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Nov 15, 2002 | 01:46 PM

Tonwoo28

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Bug Splatter

Bugs, bugs, bugs. Bugs are eating my paint. Does anyone know of a good product for removing bugs from paint. I've tried several "Bug and Tar" removers, and haven't had success. Paint is starting to pit. Please help.

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Nov 15, 2002 | 01:52 PM

jerryv

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Re: Bug Splatter (Tonwoo28)

In my opinion the best solution involves keeping your car waxed/polished (I use Zaino) and cleaning the bugs off immediately after EVERY ride. Each evening after I've used the car I wipe the bugs off with a WET towel, then dry, then spritz with Z6 (or your favorite detailer). SOME bugs are very hard on paint .. others don't seem to have much effect. Don't leave them on the car, though. Bird crap is much worse.

Nov 15, 2002 | 02:57 PM

Pooch

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Re: Bug Splatter (Tonwoo28)

Just don't let them bake. I've used Meguire's cleaner on the really tough ones then rewaxed the area. Don't you just love LoveBug season.

Nov 24, 2002 | 10:20 PM

Reno67

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Re: Bug Splatter (Pooch)

I use the quick detailing spray. If the bug splats are bad, i follow it up with Mequiers wax. Seems to work so far......... no pitting.

Nov 25, 2002 | 07:44 AM

hcvone

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Re: Bug Splatter (96GhostLT4)

Clay does a good job on removing tough bug stains from the paint

Nov 25, 2002 | 07:55 AM

Kevin V

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Re: Bug Splatter (hcvone)

I put on extra coats of Zaino on the nose to help protect from the bugs.

Nov 26, 2002 | 07:59 PM

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Re: Bug Splatter (hcvone)

I had two years worth of bugs on the Lincoln and the clay did an excellent job of removing them.

Dec 5, 2002 | 04:22 PM

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Re: Bug Splatter (vettfixr)

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<img NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.corvetteforum.cc/zeroimg/smilies/iamwithstupid.gif" BORDER="0"> I had two years worth of bugs on the Lincoln and the clay did an excellent job of removing them.

That's good to know, I have some bug splats to try and get off the paint before putting the Zaino on.