Cleaning Body Side Moldings:
Don't Let Yellowed Door Moldings Age Your Truck

It's only a matter of time before the body side moldings on your Ford, Chevy, or GMC truck become yellowed and discolored from constant exposure to the elements.

In fact, very few things will age the appearance of your truck faster than faded, weathered door moldings.

Fortunately, cleaning them is a fairly quick and easy way to reverse the damage.

By removing that stubborn discoloration, you can instantly make a truck that’s starting to look its age look fresh, clean, and new again.

Simple Steps to Cleaning the Side Door Molding on your Car or Truck

Pictured Above: As you can see from the shots above, the difference between the before and after of cleaning the body side moldings is dramatic! I can promise you that you will wish you had done this sooner once you see how much newer your car or truck will look after the yellowing and discoloration of the body side moldings have been cleaned to perfection.

The Tools for Cleaning Body Side Moldings

Back in the day, removing or cleaning the discoloration from side moldings required aggressive chemicals and techniques. Now with the invention of the amazing Miracle Eraser from Mr. Clean, and along with one of my favorite cleaners listed below, the process it incredibly easy and straightforward.

The Tools:

Magic Erasers on Amazon

I consider the Mr Clean Magic Eraser "tool" the 8th wonder of the world! It has so many amazing uses not only within the world of auto detailing but around the house.

Meguiar's Super Degreaser on Amazon

• One of my favorite degreasers and heavy duty cleaners.
• The actual chemical I use in the video on this page.
• Versatile product that can be custom diluted to suit your needs.
  
• As a rule I dilute it down 4:1 for exterior heavy duty jobs and 10:1 for interior cleaning. (yes, I actually use this on many different interior cleaning jobs when traditional all-purpose cleaners prove ineffective.
• You can see my full write up of the super-degreaser at that link.

Chemical Guys Super Orange Degreaser on Amazon

• Professional based citrus formula.
• Concentrate: use full strength for maximum cleaning or dilute for lighter cleaning jobs.
• Als a very effective degreaser on engines.
• Perfect for any car owner or driveway detailer.

Darren's Professional Tip:

Life is a jungle out there, and your car knows it firsthand! As your vehicle ages, it collects more and more scuffs, dirt skids, and mysterious marks on its paint, bumpers, and endless interior components.

The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser is truly a wonder tool for dealing with these messes. Whether you are cleaning body side moldings or removing the unwanted "skid marks of life" on your car, it works wonders.

The Benefits

• Boosted Cleaning Power: Use an all-purpose cleaner or one of my recommended degreasers alongside the eraser to drastically increase its cleaning power against heavy grime.
• Water-Only Capability: For general cleaning of lighter scuffs and miscellaneous marks, it can be used with basic tap water.
• Versatile Application: Highly effective on both the inside and outside of your car, from textured plastic trim to stubborn interior scuff marks.
• Precision Spot Cleaning: Excellent for targeting small, specific problem areas without needing to treat an entire panel.

The Cautions

• Abrasive Nature: Magic Erasers are made of melamine foam, which acts like extremely fine sandpaper. They will abrade certain materials if you scrub hard enough or long enough.
• Test First: Always check your results in an inconspicuous place before tackling a highly visible area.
• Gloss and Paint Warning: Avoid aggressive scrubbing on shiny or glossy surfaces (especially exterior clear coats and glossy interior trim), as it can dull the finish and leave a matte or hazy spot.
• Leather and Vinyl Care: Use extreme caution on leather and vinyl. Heavy scrubbing can strip away the protective factory coatings or dye.

Sincerely,

Darren Priest