Bug remover

[getbent]

For those of you who take pride in keeping your car (vehicle) clean, what do you use to remove all the bugs on the front of it? I tried using something made by Goo be Gone for bugs but it doesn't seem to do the trick. TIA.

 

[Baja28]

For those of you who take pride in keeping your car (vehicle) clean, what do you use to remove all the bugs on the front of it? I tried using something made by Goo be Gone for bugs but it doesn't seem to do the trick. TIA.

Don't freak out when you read this.....

I use oven cleaner. The trick is not to leave it on too long. Start with 10 minutes and see how it comes out.

 

[Vince]

Go to autozone, Walmart, ACE Hardware, whatever, Dupont makes bug remover for your car. :shrug:

 

[John Z]

The thing I've learned is that you have to clean it regularly or the acidic bug guts will etch the painted surface. After several years, you will find the finish of the front end will never truly come clean or look like the rest of your car.

 

[Vince]

Don't have this problem. Both my vehicles get waxed at least twice a year. Bugs come off easily.

 

[getbent]

The thing I've learned is that you have to clean it regularly or the acidic bug guts will etch the painted surface. After several years, you will find the finish of the front end will never truly come clean or look like the rest of your car.

I don't think the previous owner did this. There are spots that are still the color of the car but look not quite clean.

 

[getbent]

Don't have this problem. Both my vehicles get waxed at least twice a year. Bugs come off easily.

Yeah, I guess I'm going to have to start doing this. I've only had this car a year. Do you do yours fall and spring?

 

[getbent]

Don't freak out when you read this.....

I use oven cleaner. The trick is not to leave it on too long. Start with 10 minutes and see how it comes out.

Umm, ok, not freaking out, I was pinched for time and frustrated and actually used a Magic Eraser. They came right off. I made sure I rinsed it very well since I didn't know if it would make any lasting effects or not.

 

[Vince]

Yeah, I guess I'm going to have to start doing this. I've only had this car a year. Do you do yours fall and spring?

Always before winter, but then I wax them if I get bored. :shrug:

 

[DEEKAYPEE8569]

For those of you who take pride in keeping your car (vehicle) clean, what do you use to remove all the bugs on the front of it? I tried using something made by Goo be Gone for bugs but it doesn't seem to do the trick. TIA.

WD-40 and a small piece of Scotch Brite. Don't lean on it real hard and the bugs will come off and leave the paint/clearcoat.
Mother's California Gold carnuba wax works well also.

 

[Shutout]

I have heard of people using soap and dryer sheets.

 

[Baja28]

Umm, ok, not freaking out, I was pinched for time and frustrated and actually used a Magic Eraser. They came right off. I made sure I rinsed it very well since I didn't know if it would make any lasting effects or not.

Magic eraser! Excellent idea!

 

[Dupontster]

Don't laugh but wet Bounce dryer sheets work too. And work good too I might add.

 

[getbent]

Thanks for all the tips. Hubby seems to think using Magic Eraser is a bad idea. Might mess up the paint.

 

[GWguy]

Def do not use scotchbrite. It WILL scratch. I know... I tried it many years ago.

 

[Dupontster]

I have used the bounce sheets many times and they work great. Jus dip em in da bucket and wash the front end with them..

 

[getbent]

I have used the bounce sheets many times and they work great. Jus dip em in da bucket and wash the front end with them..

I'll definitely try this out. I usually don't use Bounce, think it matters?

 

[Dupontster]

No, I guess any fabric softener sheet would probably work..

 

[blazinlow89]

WD-40 and a small piece of Scotch Brite. Don't lean on it real hard and the bugs will come off and leave the paint/clearcoat.
Mother's California Gold carnuba wax works well also.

Definitely not, this will destroy your paint. It will also leave a nasty residue which will discolor your finish after a while.

I have used the bounce sheets many times and they work great. Jus dip em in da bucket and wash the front end with them..

The dryer sheet works due to the material type, the interwoven fabric helps to remove them. However the fabric softener will leave a residue behind. If you go over it with a decent soap then it should not be a big deal.

I use a spray on bug and tar remover, rinse then use a sponge which which has a nylon wrap around it. Gently scrub over the area in one direction so you do not get swirl marks. I have a micro fiber mitt that has something similar on one side. Good soap also helps.

Twice a year I use a synthetic sealant after I polish, and every 2 months I buff on a carnauba wax. Sealant lasts for about 6 months, a good wax will last 6-8 weeks.

 

[desertrat]

Nanobots should work well, but they have been invented yet.