{"id":43909,"date":"2025-03-20T00:00:58","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T04:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/?p=43909"},"modified":"2025-02-17T13:29:21","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T18:29:21","slug":"importance-of-doorjambs-protecting-your-vehicles-appearance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/importance-of-doorjambs-protecting-your-vehicles-appearance\/","title":{"rendered":"Importance Of Doorjambs – Protecting Your Vehicles Appearance"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many vehicle owners do not realize how (directly and indirectly) valuable doorjambs are to maintaining the aesthetic appeal of their car.\u00a0 This viewpoint is not only from the sight of opening your car door but the hidden value of it as a tool in detailing.\u00a0 This hidden value can also include the rear trunk area painted surfaces.\u00a0 Many times when we are detailing we are leaning over this area or have chords and tools around us.\u00a0 So much of the damage, chips and scratches come from brushing up or colliding with the painted surfaces while around the interior of a car.<\/p>\n

The first piece of advice I can provide is to have AWARENESS.\u00a0 Being mindful of where you step, what you have in your hand, and what you are dragging.\u00a0 This is a great first step in being more careful.\u00a0 Many people do not think or put critical thought into what they are doing around their car on a daily basis.<\/p>\n

The second step for people reaching around or cleaning their car is to place a microfiber towel by the entrance for insurance purposes.<\/p>\n

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This is not a license to be reckless.\u00a0 But it can reduce some potential damage.<\/p>\n

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As an added way to protect, Kospec Designs<\/a> makes some microfiber sleeves to stop damage just like this. They have options for your vacuum hoses, power cords, even air hoses.<\/p>\n

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Another tip is when you are vacuuming (even with a microfiber sleeve or towel on a door jamb, place the chord between your legs.<\/p>\n

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Treat paint like paint, seriously.\u00a0 Use a waterless wash product at least.<\/p>\n

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Also for those who (as you should) take measurements, this is a good way to analyze how much clear coat is in your paint.\u00a0 Below is a paint thickness gauge.\u00a0 Many people scoff at the notion of using one due to it only showing the total thickness build, not specifically the clear layer that you are polishing.\u00a0 I will mention when doorjambs are painted, they typically receive the least amount of clear.\u00a0 Measuring the clear from the doorjambs is a good way to get a better idea of when to stop polishing.<\/p>\n

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