OB emblem issue ?

[expeditionnorth]

washed the rig again today & noticed no matter what I do this is just not right...
My OB emblem has a whitish layer that is emitting from it, not sure if the road salt has set forth a layer of corrosion or whats happening



I've tried a soft bristle brush to clean it up & nothing works
anyone else have this issue or any advice please ?

thinking maybe I should have clear coated it before install...

 

[4xFar Adventures]

Hmmm. I thought the emblems were clear coated already. You could try diluting some CLR and use a Q-Tip in a specific area and see if the corrosion (or whatever it is) is removed, or comes back.

How long has it been there? Has it gown over time, or appear after you wash it the first time?

 

[NorthStar96]

washed the rig again today & noticed no matter what I do this is just not right...
My OB emblem has a whitish layer that is emitting from it, not sure if the road salt has set forth a layer of corrosion or whats happening



I've tried a soft bristle brush to clean it up & nothing works
anyone else have this issue or any advice please ?

thinking maybe I should have clear coated it before install...

acid rain?

 

[expeditionnorth]

Hmmm. I thought the emblems were clear coated already. You could try diluting some CLR and use a Q-Tip in a specific area and see if the corrosion (or whatever it is) is removed, or comes back.

How long has it been there? Has it gown over time, or appear after you wash it the first time?

OH it must have been on there for at least 2 years now
it only started after last winter, they started using a salt brine on our VT roads
I'll try the CLR that stuff is supposed to be great, never thought of the obvious...nose on my face

 

[expeditionnorth]

acid rain?

I hope not
if you look closely the edges appear to be slightly eaten away at almost which worries me
I'd hate to ruin my paint trying to remove this

 

[NorthStar96]

use fishing line. then alcohol for the glue. use a microfiber towel.

 

[expeditionnorth]

use fishing line. then alcohol for the glue. use a microfiber towel.

Thanks I'll see if I can get it off
re-coat somehow & mount inside the vehicle somewhere down the road

 

[Matt_Whitman]

Adds character.

 

[Mike G]

Where do you have it located on your rig? You may want to reposition it to another location. After you clean it, you should hit it with a clear coat.

 

[SLO Rob]

I wonder if it's the salt? I've beating mine up and haven't seen this happen...interesting.

 

[Wawa Skittletits]

Sorry to see that @expeditionnorth . I hope it's an isolated incident since I also live in the salt belt.

 

[Michael]

Hey guys, I'd love to figure this out/know what causes it. Please let me know. Perhaps we can prevent it, or treat it. @expeditionnorth we will replace your emblem free. Send this picture to info@overlandbound.com and request a new one. We'd love to know the cause!

M

 

[expeditionnorth]

Hey guys, I'd love to figure this out/know what causes it. Please let me know. Perhaps we can prevent it, or treat it. @expeditionnorth we will replace your emblem free. Send this picture to info@overlandbound.com and request a new one. We'd love to know the cause!

M

Michael, many thanks for the offer
I'd love to send you this one for testing when I get it off if you'd like
if I remove it safely without damage I may take you up on the offer & place the new one inside the rig
no one seems to notice it where its at now...
I'm thinking it really looks like corrosion & the only thing that can do it here where I live has to be road salt
I'm going to try the CLR first, hopefully that works

 

[expeditionnorth]

oops post error

 

[Jonovision]

if the CLR does take it off, hit the emblem with some clear Plasti dip after. I used it on my rack fairing and remote resi's. works like gang busters

 

[Rodtheviking]

Is there replacement adhesive for the emblems? I had to remove mine as I sold my Land Rover.

 

[Michael]

Is there replacement adhesive for the emblems? I had to remove mine as I sold my Land Rover.

Contact us at info@overlandbound.com We'll send you a bed adhesive!

 

[Rodtheviking]

Contact us at info@overlandbound.com We'll send you a bed adhesive!

Will do.

 

[Corrie]

washed the rig again today & noticed no matter what I do this is just not right...
My OB emblem has a whitish layer that is emitting from it, not sure if the road salt has set forth a layer of corrosion or whats happening



I've tried a soft bristle brush to clean it up & nothing works
anyone else have this issue or any advice please ?

thinking maybe I should have clear coated it before install...

We've got your new emblem on order. Will arrive with our next batch of laser etched bad boys. They go into production Monday. :)

Corrie

 

[expeditionnorth]

We've got your new emblem on order. Will arrive with our next batch of laser etched bad boys. They go into production Monday. :)

Corrie

Thank You!