Cleaning Crevices

Omikron · 11-26-2011, 10:35 AM

Suggestions for cleaning crevices and cracks in the Z?

I know an air compressor would be ideal, but I don't have one at the moment. Will probably get one at some point, logically I would definitely need a filter on it so it doesn't spray condensation/funk.

What do some of you guys use that don't have one?

Qtips?
Compressed Air Cans?

Thanks.

nmjaxx9 · 11-26-2011, 12:21 PM

For the inside I bought these...especially where the odometer is and other small areas where I couldn't reach with a regular cloth. Its basically a Q-tip but with a sharper point they are like 5 bucks: Detailing Stix -100 Professional Crevice Cleaners- Cotton Detailing Sticks (100 units)

You could also use a soft bristle brush.

Omikron · 11-26-2011, 12:32 PM

Great, thanks, haven't seen those.

nmjaxx9 · 11-27-2011, 01:53 AM

NP

kenchan · 11-27-2011, 08:53 PM

i use a soft MF towel with long thread slightly dampened with detailer spray. i dont trust q-tips as if you drag grit it will scratch the surface.

honestly the only time i use Q tips for detailing is when i need to touch up some matte black paint on suspension bits when i have the wheels off the car. i use it as applicator.

11-26-2011, 10:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Omikron Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: DFW TX Posts: 242 Drives: 11 GM 370Z Rep Power: 14	Cleaning Crevices Suggestions for cleaning crevices and cracks in the Z? I know an air compressor would be ideal, but I don't have one at the moment. Will probably get one at some point, logically I would definitely need a filter on it so it doesn't spray condensation/funk. What do some of you guys use that don't have one? Qtips? Compressed Air Cans? Thanks.

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11-26-2011, 12:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 27	For the inside I bought these...especially where the odometer is and other small areas where I couldn't reach with a regular cloth. Its basically a Q-tip but with a sharper point they are like 5 bucks: Detailing Stix -100 Professional Crevice Cleaners- Cotton Detailing Sticks (100 units) You could also use a soft bristle brush.

11-26-2011, 12:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Omikron Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: DFW TX Posts: 242 Drives: 11 GM 370Z Rep Power: 14	Great, thanks, haven't seen those.

11-27-2011, 01:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 27	NP

11-27-2011, 08:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i use a soft MF towel with long thread slightly dampened with detailer spray. i dont trust q-tips as if you drag grit it will scratch the surface. honestly the only time i use Q tips for detailing is when i need to touch up some matte black paint on suspension bits when i have the wheels off the car. i use it as applicator.