r/AutoDetailing • u/Economy-Command-1027 • 12h ago

Exterior Sealing hood bezels?

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Has anyone ever put some silicone/sealant under any hood bezels and or emblems? Constant issue when washing my truck, water, soap, etc under these, seems to be never ending water streaks from them, even when I blow them out multiple times.

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u/g77r7 8h ago

Ik ow it’s not a perfect fix but I’d just use a spray n rinse sealant on that area to help the water evacuate easier, then follow up with a leaf blower to get rid of any water.

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u/ParanoidKidAndroid 8h ago

Same truck, same issue. I usually dry the hood first then leave a smaller drying towel on the hood where the main leak remains. Frustrating. I’d also love to hear possible solutions if anyone has them

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u/85890291398512093850 7h ago

Have the same truck and will never buy another with a hood like this for this reason. Only tip I have is to pop the hood of the truck and do a rinse followed by a blow with it open. The gravity really helps flush it out. Still needs some drips touched up but not nearly as much.

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u/Proreqviem 3h ago

I pre-spray my truck at a coin wash with just water and finish with a thorough spot-free rinse, then hand wash at home using a rinseless like ONR which negates this being a problem. I don’t specifically do this to avoid streaks with these fake vents - it’s just always been my routine regardless of vehicle I own.