Does anyone know how to get compound out of etched bugs???
I've been having problems with my compound filling in the etched bug marks on the hood of some of the cars, causing them to turn white and look 10x worse than they really are. And I've have very little success using mineral spirits, and goo gone to remove them. Is there a good way or technique for removing compound out of etched bug markings?
Re: Does anyone know how to get compound out of etched bugs???
One thought would be to use a APC with a soft bristle brush like one that has boars hair bristles to it, there's also peanut butter, along with claying
Re: Does anyone know how to get compound out of etched bugs???
This must be done as you go
Once the compound is dried in the pits and etching, it is very difficult to remove without marring the paint finish
Next time you do a paint correction, the solvents in the polish will soften the compound residue that is in the defects. As soon as you finish a section, hit it with Meguiar's D114 Rinseless Wash or CarPro Eraser to make sure any residual polish is removed.
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Re: Does anyone know how to get compound out of etched bugs???
What about a toothpick? Can I just go in there and pick out the edges with a toothpick? I mean the paint is already etched anyway. A toothpick dipped in some mineral spirits should work.
Re: Does anyone know how to get compound out of etched bugs???
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Buff-N-Glo
What about a toothpick? Can I just go in there and pick out the edges with a toothpick? I mean the paint is already etched anyway. A toothpick dipped in some mineral spirits should work.
There's always Q-Tips dipped in isopropyl alcohol.
Bill
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jamesboyy
One thought would be to use a APC with a soft bristle brush like one that has boars hair bristles to it, there's also peanut butter, along with claying
Why on earth would you use peanut butter for this??
I'm also dubious about claying, as a pit with polish in it is effectively a sub-surface contaminant. APC with a brush sounds like the way to go.
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Setec Astronomy
Why on earth would you use peanut butter for this??
Because jelly is for the belly! :)
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BillE
There's always Q-Tips dipped in isopropyl alcohol.
Bill
Have you tried this? This works good?
Re: Does anyone know how to get compound out of etched bugs???
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Originally Posted by
Buff-N-Glo
What about a toothpick? Can I just go in there and pick out the edges with a toothpick? I mean the paint is already etched anyway. A toothpick dipped in some mineral spirits should work.
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BillE
There's always Q-Tips dipped in isopropyl alcohol.
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Buff-N-Glo
Have you tried this? This works good?
If you want to work on spots individually, knock yourself out. I would use a brush, or a MF towel, to be able to cover more surface area. Unless you are talking about 1 or 3 isolated spots. I'd skip the toothpick idea, that sounds dangerous to me.
Re: Does anyone know how to get compound out of etched bugs???
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Originally Posted by
Buff-N-Glo
I've been having problems with my compound filling in the etched bug marks on the hood of some of the cars, causing them to turn white and look 10x worse than they really are. And I've have very little success using mineral spirits, and goo gone to remove them. Is there a good way or technique for removing compound out of etched bug markings?
use a non caustic apc,Presoaking the area then use a soft bristle toothbrush and scrub it out then rinse.