What not to do with a bug scrubber

[pacman]

So I was prepping my buddies 2010 Subaru Sti wtih some Tar-X and a Simoniz bug scrubber. Worst detailing mistake of my life :(

The culprit: http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/CanadianTire/0398021_1?$medium$&defaultImage=image_na_EN&wid=250&hei=250

This is what a bug scrubber will do to your clear coat:

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h99/CAN97SH/IMG_4381_zpsqxoj1eky.jpg

Thankfully I was able to remove the disaster with a PC7424xp and Sonax perfect Finish with an LC Orange Flat pad.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h99/CAN97SH/IMG_4385_zps0sfjale3.jpg

I just wanted to warn anyone out there that was thinking about using one of these to scrub the tar off their paint.

Just to note I also soaked the sponge before touching the paint and the Tar-X was still very wet on the panels before gently scrubbing.

[FUNX650]

The culprit: http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/CanadianTire/0398021_1?$&defaultImage=image_na_EN&wid=250&hei=250

I just wanted to warn anyone out
there that was thinking about using
one of these
to scrub the tar off their paint.

Duly noted. :xyxthumbs:


Bob

[PreludeVTEC01]

Ouch!!! Nice to see it was taken care of afterwards!

[cleanfreak3]

Is the pinnacle safe scrub bug and tar sponge safe to remove bugs?

[Matt@Revive]

i only use these for glass, they do a great job getting all of the bugs on the wind shield.

[conman1395]

Is the pinnacle safe scrub bug and tar sponge safe to remove bugs?
From experience yes. I use after soaking in the soap bucket and use ZERO pressure.

[swanicyouth]

A couple things come to mind when reading this:

1. Why would anyone who likely knows better use anything made by Simonize on paint?

2. Why would you scrub tar off paint when you had Tar X (which works pretty well)?

Was the car bathed in tar?

[pacman]

i only use these for glass, they do a great job getting all of the bugs on the wind shield.

This! Personally, now that I know how destructive these are, would ONLY use these on glass. Maybe that's what they are intended for in the first place.


A couple things come to mind when reading this:

1. Why would anyone who likely knows better use anything made by Simonize on paint?

2. Why would you scrub tar off paint when you had Tar X (which works pretty well)?

Was the car bathed in tar?

1. I should have known better honestly. Their stuff is entry level at best.

2. I just thought using the scrubber would remove the tar a lot quicker and more efficiently. The car had tons of tar all over the doors.

Again, I should have known better. Live and learn. I just wanted to post this in case anyone was thinking of using this type of product and to be aware of what it can and will do.

[Matt@Revive]

This! Personally, now that I know how destructive these are, would ONLY use these on glass. Maybe that's what they are intended for in the first place.

stay away from plastic headlights!! i learned that the hard way, nothing like doing a free headlight restoration on a $30 wash.

[cleanfreak3]

i only use these for glass, they do a great job getting all of the bugs on the wind shield.

Was this post in regards to my question? What do you use for getting the bug residue off that a wash mitt or pressure washer can't take care of?

[DogRescuer]

From experience yes. I use after soaking in the soap bucket and use ZERO pressure.

Is this the yellow one?

[7.3powerstroke]

OP. Glad you got the problem fixed. Thanks for the warning.

[conman1395]

Is this the yellow one?
Yes

[FUNX650]

Another...Re: "What not to do with a bug scrubber"

Don't use it after a going on spirited
nighttime ride in a lowered drop-top.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/image1521.jpg (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/97909)

:eek:

Bob

[pacman]

haha I dont know about the tar-x but I would use a bug scrubber on that forehead for sure :p