cadguymark

after trying numerous products, and "home remedy" techniques I am not happy with any of them, what have you found that you are happy with? Is it compatible with Zaino? if it is good for tar, so much the better, but I do not like using petroleum products

actually, the best I have found is to use citrus, then use claybar, but using claybar gets a little spendy and I'm not sure how citrus affects the Zaino, although certainly better than most I've tried

one of the better techniques I've found is to spray with Z6 and then place a paper towel over it to soften up, then use Z6 as normal to wipe it away, but that is time consuming and often the soak doesn't really do a whole lot for it, but at least it is Zaino compatible (obviously)

Snowwolfe

I wet a microfiber towel with warm water and wipe off the bugs. Rinse the towel often. Works better than any other chemical I ever tried.

Sleper

You can buy cheap bug sponges (sponge wrapped with cheese cloth) that are guaranteed not to scratch. I find soaking the bugs well. Putting some bug remover (turtle wax or other brands) on the sponge and then rubbing work good. I always give a quick Zaino on the front right after My 0.02

0Killrwheels@Autogeek

Poorboys Bugsquash.... always keep some in a small travel size spray bottle with MF towel in rear compartment. Works equally well on wax and sealants ...

http://www.autogeek.net/poorboys-bug-squash.html

steve8

Nothing better than stoners tarminator imo.
You will have to re-apply Z to the affected area.

MNR

I have used RainX Bug and Tar Remover, its a pre-wash. Just spray the car, the spray the bug and tar on the bumper, and in all the wheelwells for all of you that like to do burnouts . Wait a few minutes, then go over it with some soap and a rag like you would normally wash a car and they come off effortlessly. It is so easy and efficient, honestly the best bug and tar remover I have ever used.

Roughrider

Griot's Bug Off! is an excellent product. These types of products are becoming more and more available on the market. Probably no bad ones...maybe some better than others, but probably only by degree.

McRCN

Actually, Bug Off! is supposed to applied to your bummer after detailing to provide a protective barrier. Then you can just rinse off the bug jerky without scrubbing.

Luster

Tarminator works great! But as stated above, you will need to re-apply your Zaino.

If you don't want to re-apply, here's a rather unconventional method that works.

Soak a beach towel with water.
Lay the towel over the bug-pummeled area (most likely front bumper, front of hood)

Run water over the beach towel to keep it soaked.

After 5 minutes, take off the towel and wash with car wash soap.

The bugs will be soft and wash right off.

If you want them off quick? Tarminator.

Bandicoot

I use the AC Delco bug and tar remover......spray it on, leave it for a minute then wipes off easily. Not sure if the clear bra has anything to do with it also.

OGC5

Here in Florida we have Love Bug swarms every spring which can really be a mess and will degrade paint if left on. I have found that Mrs.OGC5s "Shout" laundry treatment works great as well as others that contain enzymes.

Enzyme digester cleaners are effective on organic stains like blood but the key is to give the enzymes time to digest the stain. I water down and spray the front of the car and let it set for a few minutes then wash with a good car soap, finish with spray wax. Cheap and it works, my C5 is 10 years old with 100k+ and the paint still looks 95%.
OGC5

OGC5

" but I do not like using petroleum products"
I hate using em too every time I fill up and see the bill!
I would not be too concerned, just use a little mineral spirits which will not hurt Factory paint. Finish off with car soap & water and a little one step spray wax. If you have a good base coat of wax (polish) little harm is done.
OGC5

WickedQuik

WD 40 on a microfiber cloth and then reapply Zaino when finished.

allstar14

Surf City Road Grime Destroyed.

hcvone

You can take Z-7 Car Wash and put a little on a towel out of the bottle, this works to take off bugs, Z-6 works well too and you can not beat Tarminator.

LS WON

Won't using the claybar remove everything (all protection that was put on prior) including Zaino which means you have to start the Zaino process all over again.

DriverC6

Does it remove the wax or sealant?

0Killrwheels@Autogeek

Yes indeed, alot of these products work well and use some heavy solvents which can certainly remove waxes and paint sealants based on their design. Thats why I suggested the Poorboys Stuff ... Its safe on paint sealants and can be diluted as needed for most show car waxes while being designed specifically for bug removal. Most prewashes like P21S Total Wash also suggest they are sealant/wax friendly so make sure to read the directions.

RDN_C6

I mix a spray bottle 50% with Z-7 (car wash) & water. At the end of the day after long distant driving I spray the front bumper, leading edge of the hood and mirrors with the mixture. Let set for 5-10 minutes and spray with a hose. This removes 99% of the bugs without touching the paint and inducing scratching of the paint. A quick spritz of Z-8 puts the front end back in protective mode for the next days drive.

If no hose is available, I carefully wash off with a MF towel & clear water obtained from our hotel room in a folding canvas bucket.

hplacecf

I have read many posts on many forums on this subject. Many interesting ideas presented.

What works for me is this:

I Use 3 coats of BlackFire Wet Diamond Paint All Finish Paint Protection (quite a mouthful ) on the front end. 2 coats on the rest of the body.

I use their Quick Detailer after washes. This helps keep it slick.

The sealant and QD makes it harder for the bugs to stick (for the most part). I then use any quick detailer to spray the remains well, let it soak a minute or two, and then use a microfiber towel to get off them off before they 'bake' on. Have to do it every day.

This has worked extremely well for me, and I have an artic white vette where you can see EVERY bug.