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Old 06-11-2003, 04:15 PM
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A little help please?

I bought an OEM bug deflector today from my local stealer and the instructions tell you to clean part of the hood with 3M Prep Solven -70. Never heard of it! Where can I get it or can I use something else instead? My son says just use rubbing alcohol but would that damage the clear coat? I want get the thing on 'cause I am going on vacation on Saturday down south where there are lots of bugs!
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Jim


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use some good ol 409 thats what i used.
Old 06-11-2003, 05:06 PM
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I've never heard of rubbing alcohol damaging clear coat, but that doesn't mean it couldn't happen. You're basically just trying to remove the wax on the paint so it adheres better.
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Herd72,

You should read this thread https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...=bug+deflector before you do anything.
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yeah read my post check the lenght of those god damn screws they use. the one that came stock on my lund bug deflector had 5/8 of an inch of threads. there to long read the post explains it.

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That or...

Yeah rubbing alcohol, 70% solution will work fine, just don't scrub with steel wool, haha. I used acetone (nail-polish remover) to do my ventshades. Trust me, it sticks!

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Thanks for all the help.

I will try to be extra careful and go ahead and put on the OEM deflector and watch closely for the clearance on the screws. I think I can figure it out and will go slow. PS great idea about tying the thread to the small parts. Will come in handy for all kinds of stuff.

Jim
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HOOD PROTECTOR

Yeah, I sell those things all day long but the new hardware they started including are just JUNK! Sorry guys whish I could offer a better kit but the best way we have found ins good old Home Depot or your local hardware store.

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