Luaderdale SS Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 HELP!! I really screwed up yesterday, after returning from a road trip I had a ton of bugs on my truck. I tried a product I had around from removing some pinstripe 'Turtle Wax-Adhesive remover', on the back of the aerisol can it said removes adhesives, bugs, ect, ect... This is my fault I know, just wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to fix it, or what it did (chemical burns, stripped clear coat)? I sprayed it on the front end and mirrors, waited a minute or so and washed the truck, and you see the results. Headlights were clear, grill was black, and plasic on mirros was black too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoney23 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Ouchy!!! For the grill just paint them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_aSSet Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 try mothers back to black or any other version of trim restorer or whatever its called, that for the mirrors. and for the headlights wetsand stepping up in grit 500,750,1000,1500,2000 then buff to get them clear again. and as for your grill, itll need to be repainted most likely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisn Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 (edited) for the black trim try "back to black", they sell it at autozone and what not. as for the head lights if it doesn't wash off as I'm sure you tried then you might need to wet sand/buff it out. it's hard to judge the damage with just pictures. If you painted the grill with rattle can the bug remover might have taken the paint off. I think there is kerosene or something like that in there as I just used some today and it smelled kinda like that. Next time don't let it dry, just soak it down and scrub a 'bug sponge' then wipe with glass cleaner/car wash detergent http://www.3dproduct...g-5.25-x-4.html Edited August 28, 2012 by travisn (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmoWalrus05 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 opps wont do that again lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgowen343 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Damn that sucks man. Bacl To Black will work for awhile but it will still come back in time. As far as the rest everybody has already suggested what I would have. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTYW Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 WOW Sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggs Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Damn that stuff jacked it up sucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisn Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 But the bugs are gone, right? That's the important part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown 346 Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Wet sanding the lights and polishing will fix them. I would Just go right with 1500 grit and go to town. Inbetween sanding feel the lights and keep sanding until they are smooth. Then get some polish at the parts store and your done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan06SS Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 (edited) Sadly, this happens pretty frequently so don't feel too bad. IMO the over the counter bug, tar, and adhesive removers really don't do an adequate job of explaining the dangers or warning the user about what surfaces might be damaged by the product. A lot of times they're full of solvents, petroleum distillate, and highly acidic compounds that (if given the chance) can permanently damage some surfaces on contact. The headlights will definitely require some light sanding and a buff to repair, the grill and mirror trim parts would benefit from a quality trim dressing, though in many of these cases it will simply mask the problem. As the dressings wear off the problem reappears. For future reference and anyone who might see this thread, steer clear of products like this unless you're ABSOLUTELY sure a milder approach won't work first. You can use a pH neutral cleaner like our waterless wash, some patience, and the right technique to remove caked on bug guts without risk of damage or scratching: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4fFcJsPahM&hd=1 Edited September 12, 2012 by Dylan@Adams (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeast Johnny Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Hey Dylan, What is that special wash pad called? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcsilveradoss Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Your screen name is spelled wrong. Start there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feece08 Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 ^^^ lol Sent from my 4G Razor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blick05SS Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Hey Dylan, What is that special wash pad called? by that he meant all that wash mit is used for it the bug nothing special about it looks to be just a 9x9 adams wash mit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.