Metal polish & paint

[floraneg]

I noticed that my wife's rear emblem on her Mercedes is looking like it is rusting (oxidizing). I was wondering if I could use the metal polish on it? The only problem is that it will be almost impossible to get in the angles without getting some on the paint. Does anyone think the polish will harm the paint in any way?

[floraneg]

What model and year is it ?

 

The one on the front I know is plastic, but the one on the hatch is really oxidized. Figured that one was metal. I'll check it out when she get home in about an hour and post a picture.

 

Thanks

[whiterp199]

I have nothing to add, I just wanted popcorn!

[Darth_Emma]

But then he doesn't get to fix it with Adam's!

 

I was making popcorn for everyone in this thread too.

[Bill-V8V]

Cool :2thumbs:

[floraneg]

its plastic. at least the one on our 08 gl550 is. get a new one from the dealer.

 

Ok. I just called the dealer and they said to bring it in and they would replace it.

 

Thanks for everyones imput.

[2008fx4]

its plastic. at least the one on our 08 gl550 is. get a new one from the dealer.

[floraneg]

Being a 2008 I bet if you bring it back to the dealer they will put a new one on for you

 

A friend with a 911 brought his 2006 back to the dealer last summer after a piece of the S on the trunk came off while washing, they put a new one on at no charge

 

I may try that.

 

Thanks.

[Bill-V8V]

Being a 2008 I bet if you bring it back to the dealer they will put a new one on for you

 

A friend with a 911 brought his 2006 back to the dealer last summer after a piece of the S on the trunk came off while washing, they put a new one on at no charge

[GerryC]

if you are unsure of what the emblem is made of and worried about getting product on the paint, use BSG instead

[floraneg]

what model and year is it ?

 

 

2008 gl450

[Bill-V8V]

Not sure I will take a picture of it when my wife gets back. I figured the way it looked with the oxidation, it was metal.

 

I'm not to keen on removing it like someone suggested. I haven't had luck with things like that in the past. I can just see me driving to Mercedes for a replacement when I snap it in half.

 

What model and year is it ?

[floraneg]

Are you entirely certain that the emblem is actually metal? Most cars use a plastic badge with a chrome paint... I've never paid close enough attention to the Merc badges to know of sure. In any event I'd be interested to know what you find out.

 

Not sure I will take a picture of it when my wife gets back. I figured the way it looked with the oxidation, it was metal.

 

I'm not to keen on removing it like someone suggested. I haven't had luck with things like that in the past. I can just see me driving to Mercedes for a replacement when I snap it in half.

[Team Adam's]

Are you entirely certain that the emblem is actually metal? Most cars use a plastic badge with a chrome paint... I've never paid close enough attention to the Merc badges to know of sure. In any event I'd be interested to know what you find out.

[The Ryan]

You should be able to remove the emblem and polish it then put it back on

 

Yea I like that idea better myself.

[Chris@Adams]

You should be able to remove the emblem and polish it then put it back on

 

 

Thats an idea!

[Bill-V8V]

You should be able to remove the emblem and polish it then put it back on

[The Ryan]

I noticed that my wife's rear emblem on her Mercedes is looking like it is rusting (oxidizing). I was wondering if I could use the metal polish on it? The only problem is that it will be almost impossible to get in the angles without getting some on the paint. Does anyone think the polish will harm the paint in any way?

 

Use blue painters tape to tape off the paint, then polish away. My .02