Just a heads up, I hadn't cleaned the car since the xmas holidays and it has been virtually stood still in the garage for the duration of this C19 lockdown.
Did my first 'Snow Foam" type clean yesterday (jury is still out on that method atm) and apart from my shock at the amount of bonnet and windscreen chips (undoubtedly received from a gritter sat in the centre lane of the M40 back in January?), the chrome P O R S C H E badges on the boot, especially the O, have got some form of corrosion/pitting on them.
I tried using MER on them, but it is there to stay. Only noticeable from within say 1-2 metres, but quite surprised at how quickly they have 'gone off'?
If the pitting gets any worse, the monofilament removal technique may be in order?
PORSCHE Badges Corrosion
Is the badge black or silver?
If its silver you could try Poorboys multi purpose degreaser. I used it on the chrome exhaust tips as I didn't have any metal cleaner. It worked really well. It looked like the tips were slightly pitted and stained with grime but this stuff got rid of it with a bit of effort. Lovely shiny tips now with no pitting!
If its silver you could try Poorboys multi purpose degreaser. I used it on the chrome exhaust tips as I didn't have any metal cleaner. It worked really well. It looked like the tips were slightly pitted and stained with grime but this stuff got rid of it with a bit of effort. Lovely shiny tips now with no pitting!
2021 Macan GTS Jet Black with Full Espresso Leather
2018 Macan in Agate grey (now sold)
Audi B5 RS4 - tweaked a little bit
Lotus Elise S1 Sport 160
2018 Macan in Agate grey (now sold)
Audi B5 RS4 - tweaked a little bit
Lotus Elise S1 Sport 160
It's only a liquid - non abrasive. I put it on a cloth and rub it in. Then wash off. Doesnt matter if you get a bit on the paint. Just wash it off.
2021 Macan GTS Jet Black with Full Espresso Leather
2018 Macan in Agate grey (now sold)
Audi B5 RS4 - tweaked a little bit
Lotus Elise S1 Sport 160
2018 Macan in Agate grey (now sold)
Audi B5 RS4 - tweaked a little bit
Lotus Elise S1 Sport 160
Forgive me, "monofilament removal technique"??nsm3 wrote: ↑Sat May 02, 2020 11:03 am Just a heads up, I hadn't cleaned the car since the xmas holidays and it has been virtually stood still in the garage for the duration of this C19 lockdown.
Did my first 'Snow Foam" type clean yesterday (jury is still out on that method atm) and apart from my shock at the amount of bonnet and windscreen chips (undoubtedly received from a gritter sat in the centre lane of the M40 back in January?), the chrome P O R S C H E badges on the boot, especially the O, have got some form of corrosion/pitting on them.
I tried using MER on them, but it is there to stay. Only noticeable from within say 1-2 metres, but quite surprised at how quickly they have 'gone off'?
If the pitting gets any worse, the monofilament removal technique may be in order?
I hope he means removing the offending “O” with some dental floss and replacing it. As the term is usually used when describing the removal of necrotic material from open wounds . Could be worse though as may have suggested maggot impregnated dressing placed over the offending badge and all before breakfastputt4par wrote: ↑Mon May 04, 2020 6:17 amForgive me, "monofilament removal technique"??nsm3 wrote: ↑Sat May 02, 2020 11:03 am Just a heads up, I hadn't cleaned the car since the xmas holidays and it has been virtually stood still in the garage for the duration of this C19 lockdown.
Did my first 'Snow Foam" type clean yesterday (jury is still out on that method atm) and apart from my shock at the amount of bonnet and windscreen chips (undoubtedly received from a gritter sat in the centre lane of the M40 back in January?), the chrome P O R S C H E badges on the boot, especially the O, have got some form of corrosion/pitting on them.
I tried using MER on them, but it is there to stay. Only noticeable from within say 1-2 metres, but quite surprised at how quickly they have 'gone off'?
If the pitting gets any worse, the monofilament removal technique may be in order?
Previous Porsche’s
2008. 987 Boxster S Sport basalt
2012. 991 Carrera S aqua
2016. Macan Turbo volcano
2020. Macan GTS crayon (sold 04/24)
Awaiting delivery
2024. Macan GTS gentian. mid May https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PR8H7WC6
2008. 987 Boxster S Sport basalt
2012. 991 Carrera S aqua
2016. Macan Turbo volcano
2020. Macan GTS crayon (sold 04/24)
Awaiting delivery
2024. Macan GTS gentian. mid May https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PR8H7WC6
Yes, Meant removing the letters with fishing line or similar.
I had the Macan S removed at delivery as I thought it all looked a bit fussy on the back?
I had the Macan S removed at delivery as I thought it all looked a bit fussy on the back?
Current: Macan S Diesel
Previous: 981 Cayman S
Previous: 997.1 GT3
Previous: 997.1 C2S
Previous: 981 Cayman S
Previous: 997.1 GT3
Previous: 997.1 C2S
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