HELP! Used Bug & Tar Remover, now milky stains.

[SwiftTone]

Looking for a little help here. I bought a can of Mother’s Speed Foaming Bug & Tar Remover (Mothers Speed Foaming Bug & Tar Remover). I followed the instructions on the back of the can and used it as a pre-wash. I sprayed it all over my motorcycle, before it dried I rinsed it down with water and proceeded with washing. After washing and drying the bike I noticed that the frame of my motorcycle has this milky stain all over it. It doesn’t come off from rubbing with my finger, or wiping it with kerosene (great wheel and chain cleaner though).

I am upset at how this turn out as I followed the instructions on the can.

Can someone suggest on how to remove the strain and recover the paint on my frame? Please help me!

[Mike Phillips]

Ouch!

It doesn’t come off from rubbing with my finger, or wiping it with kerosene (great wheel and chain cleaner though).

Sometimes a water-based cleaner will dissolve what an oil or solvent based cleaner/product will not.

Try something like normal car wash solution and agitate wit a brush.

[SwiftTone]

Ouch!





Sometimes a water-based cleaner will dissolve what an oil or solvent based cleaner/product will not.

Try something like normal car wash solution and agitate wit a brush.

I have Meguire's D114 waterless wash. Would you say this is okay to use?

Would it be an bad idea to use D114 with magic eraser?

[jimd@mothers]

SwifTone,

I'm very sorry to see you having a problem with one of our products.

And though it probably sounded like a good idea at the time, I would not have recommended this application for our Speed Bug & Tar Remover; instead our Speed All-Purpose Cleaner.

And with any new-to-you product, test in an inconspicuous area first, and limit the size of cleaning areas so you have complete control of the situation in case something goes wrong.

And always remember that motorcycles may have exotic finishes that can be very sensitive to mainstream automotive chemicals.

Do you know if this piece is anodized, ceramic coated, or what? If you don't know, please check with the dealer.

I'm going to PM you my contact info -- I will send you something to try.