How to clean orange bug spots from new paint?

[orleans704]

A couple of months ago I found 2 small orange spots on the bumper of my 2017 silver Ford Fusion. I have not been able to get these spots off, and at the time did not know where they came from. I have been washing the car every 2 weeks or after every trip. It was bought with a ResistAll coating (6 months ago) and has been waxed recently. This weekend was the first time I had bugs stuck to the car from a drive 2 days prior. I washed off about a dozen black bugs (probably Love bugs) and found another orange spot above the bumper. All the spots are on painted plastic, not metal. After washing, the spot is smooth yet nothing I have gets the spot off or even dims it. I have tried Stoner’s XENIT, Tarminator, and Pinnacle Paintwork Cleansing Lotion.

What else should I try? Could clay really help with this?

Thanks,
Chris

[BMW435]

Any pictures of it?


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[nrosdal]

try clay and if that doesn't do it try a polish like m205.

[gibson24]

I have the same issue on my Pearl white 2016 WRX. Fortunately I am able to remove them during washing with a heavy micro fiber and light pressure. I do have 2 coats of Meg's Sealant with weekly touch-up with WG quick spray Sealant so that may be the reason I am able to remove them easier.

Joe

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[Bruno Soares]

And it's not iron fallout? Have you tried using Iron-X on those spots to see if they dissolve and go away?

[Eldorado2k]

Claybar will remove those spots. Don't forget to use the lube with it.

[orleans704]

Any pictures of it?


Best I can do with closeup photos. I have about 3 of these -- 2 on the bumper and the latest just above the grill. They have a rusty orange appearance.

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[orleans704]

By the way, clay did not remove these stains.

[SWETM]

Have you tried an APC? Alkaline products will desolve bugs if the stain is from a bug. Just don't let the product dry before it does that spray again and let it on for a total of 5min before you rinse it of. If you see it working but not all come of just reapply the APC and the second time take a plush microfibercloth and aggitate it gently. Maybe you will have to protect the spot again.

[Dr Oldz]

I would suggest a paintwork cleansing lotion such as pinnacles or P21S at this stage. They contain chemical cleaners that are non abrasive and SAFE for paint. I’m not a fan or trying to remove stains with APCs.

[rangerbay]

If those spots are from those orange colored cudzu bugs, you will probably not get it off. They look a lot like an orange lady bug, and stink like hell when you squish them. They have a tendency to flock like the love bugs do. Do you live in the south? That's where thy are.

[Paul A.]

I love DG501 for stains like this. A small dot of this chemical cleaner and work it with a MF towel and my finger. Although, if Tarminator and XENIT didn't work...hmmmmm. Maybe Goo Gone and a good flush wash after. Maybe mineral spirits and a flush wash too.

[orleans704]

Thanks guys. Just a reminder, I've already tried XENIT, Tarminator, and Pinnacle Paintwork Cleansing Lotion.

[ducksfan]

How about taking whoever sold you the resist'ALL' up on their claim?

[ducksfan]

That is unless in the fine print it says something like," Excludes little bugs that make orange spots on contact and smell like crap."

But, I doubt anyone who says all has exclusions. Right AG?