Bugs in my paint.

Triple · 08-04-2009, 11:21 AM

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shmike · 08-04-2009, 11:33 AM

Paint.

NeonspeedRT · 08-04-2009, 11:42 AM

Certain bugs (love bugs esp) will do that. There is a type of acid in certain bug guts that will "etch" into paint if left on for a long time. Anytime you get bug guts on your vehicle, make sure you clean it off as soon as you can. That's the only real way to prevent it from happening. At this point, a paint job is the only thing that will help. Sorry.

Amber Lamps · 08-04-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by NeonspeedRT

Certain bugs (love bugs esp) will do that. There is a type of acid in certain bug guts that will "etch" into paint if left on for a long time. Anytime you get bug guts on your vehicle, make sure you clean it off as soon as you can. That's the only real way to prevent it from happening. At this point, a paint job is the only thing that will help. Sorry.

You can try a clay bar, it may help then a light buffing compound or cleaner wax. You're right about those bugs, I had one hit and left it on my blue reflective shield and now I'm missing the blue in the shape of a splattered bug!

No Worries · 08-07-2009, 01:45 PM

Have you tried fine rubbing compound (Dupont Number 7 polishing compound)?

CrazyKell · 08-07-2009, 02:37 PM

Not sure if it would work or not but have you tried Goo gone?

HRCNICK11 · 08-08-2009, 05:39 PM

To remove bugs I use splat the stuff works great. Your problem might take buffing wheel and light compoud.

Avatard · 08-08-2009, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple

I was afraid that if I tried rubbing it out, I might actually "rub it in."

It's only safe to use a rubbing compound when the surface is totally clean, no?

I would clay before compounding.

Kerry_129 · 08-08-2009, 06:45 PM

Second that. Clay bar + a 'professional grade' cleaner/polisher/sealer like Klasse All-in-One.

http://www.autogeek.net/klasseallinone.html

Also, a tip:
To ease de-bugging & avoid scratching the paint with hardened bits, just wet a towel, drape it over the windscreen/upper fairing & leave it for a while. Then just wipe it off after everything has softened up. Way easier & less scratch-prone than scrubbing, and especially nice after a long ride, when the last thing you feel like doing is cleaning & you can just leave the towel overnight.

101lifts2 · 08-25-2009, 02:42 AM

I thought this was going to be a thread about crabs. lol Paint, not Pants.

08-04-2009, 11:21 AM	#1
Triple uncomfortably numb Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: JOH-JAH! Moto: WR250R & Bonneville Posts: 409	Bugs in my paint. ... Last edited by Triple; 08-24-2009 at 10:03 AM..

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NeonspeedRT At Large Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jax, FL Moto: 2005 R1 Posts: 678	Certain bugs (love bugs esp) will do that. There is a type of acid in certain bug guts that will "etch" into paint if left on for a long time. Anytime you get bug guts on your vehicle, make sure you clean it off as soon as you can. That's the only real way to prevent it from happening. At this point, a paint job is the only thing that will help. Sorry. __________________ MSF Rider Coach Motorcycle Training Institue Inc "Riding a motorcycle is like playing chess. Anyone can learn the moves, but it takes a lifetime to master the game."

08-08-2009, 06:45 PM	#9
Kerry_129 Semi-reformed Squid Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 531	Second that. Clay bar + a 'professional grade' cleaner/polisher/sealer like Klasse All-in-One. http://www.autogeek.net/klasseallinone.html Also, a tip: To ease de-bugging & avoid scratching the paint with hardened bits, just wet a towel, drape it over the windscreen/upper fairing & leave it for a while. Then just wipe it off after everything has softened up. Way easier & less scratch-prone than scrubbing, and especially nice after a long ride, when the last thing you feel like doing is cleaning & you can just leave the towel overnight. Last edited by Kerry_129; 08-08-2009 at 06:51 PM..

08-25-2009, 02:42 AM	#10
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	I thought this was going to be a thread about crabs. lol Paint, not Pants. __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

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No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	Have you tried fine rubbing compound (Dupont Number 7 polishing compound)?

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CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	Not sure if it would work or not but have you tried Goo gone?

08-08-2009, 05:39 PM	#7
HRCNICK11 Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 429	To remove bugs I use splat the stuff works great. Your problem might take buffing wheel and light compoud.