2005-2009 Mustang Information on The S197 {Gen1}

Any tips/tricks to clean the grille?

Old Sep 10, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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Any tips/tricks to clean the grille?

Any suggestions on how to clean the grille on the new Mustangs?

How do you clean the "honeycomb" areas of the grille & hood scoop on your car?
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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Q-tips and time.
It really doesn't take too long.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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Put a stainless steel grille overtop then you will not have to worry about the honeycomb grille. Prior to the stainless steel grille I would you a small soft sponge with plenty of Meguair's car wash to get into the honeycomb the use a spray nozzle to rinse.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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easier than the q-tips.... go to the paint supply section of a discount store.... buy a bunch of the small foam rubber paint "brushes". they make them in small sizes.
much better than qtips.... and they last so you can use them over again!

does not take too long either. I also "load one up" with detailer and use it in there... I use ICE. Makes the dirt not stick so much for next time......
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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i have a car wash brush with big soft bristles..... very easy to do lots of foamy soap and scrub it..... done and done
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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Appropriate cleaning solution, a soft yet durable applicator, and elbow grease.
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 12:18 AM
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high pressure cleaning and afterwards use sponge-bob.
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 08:14 AM
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When I was cleaning my car (and specifically the upper and lower grill) for the MCA Canada National Show, I used Ulitmate Quik Detailer sprayed on Q-Tips and patience, lol! After its clean, I take more Q-Tips and use Mother's Back to Black, to get the color back into the grill.
Hope this helps.
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 02:57 PM
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A soft bristle brush, lots of soap, run the hose through it, be done.
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 03:46 PM
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small Paint Brush and use Turtle Wax ICE Polish in a spray bottle,
spray the ICE on and use the paint brush to clean the grill, quick easy and it shines real nice
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 08:43 AM
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You're supposed to clean the grille?
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 11:39 AM
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Yeah, with all the bugs... it's hard to keep clean anyway. :P
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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what about a bottle brush
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 06:38 AM
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Thanks for all of the ideas, I'll have to look into some of them. Usually don't blast it with a hose as the car usually doesn't get that dirty, but the grille & hood scoop seem to attract the insects.
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 05fordgt
I used Ulitmate Quik Detailer sprayed on Q-Tips and patience, lol!
I always knew you car show guys were plain nuts....
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 03:09 PM
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Why not 303 Aerospace Protectant?
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