How do I remove dirt and old wax around emblems and badges?

[VOLVOS60]

I'm detailing my white Volvo and I've noticed that I've neglected the Volvo badges over the years. There is now a build up of dirt and wax that I can't get off. What should I use to clean the area? I was thinking of rubbing alcohol and Q - tips. I would like the easiest and quickest technique available.

[LincolnZephyr2006]

boars hair detail brush

[Rsurfer]

boars hair detail brush

with some APC. You may have to pre-soak.

[loudog2]

Pressure washer and what the others said.

[ScottB]

super soft paint brush, you can cut down bristles as needed. Keep two, one for removing polish/wax and the other to use with soapy water to clean hard to reach areas. Boars hair brushes are great too.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

boars hair detail brush

Aren't the bristles to soft for this kind of work?

[Dubbin1]

Aren't the bristles to soft for this kind of work?

Nope not at all, I use the one made for lug nuts since it has a tapered end (picture doesn't show the one with the taper)


Lug Nut Brush

[LincolnZephyr2006]

Aren't the bristles to soft for this kind of work?

Not unless the car is being washed and is wet. Some APC cleaners with this and car soap should get the majority, if not virtually all the wax and dirt. This little tool is awesome.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

[cnfowler]

Nope not at all, I use the one made for lug nuts since it has a tapered end (picture doesn't show the one with the taper)


Lug Nut Brush

That is the greatest brush on earth. Seriously, it is. I've checked.


Colin