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    What not to do with a bug scrubber

    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:

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



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



    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.

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    Re: What not to do with a bug scrubber

    Quote Originally Posted by pacman View Post
    The culprit:

    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.


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    Re: What not to do with a bug scrubber

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

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    Re: What not to do with a bug scrubber

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

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    Re: What not to do with a bug scrubber

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

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    Re: What not to do with a bug scrubber

    Quote Originally Posted by cleanfreak3 View Post
    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.
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    Re: What not to do with a bug scrubber

    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?

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    Re: What not to do with a bug scrubber

    Quote Originally Posted by Matt@landrover View Post
    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.

    Quote Originally Posted by swanicyouth View Post
    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.

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    Re: What not to do with a bug scrubber

    Quote Originally Posted by pacman View Post
    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.

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    Re: What not to do with a bug scrubber

    Quote Originally Posted by Matt@landrover View Post
    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?

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