C5 hood & trunk emblem cleaning
03-16-2006, 10:11 AM
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C5 hood & trunk emblem cleaning
How do you keep the dirt collecting insides of the hood and trunk emblems clean? Man it's a PITA to dig out the dirt in those things.
Any special techniques for cleaning these?
Any special techniques for cleaning these?
03-16-2006, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Vetteran
I use a soft bristled tooth brush. Q-tips work well getting wax out.
Won't that leave little scratches in the paint?
03-16-2006, 10:21 AM
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I removed the rear one. It was way too much work to keep clean and it looks better without it anyway. Th front one use Q-tips and take your time. Once it is clean a quick dusting should take care of it. 
03-16-2006, 11:26 AM
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I have a very soft 100% horsehair small paintbrush that seems to work.
03-16-2006, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by OUR97
I removed the rear one. It was way too much work to keep clean and it looks better without it anyway.
I like the one in the front. It looks like it belongs there.
Hey, any chance of seeing a pic or two of the rear deck with the emblem removed?
Last edited by JMc; 03-16-2006 at 12:18 PM.
03-16-2006, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by hardtop
I removed both of them. It just looks cleaner without them... besides, I gained 10-15 RWH by ditching the wind resistant emblems 
My front bumper has two small holes in it under the emblem.
03-16-2006, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by OUR97
I removed the rear one. It was way too much work to keep clean and it looks better without it anyway.:
03-16-2006, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by John's/Pewter/Oak/01
How do you do that? Is it just glued on, and if so, how do you take it off cleanly? Pics?
03-16-2006, 01:32 PM
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You need lots of time and patience. I have tried just about everything. One idea that I have used that works pretty well is using detailing clay and working it into those tough areas. But ultimately, time is the key...especially if it was as bad as mine.
BEFORE:
AFTER:
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By the way, I did not neglect my rear emblem as seen in the pics. When I bought the car, most of it was in pretty rough shape, but like I said, not rushing, taking your time is all that you need
BEFORE:
AFTER:
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By the way, I did not neglect my rear emblem as seen in the pics. When I bought the car, most of it was in pretty rough shape, but like I said, not rushing, taking your time is all that you need
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03-16-2006, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Vetteran
I use a soft bristled tooth brush. Q-tips work well getting wax out.
BTW, DJN, great pic of that Electron Blue C5 beauty you have there. Your paint finish is stunning. And, its looks like you have a brand new Volant, or, Volant copy above shroud air intake (one of my personal favorites). Frankly, I have had mine for over four trouble free years now. Very Cool, brother! 
03-16-2006, 02:31 PM
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
You can use Q-tips or just wrap a soft microfiber cloth around your finger and wipe the area that should do the trick.
