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Nov 9, 2018 | 11:06 AM

rogergcam

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This is a picture of the radiator on my 2017 ZO6. I use it as a DD, and it has about 16K miles on it. What is a SAFE way to get the bugs off the radiator? I don't want to bend the fins up or damage it in anyway!

Looking through grill at the bugs!
From what I can tell there is no "way" to get to them! Notice the amount of Florida love bugs!

Nov 9, 2018 | 11:11 AM

KenHorse

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Safest way is either a stream of water or air (more effective if you do so from the BACK of the radiator)

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Nov 9, 2018 | 11:13 AM

rogergcam

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Getting to the back is not easy. I have tried compressed air, but I need to get closer to the bugs.

Nov 9, 2018 | 11:46 AM

AlexM

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Or you may try a Radiator Fin Comb

Nov 9, 2018 | 11:52 AM

furious427

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Drive 100mph in reverse.....cant believe you have not thought if this. As soon as I saw the pic I said oh another Florida person lol

Nov 9, 2018 | 12:31 PM

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Drive 100mph in reverse.....cant believe you have not thought if this. As soon as I saw the pic I said oh another Florida person lol

Or just reverse the polarity of the radiator fan(s)?

Nov 9, 2018 | 12:36 PM

SoFloVette

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Get one of these bendable pressure washer adapters and blast it from the inside out.

Nov 9, 2018 | 01:35 PM

Rebel Yell

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Maybe get some warm soapy water, use a spray bottle to soak them dead critters, and let it sit for short time. Then hit them with a graden hose. That could work.

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Nov 9, 2018 | 01:42 PM

proexpert

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get a lizard?

Nov 9, 2018 | 02:19 PM

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furious427

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I would honestly maybe try some hot water to soften them up some, then maybe a soft brush and try to remove the bulk of them off that way.

Nov 9, 2018 | 02:25 PM

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Kevin A Jones

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Or you may try a Radiator Fin Comb

Or a soft bristle brush, prior to washing. You have to be careful with water or air pressure as will often just force them further into the fins.

Nov 9, 2018 | 02:57 PM

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Good thought!

Nov 9, 2018 | 03:07 PM

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Bill Dearborn

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First, they are biodegradable. You should be able to purchase some bug remover at an Auto Parts Store and spray it on remains and let it sit for about 15 minutes to soften them and then use a hose to spray the radiator to wash off the residue.

I use a 50/50 mix of water and Simple Green to wash the engines on my cars as it does a great job of removing dirt and light grease. That mixture might also work on the bugs in your radiator.

Bill