paint would be gone

[@Kyle-kc8cw]

As something not that really exposed to the elements, I don't think it's that necessary to have wax there. I say this, yet I coated my door jams. LOL!

[@frenzythebeast]

@@Kyle-kc8cw Yeah me and my dad are guilty aswell 😁

[@RodeoRides]

I would whip out the streamer

[@DetailGroove]

as long as it works !

[@geestang2662]

I see you used 2 kine of brush ?

[@DetailGroove]

I'm testing some out

[@samw.7740]

I just wipe my jambs with the same rag I use to dry my wheels when drying the car off. Sometimes will spray some detailer spray. I couldn’t imagine having 30 minutes to waste on a door jamb.

[@dissidentofclownworld]

Did Pedro get out of acting after Napoleon Dynamite?

[@DetailGroove]

what in the world are you talking about pablo

[@JMerk2222]

I used a soft brush and it scratched the hell out of them 😭

[@MrPincheRey]

I’m on the fence about this video, because as others have stated for maintenance washes this is perfect. But this method won’t do anything to gunky jams.

[@DetailGroove]

That's why it's on a per case basis. But even then, you can get some dirty jambs cleaned up with this method

[@musicguitar]

Clearly, you didn’t watch the entire video....depends on the circumstances

[@bogarte7587]

Have a dirty car as an example so we can see how effective this method is.

[@tdobrien]

smart

[@DetailGroove]

thanks Tom

[@nick.100]

I’ve only ever used a steam once on a door jam and that was only cause I was using on the door already

[@DetailGroove]

Yeah, I don't really do that either

[@charlieshargreaves2310]

I am detailing my dads derelict ford escort 1995 and omg are the door James full of mould the only way round. It is to agitate around the hard to get areas otherwise I will just spray all purpose onto the door jam and just wipe down , SAVE TIME PEOPLE TIME IS MONEY!

[@joemendoza2292]

If you could choose between spending 2 hours doing something or 8 hours doing something, and get the exact same results, which would you choose? If you chose 8 hours, you're not ready to be a business owner. Time is money and business dictates efficiency every time.

[@melmoultrie]

Cutie pie!!

[@DetailGroove]

haha- thanks Mel

[@lifewithcl9806]

My sister had my car before me and now I have it and there is literally mold in the door jams . Girls man. 😞

[@jaybee2812]

Lol but it looks cool on the gram bro 🤣 keeping it real man 👍🏼

[@DetailGroove]

haha- right

[@smack2065]

I try to save my microfibers by hitting it with the pressure washer wherever I can

[@juansandoval1707]

How do you wash Your microfiber towels

[@DetailGroove]

The towels I use for dirty work, I just use regeular Tide pods since I don't really care about them and they're usually super hammered

[@juansandoval1707]

How about the really delicate towels you use for the paint?

[@faceytx]

I spray and wipe too. F'k tryna look like a detailer, I'm just tryna keep my daily driver clean with little effort. Oscar = rockstar.

[@DetailGroove]

haha- thanks a lot!

[@lakerfam]

Dude, did you just wake up?

[@drupeydrupez]

terry eason - Dude, have you tooken the trail mix out of your pocket?

[@DetailGroove]

Been up all day

[@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335]

@@drupeydrupez Wtf lmao

[@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335]

@@DetailGroove rockstar lifestyle babbbbbyyyyy

[@drupeydrupez]

dog person - He looks like a dude that would carry around loose trail mix

[@chipdr911]

With age and experience come wisdom.

[@DetailGroove]

haha- so true

[@raczyk]

What do you wash your micro towels with?

[@memorylane7531]

The front door the rear is just simple the front one 😭

[@feeldafury]

Common sense, work smart not work hard 😂

[@romisague8143]

why are you using a make up brush

[@DetailGroove]

why not

[@tommymctomface8532]

If it works then why question it?

[@romisague8143]

@@DetailGroove i want to know why so i can try it

[@romisague8143]

@@tommymctomface8532 just asking

[@DetailGroove]

It's not really a make up brush.. actually it's not a make up brush lol

[@05tech]

You sound more upset making this video then actually teaching or showing anything... you repeated yourself countless times.

[@DetailGroove]

Lmfao

[@blehahh9371]

My car is ✨ black ✨ so I have to clean them 🥲