What to use before adding new badges?

derekosb · 21st April 2009, 10:36

Hi all.

I have bought some torpedoes and the original boot badge, having swapped my boot handle for the original "Rover" embossed one.

I wanted to give the paintwork a thorough clean before sticking on the badges with double sided foam tape and would like some opinions on what is best to use?

I have never used clay (never even heard of it till I joined the club) and was therefore planning to use some tar remover as it is a product I have used before and felt gave me a smooth finish to the paintwork.

However, reading about the wonders of clay would that do the job better?

Any opinions welcome.:lol:

Thanks,

Derek

Ken · 21st April 2009, 10:39

To be honest I just used a bit of polish and cleaned up the area. :lol:

Raistlin · 21st April 2009, 10:49

I used some brake cleaner to good effect.

deano78 · 21st April 2009, 11:00

tar remover will do the trick. claying is very good but the qd used to lubricate may leave silicones behind. ideally, clay the area then wipe with tar remover. that'll leave it ultra clean and free from contaminants.

zojosc · 21st April 2009, 11:05

I used surgical spirit to remove polish and grease when I fitted some badges and they are still secure.

GERFIX · 21st April 2009, 11:12

All the above sound good. All you are really wanting to do is remove any contaminants from the paintwork to give a good clean surface.

derekosb · 21st April 2009, 11:49

Excellent, and many thanks for all the quick responses.

Yeah, all I really want is to have the surface clean enough to make sure I get the best adhesion possible. Tar Remover seems most likely then as I have some in the garage.

However, generally is claying worthwhile doing?

Derek

deano78 · 21st April 2009, 13:22

absolutley. your cars never truly clean unless its been clayed. even a clean looking car can clog clay up with muck.

derekosb · 21st April 2009, 15:27

Okay, thanks Deano.

What clay products do you recommend as I really know nothing here and am a bit worried about spending what is a lot of money (when you do not do anything more than wash the car with soapy water) on a bar of clay.

Halfords price seems to start at £20 for their own brand and £24 for Meguiars.

ebay prices are a little better. Is there any recommendations you can make?

Thanks

Derek

deano78 · 21st April 2009, 16:14

the megs clay kit is a good starting point. or you can try serious performance fine clay (www.seriousperformance.co.uk) and use a shampoo and water solution as lube. Alternatively there's the hightly rated bilt hamber auto clay that uses water as lube (http://www.bilthamber.com/autoclay.html). after claying stick a decent wax or sealant down and youll be amazed at the difference.

21st April 2009, 10:36	#1
derekosb Occasional interested visitor Kia SOUL EV Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 4,251 Thanks: 35 Thanked 27 Times in 14 Posts	What to use before adding new badges? Hi all. I have bought some torpedoes and the original boot badge, having swapped my boot handle for the original "Rover" embossed one. I wanted to give the paintwork a thorough clean before sticking on the badges with double sided foam tape and would like some opinions on what is best to use? I have never used clay (never even heard of it till I joined the club) and was therefore planning to use some tar remover as it is a product I have used before and felt gave me a smooth finish to the paintwork. However, reading about the wonders of clay would that do the job better? Any opinions welcome.:lol: Thanks, Derek __________________ Vauxhall Ampera Scottish Members Guestmap here. Just click on your location to add a marker.

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zojosc Gets stuck in Rover 75 1.8 Club SE Saloon Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The lovely Cotswolds Posts: 816 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I used surgical spirit to remove polish and grease when I fitted some badges and they are still secure. __________________ " Keep Smilin' " Andy

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GERFIX I really should get out more....... MINI COOPER S Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tranent, East Lothian, SCOTLAND Posts: 2,834 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	All the above sound good. All you are really wanting to do is remove any contaminants from the paintwork to give a good clean surface. __________________ .......................................Colin http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...Cooper-S-2.jpg

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derekosb Occasional interested visitor Kia SOUL EV Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 4,251 Thanks: 35 Thanked 27 Times in 14 Posts	Excellent, and many thanks for all the quick responses. Yeah, all I really want is to have the surface clean enough to make sure I get the best adhesion possible. Tar Remover seems most likely then as I have some in the garage. However, generally is claying worthwhile doing? Derek __________________ Vauxhall Ampera Scottish Members Guestmap here. Just click on your location to add a marker. Last edited by derekosb; 21st April 2009 at 11:50.. Reason: Spelling

21st April 2009, 15:27	#9
derekosb Occasional interested visitor Kia SOUL EV Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 4,251 Thanks: 35 Thanked 27 Times in 14 Posts	Okay, thanks Deano. What clay products do you recommend as I really know nothing here and am a bit worried about spending what is a lot of money (when you do not do anything more than wash the car with soapy water) on a bar of clay. Halfords price seems to start at £20 for their own brand and £24 for Meguiars. ebay prices are a little better. Is there any recommendations you can make? Thanks Derek __________________ Vauxhall Ampera Scottish Members Guestmap here. Just click on your location to add a marker.

21st April 2009, 10:39	#2
Ken Busy doing nothing! . Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6,373 Thanks: 33 Thanked 44 Times in 16 Posts	To be honest I just used a bit of polish and cleaned up the area. :lol:

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Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I used some brake cleaner to good effect.

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deano78 Loves to post Audi A4 (formerly 75 cdt saloon) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: chorley Posts: 493 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	tar remover will do the trick. claying is very good but the qd used to lubricate may leave silicones behind. ideally, clay the area then wipe with tar remover. that'll leave it ultra clean and free from contaminants.

21st April 2009, 13:22	#8
deano78 Loves to post Audi A4 (formerly 75 cdt saloon) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: chorley Posts: 493 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	absolutley. your cars never truly clean unless its been clayed. even a clean looking car can clog clay up with muck.

21st April 2009, 16:14	#10
deano78 Loves to post Audi A4 (formerly 75 cdt saloon) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: chorley Posts: 493 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	the megs clay kit is a good starting point. or you can try serious performance fine clay (www.seriousperformance.co.uk) and use a shampoo and water solution as lube. Alternatively there's the hightly rated bilt hamber auto clay that uses water as lube (http://www.bilthamber.com/autoclay.html). after claying stick a decent wax or sealant down and youll be amazed at the difference.