What not to do with a bug scrubber

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So I was prepping my buddies 2010 Subaru Sti wtih some Tar-X and a Simoniz bug scrubber. Worst detailing mistake of my life :(

The culprit:
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This is what a bug scrubber will do to your clear coat:

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Thankfully I was able to remove the disaster with a PC7424xp and Sonax perfect Finish with an LC Orange Flat pad.

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I just wanted to warn anyone out there that was thinking about using one of these to scrub the tar off their paint.

Just to note I also soaked the sponge before touching the paint and the Tar-X was still very wet on the panels before gently scrubbing.
 
i only use these for glass, they do a great job getting all of the bugs on the wind shield.
 
A couple things come to mind when reading this:

1. Why would anyone who likely knows better use anything made by Simonize on paint?

2. Why would you scrub tar off paint when you had Tar X (which works pretty well)?

Was the car bathed in tar?
 
Matt@landrover said:
i only use these for glass, they do a great job getting all of the bugs on the wind shield.
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This! Personally, now that I know how destructive these are, would ONLY use these on glass. Maybe that's what they are intended for in the first place.

swanicyouth said:
A couple things come to mind when reading this:

1. Why would anyone who likely knows better use anything made by Simonize on paint?

2. Why would you scrub tar off paint when you had Tar X (which works pretty well)?

Was the car bathed in tar?
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1. I should have known better honestly. Their stuff is entry level at best.

2. I just thought using the scrubber would remove the tar a lot quicker and more efficiently. The car had tons of tar all over the doors.

Again, I should have known better. Live and learn. I just wanted to post this in case anyone was thinking of using this type of product and to be aware of what it can and will do.
 
pacman said:
This! Personally, now that I know how destructive these are, would ONLY use these on glass. Maybe that's what they are intended for in the first place.
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stay away from plastic headlights!! i learned that the hard way, nothing like doing a free headlight restoration on a $30 wash.
 
Matt@landrover said:
i only use these for glass, they do a great job getting all of the bugs on the wind shield.
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Was this post in regards to my question? What do you use for getting the bug residue off that a wash mitt or pressure washer can't take care of?
 
Another...Re: "What not to do with a bug scrubber"

Don't use it after a going on spirited
nighttime ride in a lowered drop-top.



:eek:

Bob
 
haha I dont know about the tar-x but I would use a bug scrubber on that forehead for sure :p
 
cleanfreak3 said:
Was this post in regards to my question? What do you use for getting the bug residue off that a wash mitt or pressure washer can't take care of?
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This Detailer’s Road Kill Bug Remover, best bug remover, love bug remover, how to remove bugs and tar or APC with a damp microfiber applicator (gently used to agitate area after soaks for 30+ seconds). I never use "scrubbers" on paint...not worth the risk.

Some more bug removal technique/tips here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZacGQVt9xU
 
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