Bug Removal
Racer
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 293
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From: Dallas-Ft Worth Texas
Hydrogen peroxide. Put it in a spray bottle and spray it on the bug-paste. Let sit and fizz for a few minutes. Wipe off.
Edit: Oops! Didn't see NewfGuy's post. Great minds, I guess...!
Edit: Oops! Didn't see NewfGuy's post. Great minds, I guess...!
Last edited by drew_c6; Apr 4, 2017 at 09:45 AM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Akron Ohio
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In the hot summer months when the bugs really stick like glue none of those sprays or wax will be any good without a lot of elbow grease. Absolutely nothing works as well on bug removal as used wet dryer sheets. ABSOLUTLEY NOTHING.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 5,304
Likes: 2,209
From: San Antonio, TX
Race Director
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 12,687
Likes: 224
From: Nazareth, PA.
St. Jude Donor '17
As I mentioned, clear bra is the best way to remove anything and everything. I washed my car this past Sunday and it had some dead bugs I hadn't noticed from December when I last drove it before winter hibernation. Hosed it down good and washed it with good ole soap and water on a sponge, came right off with no problem at all. And no, I didn't wash the car before I put it away for the winter because it didn't need it. Just never noticed the dead bug splatter, my fault.
Pro
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 582
Likes: 183
From: Hattiesburg MS
I agree on the ceramic coating....I detail my ride fairly regular and the ceramic coating has been awesome. I normally just hose down the bugs, let it set and then wipe off. If I come across a tough spot like tar or bugs that have been baked on with this harsh MS sun....just let it soak longer and hit it with a bit of bug/tar remover, wipe and spray wax the spot.
Last edited by LarryMow; Apr 4, 2017 at 11:38 AM.
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Joined: May 2015
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From: Lockport IL
Spray water on bugs. Let sit, spray more water on bugs. Then spray more water. Then use car washing liquid with a microfiber towel and wash. You are not going to hurt the paint. Its protected by clear coat. When finished washing and rinsing, apply wax of your choice. In between waxes for minor cleanup, spray with detailing spray. You can also spray bugs with detailing spray, let it sit a few minutes, then wash bugs off. 
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2015
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From: St Louis Area IL
That's all I use to clean up my car before I park it to let people look at it. I use Honda spray on my motorcycle to clean the bugs, and Plexus for the windscreen. I love the smell of Honda spray. It's too expensive to use on something as large as a car though.
Safety Car
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From: NC
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Rejex does work well. The best bug remover I have tried is Duraglos 471 or 472 in the gallon size. It flat out works.
Instructor
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 245
Likes: 41
From: Crystal River Florida
I travel the intestate constantly and pick up a lot of bugs as well. Here's what's worked for me for years:
1) I keep a good coat of wax on my vehicles and use a spray detailer after every wash.
2) Prior to actually washing the car, I soak/spray the front bumper and windshield down for a minute or so; depending on how bad the bugs are, I may repeat this a couple of times.
3) As I wash the vehicle, I rinse the whole car down as I do each section, insuring I hit the bumper & windshield.
By the time I get to the bumper and windshield, the bugs come off with very little effort. I have never had to use any type of special bug remover.
1) I keep a good coat of wax on my vehicles and use a spray detailer after every wash.
2) Prior to actually washing the car, I soak/spray the front bumper and windshield down for a minute or so; depending on how bad the bugs are, I may repeat this a couple of times.
3) As I wash the vehicle, I rinse the whole car down as I do each section, insuring I hit the bumper & windshield.
By the time I get to the bumper and windshield, the bugs come off with very little effort. I have never had to use any type of special bug remover.
Exactly, except I don't use the detailer. Getting those bugs soft is key, then soft rag wetted with water and car wash soap takes those soaked down bugs right off. Even Love bugs in FL, which are the worst. If you keep your car outside, morning dew works great at softening.
Last edited by HammerheadTed; Apr 5, 2017 at 07:37 AM.
