Cleaning around badges?

sharpyboy · Post by **sharpyboy** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 4:42 pm

Just wondered what you detailing guys use to clean and polish around badges and emblems?

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I just couldn't get near the inner bit of the 4 in z4 so thinking about debadging to declutter. The only thing I could think of was an ear bud but then thought would be easy to push too hard an scratch, any tips?

Doddsy · Post by **Doddsy** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 6:04 pm

I go around all the intricate bits like that with a soft brush when washing the Zed

Toe-side · Post by **Toe-side** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 6:23 pm

Soft haired paint brush.
I have had a nightmare with the Boxster badge on the boot lid as is sits almost horizontal and collects crap and polish so I researched this problem quite recently.
Takes a while to get the baked on grime off with warm water and shampoo to prevent scratching.

Chris_D · Post by **Chris_D** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 6:25 pm

de-badge ftw

markeg · Post by **markeg** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 7:08 pm

cotton bud... just be gentle; as the are plastic they shouldn't scratch.

Rally · Post by **Rally** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 10:06 pm

Chris_D wrote:de-badge ftw

And cleaner look

Z43.0Si · Post by **Z43.0Si** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 11:42 pm

Another vote for de-badging...

Marlon · Post by **Marlon** » Fri Oct 21, 2016 9:39 am

I seriously considering de-badging - huge decision so a can't rush into it

Chris_D · Post by **Chris_D** » Fri Oct 21, 2016 9:52 am

Marlon wrote:I seriously considering de-badging - huge decision so a can't rush into it

Do it. You know it makes sense.

One of my elderly neighbours asked me if it was a Ferrari the other day as I've de-badged the 'Z4' and have replaced the rear roundel with one of those black shadowy badges.
I had to chuckle.
But then I realised she was about 90, on a mobility scooter and was dribbling a little. bless.

Marlon · Post by **Marlon** » Fri Oct 21, 2016 9:55 am

Chris_D wrote:
Marlon wrote:I seriously considering de-badging - huge decision so a can't rush into it
Do it. You know it makes sense.

One of my elderly neighbours asked me if it was a Ferrari the other day as I've de-badged the 'Z4' and have replaced the rear roundel with one of those black shadowy badges.
I had to chuckle.
But then I realised she was about 90, on a mobility scooter and was dribbling a little. bless.

. . . and mines red too

Chris_D · Post by **Chris_D** » Fri Oct 21, 2016 10:00 am

Marlon wrote:
Chris_D wrote:
Marlon wrote:I seriously considering de-badging - huge decision so a can't rush into it
Do it. You know it makes sense.

One of my elderly neighbours asked me if it was a Ferrari the other day as I've de-badged the 'Z4' and have replaced the rear roundel with one of those black shadowy badges.
I had to chuckle.
But then I realised she was about 90, on a mobility scooter and was dribbling a little. bless.
. . . and mines red too

Yeah sheda been even more confuzzled if it was urs.
I'm likin the look of mine atm. New brakelight to replace old cracked one, stubby, de-badge, black roundel and darker tint to rear window. Stealthy. Just needs to fekin drive properly now!

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