Ghosting after Debadging
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04-22-2012 | 10:23 AM
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I had a very tough time getting mine off, and I admittedly used some abrasive stuff. I ended up with ghosting and micro scratches and I was crushed. I had a great detail guy work on it and it came out really nice. Problem solved and I've been happily de-badged ever since!
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04-22-2012 | 11:02 AM
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This is not uncommon. My carrera had the same deal when I put my 911 badge on it. Given my car is white it was very barely noticeable and very, very light. My detailer warned me of this. Basically said either time, sun, heat, or sometimes they put the badge on before the clear is fully cured and it does this.
He was able to make it disappear with some compound and polish.
He was able to make it disappear with some compound and polish.
I just debadged my Carrera because I wanted to add the P O R S C H E emblem in the rear. Despite several attempts with rubbing compounds, polishes and an orbital buffer, there is still a crinkle in the paint where the badge was. Do you think that wet sanding it would smooth it out? It may be a bit difficult to see in the picture, but hopefully you can see what I mean.
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04-23-2012 | 08:26 AM
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Ha! I had the same thing!!!! First I did my best and placed the PORSCHE emblem at the back praying I won't notice it. Then my wife (that knows me too well) asked me: "Soooo, when are you going to drop your car at the body shop?" LOL! Body shop charged me $200 to fix it. and then, I bought another PORSCHE emblem and installed it. Now me and my OCD are happy.
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04-23-2012 | 10:36 AM
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The detailer I used had several levels of service, from simple wax, to full service wax, to Paint Correction Level 1 and Level 2.
I went with the Paint Correction Level 1. I assume that's compounds, etc. He said he spent a good deal of time on it, and he was pretty proud of the results. And - again, I am very happy with it.
I went with the Paint Correction Level 1. I assume that's compounds, etc. He said he spent a good deal of time on it, and he was pretty proud of the results. And - again, I am very happy with it.
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04-23-2012 | 03:48 PM
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I am happy to report that Cosmin for Proflection was able to smooth out the crinkles in the paint. I can faintly see where it said Carrera because of the difference in the paint and how it faded, but 99% of people would never notice it. He had to wet sand and polish to get it out.
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