Questions about waxing a Carrera

Harold_89_911 · 09-08-2002, 04:22 PM

I have spent a good part of this weekend trying to get ready for the German Autofest next weekend. So my car is finally getting the complete Zaino treatment. Everything looks really good except the paint around the Carrera text on the rear. How does one clean this without taking the lettering off? My wife suggested Q-tips. Any other suggestions?

Doug Zielke · 09-08-2002, 04:34 PM

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Originally posted by Harold_89_911
My wife suggested Q-tips.

Smart girl. Buy her a nice dinner.
Q-Tips.....That's what the concours guys use too.

island911 · 09-08-2002, 04:42 PM

Or just "take the lettering off". . .it's easy; just a few speed nuts.
Use the Q-tips the day of the event, if needed. But to clean and "wax" the area, take it off.
. . unless its one of those adhesive backed type.

Jim Savage · 09-08-2002, 04:48 PM

I use a soft bristle toothbrush.

Jim

glenndeweirdt · glenndeweirdt's Garage

Take the lettering off unless its adhesive backed. Otherwise go to the store and get the SOFTEST toothbrush you can find. Preferably one that is EXTRA SOFT or mrked "periodontal"

If you do take your lettering off, if it needs freshening, wipe it off with a little denatured alcahol, spray a few light coats of black enamel and put in in the oven at 225 degrees for a few hours. It will piss off the old lady , but it will look great!

Eric Coffey · 09-08-2002, 05:08 PM

I believe all the "Carrera" script badges are the adheasive backed variety. So unfortunately you can't just unbolt it like the SC guys can. Also, I think Q-tips, or any other 100% cotton swabs are the only way to go: Simple, cheap, disposable, effective. The problem with brushes is that synthetic fibers (nylon, etc.) will leave scratches in the paint. Sometimes they will be very faint, fine scratches, but they will be there. So, unless you have a fine, natural hair (boar's hair, etc.) brush, I'd just stick to Q-tips. The best ones I have found are the long, wood/stick handled swabs used mainly for cleaning electronic/recording equipment. They are less "fuzzy" than the kind you stick in your ear! You should be able to find them at an electronics or music/recording store.

island911 · 09-08-2002, 08:57 PM

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Originally posted by Eric Coffey
I believe all the "Carrera" script badges are the adheasive backed variety. So unfortunately you can't just unbolt it like the SC guys can. . . . .

Yet another superiority of the SC over the Carrera. Those Carrera's are G'LUED together.

(don911, was that meant for you?)

oh, almost forgot:
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Carrera Charlie · Carrera Charlie's Garage

DO NOT USE A TOOTHBRUSH!!! It will leave fine scratches in your paint!!

Find a natural hair artist's brush (boar, horse, squirrel) if you need to reach into crevices. Otherwise, the cotton swab idea works well.

Believe it or not, the best household solvent to loosen dried wax and dirt is peanut butter! Obviously, don't use chunky, but spread a little on the dried residue and let it sit for a few minutes to loosen it up. Once you've gotten the area cleaned up to your satisfaction, wash away the peanut butter with hot soapy water.

Good luck!

Roy M · 09-09-2002, 02:24 AM

I use a soft shaving brush - find them useful for all sorts of things except actually shaving!