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This is a discussion thread titled "Detailing around Badges", within the Detailing forum, part of the Technical & Vehicle Assistance Forums category.
What is the best way to clean up around the badges? I hate that I can clean and polish the whole truck but end up with crap and water stains and everything else around the lettering. Anyone have any suggestions or tools to clean in around them and make the WHOLE truck look good?
What is the best way to clean up around the badges? I hate that I can clean and polish the whole truck but end up with crap and water stains and everything else around the lettering. Anyone have any suggestions or tools to clean in around them and make the WHOLE truck look good?
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I keep rolls of blue painters tape for areas like that and also for plastic fender flares or bed rails. I just tape them off and it makes clean up a snap.
I use the blue tape already on the handles, I'll have to try that on the badges. Someone suggested using compressed air after I wash it and I think I'm gonna try that. Don't want to debadge though.
Saddly, this is where the term detailing comes in.
I like to tape around the letters to keep from slinging crap in the crevices. But to really finish the job, you have to get in there with a small foam pad and some product to clean it up.
If you're getting water spots from washing, then yea, the compressed air, or leaf blower are great options. Get a nice soft boars hair brush to get in there and clean too.
After waxing use an old toothbrush and a rag. Sometimes a Q-Tip is called for. Been doin' it for years. Also anywhere there's wax residue ... such as where rubber trim pieces meet the body.
George60
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Detailing around Badges
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