Cleaning Emblems

[Anshu]

IN another stupid question thread by me, my emblems in the back look like crap, how do i go about cleaning them, i tried soap and water


hope the pic works
thanks

[BullMarket]

Looks like you have gold plating on your emblems. I suspect this plating has worn off over the years and needs to be replated. This has occured eventually on all vehicles I have owned/seen with gold pating. You could probably purchase your own kit on ebay or take it to a shop and have them go over it again.

BULLMKT

[karugs]

Get some metal polish if that works. Use a toothbrush for angles in the lettering like the "XLE". When you're done coat with wax then clean the residue again. Hope that helps

[atobe]

metal polish can be found that walmart that's where i got mine and it worls wonders

[xpeed]

Oxy Clean.

[95camguy]

i have gold emblems on my '95 and have had good experience with oxy-clean like xpeed already mentioned. it available at walmart pretty cheap. very good results and not too harsh or abrasive.

[xpeed]

True. It works wonders when I'm washing a five year old dirty rug from the car.

I can customize it to write words on it.

[Mike Gerber]

The gold plating on your emblems has simply warn off. Gold is very soft and wears off easily. You will need to get a new set or have them replated. I was told by a body shop that I trust, that the process of replating these on the car doesn't hold up very long so your best bet is to get a new set. As someone has suggested, I would look on e-bay as the ones from the dealer are very expensive. If you do get a new set, keep all waxes away from them.

Mike

[Anshu]

whats the final say, do i need new ones and if so where can i get them, and if i can use oxy well then SAY SO!

[BullMarket]

new ones...or replate. That def looks like it has worn off. any dealer or custom car shop can do this for you...shop around to get a good price.

BULLMKT

[karugs]

Try cleaning it. If it doesn't work, you'll have gained experience AND you know you should buy new ones, or replate--whichever.

"Whenever there is any doubt, there is no doubt."

[wormhole]

could you just take the emblems off and sand them down then repaint them? I have the same problem with my gold emblems

[BullMarket]

^that's no paint my friend.

BULLMKT

[wormhole]

oh

[Anshu]

anyone know the costs of replating v new ones? thanks