Removing bugs and tar?

neuronyx · 07-27-2006, 09:46 PM

Title says it. Whats the best stuff I can use, which is NON abrasive? I used some rubbing compound, and man did that haze the paint up, even after a wax!

How about on plastic?

♠ M®. ßlυε ♠ · 07-27-2006, 09:47 PM

Soap and water?

neuronyx · 07-27-2006, 09:52 PM

Didnt have too much luck with that, especially the tar spots. Anything that is a little stronger?

s10 user · 07-27-2006, 09:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by neuronyx

which is NON abrasive? I used some rubbing compound, and man did that haze the paint up, even after a wax!

well first of all most compounds are abrasive so YA its gunna haze up no matter even if you waxed it, you have to polish out the compound haze.

secondly, if your bugs are not "coming off" its probably bug etching that you have there.
what happens is this:

say your driving down the road.........

SPLATT

a bug hits your hood/paint well that bug just exploded and now theres bug GUTS on your paint well, bug guts , like ANY guts have ACID in them and that acid will eat thru your clear and paint and leave a "splattered bug" look to it (moral of this story is to remove bugs ASAP)
sooooooo
get pics of your "bugs" and ill tell you if they will come off or not.

neuronyx · 07-27-2006, 10:11 PM

Ill have to grab them later, its dark now. Theres only a few bad ones, that I think should come off.

What should I use on the haze btw?

s10 user · 07-27-2006, 10:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by neuronyx

What should I use on the haze btw?

Quote: Originally Posted by s10 user

you have to polish out the compound haze

a polish.

Quote: Originally Posted by neuronyx

Theres only a few bad ones, that I think should come off.

well if youve tried and they havent come off they are probably etched.

oh and also get a netted bug sponge at like wal-mart that might help

s10 user · 07-27-2006, 10:17 PM

double post

s10 user · 07-27-2006, 10:17 PM

triple post

that damn edit and reply button are to close together!!!

neuronyx · 07-27-2006, 10:20 PM

Allright, thanks for the tips s10 user. I guess any polish will do. Luckily the areas that I used the compound on are pretty well hidden (IE not directly on top of the hood). Also had to remove A LOT of pine sap, because I am also using my S10 as a work truck to haul all sorts of fun things that destroy all that time spent on detailing, very quickly. Next is to rhino coat the bed, and cap the sides!

s10 user · 07-27-2006, 10:23 PM

FYI:
the difference between a WAX and a POLISH is :

wax is a protectant.
polish is a cleaner.
so make sure the bottle says "polish"

also try rubbing alcohol on tree sap. removes it almost immediately

neuronyx · 07-27-2006, 10:29 PM

Allright, thanks. I kind of figured that, considering carnuba wax really isnt abrasive.

Scott01 · 07-28-2006, 01:26 AM

Get one of these.Sponge covered with webbing.Also works grat getting grime off lower rockers and cleaning tires.

neuronyx · 07-28-2006, 02:09 AM

Thats ironic how it says bug and tar remover.

Thanks Scott!

Blacknoma · 07-28-2006, 02:11 AM

use a fabric softener sheet (the ones you put in the dryer) to take off bugs. just wet it a little and it takes bugs off surprisingly easy

neuronyx · 07-28-2006, 02:14 AM

Thanks for the tip blacknoma, I will give that a try too.

Sweet ride btw!

bg's · 08-03-2006, 06:32 PM

People that make Seafoam engine cleaner also make a
really nice bug remover..
http://www.seafoamsales.com/products.htm

dropped01sdime · 08-06-2006, 02:22 AM

bug and tar remover spray let it soak 5 min they wipe off like dust

De00vize · 08-06-2006, 12:56 PM

You could always claybar it although it is alot of work!

LikeaRock · 08-06-2006, 11:08 PM

Not all polishes are cleaners. There are cleaner polishes out there, but most polishes remove surface imperfections

The way I get rid of bugs is a quick pre-soak with Simple Green diluted 8:1 with water, then I hit them again with a bug mitt LIGHTLY (the netting can marr your clear very easy), rinse and usually they come off. This method works for tar but I usually use lacquer thinner for any road tar. Adding a glaze to your rocker panels after each wash can also help keep tar from sticking to the paint

neuronyx · 08-07-2006, 02:20 AM

Simple green I do have. Maybe Ill give that a try on some of the areas. Havent taken a look at my auto store to see if they carry anything that is specifically made for bugs and tar.

