Best way to clean around emblems

[dieselfan1]

Like these....
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220311/8c38eb649bf6936cbe5c6eb7af982228.jpg

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[opie]

I would use a boars hair detail brush, and dippin it in your wash bucket

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[Coatingsarecrack]

Yeah a boars hair or detail or a detail factory ultra soft brush if paint is soft. I use to do in snow foam stage but now do as Opie does and just use bucket wash soap.


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[jlindyman]

De-badge


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[dieselfan1]

De-badge


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkNo way
I paid big buck for those.[emoji1787]
If I took them off it would look like any other Silverado.
You debadge an LT not a HC.

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[Coatingsarecrack]

De-badge


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No way
I paid big buck for those.[emoji1787]
If I took them off it would look like any other Silverado.
You debadge an LT not a HC.

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I do feel like there a little big and bold.

I do get that it’s a high country and part of why we buy it is to [emoji123]…… i personally would meet in the middle and replace it with a matte or gloss black version.


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[98CayenneTA]

Another vote for de badge.
Here is a High Country I debadge a while back if ya wanna see what it would look like....

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220311/03265541dbe1b9c973f06ff46b7bd4a4.jpg

[opie]

Another vote for de badge.

I personally would probly debadge as well. All 3 of oir vehicles are that way...gives it a cleaner look imo.

Another reason is the damn emblems are on the upper side of the fender....at eye level so at some point that paint will look dull compaired to the no doubt yearly polished paint around it

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[Bill D]

How are folks choosing to debadge? By using floss? Fishing line? The last time I debadged was over ten years ago and I used plenty of floss.

[MisterSnoop]

I used a hair dryer to heat it up. Then I used fishing line, which mostly separated the badge from the adhesive. The foam adhesive was easy to roll up/off of the car. Followed up with goo gone.

[98CayenneTA]

How are folks choosing to debadge? By using floss? Fishing line? The last time I debadged was over ten years ago and I used plenty of floss.

I use fishing line then a 3m rubber wheel.

[opie]

I use fishing line then a 3m rubber wheel.This^^^

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[Billy Baldone]

If you are not debadging, I recommend a soft brush, and a water spot remover if there is a lot of build up. In some instances, when I have a client that uses the automatic car wash alot, those areas are never cleaned right. Only way to get them clean without debadging

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Speed Master 5 Piece Brush Set (https://www.autogeek.net/speed-master-5-piece-brush-set.html)

[crg001]

If you are not debadging, I recommend a soft brush, and a water spot remover if there is a lot of build up. In some instances, when I have a client that uses the automatic car wash alot, those areas are never cleaned right. Only way to get them clean without debadging

Yup, this is the way! I use 3D Eraser Gel with a detail factory ultra soft brush. Squirt some gel directly onto the brush, and agitate through every crevice. The acidic products work especially well in this case, as often times the gunk in between the badges is all hard water and mineral deposits that regular car soap and alkaline degreasers won't touch.