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2012 ZL1#1658 · 06-28-2014, 01:07 PM

I notice that I have difficulty getting in and around the emblems of my ZL1. Any ideas on how to get these areas clean? A microfiber cloth really doesn't get in these areas very well.

CamaroDreams07 · 06-28-2014, 02:11 PM

Boars hair lug brush

Angelo@Autopia · 07-01-2014, 11:54 AM

Sometimes taken them off helps or also a tool will help you like this one. or another product you might look at is some Q-Tips.

2012 ZL1#1658 · 07-01-2014, 12:03 PM

Thanks for the help. Just notice that dust seems to settle in and around the emblems.

DylanVK · 07-01-2014, 12:09 PM

It can be very annoying. I always pulled all the badges off of my vehicles, partly for the look, but also b/c it made it a lot easier not having to work around them.
If I were fortunate enough to have a ZL1 though... I think I'd leave them on too.

As pointed out above a boars hair brush will get the job done, either dunk it in some soapy water or just spray a little detail spray onto it and gently clean around the badges. If you need a solution we have 2 sizes -

1" OD - http://surfcitygarage.com/scg-profes...-diameter.html
1.25" OD - http://surfcitygarage.com/scg-profes...-diameter.html

Both boars hair, both epoxy set (no metal) in plastic handles. Also great for cleaning tight spaces on your wheels, lug nuts, other badges, or interior work. I use mine for cleaning around window control switches, hvac vents, and radio knobs.

06-28-2014, 02:11 PM	#2
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Boars hair lug brush __________________ [B]

07-01-2014, 12:03 PM	#4
2012 ZL1#1658 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 #1658 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pennsauken, NJ Posts: 595	Thanks for the help. Just notice that dust seems to settle in and around the emblems. __________________ 2012 ZL1 (BLACK on BLACK) Roto-Fab CAI RX Catch Can 3M Paint Protection 2011 1SS/RS (BLACK on BLACK) <SOLD>

07-01-2014, 12:09 PM	#5
DylanVK Drives: a few Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 507	It can be very annoying. I always pulled all the badges off of my vehicles, partly for the look, but also b/c it made it a lot easier not having to work around them. If I were fortunate enough to have a ZL1 though... I think I'd leave them on too. As pointed out above a boars hair brush will get the job done, either dunk it in some soapy water or just spray a little detail spray onto it and gently clean around the badges. If you need a solution we have 2 sizes - 1" OD - http://surfcitygarage.com/scg-profes...-diameter.html 1.25" OD - http://surfcitygarage.com/scg-profes...-diameter.html Both boars hair, both epoxy set (no metal) in plastic handles. Also great for cleaning tight spaces on your wheels, lug nuts, other badges, or interior work. I use mine for cleaning around window control switches, hvac vents, and radio knobs. __________________ *1967 C/10 PROJECT TRUCK \| DETAILING EXPERT \| CRAFT BEER ENTHUSIAST*

06-28-2014, 01:07 PM	#1
2012 ZL1#1658 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 #1658 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pennsauken, NJ Posts: 595	Need help with detailing. I notice that I have difficulty getting in and around the emblems of my ZL1. Any ideas on how to get these areas clean? A microfiber cloth really doesn't get in these areas very well. __________________ 2012 ZL1 (BLACK on BLACK) Roto-Fab CAI RX Catch Can 3M Paint Protection 2011 1SS/RS (BLACK on BLACK) <SOLD>

07-01-2014, 11:54 AM	#3
Angelo@Autopia Drives: 2014 Ford Focus ST Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 939	Sometimes taken them off helps or also a tool will help you like this one. or another product you might look at is some Q-Tips.