Love Bug Damage Repair
Help bug bug damage too much to repair.
Love bug damage repair. This isn t a problem that s going to be fixed by washing the car. I agree with sporty however since the bumper cover is already toast and beyond the point of no return you could always do a test spot with 2000 then 3000 then 5000 then hit it with 101. Help with clearcoat damage love bugs i just picked up a new car and the previous owner didnt remove the love bug splaters from the front of the car and they have etched the clear coat i ve tried meguiars scratch x but the bug juice has eaten into the clearcoat. We did research and consulted with paint care expert bill fortier of griot s garage to determine the best insect damage prevention and repair techniques.
Love bug dwarfed previous outbreaks and exposed how. That is why it s so important to wash your vehicle often during their season. We have big problems with that down here a couple of times a year when the love bugs cloud the air. I go through the same process that i did in my first video on this subject and repair the damage.
This led to estimates of damage and disruption running into billions of pounds. In this video i actually experience bird poop etching damage on a unprotected panel. They will help but they will not give perfect results as a matter of fact paint repair kits like touch up paints etc. Insect populations are high especially splattered on the front of your vehicle which can cause real damage to paint and clearcoat.
A few minor lovebug marks are not typically a strong enough reason to repaint a bumper or etc but the damage accumulates each time. Will come no where close to looking good better to protect your paint than repair it. A lovebug can damage your paint in a day sometimes. This video is a second take on my initial bird dropping love bug etching video.
Period do not spend your money on so called paint repair kits. The acid in the bugs has etched the clear coat badly. If you just purchased a vehicle and you want some added protection wax is a great. With the warm weather upon us bug season is in full swing.