i debadged it a few months ago. after reading some advice i was hopping perhaps the sun would fade it away. but its done nothing. just makes it stand out ever worse. I"ve washed clayed, used meguairs ultimate compound and then waxed it , and still nothing. what can i do to get rid of this thing. its a G35 shadow and one on the opposite side of the dealership emblem.

 

Have the same problem with the Z. Done research, and found nothing. It's annoying as hell.

 

you tried a good buffing wheel? I would try to wet sand it a bit but you should not have to do that. A good compound should have taken that out.

 

its driving me nutz. i feel as if thats all ppl notice when driving behind which is soo embarrassing. I tried ultimate compound and it didnt do any thing.

 

Can you take better pictures? There is a mode called "Macro" on your camera used for close ups. Use it. Also put your finger pointing at spots it helps focus on the spots.

 

^6,7,8th pictures are the best you can see the G35 still. I think you might have to do a small scuff with 2500. Then buff it back up. It almost looks stained lighter

 

that sucks, best advice is and what you'll be most happy with is probably going to be having it blended. Wish I could help.

 

shoot i got the same problem on my LR! but mine is worse! i was hopin the sun will prettymuch make it blend but with no avail. good luck man!

 

possible remedies:
wetsand
compound
polish
cleanerwax

you definitely need a machine to go at it.

Also, what year is the car, and how long has the badge been on there? It almost seems if cars aren't debadged within 6-12 months, its always going to show signs of shadowing (*almost)

 

Its and 06, i bought it in november of 09. i debadge it sometime in april of 10. the shadow for the dealership emblem was there when i bought the car.

this seems as if im gonna have to take it to a pro and let them have a whack it.
compound and cleaner wax i've tried and it didnt work. idk wtf or how to wet sand and i dont have ne machines to polish heres some more pics with the macro setting on my camera.

 

check out detailedimage for a detailer in your area

 

You have compound just take some 2500 grit sandpaper WET and hit it lightly to blend it in. Then Do ALOT of hand rubbing with compound. Or take it to a body shop they know how to sand and buff.

 

Eh, I have the same problem on my 04. I coupounded and polished it to no avail. Either you live with it or get the trunk repainted.

 

DO NOT SAND UNLESS YOU HAVE A MACHINE AVAILABLE AND KNOW HOW TO USE IT!!!!!

golden rule - if you cant get a machine to it properly, do not sand!

 

im gonna call up some detailers in my area and see what they can do. i'll u guys know how it turns out.