Bugs from the summer messing up clear coat?

Mr.Craig · 07-03-2009, 10:37 AM

Anyone have this problem

Just had my car detailed again and the clear coat is all f'd up on my 2005 300c

Does anyone know if the clear coat is under warranty? I dont have a pic because i am at work but man the whole front of the car is tore up from bugs

parkth3car · 07-03-2009, 11:08 AM

the acid in the "love bugs" will ruin your clear coat! i use to have to wash my car 2times a day to keep the dead bugs off it.

Mr.Craig · 07-03-2009, 11:10 AM

ya i know it is ridiculous man

the guy who did the detailing said i would need a paint job to get rid of them

i am still under warranty though so maybe the dealership will do it up for me

Chuckster · 07-03-2009, 11:48 AM

This may be a little late. There is a Rain-X product called Bug and Tar shield that will help protect the cars finish. The old school approach is to use Pam cooking spray. Either way you should wash the bugs off at least every other day. I dont know of an automaker whose paint can stand up to the "love bugs" acid.

CoolVSRT8 · 07-03-2009, 12:37 PM

hey craig can you post a picture? i just want to see if perhaps a light wetsand cut polish and paint sealant might fix your problem

**yamabob** · 07-03-2009, 12:40 PM

I'd start with clay (and a beer)

Mr.Craig · 07-03-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Gucci300C

hey craig can you post a picture? i just want to see if perhaps a light wetsand cut polish and paint sealant might fix your problem

Gucci300c thats what my body man said he would do to fix it

i will try and post a pic tonight my work does not allow me to use image shack anymore

**bruno** · 07-03-2009, 01:01 PM

There are many posts in this forum about insect etching, especially from those nasty Florida Love Bugs. Many members have the 3M clear bra put on all over the front of their vehicles/mirrors for better protection from the damage. The extra protection gives them a little more time to get their vehicles washed....

Mr.Craig · 07-03-2009, 01:21 PM

has anybody gone to the dealer ship with the problem though??

**bruno** · 07-03-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Craig

has anybody gone to the dealer ship with the problem though??

The only people I know who might have gone to the dealer for such a thing were those who fell under the TSB listed below. You are no longer under warranty; however, you might want to try and use the repair method outlined in the TSB on how to deal with your problem.

http://www.wkjeeps.com/misc/LX/TSB/TSB_2300306.pdf

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