SurreyG

Hi quick question, I have a 2011 G37xS, what do you use to clean the pedals? My brake and gas pedal are filthy and not so aluminum silver shiny no more.

Thanks.

Need 4 Speed

What I did was bought a brush from local hardware store, bought some mothers and cleaned away.... Not sure which ones you have my where plated silver for some reason but it worked out great...

SurreyG

Thanks, did you have to take them off? Or just had to reach under and scrub away? I have the sports pedals.

JSolo

iTrader: (14)

If you're going to pull the pedal covers off to clean, hair spray works well for installation. it evaporates overnight while forming a thin adhesive film. Used this trick on motorcycle grips back in the day.

Ryne

iTrader: (12)

I put the sport pedals on my car and I can assure anyone who may be interested in taking them off that they will more likely need a lubricant than an adhesive.

Tha dead pedal is held on by two part clips and you must lift the carpet to get them out.

The brake pedal cover wraps around the metal pedal, but it was a very tight fit and I actually had to pit a little grease on it to get it to slip over. The rubber part of the pedal cover wraps around the metal pedal.

The accelerator pedal is all one unit that requires unbolting from the car. Do not remove the aluminum part from the rest of the assembly! You must disconnect the harness and follow the relearn procedure upon reconnecting.

I wouldn't recommend removing them for just a cleaning, it's more of a hassle than it's worth.

Here is my DIY for the swap that explains the removal and install process in more depth:

https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...tallation.html

JSolo

iTrader: (14)

^^It was implied the hairspray works as a lubricant when in liquid form. If you used actual grease, that will never evaporate and the pedal cover will slip/slide slightly. Not something you want happen on a brake pedal in an emergency.

Ryne

iTrader: (12)

I'm okay with it staying there in case I ever need to take it off. Trust me, it isn't moving, I was shocked at how tight of a fit it was. The rubber wraps around the metal 360 degrees, there isn't really anywhere for it to slip.

SurreyG

Thanks for the replies, Yikes I certainly won't be taking them off. Just need a good scrubbing, I guess I'll just use an old toothbrush and some cleaner.

dwhit757

a brush and all purpose cleaner such as simply green (diluted 7:1 or so) spray, let dwell for 30 seconds, then brush and wipe. you may have to repeat a few times to get all the layers of dirt off. or steam clean too

Detail

Steam is the easiest thing to clean them with. You can get a steam cleaner for ~$200. Trust me, you'll use it other places. I found mine used on craigslist for $30

Something like this: