"Poor_Sh" (ar4x)
08/12/2018 at 18:48 • Filed to: None
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"Poor_Sh" (ar4x)
08/12/2018 at 18:48 • Filed to: None | 0
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Hey guys, I’ve talked about this a tad earlier this week, but I’m squarely at the “stressed out and need help” stage. So a few weeks ago was some sort of dragon-fly mating day, and they fucked all over my car. Must have been a great time judging by all the yellow residue it left.
Unfortunately, my work schedule precluded any chance at a good wash for a few days, and I think the heat also took it’s toll. I finally got a hand car wash ($20) done and it looked much better. But, there were still spots all over the hood, roof, and trunk that look like little residue spots. Not exactly 3D, not super visible except in the right light, but very obvious once you see them.
So, I bought a Meguiars Bug And Tar removal foam can ($5). I followed the instructions, used the right microfiber towels and such, and saw barely any improvement.
Fast forward to today, I got the exterior professionally detailed. Their package states a hand wash, undercarriage, exterior jams, clay bar, wax, wheel wash & tire shine... ($110). I pointed out the residue and told them that’s why I was there, and I thought the clay bar would be the trick. But, when I picked up the car they said they couldn’t get the spots out and I’d have to pay for the $210 specialty care package... but they had already finished this one. So now there’s a layer of wax over it all!
I don’t know what’s next. No matter what, I have to remove the wax that they just applied if I want to get at the residue.. should I try rubbing compound? A better bug & tar? Should I pay someone for “specialty care” buffing and such? Please help!
Honestly, I’m not trying to keep this car “show queen” clean, but this is unacceptable to have permanent spots like this on such a young car. I’ve spent a bunch already, and I’m sick of that, but I know what I was getting into with a Porsche.
Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
> Poor_Sh
08/12/2018 at 19:24 |
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Good luck, I hope you figure it out. I had something similar happen to a RAM work truck a few years ago. Coworker drove it across Nevada, killing several thousand insects and never washed it when he got home. I washed it a couple of weeks later and I was able to get the solids off but the bug guts got behind the clear coat and pretty much ruined the chrome bumper and grill. Oh well, it was a work truck.....
AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC
> Poor_Sh
08/12/2018 at 19:33 |
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I would try an aggressive soap to wash off all the wax and then tackle it with bug remover but let it sit for a bit. Then wash that off. Clay bar it yourself too.
Something like this usually does the trick after a wash.
https://www.autogeek.net/wolfgang-bug-remover-spritz.html
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Poor_Sh
> AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC
08/12/2018 at 19:57 |
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Thanks! The Meguiars stuff had similar instructions, but I may look into something like your link as a next step. I’ve heard Dawn does a good job of removing wax, so I might try that.
Big problem is apartment living, I need to ask a friend to borrow their driveway/hose or go to my local coin-op wash.
SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media
> Poor_Sh
08/12/2018 at 19:57 |
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The last time we had a locust plague and the cars copped an absolute battering (as in fish and chips like battering), the clean up consisted of a basic blast to get rid of the major mess followed by a sponge wash with a cloudy ammonia solution. And it worked a treat, time and time again. Extremely cheap too.
Oats
> Poor_Sh
08/12/2018 at 20:05 |
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If a clay bar didn’t remove it you are probably going to need a polish. Pros would use a machine but you can do it by hand, it is just a ton of work.
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Poor_Sh
> Oats
08/12/2018 at 20:06 |
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Yeah that’s what the guy said... I wish they had called me and told me it would be additional work if I wanted. I might have acquiesced rather than now possibly needing an entire second process.
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Poor_Sh
> SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media
08/12/2018 at 20:07 |
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Ooh interesting. Cloudy ammonia solution being watered down? Or, what’s that entail?
Rico
> Poor_Sh
08/12/2018 at 20:17 |
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It likely just needs a light polish not rubbing compound (rubbing compound is reserved fort rally neglected paint and is usually a last resort before wet sanding) . You can try to get a light polish by hand with a polish hand applicator.
What happened is the bug guts have etched the paint by lingering for too long, same thing can happen with b ird shit.
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Poor_Sh
> Rico
08/12/2018 at 20:23 |
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Good to know! I guess I’m ignorant of polish being a separate product. I thought it was just the action, i.e. to polish, but using something like wax or rubbing compound. Silly me.
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SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media
> Poor_Sh
08/12/2018 at 20:59 |
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Just cloudy ammonia diluted in a bucket according to the directions...1:20 ratio from memory.
arl
> Poor_Sh
08/12/2018 at 21:23 |
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I’ve found that caked on bug guts need more than a microfiber to get them off. If you look up bug & tar remover kit at Autogeek.net you’ll see a kit that has a yellow sponge in it. That’s what you need. It’s not a soft sponge, like for your kitchen, but it’s not abrasive either. Liberal application of bug remover spray and scrubbing with the springs should do it. I also suggest doing it in a cool spot. The bug remover sprays dry up very quickly in the sun and you need some working time with the sponge. YMMV.
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Rico
> Poor_Sh
08/12/2018 at 21:37 |
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Lmao “fort rally” stupid kinja! I meant For really*
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Poor_Sh
> arl
08/12/2018 at 21:43 |
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I actually have such a sponge but completely forgot about it! And yeah the stuff I used dehydrated really quickly. It's weird, like I have to plan to use it near sunset but then I can't see. I need a garage...
Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
> Poor_Sh
08/12/2018 at 22:23 |
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Sorry you had to spend so much and still need to experiment! Do you have access to a pressure washer? That plus brute-force various detergents may be the key.
GHI
> Poor_Sh
08/12/2018 at 22:34 |
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Mr clean original magic eraser. Laugh then try it.
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Poor_Sh
> GHI
08/12/2018 at 22:37 |
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I’m gonna keep that in my, “Hmmmm maybe later..” file lol
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Poor_Sh
> Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
08/12/2018 at 22:38 |
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I can go to a coin-op self wash but I can’t really apply my own soaps without pissing off the people waiting. I’ll probably try the pressure wash there soon though.
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Poor_Sh
> Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
08/12/2018 at 22:38 |
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I can go to a coin-op self wash but I can’t really apply my own soaps without pissing off the people waiting. I’ll probably try the pressure wash there soon though.
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AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC
> Poor_Sh
08/13/2018 at 01:14 |
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Yep, Dawn is pretty good at stripping wax. If the bug remover doesn’t work, the bugs may have etched into your clear coat. If that’s the case, you can try Meguiars M205 polish and a polisher (you can try hand polishing but you’ll need a lot of elbow grease). That should take care of it.
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GHI
> GHI
08/13/2018 at 22:55 |
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Seriously. Give it a try. Removed a ridiculous amount of bugs from the front of a rv just this weekend. Almost effortless. I’ll leave it there.