Wheel Well Cleaning: Felt lined wheel wells and wheel arches

Wheel Well cleaning is an area that is straight forward until you come to felt lined wheel wells. From cleaning wheel arches, to wheel well liners, the felt lined wheel wells become very difficult as the fabric in the wheel well will hold dirt, debris, and loose material. Darren from Auto Fetish Detail will show you his trick to detailing these traditional wheel wells as well as felt lined wheel wells.
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[@alexpaquette8965]

I miss the old Darren this would have been an hour long video.. but in all do respect I’ve learned so much from you over the years, one of the most informative detailers on KZbin!

[@lomasticas893]

I use 303 fabric guard on the carpet area of the wheel well . It helps cleaning up that area faster and also the rainy season it helps as well to repel the dirt off the area

[@autofetishdetail]

I don't think me or most people would ever have thought of this one. Great idea to me!

[@ambermontgomery479]

This was very helpful….I’m getting my tools together right now! And btw, you have very nice forearms 😊

[@joeyrangel3927]

Thanks for the great video Darren! And believe it or not, thanks for leaving the brush blooper in there! It was a good laugh because in the real world, that happens!! Good stuff! Thanks again!!

[@unitedonez]

Honestly thanks for this Darren. Carpeted wheel wells on my car has been a problem point for me. Glad you could share your years of experience on this.

[@mcflotty]

I know this is an older video, but it seems like no matter what I use, it won't last long lol. Dressing wise I mean of course. It looks great at the time but as soon as you go through puddles and a day of rain, it's back to smoky. What I have found in the cleaning world (BTW, I use new toilet brushes too lol) is if it is really jacked up in the wheel wells and they are plastic, I can use a soft bristle dome shaped (typically for carpet) brush to get them really clean. In the carpeted wheel well world, I've found less is more. I detail out of my home, and I don't pressure wash the carpet or whatever that is under there. I'll srray it with an APC, agitate it a little, and use my garden hose on the shower setting. I've found that volume of water rather than pressure gives a better cleaning and visual appearance. Thanks for the post bro. I enjoy them very much. Are you still a partner with CSI? I ask because at one point, years ago, I ordered tons of the dressing for tires. It still is my favorite of all time and I can't ever get it. It really lasted, didn't sling and a little went a long way. Best of healt luck and prosperity to you:).

[@autofetishdetail]

It seems you and I think alike because you describe pretty much my same conclusions, and same strategies. I am no longer connected with CSi, but with that said, Tom (the founder/formulator) is working on some new products and wants me to get involved again. I cannot say how this will play out. I can tell you that it has been my frustration also that the CSi products are not typically available these days. Part of why I am no longer with CSi. And yes, the Tyre Lotion was also my favorite.

[@AntLive29]

Wow this guy can TALK!

[@marioskosmidhs9454]

Nice trick mr.Darren thanks again

[@bobhart8986]

once again I learned something new from you. thanks man

[@evokingtruth3923]

Great video buddy like the new way you’re editing the videos

[@RJT11]

Great information!

[@capstake8788]

Great timing just noticed i missed some dirt on felt wheel well now i can clean it next time. Thanks!

[@milenstoimenov9532]

Haha Love it! So entertaining as well! Keep it up mate.

[@alez09ish]

As a technician, this video is 🔥

[@mqdias1]

In the exterior zones, i dress with a help of a sponge, so i don't overspray the dressing to the paint as you mentioned. Again a great video!!!!

[@rickycolon4053]

Very useful. Thanks.

[@SittingWithDogs]

Darren on trucks & jeeps that show a lot of the undercarriage I love using Chemical Guys Barebones. I looks amazing and lasts about 4 washes. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge. Cheers from N Michigan

[@joshuadennis8744]

Dude you’re a beast a detailing

[@charlesludwig9173]

I like a mat finish on wheel well liners and tires. I equate shiny tires with sloppy detailing .

[@brandonkozusnik9156]

You are 100% right love your videos! I also own my own mobile detail company. What works for one detailer may not work for another!!!

[@jackyrose1022]

Nice !!

[@lawman3665]

Very interesting and informative video!!!’

[@JohnSmith-ym3zq]

Keep thinking I'm listening to Pan the Organizer with that intro and outro music, thanks for the wealth of knowledge much appreciated, P.S. the music on some of your older de-badging videos was just awesome😊

[@autofetishdetail]

I guess I haven't seen any Pan the Organizer vids to know when and how he is using the music. Not sure where my daughter is getting this music when she edits. She is in charge of that now.

