Bug splat!
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From: Marin County CA
Bug splat!
Two weeks after taking delivery of my Mag Red beauty I have noticed that the clearcoat on her nose is already eteched from freeway bug splats. 
Washing and waxing has not removed it. You can't really see it unless you look at a very oblique angle in the sun, but they are there. A reall shame with such a deep, beautiful paint job. Anyone have any idea how, if any, you can remove the marks? Preventative maintenance? Maybe a wash after each freeway run?
Thanks
Chris
Washing and waxing has not removed it. You can't really see it unless you look at a very oblique angle in the sun, but they are there. A reall shame with such a deep, beautiful paint job. Anyone have any idea how, if any, you can remove the marks? Preventative maintenance? Maybe a wash after each freeway run?Thanks
Chris
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From: Muncie, Indiana ...... Can I buy an amplifier on time ... I ani't got no money now but I'll pay you before I die
You should be able to get them out with 3M swirl remover. Then use Zaino to keep it from happening again.
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From: Denver Colorado
anyone use pam?
I just had the 3M bra put on and the installer told me to use pam, wiped lightly with a rag, with the bra when planning a road trip. Claims bugs wll just slide off. I'm not sure about using it on the paint, but it shouldn't hurt the bra. anyone using pam?
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From: Thousand Oaks CA
Originally Posted by Corvette Junkie
You should be able to get them out with 3M swirl remover. Then use Zaino to keep it from happening again.
Drifting
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From: Livingston Texas
Originally Posted by TRAYC6
have you tried a clay bar?
That is what I have used. When you get it clean put a couple of coats of Zaino on it to protect it. The bugs come off much easier once Zaino is applied.
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Originally Posted by Brett Hunter
That is what I have used. When you get it clean put a couple of coats of Zaino on it to protect it. The bugs come off much easier once Zaino is applied.
Drifting
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From: Doylestown PA
Zoltan;
I have to agree-Zymol is just terrific!! Have used it on all my Vettes, & now my C6. I know Zaino seems to be the preferred wax, but very pleased with Zymol!!
Just my 0.02cents.
Good Luck-Jerry
I have to agree-Zymol is just terrific!! Have used it on all my Vettes, & now my C6. I know Zaino seems to be the preferred wax, but very pleased with Zymol!!
Just my 0.02cents.
Good Luck-Jerry
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From: Muncie, Indiana ...... Can I buy an amplifier on time ... I ani't got no money now but I'll pay you before I die
Originally Posted by Firedog
Hey, CJ...How will the application of Zaino keep it from happening?
With enough coats you can build up a nice protective layer thus keeping the juice from the bugs reaching the paint.
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From: San Antonio Texas - Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic
Originally Posted by Corvette Junkie
You should be able to get them out with 3M swirl remover. Then use Zaino to keep it from happening again.
