What's the best way to brighten up the Wheel Well liners, Front Strakes, etc?

I've got 'em pretty clean, but want to brighten them up for an upcoming meet.

Tire Dressing?

Vinyl Protectant?

Which product(s) exactly???

 

I've read of guys using the cheap "tire foam clean and shine" products for wheel wells

 

When I had the Passat I used the tire foam for the wheel wells but they were hard plastic .. the rear ons on the TL are textured for sound deadining and I don't know if that would work.

I just use a dressing on the strakes. Forever Black Tire Gel will bring the strakes to a clean matte black and lasts for weeks .. apply 2 initial coats.

 

I typically use Armor All Tire Foam or Meg's Hyper Dressing.

 

If they are really bad, I would remove the wheels, spray a lot of Simple Green in there and scrub away. Then use a high stream of water and repeat if necessary.

I buy cheap tire foam/sprays for the wheel wells and it makes a big difference.

 

ChrisQ, thanks. That's what I do to clean 'em. Usually when I've got the wheels off for a tire rotation. BTW - you stuff is pretty damn clean under there -

jesstzn, I do mean the hard plastic ones in front. Rears, I'll spray out with some soap from time-to-time. Good tip on the strakes. I was thinking about that stuff - hated the residue on the tires, but on the strakes it might be just the ticket.

 

Wheel Wells
Periodically remove the wheels (one at a time utilizing a car jack and / or axle stands) to enable cleaning the back of the wheel, callipers and give better access to the wheel wells. Ensure that the vehicle body is secure by placing on axle stands.
•Rinse wheel well thoroughly with water.
•Use a 1:1 solution of P21 Total Auto Wash a d-limonene (citrus) based cleaner and water in a spray bottle, spray the wheel wells and let the solution dwell for 3-5 min
•Agitate and brush the road dirt / grime the wheel well and suspension parts, brake callipers, etc
•Spray the area thoroughly with a high pressure water spray
•Repeat if necessary
•Use P21S Polishing Soap on all metal parts (taking care to avoid the brakes)
•Rinse using a high pressure hose / nozzle to remove soap residue
•I recommended wearing rubber gloves, once finished, rinse the wheel wells and dry them with an old terry towel.
•Once they have thoroughly dried spray them with Adam’s Undercarriage Detailer or Chemical Guys Bare Bones (avoid spraying the brake rotor) which leaves a matt finished look without grease and also provides a protection for the plastic - http//: www.adamspolishes.com / - http//:www.chemicalguys.com

 

god chris your car is seriously immaculate even the wheel wells? lol

 

Be sure not to get it on the suspension parts that are rubber like the boots or bushings since the cheap silicone tire stuff deteriorates rubber.

 

I finally figured out the trick with those blasted carpeted wheel liners.

Take a pressure washer and use the second most direct attachment (15 degrees) on high pressure.

To get it looking really clean, jack up the car and remove the wheel on the side in question and blast the carpeted liner from top to bottom. You'll be amazed what comes off. It can be really