How To Clean: Black around/inside front nose emblem?

**webslinger** · 07-27-2007

So the dealer gave me the car back today after a second "new delivery" detail and it still has what appear to be water spots on the inside of the black circular nose emblem. I don't want to scratch it but a light cleaning didn't make much difference.

Any suggestions for cleaning it and/or water spots on black plastic in general?

-Doug

**dsb** · 07-27-2007

I don't know if this would do the trick but....

Being a new car, pick up some Zaino products (or whatever you prefer) and start by using a claybar. Get the thing 100% clean then put on a layer or two of wax.

**-1-** · 07-27-2007

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Originally Posted by webslinger

So the dealer gave me the car back today after a second "new delivery" detail and it still has what appear to be water spots on the inside of the black circular nose emblem. I don't want to scratch it but a light cleaning didn't make much difference.

Any suggestions for cleaning it and/or water spots on black plastic in general?

-Doug

I want mine to be perfect, but it's not going to happen. Observe your car from a greater distance and enjoy it more!

**FishtailnZ** · 07-27-2007

As someone already mentioned, I use Zaino to keep it nice and shiney. If you have some persistent water spots though that just won't go away with the usual methods, try adding an ounce of vinegar to distilled water in a spray bottle of some kind (old Windex bottle for example) and spray the area with that. Wipe clean and detail with your favourite product.

**webslinger** · 07-27-2007

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Originally Posted by -1-

I want mine to be perfect, but it's not going to happen. Observe your car from a greater distance and enjoy it more!

I am enjoying the new car a great deal and it's not a source of concern for me. I don't need perfect, just want clean when possible.

**webslinger** · 07-27-2007

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Originally Posted by FishtailnZ

...try adding an ounce of vinegar to distilled water in a spray bottle of some kind (old Windex bottle for example) and spray the area with that. Wipe clean and detail with your favourite product.

Great suggestions, thanks!

Randar · 07-30-2007

Use a clay bar.

ozzislk · 09-22-2007

Hi
New Merc SLK 350 r171 driver from Australia.
I'm enjoying every minute I'm in the car. My wife had to get me to wash all our other cars but not this one, as its a joy to maintain. I have about 4500KMs on the car.

**Gabus** · 09-22-2007

Hi Ozzi.
A welcome from the other side of the globe - Norway.

**etyu** · 09-23-2007

Welcome Ozzislk!

from Southern California or SoCal for short.

RaihaX · 09-23-2007

Hi

Another new slk (SLK200

i wish i had a 55) owner from Australia, just had mine a little over 3 weeks.

Love my Zaino's to keep my black SLK nice and shiny.

**etyu** · 09-23-2007

A warm welcome to you, Raihax !!

Check out what slklover did to his R171 200.

ozzislk · 11-21-2007

Hi guys
Thanks for your welcome.
Summer is approaching here so its top down time again - great for cruising down the highway (of course at legal speed or maybe just a little higher!!!)
Am looking at a B Class 180 CDi for the wife.

ellimb · 11-21-2007

Welcome Ozzi (where R U in Aust? )and RaihaX from MelbourneWhat type of Zaino do you use and where do you get it?Cannot find Zaino in normal shop in Melb.

**etyu** · 11-21-2007

elimb, check out the ad banner from Zaino in this forum. If not try Zainostore.com.

RaihaX · 11-22-2007

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Originally Posted by ellimb

Welcome Ozzi (where R U in Aust? )and RaihaX from MelbourneWhat type of Zaino do you use and where do you get it?Cannot find Zaino in normal shop in Melb.

I got my zaino from this Australian online shop, most of the australian detailer gets it from here. Click Here

I think he is located in Melbourne so you might be able to pick it up locally instead of him sending it out to you.

07-27-2007	#1 (permalink)
webslinger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Vehicle: '07 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: Honda motorcycle Posts: 549 Country: Thanks: 22 Thanked 22 Times in 14 Posts	How To Clean: Black around/inside front nose emblem? So the dealer gave me the car back today after a second "new delivery" detail and it still has what appear to be water spots on the inside of the black circular nose emblem. I don't want to scratch it but a light cleaning didn't make much difference. Any suggestions for cleaning it and/or water spots on black plastic in general? -Doug

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dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,176 Country: Thanks: 67 Thanked 120 Times in 42 Posts	I don't know if this would do the trick but.... Being a new car, pick up some Zaino products (or whatever you prefer) and start by using a claybar. Get the thing 100% clean then put on a layer or two of wax. __________________ SOLD! 06 Mercedes Benz SLK55 Caspian Blue / Black & Ash *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

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FishtailnZ Don't feed the trolls... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nfld., Canada Other Toys: Wife, kids, dogs... Posts: 1,490 Country: Thanks: 285 Thanked 211 Times in 94 Posts	As someone already mentioned, I use Zaino to keep it nice and shiney. If you have some persistent water spots though that just won't go away with the usual methods, try adding an ounce of vinegar to distilled water in a spray bottle of some kind (old Windex bottle for example) and spray the area with that. Wipe clean and detail with your favourite product. __________________ - Bill Waiting on a 2009 C63 Opal Fire Red/Alpaca Grey R.I.P. 2006 SLK55 Caspian Blue/Beige Stock 1/4 mile results: ET 12.72, trap 110.80, 60' 1.80 Some guys they just give up living and start dying little by little, piece by piece. Some guys come home from work and wash up and go racin' in the street... - B. Springsteen

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ozzislk SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mid Coast NSW Vehicle: 2006 SLK350 & 2007 B200 Turbo Other Toys: Mac Computer Posts: 18 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New Merc driver Hi New Merc SLK 350 r171 driver from Australia. I'm enjoying every minute I'm in the car. My wife had to get me to wash all our other cars but not this one, as its a joy to maintain. I have about 4500KMs on the car.

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Randar SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Panama City Beach, FL Vehicle: 2007 SLK 280 black 6 speed manual Other Toys: 2005 Chrysler 300c Posts: 3 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Use a clay bar.

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,279 Country: Thanks: 376 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	Welcome Ozzislk! from Southern California or SoCal for short. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

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RaihaX SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Australia, Perth Vehicle: SLK200K Other Toys: Kawasaki ZZR250 Posts: 54 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Another new merc driver from australia Hi Another new slk (SLK200 i wish i had a 55) owner from Australia, just had mine a little over 3 weeks. Love my Zaino's to keep my black SLK nice and shiny.

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,279 Country: Thanks: 376 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	A warm welcome to you, Raihax !! Check out what slklover did to his R171 200. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

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ozzislk SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mid Coast NSW Vehicle: 2006 SLK350 & 2007 B200 Turbo Other Toys: Mac Computer Posts: 18 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi guys Thanks for your welcome. Summer is approaching here so its top down time again - great for cruising down the highway (of course at legal speed or maybe just a little higher!!!) Am looking at a B Class 180 CDi for the wife.

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ellimb Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Vehicle: A200, SLK R171 350 Posts: 138 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Welcome Ozzi (where R U in Aust? )and RaihaX from MelbourneWhat type of Zaino do you use and where do you get it?Cannot find Zaino in normal shop in Melb.

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,279 Country: Thanks: 376 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	elimb, check out the ad banner from Zaino in this forum. If not try Zainostore.com. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

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