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Old May 6, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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I commute ~50 miles each way M-F in a 2008 M6 convertible. Lately, airborne insects are wreaking havoc on the front of the car, mirrors, and windshield - when the drive is in the dark....

I keep the car waxed. Even so, getting the squished bugs off is difficult. I have considered a "bra" but I do not like the look.

Question - Are there any products, waxes, cleaners, or other techniques that would make bug "clean up" easier or more effective?
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Old May 6, 2012 | 09:13 PM
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3M clear bra on my car helps.

Best to not leave the bugs on long. Some of the ones round here will etch the paint
I spray Turtle Wax Ice spray on the bugs and wipe off with microfiber towel.

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Old May 6, 2012 | 10:14 PM
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Even if you get a clear bra installed, you should clean the bugs off ASAP.
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Old May 6, 2012 | 10:17 PM
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Try a thin layer of WD 40.
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Old May 6, 2012 | 10:17 PM
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Clearbra then ReJex on that, wipes off with water. If no clearbra, use ReJex and again they wipe off with water ...
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Old May 6, 2012 | 10:25 PM
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Zaino. bugs simply come right off with some detail spray and a good micro fiber towel.. no problem... even tar wont stick.
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Old May 6, 2012 | 11:16 PM
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I discovered today that if the surface of the car is still warm, a damp wash mitt wipes them right off.
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Old May 6, 2012 | 11:28 PM
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Sounds like it's about time you thought about a 1999 T-Bird clunker as a DD.......
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Old May 7, 2012 | 08:13 PM
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Default Thanks for the tips...
I am going to try Rejex.

(I'll pass on the '99 T-Bird.....)
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Pledge works well. I use it at the drag strip too on the rear quarters.
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Old May 7, 2012 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by johnodrake
Even if you get a clear bra installed, you should clean the bugs off ASAP.
True statement indeed !
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Old May 7, 2012 | 09:38 PM
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I used to use Rejex, now I use Wolfgang Sealer goes on the same but, comes off much easier and protects the same
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Old May 7, 2012 | 09:46 PM
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Hot water and a wash mitt while the offenders are still fresh . . . .
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