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Nov 27, 2019 | 01:37 PM

tsmart

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From: lady lake fl

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With the finicky headlight lenses, what's the most practical /harmless way to get bugs off? Just bug remover and a microfiber? My 2010 headlights look like new. Nothing on the subject in "cleaning/ detail" pages.

Nov 27, 2019 | 01:51 PM

marinablu67

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Originally Posted by tsmart

I can tell you from experience, that your headlight lenses won't look new for long in Florida! When I bought my 08 garage queen 2 years ago, it looked like it just came off the showroom floor with only a little over 17K miles. If you use the car regularly and leave it parked in the sun, the UV rays are going to discolor the lenses, and the plastic seems to develop very small hairline cracks. It's a common problem with the C6 lenses, and can't be helped. As far as cleaning, I just let water soak them for a while, and wipe them off with a soft towel.

Nov 27, 2019 | 02:23 PM

Dave S

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Originally Posted by tsmart

A mix of water & white vinegar (1 qt water to 1/2 cup vinegar) plus a teaspoon or so of dish detergent works fine.

Nov 27, 2019 | 02:30 PM

Sox-Fan

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From: Mt. Pleasant S.C.

simple hot water and a microfiber. Let it sit on there. The hot water loosens the bug chitin and then it wipes right off.

Nov 27, 2019 | 02:31 PM

4SUMERZ

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I use a Meguiar's Gold Class Premium Quick Detailer on the lenses and also the front bumper to get rid of bugs. I just spray, let it soak in for a bit, then wipe with a microfibre cloth.
We do plenty of road trips (80K miles and counting with the C6), and you can just imagine at the end of a 300 mile driving day, how many bugs would be on the front end.
After dinner, at the finish of each day of driving, I try to find a selve serve car wash to get rid of the bugs, and or I'll use the quick detailer to clean up the front, and of course the outside mirrors, as they are full of bugs as well.

Nov 27, 2019 | 02:34 PM

Corvette_Ed

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Any kind of detail spray and a microfiber will get them off. Just spray it on liberally, let it soak for a little bit, and wipe off.

Nov 27, 2019 | 03:43 PM

halfatruck

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Dryer sheets...……...

Nov 27, 2019 | 04:00 PM

car2fast4you

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Originally Posted by Corvette_Ed

Any kind of detail spray and a microfiber will get them off. Just spray it on liberally, let it soak for a little bit, and wipe off.

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Nov 27, 2019 | 04:38 PM

z06clif

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From: Mt. Sinai NY

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Originally Posted by tsmart

they make a sponge desiged for bug removal. Any vendor on here that sells car care supplies should sell the. Pepboys,autoZone....you get the idea

Clif

Nov 27, 2019 | 09:42 PM

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pagosawingnut

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St. Jude Donor '17

Try some Hydrogen Peroxide on a rag. I tried it on my ZR1 over the weekend and it works like crazy!

Nov 27, 2019 | 09:45 PM

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Daddy Freeman

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From: Southern Indiana

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Originally Posted by tsmart

Get them ceramic coated. Mine wipe off easily and we have a lot of bugs here in southern Indian during the summer and spring.

Nov 27, 2019 | 10:17 PM

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Rocketmanwpb

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From: Lake Worth Beach, Florida

I just use a use a Bounce dryer sheet with soapy water, gets all the bugs off with no residue.

Nov 27, 2019 | 10:33 PM

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Corvette_Ed

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Originally Posted by halfatruck

Dryer sheets...……...

That's a good way to scratch your paint.

Nov 28, 2019 | 09:50 AM

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LMB-Z

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soap and water, plus a little elbow grease works great. DO NOT use any kind of sandpaper, rocks, or anything gritty. It works, but leaves bad marks.

Last edited by LMB-Z; Nov 28, 2019 at 09:51 AM.

Nov 28, 2019 | 09:58 AM

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Josephu

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Try Rejex Sealant. Its not a wax, but a Polymer coating.

Nov 29, 2019 | 08:10 AM

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marinablu67

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LMB-Z

soap and water, plus a little elbow grease works great. DO NOT use any kind of sandpaper, rocks, or anything gritty. It works, but leaves bad marks.

I'm curious, when would you ever use "rocks" to clean any transparent surface?

Nov 29, 2019 | 08:22 AM

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marinablu67

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Corvette_Ed

That's a good way to scratch your paint.

I think you meant to say lenses, not paint. But I agree, dryer sheets are very coarse, and will scratch the plastic.

Nov 29, 2019 | 11:05 AM

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ZEN357

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tsmart

I've never had an issue with turtle wax... There was also a spray can foaming cleaner/remover i bought from a vendor at a gas station once, best i've ever used... sounds sketchy but it truly was. I CANNOT for the life of me remember the name though. All i remember is that the can had a Nascar car on it, maybe someone else is familiar with it. Good luck though!

https://www.jegs.com/p/Meguiars/Megu...74744/10002/-1

Nov 29, 2019 | 11:11 AM

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pure zen

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Bugs and more,,,

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^ > I went with Xpel headlight protection clear film ...... https://www.xpel.com/Headlamp-and-Fo...TIMATE-PLUS_97

And when I get a surplus of bugs, road grime ,,,and even road tar on the lower body panels,,,, I use a light coating of WD-40 with a microfiber cloth, using little
pressure to remove bugs and tar

Nov 29, 2019 | 01:38 PM

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FatsWaller

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From: Etobicoke (Toronto) Ontario

I'm sure other products work, but this is what I use. Carry a bottle on road trips too, Spray on, let marinate for 15 minutes or so, then wipe off with a microfiber cloth.

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