Bug splatter death

JZBE92 · 08-07-2012, 07:41 PM

Bug splatter death, on front bumper, cooked into the clear. Is there any recovery from this?

THE TECH · 08-08-2012, 10:47 AM

Hit up Martin D about a product for this.

rjd598 · 08-08-2012, 11:25 AM

cooked into the clear? yikes...try some auto finesse citrus power first

eclipsisNA · 08-08-2012, 12:09 PM

If it's etched into the clear, then you'll have to polish.

JZBE92 · 08-08-2012, 12:48 PM

Thank you for your recommendations. Your experience is most appreciated.

RD1M3 · 02-27-2014, 02:50 PM

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I have the same issue, baked on bug splatter that just doesn't want to come off. Tried using compound then polishing (by hand), bug/tar remover, etc with no results. Any suggestions on what to try next?

rjd598 · 02-27-2014, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RD1M3

Bringing this one back from the dead-
I have the same issue, baked on bug splatter that just doesn't want to come off. Tried using compound then polishing (by hand), bug/tar remover, etc with no results. Any suggestions on what to try next?

try to get your hands on a da and then try some polish. by hand will get minimal results

Z K · 02-27-2014, 03:19 PM

That's why you get a clear bra. Having a good sealant layer also helps.

The main thing is to not let the bugs sit on the paint long. The longer the bug guts sit, the more it eats into the paint.

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RD1M3 First Lieutenant 57 Rep 384 Posts Drives: '11 JZB E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Charlotte iTrader: (0)	Bringing this one back from the dead- I have the same issue, baked on bug splatter that just doesn't want to come off. Tried using compound then polishing (by hand), bug/tar remover, etc with no results. Any suggestions on what to try next?
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Z K Major General 1887 Rep 5,506 Posts Drives: E90 M3, G20 M340i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (3)	That's why you get a clear bra. Having a good sealant layer also helps. The main thing is to not let the bugs sit on the paint long. The longer the bug guts sit, the more it eats into the paint. __________________ Auto Detailing Enthusiast!
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