Ok...well I don't know why, but seems my Z has more paint chips in the hood than you can count...but I chalk that up as the angle and the hwy driving that I do...no biggie

But I have bugs "inplanted" in the front fascia of my car. I have tried to wax it...no results. It's like these suckers in the clearcoat and I have no idea how to get them out except for repainting the nose. Does anyone know of any way of getting this crap off w/out tearing up the clearcoat too badly? Any help is GREATLY appreciated

Billy

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'97 30th Anniversary Z28, M6

K&N Drop-In Filter, MAF Screen Removed, !CAGS, Throttle Body Bypass, LT4KM, Exhaust Cutout, 160* Thermostat, Granatelli STB

 

Well, you could try some of that Bug and Tar remover stuff they have at the auto stores and see if that works. If it's really bad, and that doesn't work, then you could always use a clay bar. That should do the trick. Do a search for "Claybar" in this section and you should find plenty of info. on how to use it. Good luck!

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Mystic Teal '94 Z28 A4 w/3.23's
--AS&M CAI, Borla Y-pipe & Catback, BMR STB, Boxed SFC's, & PHR--
--Black RKsport stripes, NRauto white-faced guages, '97 5-spokes--

 

Yeah a clay bar should work, and the reason why waxing didnt work is because it's a protectant it wont get stuff out of the paint

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93 Z28 Patriot Red A4

 

Seems for me 3M 39009 works for everything

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2000 Camaro SS,SLP (Ebony/Red MN6)Build #3516 Traction Control/ Bilstein/ Auburn Torque Axle/ 17x9 Chrome Eagle F1'S/ SLP Loud Mouth/ MTI Induction Lid/ Hurst Shifter/ BMR Panhard Rod/ BMR Subframe Connectors/ BMR Strut Tower Brace/ BMR Poly/Poly Lower Control Arms/ SLP Fan Control Switch/ Thunder Racing ported MAF ends/ MAF Translator

 

I would clay prior to using an abrasive such as 3M. Start with the least abrasive product that will do the job. Claay baar should work.

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***Authorized Zaino Bros' Show car Polish distributor***
george13@adelphia.net

 

I am having the same problem, except i have tried all those methods. including claybar, bug and tar remover, simple green, the 3M stuff. It is NOT coming out. I just bought this car used so i dont know how long this stuff has been on there. but it is really pissing me off. anyone have any mnethods for people with extreme cases?

Thanks
Ryan

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1998 Black M6 Z28 Camaro

Performance Mods: SLP shifter, K&N, Cutout

Appearance mods: Billet Grille

more soon.......

 

Bugs have acids in their bodies that eat thru paint when left on too long and can cause a pit or gouge in the paint, if you used a mild polishing agent like the 3M Swirl Mark Remover part number 39009, all you can do is step up in aggressiveness of the compounds and use a wheel (buffer) with a more aggressive compound like 3M Finesse It II or plain old 3M Rubbing Compound, you will dull the surrounding area and have to step back down in aggressiveness to a final finish product wax or Zaino.



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96 Black Impala SS
Authorized Zaino Showcar Polish Distributor
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