[biggy1001]

I definitely feel a picture in this case is worth a thousand words. I have used bug off (an old can though) and bug & tar remover from turtle wax but the bug splatter just won't come off. I have read many threads and will try rubbing alcohol next.

I know this is a bug because of the splatter pattern and because I noticed it after a 3 hr trip. I did not get to it soon enough so it has definitely become harder to get off. It is quite noticeable and I really need some help on what to do. I don't have any fancy tools so what would anyone recommend? I have noticed that if I wipe hard (terrible for the paint), more & more comes off.

If not for the bright color & splatter pattern, I would swear this was tar.

[Gig103]

Have you tried a clay bar? Or letting the chemicals dwell longer? That's pretty nasty, gotta admit!

[biggy1001]

Originally Posted by Gig103

Have you tried a clay bar? Or letting the chemicals dwell longer? That's pretty nasty, gotta admit!

I haven't tried claying it yet but it really is quite attached. I've read where claying doesn't help for things like this. I've let the chemicals soak for about 2 minutes and don't want to keep doing more & more. It is so annoying that I can't get this off...

[ron gray]

Here is what I do when I have a bunch of bugs to deal with (which is always...I drive 150 miles a day), before I even wash, I spray the area with some bug remover, and I wet a few papertowels. Place them over the areas you sprayed. The wet rags keep the chemicals from running and essentially "soaks" the bugs, kinda like soaking a pan you burnt something in. I let the rags sit there while I clean my rims, so by the time Im finished, they usually just wipe right off. HTH.

[biggy1001]

Originally Posted by ron gray

Here is what I do when I have a bunch of bugs to deal with (which is always...I drive 150 miles a day), before I even wash, I spray the area with some bug remover, and I wet a few papertowels. Place them over the areas you sprayed. The wet rags keep the chemicals from running and essentially "soaks" the bugs, kinda like soaking a pan you burnt something in. I let the rags sit there while I clean my rims, so by the time Im finished, they usually just wipe right off. HTH.

Thanks for the tip, I'll try that soon in order to get rid of this horrible patch of orange!

[hugus311]

http://www.usautoparts.net/bmw/repai...g/tree_sap.htm

[biggy1001]

Originally Posted by hugus311

http://www.usautoparts.net/bmw/repai...g/tree_sap.htm

Thanks, will try some of those steps!

[hugus311]

Originally Posted by biggy1001

Thanks, will try some of those steps!

hope it works out and keep us informed

[BK]

I'm with ron gray - stick a folded up piece of wet paper towel, fully covering it, over the spot. Leave it there for a few minutes, then it typically lifts right off. There could always be some etching if it has been on a while, but this often completely does the trick. Any etching will polish right out anyway.