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09-30-2008, 07:22 PM #1
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Lovebug damage..
I have a black ss, and the front of my car was nailed by love bugs on a trip, after i got there, i hit them with high pressure water, to get most of it off, the next day, i washed it, and treated the front with a extra washes, scrubbing with bug remover, using alot of cleaners, and using polish, and wax products.. and in a few spots still, there are spots that look like the guts are splatted still, but the will not come off. I have tryed everything i can think of, i dont think it is paint damage, but if it is or isnt, is there anything else i can do>? Thanks..
2002 Camaro SS A4 - SLP# 2951 l MS4 l LT's w/ORY l F.A.S.T 78 & TB l Borla l Cutout l CME l TCI 3500 l 3.23's l !emissions l !sway
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09-30-2008, 07:25 PM #2
yeah, same problem. can't scrub off some spots, certains spots feel smooth along the body. post if you have any luck.
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09-30-2008, 07:38 PM #3
i f**king hate them. i live in FL. they come out 2 or 3 time a year over here
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09-30-2008, 09:33 PM #4
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They are acidic. Once the damage is done, its done. They pit the paint. The best thing to do is lay a few good coats of wax on before the season starts, wash and re-apply often.
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10-01-2008, 06:32 AM #5
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Try using dishwashing soap (Dawn)
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10-01-2008, 06:46 AM #6
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I even tred purple power, ill try dawn, and or a wet dryer sheet.. do you think some Nu Finsh would cover the spots? And how do i know for sure if it is paint damage?
Thanks!!
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10-01-2008, 09:11 AM #7
Try a clay bar. If it doesn't come off with that then it's probably damage to the clear coat.
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10-01-2008, 12:34 PM #8
i agree with the clay bar
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10-01-2008, 01:21 PM #9
Damn, I've never had that bad experience with bugs. Those things are nasty then.
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10-01-2008, 01:21 PM #10
Love bugs will come off with wd-40,then wash with soap. The best way to deal with them is keep your car waxed-then they wipe off with quick detailer.
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10-01-2008, 01:48 PM #11
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10-01-2008, 03:03 PM #12
If you have cleaned it and it feels smooth then the damage has been done. But good luck and if you find the cure post up so I can try it.
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10-01-2008, 03:16 PM #13
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10-01-2008, 05:12 PM #14
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I used some rubbing compound.. it worked, but made the paint foggy, now i have to get the area buffed...
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10-01-2008, 06:42 PM #15
Just remember if you resort to WD-40 or dish washing soap you of course will need to polish & then wax the area as that stuff removes ALL protection .
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10-01-2008, 07:31 PM #16
A good coat of wax should prevent the dreaded love bugs from eating throuh your paint. I think once its in the clearcoat or paint the damage is done, because the acid in the bug's guts physically eats through the paint itself.
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10-01-2008, 07:40 PM #17
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How many times can poeple repeat what I said! lol
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10-02-2008, 06:39 AM #18
I have heard of people spraying PAM on their clean front end areas as a protectant for those bastards...were going thru these now where I live and we wash my wifes car every night
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10-02-2008, 02:48 PM #19
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Yea well pam does help, but anyways, i asked what can help after they f'd up your paint, one of my solutions was to use rubbing compound, and then buff it.
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10-04-2008, 12:14 AM #20
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