Love Bug Stains on Clear Bra

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Sep 23, 2009 | 02:18 PM

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PAULIEWALNUTS

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Originally Posted by Aboy.GT2

Will the heatgun trick that is described work when the area that is damaged is over the urethane bumper cover?

Attached are some photos of the described scratches. Any detailer tricks of the trade that might work on this?
Or at least lessen the appearance of the scratches.

Thanks for any tips you guys can provide.

It looks like some one used a bug sponge on the clear bra. A bug sponge is used in the car wash industry to remove bug guts off the front & mirrors of effected cars,it will not damage the paint but if the sponge is rubbed in a aggressive manor it will scratch the paint. These sponges should not be used on a clear bra.

Sep 30, 2009 | 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MoeMistry

You gotta remember that the paint is a complete different chemistry than the film. With that said, the installer should have put on a coat of wax that might have minimized the damage. Just make sure to put on a good wax after he removes and installs the film...polish the film every two months and wax from this point on...that will great help keep the film glossy and protected from the pesky love bugs.

Hey Moe. Just to add to this. I never apply wax or sealant on film immediately after the install. I recommend the customer wait to apply any type of sealant/wax to allow the film to sure out properly. Applying a wax immmediately after the install will slow that process down significantly. Depending on the climate I recommend at least a couple of days before applying a sealant.