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Old 06-13-2011, 01:37 PM
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Removing bugs

Well living where i do i collect a nice bug collection on my bumper. What a good product to remove the bogs from my bumper. All i do right now is get a pressure washer and try to get them off the bumper and handwash and some still wont come off
Old 06-13-2011, 01:40 PM
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Yeah all I do is high pressure, some soap & brush and they come off pretty easy

I did buy some bug & tar remover stuff and it seemed to work ok...Turtle wax made it I believe
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a general purpose degreaser will work just spray it on wait a minute and then pressure wash it off. dont let it sit for too long though
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Originally Posted by outtamymind
a general purpose degreaser will work just spray it on wait a minute and then pressure wash it off. dont let it sit for too long though
degreaser won't hurt catalyzed paint.. hell you could use lacquer thinner and it wont hurt it.. it'll strip off every bit of wax though.. haha
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wash your car more often.
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Clay bar
Old 06-14-2011, 12:34 AM
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i got some bug be gone from my friend and it takes off all the bugs and all i have to do is spray it on and then spray it off a minute later
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Originally Posted by Ricer
degreaser won't hurt catalyzed paint.. hell you could use lacquer thinner and it wont hurt it.. it'll strip off every bit of wax though.. haha
i've never had any problems with it but we used a 50/50 mix of industrial strength. the stuff you can buy at a parts store is already dilluted
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get the turtle wax bug and tar remover. usually I spray all the bugs down first and let it sit while I do the interior. Time i'm done with that and hit it with the pressure washer the bugs just fall off, works great.
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I'm in the same boat for the bumper. For the windshield/roof rack fairing, use a drier sheet and water. Works amazing
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Bug and Tar remover works wonders
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From work I have learned Invisible Glass takes them right off
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Originally Posted by ssyellow
Clay bar
This will be the fastest way and give you the smoothest finish, just be sure to put a coat of wax over wherever you clay the car. You'll add some fine scratches to the car claying it but since your car is silver you'll never notice them.
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w/e you do please dont leave the bugs on for a long time lol thats the one thing we see come in...people never wash the bumpers and the oxidation from the bugs eats right through the paint.

All options have been posted above
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You may want to look into this product

Turbo Wax Bug & Oxidation Block - YouTube
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Dryer sheets works wonders and cheap
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I use this if their is grease spot left from the bug. Works amazing def worth the money .

Adhesive Remover, 8 Ounces - Restoration - Car Maintenance - Griot's Garage
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