Bug guts that have harmed the clearcoat?

MattN03

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I'm typically anal about wiping down the front bumper on my 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 Mustang so bug guts won't harm the paint. The one time I slipped up and didn't have time to clean it up immediately, it looks like it did some damage. I have tried clay bar, Megiuar's 105 & 205 with Meguiar's yellow pads, and none of this removed the black spots from the bumper. I can't feel them with my fingernail, so I'm guessing it's actually below the clearcoat? Is there anything I can do product wise using my trusty PC, etc? A rotary is out of the question, and wet sanding scares me to death!
 
if u can feel it - its bug can be removed by bug and tar remover
if u feel it with fingernail its rock chip
if u cant feel it at all - could be clearcoat dust which is a manufacturer mistake while painting and can only be removed by sanding (maybe)
 
MattN03 said:
I don't think it's black primer.
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You may have a situation that the bug juice went completely thru to the bare bumper fascia.

Using a magnifying glass and good light source should tell you. If its the bumper and you have gone thru clearcoat and base. Dr. Color Chip may be your best bet.
 
MI Mike said:
You may have a situation that the bug juice went completely thru to the bare bumper fascia.

Using a magnifying glass and good light source should tell you. If its the bumper and you have gone thru clearcoat and base. Dr. Color Chip may be your best bet.
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Wow, I didn't know it could eat through both coats! Agh!
 
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