From the vehicle not the boat, just washed the tow vehicle and noticed all the dead bug guts on the front end. To the car detailing guys, what’s the best thing for removing a Summer’s worth of dead bugs without ruining the finish? TIA
From the vehicle not the boat, just washed the tow vehicle and noticed all the dead bug guts on the front end. To the car detailing guys, what’s the best thing for removing a Summer’s worth of dead bugs without ruining the finish? TIA
Micro fiber rags work very well. Hydrogen peroxide also works but I would try that inside a door jamb or something to be sure it does not mess up the paint.
Try a Bounce dryer sheet with a little water. Don’t scrub to hard.
Windex and soap
Plastic pot and pan scrubber. Dip it in water and rud lightly. My wife uses Amway products, they call them "scrubbing buds".
The best thing is to clean it regularly and not let them build up. That said good soapy water, let them soak a little if needed then good old fashioned elbow grease. If they are really bad I’ll use a non abrasive cleaning pad. Think like material on a windshield bug cleaner.
Several of the methods above work well. The best times to scrub them off seems to be after soaking in the dew in the am or during a light rain for a while.
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I've had good luck with turtle wax Bug and Tar remover. Spray it on, let sit 5 or 10 min, wipe off with micro fiber towel. Repeat as needed. Supposedly won't remove wax or harm paint. About $6 at parts store
Clean the bugs off before they have set up very long. Way easier
I just soak them with water and use car wash and some elbow grease. If there is any parts left I simply go over it with a cleaner wax. Simple, safe and no possibility of marking the surface of your paint.
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I use the Simoniz version. Works the same.Originally Posted by starman971
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I always heard ammonia was good for removing the carcasses but I don't know, it's not very important to me. By spring, most them have come off by themselves and then it starts all over again.
I find it better to make sure I have a good coat of wax on the front. Definitely makes removing the splatter esier. The idea to soak and use a mico fiber cloth is what I use.
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This is the best thing to use. I have tried all the expensive bug and tar removers and none of them work as well as a dryer sheet. They also work on tar and oil as well.
After you remove all the bugs, I started using mineral oil on the front of the truck. The oil never dries and they come right off.
Dryer sheet, keep it wet and the bugs cone off pretty easy.
Agree with using dryer sheets, i keep some used one's in the garage, nothing works better.
Yep, dryer sheets, been doing it for decades and keep them in the boot of the SUV for the purpose.
That make a spray specifically for that. Sell it at advance and auto zone.
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