OB emblems Oxidizing

Crusty Overland

Crusty Overland

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Has anyone else had their OB emblem oxidize?
Mine is less than two months old and it’s turning a white color. Is there something I can do to bring it back to what it was?

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Has anyone else had their emblem oxidize? We’ve had ours less than a month and it’s turning whiter and chalky. Any help would be great!

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Crusty Overland said:
Thank you sir!

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Wow! That's too fast. We have seen emblems oxidize in certain regions (mine are still fine after 4 years, but California), but we have not seen emblems oxidize this quickly. As @Chris Jones said, we'll replace it/them. I'll put this in the queue now. It will take a while for the emblems to be manufactured.

We are also going to send you a protectant spray so you can test it in the field. If it works, we'll recommend this to other members as well.

Cheers,

M
 
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@Michael May I ask what the spray is? The salt in Iowa is brutal, but #538 is holding up pretty well. I try to keep the rig clean, and the badge.
 
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I think badge placement matters for salt. I am happy to report that 0520 doesn't have a spec of oxy. It's located on the rear swing door just above the bumper and is pretty protected from splatter.
 
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Chris Jones said:
I think badge placement matters for salt. I am happy to report that 0520 doesn't have a spec of oxy. It's located on the rear swing door just above the bumper and is pretty protected from splatter.
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That is where mine is. But everything below the roof line gets violently assaulted with road salt. Especially the back. All the fallout and spray from the tires gets sucked back against the rear. But then again.. I drive a barn shaped vehicle.
 
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Mike W said:
That is where mine is. But everything below the roof line gets violently assaulted with road salt. Especially the back. All the fallout and spray from the tires gets sucked back against the rear. But then again.. I drive a barn shaped vehicle.
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I don't mean to say that you should avoid applying the emblem somewhere based on where it will be hit with salt. The emblem shouldn't rot. I think mine is just in the one small spot that doesn't get caked with it.
 
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Chris Jones said:
I don't mean to say that you should avoid applying the emblem somewhere based on where it will be hit with salt. The emblem shouldn't rot. I think mine is just in the one small spot that doesn't get caked with it.
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Ours isn’t on the front drivers fender right below the Ranger badge. Takes a beating with the New Hampshire salt and sand. Just can’t believe it was that quick
 
After installing the emblem, spray it with Fluid Film, and wipe off the excess. It will stay protected for a good long while. I have rotors out next to my house that I set up as a test 1.5 years ago, and the one I treated is still beading up when it rains. The one I did not treat is severely rusted.
 
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When I took mine off, I scrubbed it with toothpaste and baking soda, and then polished with Simichrome. Then I sprayed on two or three coat of satin clear coat. It has held up a lot better to Ohio's salty roads than the uncoated badge.
 
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Mine has stayed the same for years
I think it was the road salt the first winter it was on
clean it with CLR and then clear coat
 
Two winters marinating in Pennsyltucky salt and some days mine looks a little rough and others it looks fine. All depends on how well it gets cleaned.

Joey83 said:
Have seen some oxidiation on 2 of my badges, but the way I see it that just adds character. :)
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I agree and feel the same way about every pinstripe down the side of the wagon.
 
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