[@Braedenfish]

Auto Fetish Detail Seriously? The music? If u know everyone on KZbin's ins and outs....maybe u spending too much time on KZbin! Can we maybe focus on the relevant....like the info? Or how bout the vehicle? Our life? Ice cream? Something. Damn. Please let your lil girl know we appreciate her time as well as your insight man! Great she still has time for dad! Oh n probably the only time terry is appropriate in detailing....I lay an old solid color beach towel over the tire before I spray anything on face of tire or wheell well..rain n dressed tires (from even a lil overspray) do not mix well.

[@iainrutherford184]

Darren, there's a lady wearing cut off denim watching you... Great video BTW ❤

[@thedoo777]

very informatative

[@frogmedic6428]

Darren! What do you think about that Croftgate tire shine plus. It really does allot for me. Love the application, appearance and wide range of uses. I somehow keep going back to it in the water based world of dressings. You rock man !

[@thomasbarrett7080]

you rock! you want more, give more, seem like winng plan. thanks for feeding my passion for detaiing.

[@autofetishdetail]

Good words!

[@richardseem7948]

nailed it darren.great video again...b well work safe

[@adlegol]

Darren what dressing did you find to replace the Meg's Synthetic spray wax??

[@rickt2419]

Looks like your client may have had a nail to his/her Right-front tire... and possible a (getting) weak air suspension ... LOL Thanks to all of your thorough videos!

[@essentialcar4705]

This guy is real!

[@jamesimmel3896]

Thanks for making this video. I never thought about detailing the wheel wells. Is there a way to prevent my rear wheel wells on my truck from rusting from the inside out like so many trucks seem to do? Thanks again.

[@gabr0502]

Have you found anything? My old Ram has this rust problem and my 2011 Maxima is starting. My Maxima is rusting from inside a fold in the sheet metal, so not really like I could blow/wash it out.

[@inxs13]

That’s awesome stuff. I use Meg’s hyper dressing mixed down to a “satin” level for that area. Seams to serve me well and the price isn’t too painful. Not sure I’m a huge fan of fabric in wheel wells. Always seemed weird to me

[@autofetishdetail]

It seems weird to me also, but have found on the mud stained felt liners it has some good effect at covering/hiding the staining at least temporarily.

[@adlegol]

When the brush broke off. Isn't that the way it goes! Lol

[@Tuanesto]

My wheel well felt started fraying after I scrubbed it with microfiber cloth, is there a fix for the fraying? Not digging the curly felt.

[@Sinegal98]

Hi Darren! How do you deal with road tar in wheel wells? I found that most of tar removers can whiten black plastic that is used in wheel arches.

[@autofetishdetail]

You are exactly right. Traditional tar/adhesive removers will dry out the plastic and make it look whitish. I do use Rapid Remover for my "go-to" when it comes to removing tar and adhesives. This product is far easier and does not fade/discolor/dry out the plastics like traditional tar removers. www.best-auto-detailing-tips.com/car-adhesive-remover.html Also a trick I use for heavy cases of tar in the fender wells is to bust out a rattle can of spray paint and simply cover it up by painting over it. This is usually a great "winning balance" for those extreme cases of tar sling in the fender wells.

[@ZakeBudek]

Scotty Kilmer said just drive through deep puddles.

[@autodetail8633]

Exactly

[@williamclick9771]

I didn't know they made wheel well dressings. If I may ask what are they? I'm just starting out as a beginner detailer. I know about tire and rim dressings. Where can I buy a wheel well dressing? Thanks much for your video.

[@wendymeulemans708]

Any recommendations I’ve got a brand new car 2024 Subaru outback and I ran over some paint and it appears that my back wheels have that felt well. It is latex paint. I use soap and water today with the scrub brush but didn’t work too well any recommendations would be helpful.

[@thedoo777]

After hosing off and using the degreaser and agitating I use WD-40, followed by Turtle Wax ice on both felt surfaces and smooth surfaces

[@mikejautosandstuff3349]

Carpet felt wheel wells r the dumbest thing car manufacturers ever have done period !!!!!!

[@lizardfirefighter110]

Mike J Autos and stuff Yea, makes you wonder about other engineering choices. Who is in charge at the factory?

