Pimm

Looks ok for a ebay add.

You cannot buy anything else until you have bought your dad a very big Xmas present.

James, how the devil are you matey, been a very long time?

He has had it done by a local garage and they have done a superb job. Happy days.

FUEL and not FUAL!!

One of the first members we met on our first zed meet in Chester with my other half 8 years ago, what a true gent. So sad this has happened, gutted for the whole family.

RIP. x

What did you use when you washed the car?

 

Bug splatter usually softens up a considerable amount when it's soaked, so try a decent prewash with a good dwell time if you haven't already, and then rinse thoroughly with a pressure washer and see how you get on. I suggest either a decent snow foam (Bilt Hamber or Car Chem) or a decent citrus prewash (Auto Finesse Citrus Power). Allow as close to 5 minutes to dwell as you can (you might need to reapply to keep it from drying out in the current heat) and they should just lift off with the pressure washer with enough encouragement.

 

Using SRP won't do anything to help here, it's got no cut so it's like waxing over the splatter.

I have had this happen many times but with elbow grease and correct procedure of washing and polishing they have always been easy to remove but this time no way. It almost looks like the bugs have acid in them causing them to mark the paint in a way that it will polish very smooth but by hand will not remove the awful marks left on the bonnet and bumper.

You might find the bugs have etched into the paint, if so you'll probably need a machine to remove it.

 

If not though, then Tardis or even AG Tar Remover is pretty good if you want to pop to Halfrauds today.

This almost seems the case as this has happened to me many times and never a problem until my trip last week to France and then extreme temperatures must of contributed to the affect. Off to the body shop me thinks.

Excellent before and after shots, really shows the difference.

Can you tell me what materials you are using on this and what machine as I really need to start this on mine. I have always done things by hand but seriously not seeing the benefits. Thanks.

I have just got back from a great drive through France and Switzerland and the car is covered in bugs.

I have washed the car and then using Auto glym polish tried but cannot remove these bugs. I have tried Scratch X and nothing is doing it. The bumper and nose part of the bonnet is awful. It almost looks like I have had it painted and gone out driving before it has dried. Any advice on what I can try?

Thanks

Spot on mate.

Try Ewen@clarkmotorsport or zmanalex

I PM'd Zmanalex but he never replied back to me-

This is an old school thread, lol.

Happy day's on both set's.

Welcome aboard Pimm Junior.

 

Enjoy the Zed ~ at least you've got a month now just to polish it before you drive it.

It's going to take more than a polish but i did enjoy driving it home. Now the hard work begin's.

It's going to need more than a polish but these thing's take time.

Welcome my son.

This is the best forum you will find and a very helpful bunch of lads and lasses.

We will get your car running like a dream with some tlc.

Really enjoyed that.

Simply fantastic and really looking forward to the next chapter. :teeth:

Merry Xmas chaps.

I miss old Nurrish and his crapnavs!

Those were the good old days, lol.

I am sure if you PM Kenny he should be able to help you. I will send him a facebook message:)

Excellent pictures and Andy, those wheels look awesome mate. I am sure I spotted my car there, do miss it you know.

Happy birthday old boy,x.

Do not forget the picture's :D

These are now sold so if a mod could lock this thread please.

I look forward to seeing the pictures of my wheels on the new members car.

Tried eBay mate? These have been for sale for ages.

I will be honest, I do buy and sell on Ebay but cannot stand the hassle it can cause with idiot's asking stupid questions or do I have a buy it now. I have also been a little lazy and was hoping to sell to a member on here keep thing's simple. I will wait until next year and make more effort to advertise on other site's.