Bugs and paint dont mix

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09-08-2005 | 05:16 AM

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bacho

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I used the protectant sealer, and it too the bug stuff off and the ones that I have had on it since then wipe right off. I am going to try some of the turtle stuff though. Sounds like it did the job.

09-08-2005 | 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Nate2085

sand paper works well.

YIKES! i would never take sand paper to my scion's paint. i have taken it to my 97 corolla's paint and had great results after a proper polish.
scion's paint can barely handle 2500 grit sandpaper

Believe me, I know. I acutually got to the primer on my hood while lightly sanding a patch of touch-up paint. DON"T USE sandpaper on a Scion, even 2500 grit while wet sanding!

09-08-2005 | 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Lonely_Raven

Maybe someday somebody will listen to me and stop saying
stupid things like they used cabana wax to remove damage
to paint.

I just waxed my Cabana last week.

09-08-2005 | 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 7thgear

i had this massive bug splats all over my car and massive bird droppings that i left int he hot sun for like1 week. when i decided to wash my car, it had already etch and stained my paint. i was ferious. not only was it hard to rub off, but it left an aftermark. i decided to go to autozone and grab the only bug remover spray they had. it's called "turtle..." something. yea helps a lot huh? but once i got back, i used it and NOTHING happened. boy was i ferious now??!? so i went and return it and they said that a lil wax would make that come off. i was like "whatever....". they almost didn't let me return the product. well 2 days later, i went back and checked on it, and what do you know. it disappeared like it was never there before!!! not a single evidence!!!! so try using some bug remover spray called "turtle....."

Actually I believe this to some extent . When I used to process and inspect toyotas , part of the process was to remove the plastic wrap . Sitting out in the hot florida sun the plastic wrap would cause "ripples" in the paint where the wrap was attached to the paint . We would leave the cars out in the sun for a few hours and the "ripples" would dissappear . Maybe its the paint itself that resets itself , or maybe its the imperfections burning off . But I have seen this first hand happen

09-11-2005 | 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate2085

naw seriously...my dad once told me to use panty hose(sp?)...but i've never tried.

I don't think wearing panty hose will help with the bug removal! lol

09-11-2005 | 03:19 PM

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You could use Pam Cooking Spray so the bugs dont stick to your paint. LOL..

Use a Clay Bar and keep the front waxed. Helps tremendously. Or you can use a Clear Bra which works really great for bugs