[@anthemss]

Done primarily for sound deadening and weight savings.

[@Werewolf0216]

Well use it on an inner layer but still have a plastic or other easy-to-clean material on the outside.

[@deliuslyndon8340]

why is it that all youtube auto detailing guys have such slammin bodies???

[@LostBeetle]

Remember to always keep your rust speeder uppers nice and presentable.

[@pinnaclecooking2384]

Also bro use the tornador to loosen up wheel well felt dirt

[@csiautodetail]

Does anyone have an idea why Darren left youtube?

[@GaryFi]

I think you're just using too much force on that equipment with those big pipes of yours Darren..LOL Super job by your daughter with the editing, She took your 20,000 word video down to 2000 and it was seamless. If I closed my eyes and just listened I would never tell how much was edited out..

[@no_handle_required]

Wash it when it's dirty. Scrub it when it needs it. Use Scotchguard or some other coating.

[@scarface829]

I use to this everyday to my car. Then i found out i have OCD.

[@petersrightbut8297]

So you didn't tell us what you used.

[@joecat8566]

hyper dressing at 2.5:1 has become my workhorse dressing. Plastic wheel wells, engines, etc. it's just shiny enough without being 'used car lot' shiny. Carpet liners suck. Total pain in the ass!

[@kevinkoppes1068]

What bout a steam cleaner?

[@Dissolvingillusions]

I absolutely hate these things. My new Dodge Durango has it. I live in the country and we have lots of red mud. Impossible to keep clean

[@Rich--J]

You have a cute blonde camera woman:) Thanks for the tips.

[@andrewgibbons4928]

why not just rhino line the wheel well? that would make it super easy to clean as opposed to that horrible fabric and cheap plastics right?

[@kirbynorwalkamerican2065]

So if I hired this guy he paying for him to talk or detail

[@3AProductions]

Damn I keep on pressing FWD button to get to the point but end up skip the whole video

[@TheRage191]

I hate it every piece of shit from the road gets stuck on the felt and i cant get it out makes the car look like shit

[@broderp]

Felt? Never heard of it.🤔

[@markyrizzo2283]

Darren You cannot use pan the organizers intro music. Your better than that, c'mon man. Lol

[@duck748r]

And Pan stole it from many other KZbinrs. LOL Nice job Daren explaning the "end result" and "goal." Keep it up! Just shows you don't always need the boutique products others use. :)

[@ABeans07]

Shit free music isnt owned

[@LBeasleey]

Why do felt lined wheel wells even exist

[@specsbundy1392]

dammit Darren ,, comedy and detailing ... made me laugh... been wanting to see this topic for a while but need to see you actually doing it and not just giving instruction... keep up the work

[@plumbergaz9525]

They toilet brushes get them in a pound shop haha but great idea tho

[@a.k1311]

1st!!

[@BobSmith-mc7uq]

Rock...YOUR life is complete now that you are FIRST! Make sure your family & friends are aware of this epic accomplishment of yours!

[@a.k1311]

Bob Smith they do i told all of them!! Thank you for yr reply.. you noticed and spend your expensive time to answer me..!! Or you feel shitty that you weren’t!!! 🤙🏼 spread love not hate!!!❤️❤️

[@kevinc8268]

Geez those brushes are gross you need some new ones

[@kirbynorwalkamerican2065]

This guy who’s been less Time looking through his thesaurus and readers digest word of the day and do a little more cleaning these videos wouldn’t be 30 minutes and be full of a bunch of BS

[@sowrongfitness7025]

So much editing, I couldn't watch it all..

[@allanhongemail]

Should be a 3 min videos, the rest video is just blah blah as usual.

[@Braedenfish]

Allan Hong Hi Allan ...my name is Becky and I have some free advice for you as usual.... cause THAT is what KZbin is all about..free advice. I used to eat eggs but found myself later throwing up so I stopped eating them. I don't eat them and complain about being ill. Soooooo......How about we look for a channel that puts out 3 minute videos as usual. Jus sayin'! All the best!

[@Werewolf0216]

Why don't they just use a material that is easy to clean...that felt stuff is really a bad idea...junk just clings to it and even using brushes is a pain to get off. Really bad design idea.

[@fishtherapy100]

Is this hand movement for the benefit of the deaf....or da hood? So off putting. Uneducated.

[@gauravbhan]

It would be great if you speak less and do more.