Im not that particular to use a clay bar. Thats too much work for a truck that I use at work. Ends up being a dusty muddy mess in a week anyway.

slowtalon6686 · 08-09-2006, 01:39 AM

ive got some stuff sitting in my garage and its called "bug and tar remover" comes in a can, its like a polish i guess but it works great

idirtjump · 08-09-2006, 03:34 AM

its as easy to use wd-40 just spray it on the tar and let it sit for like 2 min and it just whipes off if its not all gone just do it over

neuronyx · 08-09-2006, 10:07 PM

WD-40 works well at getting bubble gum off too.

I have a few strange spots that look like this:

Looks like the clear coat is a little cracked or something:

Then there are the ones that look like this.

slamedsafari · 08-10-2006, 05:52 PM

2nd one should buff out. Is that metallic or pits in the paint

MastaE1024 · 08-10-2006, 09:44 PM

i parked under a pine tree for a day and sap got everywhere, i used bug & tar remover and it did nothing, then i used laquer thinner and took almost all of it off along, but there are a few spots where it dried, what should i use to get it off??

neuronyx · 08-10-2006, 09:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by slamedsafari

2nd one should buff out. Is that metallic or pits in the paint

Those are defects in my clear coat. Not too sure what happened there.

94redSS · 08-20-2006, 11:14 AM

stoner makes AWESOME SHIT! also

low-s-dime · 08-20-2006, 11:21 AM

go down the cleaner and polish isle in any car parts store...dont even need to use the search button

MastaE1024 · 08-21-2006, 04:27 PM

goof off is your friend!!!

91bigblue · 09-06-2006, 11:28 PM

3m adhesive remover i used to work @ a dealership and that was all we used to take tar and bugs off when scrubbing wouldn't. For tar let it sit and spray it on heavy and watch it run the spray it again the wash w/soapy rag repeat till all tar and bugs are gone

neuronyx · 09-07-2006, 06:32 PM

Figured a good way to remove the bugs, well the really bad spots. 3M polishing compound does wonders. Make sure to use a 3 cut though. Any more than that and you will mess that clear coat up.

As for goo gone, yes that works as well. HOWEVER do NOT get that near any plastics. It will melt them within seconds. I made that mistake when cleaning my 3rd brake light.

crim · 09-11-2006, 12:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by s10 user

well first of all most compounds are abrasive so YA its gunna haze up no matter even if you waxed it, you have to polish out the compound haze.

secondly, if your bugs are not "coming off" its probably bug etching that you have there.
what happens is this:

say your driving down the road.........

SPLATT

a bug hits your hood/paint well that bug just exploded and now theres bug GUTS on your paint well, bug guts , like ANY guts have ACID in them and that acid will eat thru your clear and paint and leave a "splattered bug" look to it (moral of this story is to remove bugs ASAP)
sooooooo
get pics of your "bugs" and ill tell you if they will come off or not.

i think this has happened to my paint...ill get a pic but if so what is the soloution...new paint??

bagged85 · 09-11-2006, 11:48 PM

i just use bug and tar remover, its in a black bottle and another one with wax mixed in a green bottle, works wonders (dont get it on the window)

