Cleaning (and protecting) an emblem on a rig

[jgould]

So, I have a question regarding keeping your emblem clean. Unfortunately I'm not talking about mud or regular dirt and grime, but that damned road salt they use up here in the northern states...

I ran my rig through a car was last night and got most of the grime off of her, but I still have salt all over the emblem...

Anyone have any suggestions?

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[4xFar Adventures]

Not too long ago, someone had a similar issue. I suggested using CLR (not sure what caused his corrosion). White vinegar or a baking soda and water mixture. You could also try a place like West Marine. They might have something to remove or mitigate salt corrosion.

 

[jgould]

I was thinking using dawn with a toothbrush to get down in the crevices on the emblem.


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[B Wild]

I was thinking kinda same as @jgould about the toothbrush if soap doesn't get it all, try rubbing alcohol.

 

[Michael]

@jgould @B Wild If you guys have any trouble getting your emblem clean, or you find that your emblem is tarnished permanently (we have had a few cases of certain muds reacting to the emblem), contact @Corrie at: info@overlandbound.com and we will replace it for you for free.

Let us know!

M

 

[Michael]

Thanks @Disco2Guy

 

[B Wild]

@jgould @B Wild If you guys have any trouble getting your emblem clean, or you find that your emblem is tarnished permanently (we have had a few cases of certain muds reacting to the emblem), contact @Corrie at: info@overlandbound.com and we will replace it for you for free.

Let us know!

M

Thank You, my emblems are still looking good.

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[maktruk]

If you use an automatic carwash, the reclaimed water has a very very high level of total dissolved solids, and will buildup in the crevices.

 

[jgould]

@jgould @B Wild If you guys have any trouble getting your emblem clean, or you find that your emblem is tarnished permanently (we have had a few cases of certain muds reacting to the emblem), contact @Corrie at: info@overlandbound.com and we will replace it for you for free.

Let us know!

M

Mine has what appears to be salt all over the emblem. I've tried to use a soft bristled tooth brush and dawn dish soap to clean the crevices but it seems to have done no good. Is there a way to safely apply clear coat to the emblem to protect it.


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[Glenn]

I have not mounted mine yet but when I do get them on I will regard any tarnishing, stains etc. as I regard the scratches in my rig and call it "experienced"...
I have not had a chance to put a magnet to it yet but if they are steel Im gonna tack weld them on too...lol

 

[IronPercheron]

Holding up good so far to south TX salt

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[mase001]

Fwiw if you have any ren wax you can put a coating of that on to protect it. Rub that on and buff off after each wash if the finish is important to you and should work wonders without scratching it. It's delicate enough to be able to remove it from the crevices.

 

[Vyscera]

Wait, you clean your truck?

 

[mase001]

Wait, you clean your truck?

I clean mine every six months whether it needs it or not!

 

[Vyscera]

No kidding, I wash my motorcycle once a year, when it rains so I don't have to keep rinsing it. The truck gets rains bathes, unless I have to kick off some dried crud.

 

[blackntan]

Thinking of plastic dipping mine matt black !!!!

 

[GXnGS]

Thinking of plastic dipping mine matt black !!!!

Send a pic if you do- I was toying with the same idea.

 

[blackntan]

Well got two coats matt black on dont know if this is going to work out

 

[AdventureWithDanan]

Thinking of plastic dipping mine matt black !!!!

I plastidipped my bumpers and grill on my truck, if there's one piece of advice I could give you it would be to do at LEAST 4 coats, suggest 5 or 6. I only did two on mine (on purpose) to see what the results were, and it looked great for a while, but then road rocks started taking little pieces out and the chrome started showing through. Rear bumper was perfect.

Bear in mind that I did mine with a spray can instead of purchasing the gallon cans. So if you use a paint sprayer, I'd bet 3 coats would be just fine.


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[Wawa Skittletits]

One of mine is mounted on the back of my wagon and as a result is next to impossible to keep clean when the snow flies. It just started showing salt marks and if I have to remove it to clean it up I'll go right past dip and just powder coat it.