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03-23-2023, 01:39 AM | #1 |
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dead insects stuck to paint - how to get off?
i think i need stronger car wash
i have a ceramic coating which doesn't seem to do much vs insects at 60mph thanks for any tips |
03-23-2023, 02:25 AM | #2 |
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Lay wet towels over the affected area for a while before a wash to loosen them up.
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03-23-2023, 05:34 AM | #3 |
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03-23-2023, 06:23 AM | #4 |
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Came here to post this, works like a charm without scrubbing
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03-23-2023, 06:39 AM | #5 |
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So much for ceramic coating helping.
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03-23-2023, 07:43 AM | #6 |
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Hah I thought I was the only one that did the wet paper towel thing! Yeah it's basically like soaking a messy pot in the sink before cleaning it. The paper towel will hold the water somewhat in place, an the bug will soak it up and be far easier to remove.
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A bug that splatters on your paint and then dries after being baked by the sun would still need a little TLC to remove even if the car has ceramic coating. Bird droppings often require the same type of treatment.
SenorFunkyPants did give the perfect solution and tracer bullet's comparison to soaking a messy pot was pardon the pun, "spot on"! |
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03-23-2023, 02:08 PM | #9 |
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I also slap on a soaked paper towel on the affected area, works like a charm removing bird droppings.
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03-23-2023, 03:16 PM | #11 |
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Yes, dab aka blot, do not scrape/slide/wipe.
You could also spray the droppings/bugs with a bug/tar remover spray ahead of washing the car so the process is touchless so as not incur marring.
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Ceramic coating is snake oil. Bird droppings burn right through it too.
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03-23-2023, 04:40 PM | #13 |
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That's the point, it's sacrificial.
Ceramic coatings have been around a while, and their strengths and weaknesses are well known at this point. Maybe someone promised that a coating could do something it can't (like stop marring), so you're sore about it? Of course acidic bird poop is gonna burn through anything. Better than burning through your clear coat.
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You have to view it literally as a wax/paint sealant that last much longer and will usually have better PH resistances. That's it. When you understand that, it's not snake oil... some people may have tried to tout other benefits that make it seem like it is. |
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It's like saying don't wax your car just PPF. They just aren't made to serve the same goal. |
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