07-27-2006, 09:46 PM	#1
neuronyx Seeking Insight Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 554 Location: User is: OffLine	Removing bugs and tar? Title says it. Whats the best stuff I can use, which is NON abrasive? I used some rubbing compound, and man did that haze the paint up, even after a wax! How about on plastic?
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07-27-2006, 09:58 PM	#4
s10 user Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 504 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Removing bugs and tar? Quote: Originally Posted by neuronyx which is NON abrasive? I used some rubbing compound, and man did that haze the paint up, even after a wax! well first of all most compounds are abrasive so YA its gunna haze up no matter even if you waxed it, you have to polish out the compound haze. secondly, if your bugs are not "coming off" its probably bug etching that you have there. what happens is this: say your driving down the road......... SPLATT a bug hits your hood/paint well that bug just exploded and now theres bug GUTS on your paint well, bug guts , like ANY guts have ACID in them and that acid will eat thru your clear and paint and leave a "splattered bug" look to it (moral of this story is to remove bugs ASAP) sooooooo get pics of your "bugs" and ill tell you if they will come off or not. Last edited by s10 user : 07-27-2006 at 09:59 PM.
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neuronyx Seeking Insight Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 554 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Removing bugs and tar? Ill have to grab them later, its dark now. Theres only a few bad ones, that I think should come off. What should I use on the haze btw?
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07-27-2006, 10:16 PM	#6
s10 user Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 504 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Removing bugs and tar? Quote: Originally Posted by neuronyx What should I use on the haze btw? Quote: Originally Posted by s10 user you have to polish out the compound haze a polish. Quote: Originally Posted by neuronyx Theres only a few bad ones, that I think should come off. well if youve tried and they havent come off they are probably etched. oh and also get a netted bug sponge at like wal-mart that might help Last edited by s10 user : 07-27-2006 at 10:18 PM.
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neuronyx Seeking Insight Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 554 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Removing bugs and tar? Allright, thanks for the tips s10 user. I guess any polish will do. Luckily the areas that I used the compound on are pretty well hidden (IE not directly on top of the hood). Also had to remove A LOT of pine sap, because I am also using my S10 as a work truck to haul all sorts of fun things that destroy all that time spent on detailing, very quickly. Next is to rhino coat the bed, and cap the sides!
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s10 user Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 504 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Removing bugs and tar? FYI: the difference between a WAX and a POLISH is : wax is a protectant. polish is a cleaner. so make sure the bottle says "polish" also try rubbing alcohol on tree sap. removes it almost immediately
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neuronyx Seeking Insight Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 554 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Removing bugs and tar? Allright, thanks. I kind of figured that, considering carnuba wax really isnt abrasive.
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neuronyx Seeking Insight Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 554 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Removing bugs and tar? Thats ironic how it says bug and tar remover. Thanks Scott!
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neuronyx Seeking Insight Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 554 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Removing bugs and tar? Thanks for the tip blacknoma, I will give that a try too. Sweet ride btw!
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LikeaRock Rustbucket Club Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 772 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Removing bugs and tar? Not all polishes are cleaners. There are cleaner polishes out there, but most polishes remove surface imperfections The way I get rid of bugs is a quick pre-soak with Simple Green diluted 8:1 with water, then I hit them again with a bug mitt LIGHTLY (the netting can marr your clear very easy), rinse and usually they come off. This method works for tar but I usually use lacquer thinner for any road tar. Adding a glaze to your rocker panels after each wash can also help keep tar from sticking to the paint
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neuronyx Seeking Insight Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 554 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Removing bugs and tar? Simple green I do have. Maybe Ill give that a try on some of the areas. Havent taken a look at my auto store to see if they carry anything that is specifically made for bugs and tar. Im not that particular to use a clay bar. Thats too much work for a truck that I use at work. Ends up being a dusty muddy mess in a week anyway.
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neuronyx Seeking Insight Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 554 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Removing bugs and tar? WD-40 works well at getting bubble gum off too. I have a few strange spots that look like this: Looks like the clear coat is a little cracked or something: Then there are the ones that look like this.
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neuronyx Seeking Insight Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 554 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Removing bugs and tar? Quote: Originally Posted by slamedsafari 2nd one should buff out. Is that metallic or pits in the paint Those are defects in my clear coat. Not too sure what happened there.
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91bigblue Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 76 Location: Marion, Oh User is: OffLine	Re: Removing bugs and tar? 3m adhesive remover i used to work @ a dealership and that was all we used to take tar and bugs off when scrubbing wouldn't. For tar let it sit and spray it on heavy and watch it run the spray it again the wash w/soapy rag repeat till all tar and bugs are gone
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09-07-2006, 06:32 PM	#31
neuronyx Seeking Insight Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 554 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Removing bugs and tar? Figured a good way to remove the bugs, well the really bad spots. 3M polishing compound does wonders. Make sure to use a 3 cut though. Any more than that and you will mess that clear coat up. As for goo gone, yes that works as well. HOWEVER do NOT get that near any plastics. It will melt them within seconds. I made that mistake when cleaning my 3rd brake light.
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09-11-2006, 12:28 PM	#32
crim Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 404 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Removing bugs and tar? Quote: Originally Posted by s10 user well first of all most compounds are abrasive so YA its gunna haze up no matter even if you waxed it, you have to polish out the compound haze. secondly, if your bugs are not "coming off" its probably bug etching that you have there. what happens is this: say your driving down the road......... SPLATT a bug hits your hood/paint well that bug just exploded and now theres bug GUTS on your paint well, bug guts , like ANY guts have ACID in them and that acid will eat thru your clear and paint and leave a "splattered bug" look to it (moral of this story is to remove bugs ASAP) sooooooo get pics of your "bugs" and ill tell you if they will come off or not. i think this has happened to my paint...ill get a pic but if so what is the soloution...new paint??
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bagged85 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,660 Location: Ontario, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: Removing bugs and tar? i just use bug and tar remover, its in a black bottle and another one with wax mixed in a green bottle, works wonders (dont get it on the window)
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