Cleaning around letters/badges...

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ZRX61

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Case in point:

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The spaces between the letters narrows down to about 1mm on my ZX. ZRX had the same problem, but I removed the letters on that gastank. Not going to do that on the ZX as it's 27 years old & 100% original/stock... plus they're a royal PITA to put back on.
Dental teeth polishing kit like this maybe?
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I tried foam swabs today with some Griots goop, but that just made a mess.
 
Lowes/Home Depot, get a couple .50 cent paint brushes. One for washing and one for wax removal. Some APC and the lil paint brush will make short work of that. You can cut them on an angle for really tight spots.
 
ZRX61 said:
Case in point:

IMG-20220705-204647849.jpg


IMG-20220705-204654504.jpg


The spaces between the letters narrows down to about 1mm on my ZX. ZRX had the same problem, but I removed the letters on that gastank. Not going to do that on the ZX as it's 27 years old & 100% original/stock... plus they're a royal PITA to put back on.
Dental teeth polishing kit like this maybe?
Amazon.com

I tried foam swabs today with some Griots goop, but that just made a mess.
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Do you have some water-spot remover? This can be used to remove that sort of thing.
 
This is a prime example of why I typically debadge a car as much as possible. Totally understand this case with a classic/near-classic motorcycle staying original.

For cases like this I'll use some small/cheap detailing brushes and q-tips along with some APC.
 
Desertnate said:
This is a prime example of why I typically debadge a car as much as possible. Totally understand this case with a classic/near-classic motorcycle staying original.

For cases like this I'll use some small/cheap detailing brushes and q-tips along with some APC.
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I tried to get my wife to let me “de-badge” the new Tesla and she actually likes them. Kills me……


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DFB said:
Do you have some water-spot remover? This can be used to remove that sort of thing.
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@ZRX61 This is what you need! An acid will help dissolve the mineral deposits stuck in the crevices. An alkaline degreaser won't touch those. If you don't have a water spot remover like 3D Eraser Gel, try spraying on some vinegar and agitating with your brushes. Then neutralize with water or a waterless wash.
 
They are not sold here on Autogeek but Griots sells detailing swabs made from foam or microfiber. They have different sizes and lengths perfect for emblems or front grills.
 
I raided my model making tool box for small paint brushes, I also have some foam swaps that have a Car Care label on the bag (they look just like Griots, but just two sizes, not five), plus the round detailing brushes. Even wrapped an MF around the handle end of a small paint brush. Managed to improve how it looks, but can do better.

Thanks guys.
 
The aforementioned water spot remover and I would try these brushes on paint before those Speed master ones

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These are from detail factory but AG no longer Carrie’s them. They do carry Some Speed Master ones that look similar.

These are super soft and won’t scratch piano black trim. I would use the other ones if these weren’t aggressive enough.


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crg001 said:
@ZRX61 This is what you need! An acid will help dissolve the mineral deposits stuck in the crevices. An alkaline degreaser won't touch those. If you don't have a water spot remover like 3D Eraser Gel, try spraying on some vinegar and agitating with your brushes. Then neutralize with water or a waterless wash.
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Thats what I was meaning to say but could word it correctly. :xyxthumbs:
 
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