PORSCHE Badges Corrosion

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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?
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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!
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Silver/chrome. Reluctant to go too mad with a 'correction' type paste, in case I end up rubbing the paintwork?
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nsm3 wrote: Sun May 03, 2020 9:33 am Silver/chrome. Reluctant to go too mad with a 'correction' type paste, in case I end up rubbing the paintwork?
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.
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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?
Forgive me, "monofilament removal technique"??
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putt4par wrote: Mon May 04, 2020 6:17 am
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?
Forgive me, "monofilament removal technique"??
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 breakfast 🍳🤢😉
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:lol: 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?
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nsm3 wrote: Mon May 04, 2020 8:18 am :lol: 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?
Ah got it, many thanks, long gone are the days where this would have left holes in the Panel :lol:
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